Skateboarding is not a crime, and I'm not sure it should influence furniture design either. Well, not for adults anyway. But, alas, I don't make such decisions. To the right is the Skateboard Table/Seat ($208.99) by Ski Chair. The good thing is that the top is made with recycled skateboards, and the … [Read more...]
Andy Warhol as Kid’s Room Decor
August 6, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I think it's always great to spark a child's interest in art early on, and I think the pop art of Andy Warhol is a fun way to do this. There are plenty of Warhol works of animals and toys that are totally kid-appropriate and would make for a colorful and original decor scheme in a child's room. Not … [Read more...]
Sock Monkey Decor
July 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Percale Sheet Set $49.95, Plush Toy $19.95, Step Stool $59.95 Sock monkeys came out of the Arts and Craft Movement with the first of its kind making its first commercial appearance around 1932. How about bringing the magic and tradition that is the sock monkey into your children's room or your … [Read more...]
Loft Beds for Kids
July 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Mission Youth Loft Bed, $1, 569 Loft beds are a fantastic way to save space in a kid's room, and they're so fun because the bed portion is so high off the ground. Usually built with a bed, desk and dresser drawers, this all-in-one provides a child more room to move and play. Not to mention, it gives … [Read more...]
Decorative Knobs
June 22, 2007 By 1 Comment
I'm a proponent of the quick fix--I love to find ways to make things in the home look better pronto. One little trick I've learned is that new knobs are an easy way to give your cabinets and drawers a makeover that won't take all day. Bathrooms and kitchens are prime locations for new knobs, but linen … [Read more...]
Cool Cribs: Animals and Teddy Bears
January 8, 2000 By Leave a Comment
We all have a small child in our lives that we love. Maybe it's one of our own, maybe she or he is just your niece or nephew or the kid next door. No matter what, a child loves to have enormous, playful toys to help their imagination grow. When I was little, I was given a life size stuffed horse that … [Read more...]
