04Dec

A Make Me Happy Gift Guide For Toddlers And Teens

Ah to be a kid again… and have fun parents who gift us the cutest toys, chicest clothes, and most memorable experiences. To say that kids are more than ever fortunate is an understatement. As parents, we are more informed about the things that can make a difference in our child’s life, more so than previous generations. On the other hand, nothing makes a parent happier than being able to provide those aforementioned things to their children. Granted we can give them a $700 giant teddy bear or a $59 backpack, there is no better satisfaction than the joy of our children when they are happy. In this Kid’s Gift Guide you’ll find happy and exciting gifts for all the kiddos in your life.

If I were a child, I would definitely love a Toddler rattan bow chair. Teach your children the beauty of classic with this Classic Pedal Car. Oversized Teddy Bear. Mini Sailor Backpack in red.

11Mar

Ways To Protect Your Child From An Abuser

In the wake of the reemerging wave of celebrity child sex abuse allegations, it is difficult as a parent not to be shaken. The people who were the juvenile victims of stars such as R. Kelly and the late Michael Jackson are refusing to stay silent and have bravely been coming forward with their stories. Hoora to Oprah and HBO for giving these two men who allegedly were sexually assaulted by Michael Jackson a platform. It is only human to put yourself in various perspectives of those situations. Questions like, “What would I have done if I were the victim?”, “Could someone have stopped this?”, And eventually “What would I do someone abused my child? How would I even know?” start to come up. While it is impossible to create total protection for your child 100% of the time without isolating them and completely removing them from society altogether, there are things you can do to help prevent abuse in your child’s life and to help keep them from engaging in abusive relationships. Ways to protect your child from an abuser.

ways to protect your child from an abuser

03Oct

A Timeless Modern Bathroom: Lucas’s Jack and Jill Bathroom Reveal

I finally can act on my promise of sharing with you some of the improvements we’ve done in the house. I wanted to create for our son a modern bathroom which was also timeless, in which he will eventually grow without getting tired of it. This house was built in the early 70’s, so when we bought it, it was stuck in that period. Lucky for us, the previous owners didn’t update it. Everything from lousy wood paneling, even worse looking wallpaper in many of the rooms, red tile floors, small and crowded kitchen was what enchanted me. No, I’m not losing it, I’m just an Interior Designer who loves to make spaces purely personal, and who also likes challenges. Where others see obstacles, I see endless possibilities.

The construction of the house is a very good one, and everything the previous owners chose in their home was in the respective time, of good quality as well, but they never updated anything. To their defense, at least there was no linoleum flooring. I want to warn you that the slideshow below has before pictures. They may be hurtful to look at, but we all love a good before and after.

20Sep

10 Fall Activities For Family: Fall Bucket List Your Kids Will Love

Fall is one of the most exciting times of year: the kids head back to school, the leaves start to change, and we finally get some reprieve from the summer’s heatwave. Make sure you include these 10 family activities on your fall bucket list. From ghostly graveyard tours to cozy nights in front of a bonfire, get ready to embrace the spirit of autumn alongside your loved ones. I look forward to doing at least a couple of these more than fun fall activities for family.

Via Women’s Day

01Dec

Gift Guide For Kids: Age-Specific Gifts For Kids

Christmas morning is around the corner and the time to buy gifts for the most important people in the house is here. Isn’t it exiting to see them playing with their new toys. Children can be picky and they are known to have incredibly short attention span, with that in mind this age-specific gift guide for kids aims at providing a quick fix to those issues. These gifts will keep them not only engaged but also entertained for a long time to come. From a DIY house that they can build with you or their friends and cute little stuffy elephant to Electronic Friendship Bracelets that lets them communicate through secret codes and messages with their friends. How cool is that… These precious little creatures are so lucky now-a-days…

16Jun

Hot to Decorate With World Map

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Lovely interpretation of a vintage kid’s room with a classic world map wallpaper. I opted for this wall map for Lucas’ nursery because I was also looking for an actual map with a classic look from which he can learn today’s geography more than just the decorative use of it.

image from Steven Gambrel.

Tag: Kids

A Make Me Happy Gift Guide For Toddlers And Teens

Ways To Protect Your Child From An Abuser

A Timeless Modern Bathroom: Lucas’s Jack and Jill Bathroom Reveal

10 Fall Activities For Family: Fall Bucket List Your Kids Will Love

Gift Guide For Kids: Age-Specific Gifts For Kids

Hot to Decorate With World Map

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