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Pastel floral tea party decor perfect for a shower, brunch or Easter…

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Being that Easter is in a few weeks, which seems odd for some reason, I decided to do a pastel tea party post since those are the same colors used to decorate for Easter time…

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Get more bang for your buck by hosting a little brunch with your adult lady friends or setting a themed playdate for your daughter, niece, etc…

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You want to dress up for a tea party. Think, ladies who lunch. With girly dresses and maybe even hats, lace, frills, flowy A-lined skirts, ruffles etc. For little girls, dresses and feather boas, gloves and all of that jazz.

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If you want, even have a few costume dresses on hand so those that come unprepared can at least change into something festive at the party. Leave out a vintage luggage case with different props that they can go through to add to their look.

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Those same props can be used against a backdrop for a photo booth photoshoot. So that means anything that goes with little girls dressing up: costume jewelry, scarves, crowns, glitter heels.

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It’s always cute to see little girls in adult heels playing dress up. I done it too.

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Tee pees and tents that makes me want to be a kid again…

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Did you have a tent growing up? I was over my sis n law’s watching the Beyonce specials on tv this Saturday when I decided to lounge in my niece’s tent. Hers wasn’t quite a teepee but it was fun. There is just something about fabric enveloping you. Your own little secluded spot. Of course my niece loved it. So here is a roundup of tents and teepees to buy as well as several diy tutorials…

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{chic cheap nursery}

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Stylish Kids Toy Storage Solutions

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One of the most inevitable truths for parents with kids is that they will always have lots of stuff all over the house. Kids are collectors. With birthday parties, holidays and showers they receive a lot and pile up a lot of stuff into the house. Kids always leave their toys anywhere. This can lead into a huge mess in your house if not well stored or taken care of. However, kids need the toys for play and development. Many parents find themselves wrestled down by the issue of storing kids things while at the same time maintaining a stylish space.

You can control all the mess by gathering it up after the kids, as you train them to do it by themselves, and organizing toy storage. There is actually a wide variety of kids storage solutions. Some of these solutions are much easier than you think.

 
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Cardboard boxes present one of the simplest ideal ways for kids’ storage. In this case go for the tougher ones that will last longer. Since they are for kids, you must make them look attractive. You can for instance cover the boxes in gift wrapping paper to make them attractive. Alternatively use other colourful paper. Remember to also label the boxes so that the kids get to know which item goes where. Colour coding can be an interesting option too. In addition to the cardboard boxes, you can use plastic containers; which are even longer lasting. Such containers are ideal for storing small toys and tiny trinkets, which need easy accessibility. You can also try exploring with bags like those you carry to the market.

 

Shelving is also necessary as a way of neatly keeping the storage containers, boxes and bags. The shelf should be of a comfortable height for your kids, to enable them easily remove the containers and bags and put them back. You can even utilize the empty space around the windows with some built-in storage complete with drawers. Another perfect kids’ storage solution here is a chest of drawers. You can also have under the bed storage for your kids’ stuff. You can check this website for more information.

 
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Tuesday’s Tips: The Best Fabric for Kids and Pets

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Have you ever fallen in love with a sofa or couch but got worried that it will be destroyed by your kids or pets? Kids and pets are a great factor to consider when choosing the fabric for your sofa and other household furniture and fittings. Imagine what would happen to your sofa if you had your kids and pets playing on it. Your kids will spill food on the couch as well as step on it with dirty feet. The pets on the other hand will destroy your couch in a number of ways, among them shedding their hair on the couch’s fabric. Pets are known for their shedding. If you allow pets on your couch, you will soon find a layer of fur on your cushions. This should however not cramp your style. You can alleviate this problem by simply getting kid and pet friendly fabric for your sofa.

Ultra suede is considered by many as the best kid & pet friendly fabric. Other fabrics considered good for kids and pets are microfibers and leather. Man-made fibers such as olefin and polyesters, with a tight weave works well too because they are washable. Such fibers can be popped into washing machine whenever needed.

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Keep Kiddies occupied at weddings with the following ideas….

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Have a Games for Kids

Keep ‘em entertained thru the night without the need for parents missing out on the fun by setting up an area specifically for them. Dub it the “kids space” or something cute. Maybe have someone stop by the table or room to check on them every so often. Have movies for them to watch with bean bags. Or designate a couple tables just for the kids and pack them with coloring books, crayons, and small toys.

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Or provide crayons to some cardstock with a note telling them to draw the happy couple a picture. You can attach it with some coloring/activities books and place it on the seat they’re assigned if you prefer kids to stay by their parents.

{Weddings and things tumblr & the knot}

Tuesday’s Tips: drape sheets around any unused space & let that be the kids play area

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Whether in the basement, attic, spare room or anywhere with a weird layout, the kids will love you for it. Toss bean bags, pillows, flashlights and glow sticks for added fun. Have any tips of your own? Hit me up on twitter @indulgeNdesign with the hashtag #mytuesdaystips and tell me or better yet show me your creations.

Pretty cereal storage for you Captain Crunch, Lucky Charms & Frosted Flakes eaters

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Cereal Containers

I love to eat cereal and primarily it’s at night. But there is nothing worse than a bunch of cereal boxes on top of the fridge. Here are some pretty storage containers and dispensers that doesn’t clutter your kitchen….

Which ones do you prefer…a container or dispenser? Which is your fav out the ones listed?

{clicking on the collage will take you to the specific links to purchase}

Just a couple of images on how to display your kid’s art…

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As I mentioned HERE, my background is art. I’ve been drawing since I was a child and I have some children in my life like my god-daughter/cousin who sometimes draw me pictures. My niece just turned one and I can’t wait to start teaching her. So when I come across nice ways to display kid’s art, I get a little excited. Posting them on refrigerators isn’t the only option.

This is a collection of kid’s book covers. A great inexpensive way to add art and color to a child’s room.

{images via Rue Mag & Live Breathe Decor}