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Inspired Ideas For a Stylish Life with Baby: 7/09/2012

July 9, 2012

Our new favorite website, the solution to slamming doors and a tidy art display idea for your kiddo’s paintings!

Mr.Printable is my new favorite website! It’s got loads of adorable free printables for kids—like this paper fan tutorial (with free template downloads). It’s an adorable summer craft to beat the heat!

Ever get tired of hearing that door slam? Just put the baby down and trying to sneak out of the room? Here is your solution— the Latchy Catchy Original Door Jammer ($8) allows you to open and close without making a sound. And it keeps little ones from shutting themselves in the room (I’ve been there and it is NOT fun!).

The pros at MarthaStewart.com have a versatile slideshow of inspiring ways to decorate kids’ spaces. Check out this tidy arrangement for displaying your little artist’s work.

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Giveaway: Martha Stewart Living Magazine (1-Year Subscription)

April 27, 2012

I love checking the mail and finding the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living. I literally jump for joy! It’s packed with inspiration and ideas for everything for decorating, cooking, crafts, housekeeping and more. This week we’re giving you the chance to win a 1-year subscription to Martha Stewart Living® Magazine.

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DIY: How to make Giant Paper Poppy Flowers

March 18, 2011

I’m a firm believer that EVERY room should have fresh flowers.

Due to allergies, it’s not suggested that fresh flowers be placed in a newborn’s nursery. But you can still brighten up the space with these giant paper poppy flowers.

flowers nursery newborn baby

Details and template to make these yourself are available at marthstewart.com.

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DIY: Hanging Crayon Hearts

February 8, 2011

These are cute.

Really really cute!

hanging hearts crafts diy

A lovely craft to do with the kiddos for Valentine’s Day!

You probably already have everything you need in your home.

Of course there’s some ironing involved, and that’s where you come in.

Also makes a cute and simple DIY for a nursery!

You could make a mobile out of these or just hang them on the windows like shown in the image.

Complete details at MarthaStewart.com

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DIY: Butterfly Decor Ideas

May 31, 2010

A few weeks ago I posted a tutorial for a butterfly shadow box. Today, thanks to Martha Stewart, I bring you more butterfly goodies.

martha stewart lantern butterfly tutorial and decorating ideas

MarthaStewart.com suggests you liven your party decorations with a few paper butterflies. This idea for decorating paper lanterns with paper butterflies would be an ultra chic touch at any baby shower. It would also look simply stunning in your child’s nursery! Print out the template available on MarthaStewart.com and cut out butterflies from paper stock that matches your baby’s room.

butterfly drink straw decorations And why not give those beverages at your baby shower a little wing power?

Check out MarthaStewart.com for more details on winging it!

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Filed Under: Baby Showers, Do It Yourself, Little Ones · Tagged With: Accessories, Baby Girl, butterflies, Chic Parties, DIY, handmade, Martha Stewart, shadow box

Nursery Space-Saving Tip: Laundry Situation

May 1, 2010

I hate hampers for two reasons. Number 1, finding one that matches your decor for an affordable price is almost impossible. Number 2, they take up much needed floor space.

Luckily, Martha Stewart came up with a fantastic idea to solve my laundry situation: The Ever-Open Laundry Bag.

laundry bag hamper from Martha Stewart

My daughter’s hamper doesn’t match anything in her room but it was the closest thing I could find. Now that she’s a toddler, stuffed animals and mommy’s cellphone have been keeping the dirty socks company. So I’m taking Martha’s advice and replacing my hamper with an ever-open laundry bag.

I’m also placing a second ever-open laundry bag on the inside of the closet door for all of the items that she grows out of. Once that bag is full, I’ll sort it and decide what to keep and what to donate.

But beautiful laundry bags are a MUST if you’re going to display them! Check these out at Pottery Barn Teens or these chic laundry bags from Lapin Vilardi.