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Simple Kids’ Craft :: Glitter Butterfly Garland

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My kids made some darling glittery butterflies to help us decorate the house for spring and Easter. Butterflies symbolize new life, which is perfect for the season.

The card stock butterflies were pre-cut and purchased at Michael’s. We used cookie sheets to catch all the glitter, but I’ll be honest… this is a messy project! I’d recommend glitter glue pens if you are concerned about getting glitter everywhere.

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To create the butterfly garland, we simply used everyday clothes pins to attached the butterflies to streamers.

Happy spring!

Cristin

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Read full story By on March 25, 2013 in baby and children, craft, DIY, Easter, Holiday

Lonny Mag’s Latest and Black + White Decor

Lonny Mag’s March issue is here, gorgeous as ever and centered around designing for  kids and growing families. Love! It takes us on a tour of two family homes. The first is a retreat in Connecticut designed by Lisa Sherry. Then we tour the adorable Swedish home of Jennifer Jansch (creator of a reusable gift bag company). Although not kid-friendly, I also loved the tour of Editor-in-Chief’s Michelle Adam‘s new pad in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. It’s a girl’s dream!

I know black and white is trending both on the fashion runways and in interiors. So I’ve pulled my favorites from Lonny’s latest to celebrate the classic color combo.

black and white playroomblack chandelier black and white designer bedroom table skirt in Leo Pierre Frey linengray botanical wallpaper girls roomswedish roman shade

I was surprised and bummed to learn Michelle is leaving Lonny. She has done such an amazing job creating the inspiring online magazine. Lonny has truly been a trail blazer and has changed the landscape of they way we view all shelter magazines. She will be missed! Can’t wait to find out what she has planned!

Cristin

*images via Lonny

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Read full story By on March 10, 2013 in baby and children, Bedroom, bedrooms, Girl, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, living rooms, Playroom, wallpaper, window treatments

Interior Designer Spotlight :: Jay Jeffers

Earlier this week, San Francisco-based interior designer Jay Jeffers was featured on Diane Dorrans Saeks’ enchanting blog, The Style Salonite. Jeffers and his talented staff at Jeffers Design Group are known for creating spaces that are luxurious, yet approachable. Intrigued by Diane’s article, I took a deeper look through the design teams’ massive, diverse and inspiring portfolio. It’s no question Jeffers deserves his recent listing on Elle Décors A List of the top sixty designers in America. I think you’ll agree too after from seeing a sampling of his work.

gourmet kitchen design by Jay Jefferschic entry with brown and white wallpaperformal living room with orange lampsformal dining room by Jay JeffersMoroccan inspired living room

A headboard not only anchors the bed, it anchors the room. When choosing one, consider your surroundings. Do you want art to hang above your headboard? Then keep it low. With tall nightstands choose higher headboard. Be bold. Are you traditional? Tuft it. Prefer modern? Upholster it in soft smooth leather. – Jay Jeffers via The Style Salonite

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In addition to creating fabulous interiors, Jeffers opened Cavalier last year (image below). The San Francisco home furnishings and accessories store showcases carefully curated new, vintage and bespoke pieces from around the world. In addition to the many luxe treasures to be found, it’s also the exclusive source for Jeffers’ debut collection of California‐made furniture.

Jay Jeffers Cavalier Store

And there is more to come! Jay Jeffers’ is working on his first book  to be published by Rizzoli in the Spring of 2014. I’ll be looking forward to getting a copy for my library!

*images via Jeffers Design Group

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Read full story By on February 13, 2013 in baby and children, baby nursery room, Bedroom, bedrooms, Boy, dining rooms, Girl, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, Living Room

Friday Find: Geometric Mobile

Graphic patterns – a hot design trend for 2013 – are popping up in all sorts of home decor items like this whimsical geometric mobile by LA-based artist, Kim Baise. The Twigeli Mobile, inspired by traditional Finnish himmeli, is made from twigs, paint and natural hemp twine. I think it would look darling displayed  in a playroom, baby’s nursery or hanging from a tree in the backyard.

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It’s been a wonderful, crazy, productive week, but I’m relieved it’s Friday. I love this day.

hello friday

Happy Decorating & Happy Friday,

Cristin

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Read full story By on February 8, 2013 in baby and children, baby nursery room, Features, Friday Finds, home accessories