kids room

Adorable DIY Nursery Decor

by Stacy on August 27, 2009

Who needs PB Kids or Land of Nod when we could all be creating fantastic works of art like this for our little ones? {on a dime too, I might add}

This graphic DIY rug looks like something created on a hip HGTV design show. Perhaps this year’s Design Star contestants should take a cue from its creators, this would have been a vast improvement to most of the items chosen for the kids rooms they designed last week.

Something about this whimsical, zebra print rug makes me want to crank one out in every possible color combination. Can you imagine the possibilities?

A huge Thank You to The Storque for the detailed how-to instructions, please keep amazing articles like this one coming.
{Forever Yours, Stacey}

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More Sunshine and Whimsy

by Stacy on February 5, 2009

I’ve got a real treat for you today, the fabulous Ez of Creature Comforts was gracious enough to let us share her Daughter’s Bedroom Makeover.

Just when you thought you’d seen the last of the Whimsical Sunrise nursery, along comes this extremely elegant, chic .. even mature ~ mellowed out version of the theme. This room, designed for a 10 year old, is much more subdued and even more whimsical. It makes me feel like she’s a budding artist living inside of Etsy.

Allow me to introduce you to a little slice of lemon meringue heaven:

Creature Comforts Kids room

I know, gorgeous right? Ez claims she’s a “lazy decorator” and says she spent only $350 on this extreme makeover. I’m left speechless and wishing she could come on over to my house – I’d let her go hog wild for $350. Imagine what she could do to the rest of your home? Or the KSW Green Living Home for that matter …

Just look at the amazing effort that went into selecting the details for this room:

Creature Comfort Kid Details

I just love that striped pillow ~ a few other favorites are the gilded mirror and the little blue desk

Gilded Mirror
Little blue desk

I’m such a sucker for painted wood furniture

My favorite part about this whole makeover is that she lays it all out for you, step-by-step, AND provides you links to almost everything in the room. She also links to her flickr album where she’ll likely add even more info as time goes on. Personally, I’d like to know about the cute paper dolls by the gilded mirror ~ see post.

Head on over to Creature Comforts now to check out the full story on this fantastic Before and After Makeover. Bravo Ez, Job Well Done!! Seriously, let me know went you want to come over and do my house ~ did I mention it’s brand new and I’m moving in 2 weeks? And I’m 7 months pregnant?

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Have you seen these nurseries?

by Stacy on November 23, 2008

So the OhDeeDoh’s Kids Color Contest has officially ended and the winners have all been chosen, but with so many fabulous kids rooms we just couldn’t let that be the end of it. So – we scoured each of the 46 entries and picked our very own KSW winners. I’m sorry to say there are no prizes but they have certainly earned bragging rights for their outstanding efforts. So without further ado… The KSW winners are

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OhDeeDOh Read

REASON WE LOVE THIS ROOM: It’s got a vintage vibe that’s been pulled together with real pizazz, this room is something that real parents could do with a REAL budget.

Poppy

oh Dee Doh Poppy

REASON WE LOVE THIS ROOM: This mother took her daughter’s name and really went wild with it. We love the strong use of color without going overboard.  

Aubrianna’s Room
Oh Dee Doh Aubrianna

REASON WE LOVE THIS ROOM: From the crafty diy bird mobile, to the use of the fantastic fabrics, to the genius story book wall this room has it all.

Sparingly Bold Nostalgia

Oh Dee Doh Nostalgia

REASON WE LOVE THIS ROOM: We love how the strong grown-up colors work well to create a kids space that isnt overwhelming

Kit’s Room

Oh Dee Doh Kit

REASON WE LOVE THIS ROOM: Kit’s room is highly functional and I just love the wall decor (I have the alphabet version hanging in my playroom :) )

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