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Redecorating Advice
Asked by A.P. from Savannah
on August 26, 2007
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So two nights ago my husband and I were in bed falling asleep when we hear a huge "boom" followed by lots of screaming. As we rush into the nursery we find our 18 mon...
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- I like the idea about Van Gogh and Monet over a character theme. But I wanted to share with you my absolute favorite, and you can make it fit a toddler room as this pi...
- my daughters room is painted a VERY light pink ( for the longest time she argued with me that it was white not pink ) then painted the windows and trim , purple and aq...
- I have 2 girls, 3&5, we did bright-colored surfer girl. Pottery barn had a cool surf theme we did, but I've seen other versions lots of places too. Rather than any c...
Re-decorating ?
Asked by R.N. from Norfolk
on October 7, 2011
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So I plan on redecorating my children's bedrooms, however my children share rooms (10 and 3 year old boys 5 and 6 year old girls) And they are having a hard time agree...
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- I really like A.K.C.'s answer. Another idea (one of my co-worker's did this), is you could let the oldest choose the color on the top half of the room, and the younge...
- I love 2txtots' idea! If I had this situation, I think I'd try to go for the more neutral/matching theme and let them pick small accents (or framed artwork) to match ...
- It depends on what kind of decorating you are talking about. My boys are now 12 and 9 they share a room and they picked their own theme for the beding. I did not req...
Idea for Xmas Gifts ?
Asked by V.S. from Cincinnati
on December 8, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone has any ideas for xmas gifts for daycare teachers/caregivers. You are not allowed to give money. she has 2 main caregivers. Then there is ...
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- Hi, V.. My all-time favorite gifts to give (that aren't too expensive) are candles. Even Family Dollar has some really wonderful smelling ones that dress up so nicel...
- Since many teachers already have their fill of embroidered sweaters and apple decorations, useful items like gift certificates, cookbooks, or food are always nice. Ba...
- V., Let me tell you what I am doing for my children's school and daycare teachers. Tastefully simple has a wonderful apple cake that is easy to make. I am buying a ...
Master Bedroom
Asked by K.T. from Boston
on October 8, 2008
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I know someone posted a question on redecorating her sons room. But this one is for the Moms and Dads. I have been wanting to redo our bedroom. It is a VERY small r...
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- Hi K., I am a decorator. Here is my advice. Do not rush. Find and inspiration fabric at Joannes or Calico corner. Something that reflects your taste. I am a fa...
- Here's my tip ... choose your bedding (comforter, etc) FIRST, then find one of the colors in there to 'pull out' of it. The bedding is easier to track down, and depen...
- Hi K.. I was just reading an aricle about making small rooms look more spacious and I got these ideas. One, paint just one wall (the focal point) a deep color of your...
Big Kid Bed.. How Old?
Asked by M.S. from Denver
on October 3, 2008
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so my daughter will be 2 in December... and my friends keep bugging me about when to move her in to a big kid bed... and i hadn't really felt rushed to do it any time ...
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- My advice is not to worry about your friends' pressure. You know your kiddo. I absolutely swear by waiting until she is ready. My son was in a crib at 2.5, and then he...
- I wouldn't rush it. I felt a little pressure to trasition my 2 yr. old to a big boy bed becuase I was expecting my second child (22 months between them)and because i...
- I put my son in a toddler bed but by the time he was three he went into a bunk bed. It worked for us and the only time he fell out was when his brother pushed him.
Toddler's Rooms Decorations
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on June 27, 2010
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I am starting to think about redecorating my 2 year old's room from a nursery to a more big girl room. Does anyone have any helpful websites or suggestions on where t...
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- Hi C.- Just one quick suggestion. I've seen a lot of parents put shelves up with snow globes and other pretties for their toddler to see. Too often the toddler wi...
- C., I'm a decorator in McKinney. Go to the HGTV site. Under "Decorating", the Designers Portfolio section has lots of pictures for inspiration. You also may be i...
- I like the idea of having a wrap-around shelf near the ceiling to display breakables that your child likes seeing, but Rebecca M has a good point about making sure you...
Looking for Home Entertaining Items/Gifts
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on March 5, 2008
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Hi,
I have a some friends who are getting married, moving into a new home, and also are re-decorating and would like to give them something fresh, stylish, but not ju...
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- Hi J., Try Cedar Closet, it is an upscale consignment boutique with many unique items ie; furniture, antiques, crystal, pottery, home decor and much more. Located ...
- Good Morning J., After setting up a new household, your friends would appreciate a gift certificate to a spa. I personally enjoy Soma Spa in Flossmoor. This will be...
- Try IKEA. We did that for close friends of ours a couple years ago. We made a giant gift basket with neat, funky/contemporary items - primarily kitchen & entertainin...
Home Decor Help
Asked by D.D. from Columbus
on April 25, 2010
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Hello! I am redecorating our living room and have a question! Our living room decor is browns,reds and gold with dark brown furniture. What color picture frames should...
How to Paint My Dining Table
Asked by T.R. from Los Angeles
on August 2, 2007
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I am in the process of redecorating our dining room and would like to paint our existing table and chairs rather than spend the money on a new set. It currently has a ...
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- HI T., You probably already have completed this project. My name is P. and I do interior redesign and staging. In my experience you would have to give it a lite sand ...
- Hey T...Way cool idea on saving money and making something old, new again. If your table and Chairs have a shiny finish as I am sure it does. You will have to sand it ...
- I have done that a few time and it is a long process if you want to do it the right way. Yes you would first have to sand it, and yes you have to prime it, i recommend...
Bedroom Decor for 9 Yr Old Girl
Asked by C.A. from Chicago
on April 19, 2011
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I am redecorating my daughter's room and looking for suggestions. She is 9yrs old, favorite color is pink. She loves hearts, butterflies, peace sign, listening to musi...
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- One room we did a blue on top and green on the bottem and I painted a picket fence on one wall. I painted trees and animals, flowers, a barn and a house. Next room...
- check out www.pbteen.com website. they have super cute room ideas, they have a page with different rooms all done up in different themes. If nothing else, it will cert...
- I've seen a room painted in bright yellow, w/a few large butterflies (not sure if they are metal, fabric or what) spaced out on 3 of the walls and a string of small li...
