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Perk Up Post-Holiday Homes with Low- to No-Cost Home Decorating Tricks from the Pros

January 28th, 2010 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

Post-holiday cleanup is an ideal starting point for spring cleaning and home improvement projects. But if the sagging economy isn’t inspiring costly updates, you can still create a new look, add pizzazz or a make decorative statement on even the tiniest budget. Just add your own creativity to some helpful tips from a few innovative decorators.

Here are some great ways to make the most of shoestring-budget decorating projects.  (more…)

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Like Candles? Here’s how to Enjoy them Safely… or Get the Look Without the Worry

October 2nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Childproofing & Safety, Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

IL_Drip_pillar_outsideIf you enjoy the ambiance and great scents that candles add to a home, you’re not alone. Candle sales are up and they’re more popular than ever in home decorating, but there are a few things to remember before you light up…. especially if you have little ones running about.  (more…)

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Wipe-Clean Decorative Throw Pillows? You’ve Got to be Kidding!

May 20th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

Decorative fabrics play a major role in most homes, from upholstery to pillows, curtains to cushions. But with today’s busy lifestyles, who wants the headache of caring for delicate and demanding textiles? Certainly not parents managing a houseful of rambunctious kids.

Thankfully, there’s a universe of stylish, comfortable fabrics made to take on the spills, smudges and fingerprints that come with a busy home. (more…)

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Choose the Right Shapes for Sensible Decorating Around Toddlers

March 24th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

Parents can maintain stylish decor even with a busy toddler at home. It just takes a few sensible decor choices and strategic placement for decorative accents in a room.

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Safe, Stylish Shelving Options for Busy Family Homes

March 13th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

Shelves of every variety are a decorating and organizing staple that fulfill numerous roles throughout the home, but when a child is introduced to the scene they suddenly become a safety problem! Here are several ways parents can address the safety issues posed by certain types of shelves, plus a few tips for adding stylish storage and display space to any room without adding safety hazards…..  (more…)

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Decorative Pillows Add Worry-Free Style to Busy Family Rooms

August 27th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

Large or small, colorful or subtle, decorative pillows create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere in any room. As one of the easiest, quickest and least expensive home decorating solutions, throw pillows are a particularly easy way for parents to add a dash of style to busy family rooms without worry… if the pillows are chosen with kids in mind!  (more…)

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Storage Strategies for Stylish, Kid-Friendly Homes

February 22nd, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Home Organization, Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

It’s just common sense – and for parents, common knowledge – that storage needs multiply rapidly when children arrive. Suddenly the DVD and photo collections are found by inquisitive fingers and toys become accepted decor in living areas. So what’s a style-sensitive parent to do?

Happily, there are many simple, inexpensive, and best of all – stylish - storage solutions that do everything from protecting valuable items to neatly disguising mounds of toys. Here are a few tips that can help turn Romper Room into a room welcoming to all family members, even those over the age of 3, in a matter of minutes.    (more…)

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Treat Windows to Kid-Safe Fashions that Stand Up to Busy Family Homes

November 10th, 2007 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Childproofing & Safety, Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

Thanks to major improvements in the safety, durability and functionality of window coverings, parents today can enjoy easy-care window styles — from subtle to dramatic — that’s safer for little ones.  (more…)

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