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Cool Kids Room Ideas

Laura — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:48:30 +0000

Cool Kids Room Ideas

Who said that Kids rooms had to look like Walt Disney himself threw up all over the walls? While I don’t think that parents should discourage the creative outlet of kids, I don’t believe that rooms have to be completely covered and “young” looking either.

Here are a few websites that I found that really have some great Kid’s room ideas:

Southern Accents 2004 showhouse at WaterSound Beach, designed by Suzanne Kasler. Summer camp meets modern kid. This room would be great for that “in-be-tween.”

DigsDigs.com – This page has a handful of AWESOME kids rooms. Let creativity reign!!

Pottery Barn Kids – More great decorating ideas!

Carpet Tiles

Laura — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:07:53 +0000

Flor carpet tiles - great for kids rooms!

If you are like me, I love my hardwood floors. Sometimes, I do wish we had some carpeted areas in our home (especially during the winter.) These carpet tiles from Flor give you the best of both worlds.

If you just want a hip, changeable area rug or to carpet a full room carpet tiles are a great invention. You can lay them your self – no installers needed. Also, if you happen to spill something on the rug, you can just change out the affected tiles.

This type floor covering comes in all styles, prints, and colors. You can check them out here.

Oh yea.. one more little item! These carpet tiles are made with renewable and recycled materials. Feel good and go green at the same time!

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Bento Box Special – Kid’s Sushi Play Set

Jesse — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:00:24 +0000

Sushi Wooden Play Set

Will this wooden sushi play set turn your little one into a culinary prodigy? Maybe, maybe not.

Regardless, however, of whether or not it turns your kid into a foodie genius, it’s sure to make sushi seem fun!

This wooden bento box set includes nigiri, oshi, and maki – with shrimp, tuna, salmon roe, and egg pieces. It also includes ginger, wasabi, a dish of soy sauce, chopsticks, a play cleaver, and a menu.

This toy is appropriate for ages 3 and up, and sells for $16.95 at Oliebollen.com

Thanks to my hip sister, Tara, for sending me this link!

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Petit Connoisseur – Art Board Book

Jesse — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:00:11 +0000

Petit Connoisseur : ART Board Book

How about something a little more special than “The Cat In The Hat” for your kids?

OlieBollen.com offers this Art Board Book that is sure to turn your little ones into art connoisseurs at an early age!

It offers 16 six inch by six inch pages, in full color, for ages 0 – 3. You can get your own copy for $6.95, here.

Thanks to my hip sister, Tara, for finding this one for me!

Wall art – in sticker form!

Laura — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:20:32 +0000

Ferm Living wall art sticker. Many other styles available.

Looking for an easy and inexpensive way to jazz up your walls? How about stickers?

These aren’t your run-of-the mill stickers. Ferm Living (www.fermlivingshop.us) offers a variety of wall art. From classic to more contemporary, you can find a type to fit your decor.

They also offer a full line of Kid’s Room wall stickers too.

Which one of the styles are your favorite? Tell us!

Get your wall stickers here.

Is this a toy box or a bench?

Laura — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:44:46 +0000

Mojo Toy Box

I guess technically, it is both! From the adult in the house this is definitely for organizing the little ones room. It also has the wonderful bench capabilities. This Mojo Toy Box from the Land of Nod offers storage with the added perk of being mobile. Your child can move it to make more room in his or her room, or roll it where the toys are needed the most. Let your child’s imagination run wild, but not the toys!

Click here to order the Mojo Toy Box online at Land Of Nod.

Click Clack Tree

Laura — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:47:14 +0000

Click Clack Tree

Some toys have no purpose other than to keep your little one busy. Some toys are designed with a secondary purpose in mind. This Click Clack Tree found on KangarooBoo.com is used to stimulate hand/eye coordination for your 3+ year old.

Made in durable wood and painted in striking colors, this toy is visually nice to look at. Also, this tree is made of natural materials and is chemical free.

KangarooBoo.com also offers a wide variety of toys for all ages. Be sure to check out all they have to offer.

Nursery Decorating Inspiration

Jesse — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:24:37 +0000

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With a baby on the way, Laura and I have started the task of decorating the baby’s nursery.

We’re expecting a girl, but aren’t wanting the nursery to be to be too “girly.” Neither of us care too much for pastels, and we both think pink and blue are used way too much in kids’ rooms. Finally, we have a somewhat simplistic style, so the “themed” nursery look really isn’t too appealing to us either.

Initially, I didn’t think our preferences were all that unusual. However, during our planning phase, we scoured the Internet from top to bottom, looking for nursery decorating inspiration. Apparently, non-pastel, non-themed, simplistic decorating is something that just doesn’t exist much in nurseries.

We did finally luck up on a couple resources that had some pictures that actually inspired us. We’ve taken that inspiration, created our own game plan, and are currently working on our own, original nursery design. I’ll post pictures as soon as the nursery is complete.

Meanwhile, you can check out the following websites, which offer some tasteful nursery decorating inspiration:

Contemporary Nursery Accessories – Ekko Mobiles

Laura — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:58:44 +0000

Shown is the Ekko Mobiles Hidalgo model.

Tired of the Mickey Mouse type mobiles for baby nurseries? There isn’t a good reason why a kids room can’t be modern, hip, and functional too!

While shopping for my little girls nursery, I wanted more than your run-of-the-mill mobile. That is when I stumbled across Ekko Mobiles. These mobiles are hand-made by artist Matthew Richards. Advertised to fit any budget or style, these mobiles are an art piece.

Do you own a Ekko Mobile? Tell us what you think!

Nursery Decorating Inspiration