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Design Inspiration: Gumballs & Pinterest Contest

March 21, 2012 · Comments { 5 }

Design inspiration can come from just about anywhere. Why not from colorful, gumballs? Bold, bright and playful, it’s the perfect palette for any kids’ spaces. Here are some fun items inspired by gumballs…

Gumball Tree Art – Polka Dot Peacock

Gumball Felt Rug – Etsy

Red Gumball Lamp – Land of Nod

Gumball Party Bag – Etsy

Gumball Machine Cookies – Cookies & Cups

Skip Hop Mod Dot Nursery Blanket

Candy Dot Rug – Land of Nod

Gumball Gift Tag – Kate’s Paperie

Windsor Smith fabric for Kravet

What’s been inspiring your lately?

I also wanted to let you know about Wayfair’s “Pin It to Win It:: Dream Nursery” Pinterest Contest for a chance to win $200 in Wayfair rewards. I’m excited too because I love Pinterest and will be judging the finalists! If you are just starting to design a nursery or simply adding the finishing touches, this is a great opportunity!

Here’s more information on how to enter and it ends March 26th, so don’t delay! Please let all the mommies-to-be in your life know!

Read full story By Cristin on March 21, 2012 in baby nursery room, birthday party, color, kids' art wall, lighting, original artwork, pinterest, textiles

Displaying Kids Artwork Collections

November 18, 2011 · Comments { 17 }

One common question I receive from clients is how to display children’s art collections in a stylish way. Displaying art doesn’t have to clutter the refrigerator or be complicated, but can be simple or as creative as the artwork itself.

In my own home {shown above}, I have simple white frames especially designed for kids artwork. Pieces can be easily switched out in minutes. I purchased these frames years ago at Pottery Barn Kids, but they carry a similar frame today.

Here are some more very style-savvy ways for displaying your child’s precious art:

{Cable system like this one from Ikea. Photo via style-files.com}

{Wooden grid and hanger display. Photo via Babble}

{Unified white frames. Photo via Babble}

{Gallery wall with some framed, some not. Photo via Houzz}

{My fav – archival collage created from scanned artwork. By Jan Eleni}

If you’ve found a great way to display your kid’s art, please share with us here or on Facebook!

Read full story By Cristin on November 18, 2011 in baby and children, kids' art wall, organization tips, original artwork

Personalized Kids Art by Nutmegaroo – GIVEAWAY

July 11, 2011 · Comments { 48 }

Etsy is one of my favorite sites for sourcing fresh, fun and personalized artwork for nurseries and kid’s rooms.

Megan Long’s Nutmegaroo™ Design Studio on Etsy is a new discovery that offers stylish, personalized and custom prints for children. I have pulled just few examples of her work. Her designs are clean and simple, yet stylish. They would look great on the wall or in a frame on a bedside table.

Nutmegaroo recently released a new series of personalized initial prints {example below} and to celebrate would like to give ten {yes, 10} lucky Simplified Bee readers a free personalized print from her Etsy store.

In addition, Megan also wanted to extend 15 off on all purchases at her Etsy store now through August 11, 2011. Just enter the coupon code: SIMPLIFIEDBEE when checking out. Happy shopping!

Here’s how to enter to win:

• Leave a comment telling me your favorite print on Nutmegaroo. {provide your email if I don’t have a way to contact you}.
• Extra Entry – become a new follower of Simplified Bee’s Blog, Twitter or Facebook Page.
• Extra Entry – mention this giveaway in a blog post, FB link or tweet, then leave a comment letting me know.
• Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.
• Entry period closes at 9 pm PST on Monday, July 18, 2011. The winner will be chosen by Random.org.

Good luck!

Read full story By Cristin on July 11, 2011 in baby nursery room, boy's bedroom, etsy, girl's bedroom, Giveaways, kids' art wall, original artwork

Simple Handmade Flower Garland & Chicks!

March 28, 2011 · Comments { 13 }

Last week we experienced a huge rain storm and the kids were going a little crazy inside. So, I decided to have them help me decorate for spring by creating flower garland to hang in a window.

Using pre-cut paper flowers, pastel water colors, pom poms and grosgrain ribbon the kids created some beautiful flowers.

I was impressed with the different color schemes, textures and patterns. It was a simple project and such a fun, inexpensive way to decorate for spring.

And what better way to celebrate spring than with some baby chicks? You may recall that we’ve been thinking about raising backyard chickens for sometime. The chicken coop hasn’t been built yet, but the chicks have arrived. Their names are Fluffy and Chipmunk. Can you tell which one is which? {wink, wink} We are crossing our fingers they are both hens. A rooster would have to be sent to a farm.

If you have raised chickens , I’d love to hear your advice!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on March 28, 2011 in backyard chickens, Easter, holiday decor, kids' art wall

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