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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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Finally, Cool Clothes for Boys

by Stacy on June 5, 2009

Pluto Vroom Tee ~ $25
Diesel Twisted Rope Tee ~ $25
Charlie Rocket Tee ~ $10
High Five Tee ~ $25
Crash Bang Tee ~ $20
Humanity Freedom Tee ~ $38
Rockin Rooster ~ $10
Respect Your Mother Tee ~ $26
Because We’re Bored Tee ~ $20

Tired of all the same old, same old over used themed clothing out there for boys? You know, the stripes, the super heros, the cartoons, the way overdone Sponge Bob & Diego ensembles? Well, then let me introduce you to a few fresh and fun alternatives courtesy of one of KSW’s newest sponsors, The Wish Boutique.

Your son will no doubt be the hippest child on the playground in these fabulous finds. I’ll be ordering a few of these myself, if you feel compelled to do the same, make sure you use the KSW 20% off discount code: ksw20

Be sure to check out the rest of The Wish Boutique, they have some amazing girls & baby items too.

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Find of the Day: Affordable Diaper Bag

by Stacy on January 3, 2009

Graphic Pop Duffle – $25 {On Sale Now}

Psst, let me tell you a secret. The luggage and bags section from PB Teen is the perfect place to shop for diaper bags for a fraction of the price. Sure PB Kids has nice bags too, for $150!! The bags at PB Teen run anywhere from $15-70.

Here’s another great tip: Diaper bags are my all-time favorite baby shower gifts or gift for mommy in the hospital. Don’t fret if it turns out mom-to-be already has one, any experienced mom will tell you it never hurts to keep an extra bag packed for daycare, the car, daddy, etc

Want to know just what to put inside? Try a few of these items:
- Diaper Cream
- Hyland’s Teething Tablets
- Travel Pack of baby wipes
- A baby grooming kit
- Socks and booties
- A few cotton caps
- A NB or preemie sleeper or gown
- A few newborn diapers
- A magazine for mom
- Some BPA free bottles

More great diaper bag options from PB Teen:

LuLu Tote – $30

LuLu Duffle – $69

Messenger Bag – $15 {On Sale Now}

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Adopt an Olive Tree : Nudo

by Stacy on August 21, 2008

So another fantastic blogger, Laura from If it’s Hip It’s Here really caught our eye with this one. Nudo is an authentic Italian Oil Grove owned by Cathy, Jason, and Roise. I love how they made me feel like I know them already. The beautiful graphics (I’m betting Cathy designed them, don’t know for sure but she looks so darn creative) sucked me right in and before I knew what I was doing I had purchased four trees. Well, Ok not really but I was definitely researching my possibilities.

Cathy, Jason, and Rosie sure do appear to be an amazing little family. They also have one amazing marketing campaign that I see really going places. Just think what they can do with each tree sponsored and those cute little tin packages the products come in. Go on admit it, you want some already too

Nudo Products Nudo Packaging

Well, I’m off to do some more research on this one. They even offer you an opportunity to stop by and visit your little olive tree and provide a guarantee that if your tree doesn’t produce to its estimated quota they’ll throw in some of their own oil to make up the difference.

Homemade oil, made fresh from Italy, from my own personal olive tree…. SOLD!

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