Design Notebook

Old Fashioned Farmhouse Source List

by Stacy on February 17, 2012

Just before Christmas I unveiled two very different Farmhouse room boards I had been working on for a mom getting ready to move her young daughter and baby into a room together. I showed you both designs, but I only ever gave you the source list for the Modern Farmhouse.

Oops!

Let’s check out the Old Fashioned Farmhouse look as well:

Old Fashioned Farmhouse

I’ve waited so long to share this source list, a few of the items are no longer available online. If you are interested in a piece and can not find it, please let me know and I will try and find you a suitable alternative.

1. Circo Sweetie Bedding Set $20 ~ Clearance (no longer available online)
2. Torva Strawberry $5
3. Garanimals Crib Sheets – Green $13
4. Linnarp Desk $119
5. Byholma Chest $60
6. Stornas Buffet $399
7. Brentwood Tuscany Crib $190
8. Sumersault Square Rug ~ no longer available
9. Landet Farmhouse w/ animals $20
10. Duktig Veggie Set $8
11. Sweet Pickins Fabrics

Just a note: When purchasing from IKEA, use caution. Always check the quality of the item before you buy. Sometimes things that look great online can be of poor quality when you see them in person. Just use your best judgement when shopping there, plenty of fab finds mixed in with some junk.

There are 11 of you waiting for room boards of your own right now.
I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU, I’ll post a list on my sidebar so you can keep track and see what number you are. I’m going to shoot for sharing 3 room boards a month, this is something I enjoy doing for others so I want to make it a priority.

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Kid Made Modern comes to Target

by Stacy on February 8, 2012

Todd Oldham’s Kid Made Modern is coming to Target,

and I just can’t wait!

This creative line of colorful and modern kid art supplies is nothing, if not inspiring.

I already have big plans for these graphic duct tapes,

and my geology, gem crazed kids will be thrilled to get their hands on these crayon jewels!

The Kid Made Modern line by Todd Oldham
will be available at Target May 20th.
Find out more on Bulls Eye View

Until May …
I’ll be letting my creativity run wild and dreaming up all sorts of projects for us to do together! Hmm, maybe a KSW first? A collaborative kids craft project maybe, what do you think?

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Modern Farmhouse Source List

by Stacy on December 3, 2011

Modern Farmhouse

Here’s the source list for the Modern Farmhouse I promised, almost all of these pieces are IKEA. When purchasing from IKEA, use caution. Always check the quality of the item before you buy. Sometimes things that look great online can be of poor quality when you see them in person. Just use your best judgement when shopping there, plenty of fab finds mixed in with some junk.

1. Torva Baby Blanket $15
2. Torva Smultron Baby Bedding $13
3. Torva Strawberry $5
4. Lekfull Land Rug $8
5. Barnslig Randig Curtains $25
6. Trofast Storage Unit $224
7. Linnarp Desk $119
8. Soft Farmhouse Toy $20
9. Soft Vegetable Toy $8
10. Blue Plaid Sheet Set $15
11. Red Storage Ottoman $20 (No longer online)

Hope this list helps someone out there, oh yeah and I found an alternate red storage cubby for $20 … just have to find my notes … and I’ll update the link.

There are 11 of you waiting for room boards of your own right now. I’ll post a list on my sidebar so you can keep track and see what number you are. I’m excited to share two new room boards with you I really love. Having so much fun with these! Thanks guys

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Boy Girl Shared Farmhouse Room

by Stacy on November 7, 2011

Helping folks design their children’s rooms is turning out to be one of my all-time favorite things to do! I’m thrilled to have had several opportunities lately to brighten up the lives of a few special children and it’s about time I shared all of the fun with you.

The Modern Farmhouse

This particular room was designed especially for a 4 year old girl and a baby boy who were going to start sharing a room. The mother wanted a farm theme and was considering paintings some rolling hills and blue skies on the walls. As soon as she mentioned her plan for the mural my thoughts drifted to this crazy cool rug from Ikea ($8). The rest of the room just sort of evolved from there. The Trofast storage piece makes a genius changing table and storage piece for the room and will grow with the kids changing from diapering and baby needs to toys down the road.

THE OLD FASHIONED FARMHOUSE

I created the second board just in case she had more of an old fashioned farmhouse feel in mind. The inspiration for this room — these sweetie pie sheets from Target ($40). The yellow fabric swatch on the left is for curtains and the fabric sampler on the right is for a one of a kind rag quilt I was planning to make myself.

Sadly, I never heard back from this mom. Not all of my free services are received with open arms, but sometimes they are! I’ll share all my source info for these two room boards next, and then show you another project that had a MUCH, MUCH happier ending! I shared these two boards because I thought someone out there might love them.

Which one is your personal favorite:
Modern or Old Fashioned Farmhouse?

WANT A FREE DESIGN OF YOUR OWN?

Interested in getting some free design ideas of your own? Great! I have a few people in line ahead of you and do these whenever I have free time, so please send me an email or leave a comment on the blog or Facebook describing the space you need help with and any ideas you have already. I absolutely love working with you guys!

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Eye Catching Boys Room Design You Can Do Yourself

by Stacy on August 24, 2011

Have you been watching this season’s Design Star? Last night, I watched the episode where they HGTV’d someone’s house and Kellie and Leslie got to work on the two little boy’s room.

I was stoked! Two of my favorite designers (personality wise) working on my favorite rooms of the home, the kids room. I could hardly wait. I pushed aside all my other obligations and sat down to soak in everything they had to offer …

and boy,
was I … disappointed.
design star locker boys bedroom
design star rock n roll bedroom

I couldn’t believe how much these two mothers dropped the ball when given the opportunity, to really shine in an area they should have identified so well with.

Leslie and Kellie must not have access to Pinterest! Because if they did, I know they could have learned a few things from these designers and moms who really created show-stoppers for their kids rooms!

hotwheels wall art
Meet Carly, she constructed this
3D Letter Wall Decor for her son Mason
paper airplane mobile
Next up, Lauren Clark and her adorable Airplane Mobile, eek! Love!!

And finally, Jenna and her super cool Skateboard Shelves.

I’m thinking these ladies could have given Kellie and Leslie a run for their money!! What do you think? Follow the links to each project, so you can get started on your own super cool kids room decor. And of course, let me know how it all turns out. My only problem, is I can’t decide which one I should do first!

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