Tag: kid spaces
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Pinterest Roundup: Homework Stations
Where do your children do their homework? When I was growing up, I had a small desk in my room. My children sometimes do their homework in the kitchen at our kitchen island, at the dining room table, or sprawled out on their beds. Lately, I find myself wishing we had a designated homework spot…
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Why you should paint your bookcase back
We bought a white Ikea Hemnes bookcase for our oldest daughter’s room. I loved the simplicity of the bookcase, and it seemed to match well with a headboard my dad built for her. And while it looked great against the light blue walls and with the other furniture, it needed a little something.…
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DIY Shabby Chic Lampshade
My youngest daughter wanted a pretty new lamp for her bedroom. We tried to find something that would fit her boho- themed room without breaking the bank, but we couldn’t. But did you know lampshades are incredibly easy to DIY? All you need to make this one is some ribbon and a hot glue gun.…
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Cute and Functional Study Spaces
My daughter needed a quiet, well-lit and organized place to study and do homework. We bought her this desk off Craigslist some time ago, but we never really decorated or did anything to make it inviting. It wasn’t bad, but it was missing some key elements. Check this post for elements of an effective study…
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Girls’ rooms: how a simple change can change the look of the entire room
My daughter has had the same cute PBKids comforter and sheets since she was two. I loved this comforter and so did Emorie, for awhile. Lately she’s gotten into mermaids and for her seventh birthday, she asked for a mermaid room. I reluctantly agreed. We ordered this comforter, sheets and duvet from Target. I was…