Kids decor
DIY Crib Hack
We took a standard maple crib with sliding rails to hack because, these days, sliding rails are such a ‘no-no’. We got the Benjamin Moore low VOC (volatile organic substance), which was rather expensive, but nothing but the best for our baby, right? Wanted to experiment with spraying because there was little feedback on the Internet about it, and I’d say that it came out great. The LVLP (low volume low pressure) spray can from Harbor Freight was about $15. After...
Ikea Malm Dresser DIY
With the extra paint from the Crib Hack, I lightly sanded, then primed and painted one of the drawers from our Ikea Malm dresser. Maybe I’ll add some knobs if I can find cool ones, though I kind of like the more modern, clean look. Read More
Boys’ Shared Room
With less than eight weeks to go until Baby Brother’s arrival (who’s counting?!), the new shared boys’ room is pretty much ready! I upcycled an old floor pillow and turned into a “pouf” cushion. I’ll eventually have to make one for Baby Brother as well. DIY pouf/bean bag chair My paper lantern project turned out like this: DIY mobile lanterns with mini-bunting And the closet remodel started with the Ikea Pax Closet organizer on the right (purchased...
Letterpress Rug
Letterpress Rug from CB2 Love this creative rug from CB2! Great typography and color palette. Maybe a nice addition for the boys’ room. Read More
DIY paper lanterns/baby mobile
You had me at bonjour lantern makeover Thanks to the lovely blog You Had Me at Bonjour, I was inspired to decorate some paper lanterns with mini-bunting (or swim team flags as my friends like to call it) as a DIY mobile above the “new crib.” Instead of fabric, I used scrap paper (from one of the cute scrapbooking paper packets from Target – thanks Leigh!) and cut a bunch of mini triangles to make the mini-bunting. Lots of tiny triangles I sewed them onto orange...
screenprinted throw pillows
retro boys pillows from Land of Nod Hip, cool and funky designs! Love these pillows from Crate and Barrel/Land of Nod. Aptly named “big bro pillow,” I think the Big Brother in our house would like some of these on his bed! Also available in Turntable, Skateboard, and BMX Bike. Read More
pimp our crib/modern crib hack
I’ve always been inspired by the ultra modern baby cribs. I love the clean lines, bright colors (orange especially!) and slightly smaller scale. With Nesting Mode in full swing, I was determined to have a “new” crib, without the crazy price tag (we’re talking $300 – $1200!) See the behind the scenes of our DIY Crib Hack The Alex Crib from Duc Duc Spot On Hiya Crib Arlington Furniture Sahara Crib Thanks to blogs like Instructables and Chic and Cheap...
Modern Cribs
Turns into a toddler bed (rail also available) When our first son was born over three years ago, it was nearly impossible to find a sleek, modern crib that didn’t break the bank. Fast forward three years later, and there is an array of modern cribs priced under $500. This Babyletto crib also turns into a toddler bed, so add another year (or more!) to it’s use (or another factor I’m using to convince my husband we need a new crib). Read More
Cool kids storage ideas
These vintage storage carts are adorable! My only concern is a little someone at our house thinking that they would also double as skateboards… I love the beautiful, yet functional pieces from local Bay Area-based Serena and Lily. Read More
Modern Loft Beds for Kids
We plan on having both kids share a bedroom, once Baby Brother comes. While we don’t have tall ceilings, like in this beautiful shot, I love the idea of maximizing space and storage, but alternating the placement of the beds. These beautiful loft beds come from Italian designer: Tumidei. Read More
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