Children - Fresh Nest Design

DIY Time

Posted June 29, 2010 by deb under DIY

Have a little time on your hands this summer and want to do something fun with the kids? Here are a couple ideas:

Ashley Ann made these great paper bird paintings with a couple canvases, scrapbook paper and Mod Podge. Don’t you just love the paper she used? {Of course it’s Amy Butler}.

One of my favorite parenting blogs is Made By Joel. He’s amazingly creative with his children and I can’t believe what he comes up with. What an amazing dad! He whipped up this paper city with vehicles for his children to play with. He has downloads available with his graphics, but you can always have your children help you create your own unique city too.

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Want to make your own disco ball? CraftBits.com has a step by step tutorial that is kid friendly.

How do you keep your children happy and productive over the summer? What projects are you working on to keep your children involved?

Tags: children, Inspiration

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City in a Bag Blocks

Posted June 8, 2010 by erin under Pretty Stuff

I am absolutely loving these City In A Bag Blocks from MUJI! If I had children I would definitely get these! They even ship to the US! They are available for many different cities including:

London

and Paris.

And the Country In A Bag which include:

Italy

and Germany!

Tags: blocks, children, Modern, toys, wooden

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Shared Room

Posted April 21, 2010 by deb under Reader Questions

{Sixx Design}

How do you feel about shared bedrooms? The current discussion at our home is: Where is the baby going to sleep? And the most likely option seems to be in their brother’s room. He will be 2 1/2 when the baby is born.

Am I crazy?

Cause I sure feel like it.

{Cottage Living}

I keep having visions of late night feedings waking up the toddler (he’s a light sleeper) and then having to get two children back to sleep during my zombie-like state.

And to be honest, none of it sounds like fun.

{25 Beautiful Homes}

I know there are shared bedrooms happening everywhere out there. Would you mind sharing your stories? What has worked for you and what hasn’t? I would love to hear them.

Thanks for your help!

Tags: baby, children, sharing a bedroom, toddler

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Monday Redesign- Children’s Bedroom

Posted March 22, 2010 by erin under Space Redesigns

Today’s room redesign was inspired by the new Renate Bloom bedding from IKEA! It’s such a fun happy print with a great color palette. I’ve added to it the gorgeous modern sleigh bed for a playful, yet stylish child’s room.

1. Modern Childrens’ Sleigh Bed from Spacify.

2. Renate Bloom Bedding from IKEA.

3. Renate Pillow from IKEA.

4. Glorious print from CrimsonPeachArt.

5. Lamp from Heathfield & Co.

6. Manning Side Table from Target.

Tags: bedroom, children

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Children’s Rugs

Posted February 18, 2010 by deb under Housewares

Melissa recently asked us in the comments where we go to find great children’s rug at a friendly price. I went out on a hunt, and here are some great finds.