FRIDAY INSPIRATION: WALL PAINT FUN!

It's Friday and I have a feeling this weekend is going to be a good one! I love how truly versatile paint is and thought it would be fun to share these ideas of how to use paint in a totally different way! Check out these inspiring ways to create a focal point in a kids' space.

I love how this simple mountain paint creates a subtle but effective background to this neutral space.

via Zara Home

This painted corner is perfect for creating a personalized side to this shared room.

Design Pea les Maisons

I love the house shape for all kinds of decor for kids, and this use of chalkboard paint creates just the right effect for the play kitchen to pop!

Design by Room to Bloom

I've shared my love of the half wall trend before and truly any space with this dreamy light, those high ceilings and that gorgeous floor is fail-proof, but the half wall of black paint (and the innovative use of it on the armoire too!) is to die for!

via Pinterest

Have a great weekend everyone!

10 MODERN (& SUPER CUTE!) KIDS CHAIRS

There are some things in life that you really don't need, but make parenting that much easier. Enter kids chairs. Sure, you can live without ever having one, but seeing toddlers at a table their own height with a chair their size is not only super useful, but yes, SUPER cute too.

Source: Sissy and Marley

Source: Style Your Senses

When looking for a chair (or set of chairs) for your little one, think about its' purpose. Is it going to be for their bedroom? A spot to rest with a book? Or will it be next to a table and need to be upright? When considering what to go for, I like to say that functionality always comes first. A good chair for a table set should be wipeable whereas one in a bedroom for reading can really be any style you want!

These chairs are some of my favourites; practical next to a toddler sized table or right at home in a corner along with a good book wall. 

01. // Rabbit Chair; 02. // Rattan Lounger; 03. // Black Chair; 04. // Mini Panton; 05. // Classic Riviera; 06. // Handmade Chair; 07. // Modern Bistro; 08. // Gray Wood; 09. // Aculpulco Chair; 10. // Ghost Chair.

OH MONDAY!

1. While looking back at photos, I found this one of Miles' nursery that didn't get shared. I think it shows his crib nook perfectly!

2. We spent the weekend at Whistler and loved it. Whistler is such an easy getaway from Vancouver and once you are there, so much is walkable and bike-able that you can really switch off and explore with the kids. We did our first family trail ride with the girls on their new big bikes and rode to Lost Lake for a picnic. Such a proud Mama moment!

3. The drive home from Whistler was made easy by putting The Magic Tree House audio book on for the kids. It's definitely not as great as jamming to your own favourite tunes in the car, but it certainly is better than listening to whiny kids in the back ;)

4. I am excited to have three brand new rooms to start designing. One is another basement playroom project and I can't wait to get started (and of course show you the transformation when it's all done)!

5. I recently discovered local Vancouver artist Sara Clark and I love her work. How gorgeous would this knotted wall hanging look in a kids' room?!

Happy Monday!

8 SUMMER KIDS BOOKS THAT INSPIRE A LOVE OF NATURE

It's been too long since I've shared a post about kids books, but my feeling about the importance for early childhood literacy has certainly not dwindled. Summer is THE perfect time to get reading with kids and reading outdoors is one of our much-loved lazy summer day activities! So grab a blanket, a kid or two and head outside with some new books that are sure to become summer favourites.

Today's book selections are perfect for reading outside with the kids; they will even inspire a love of nature and teach you a thing or two as well!

01. // The Honeybee; 02. // Curious Kids Nature Guide; 03. // Seed School; 04. // Plants Feed Me; 05. // Up in the Garden Down in the Dirt; 06. // How Do Flowers Grow; 07. // Tap the Magic Tree; 08. // The Butterfly Dance.

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10 OF THE CUTEST SWIMSUITS FOR GIRLS

Summer break is here!!! So now is the perfect time to share my favourite sources for the cutest girls swimsuits around (lots of boys ones on these sites too!). I've mixed in super inexpensive swimwear with more extravagant; small brands with some from big box stores. We like to keep a pair for the pool or ocean (these typically wear out most quickly), some for the lake (our special ones) and a two piece which is perfect for days when a rash guard is mandatory (making bathroom breaks that much easier). 

Whatever the occasion, I hope you find at least one pair that will be perfect for your little one this summer. Have a great weekend!

01. // Navy ruffle swimsuit; 02. // Pink full coverage; 03. // Floral two piece; 04. // Powder blue stripes; 05. // Green ruffle waves; 06. // Floral high back; 07. // Pink stripe seersucker; 08. // Blue liberty print; 09. // Mint simple ruffle; 10. // Tone on tone two piece.