Sunday, March 27, 2011
I love this Etsy baby gift!
I find something so funny about a little boy in a tie and these little onsies from lucymaedesigns are adorable. Each one is hand made and you can choose from a number of different tie patterns. Best of all, you won't break the bank at only $12. Check out her store and find them for bigger boys as well. And why limit them to boys? How cute paired with a girly tutu!!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Gemma Redux Sample Sale!!
Check out one of my favorite jewelry designers, Gemma Redux. Loved by celebrities like Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz & Carrie Underwood (and lots lots more), Gemma Redux is having a SAMPLE SALE next week. I own a necklace and absolutely love it. I can't wait to add to my collection. Enjoy!
WHEN: 12:00pm EST Wednesday 3/30/11 through 8:00pm EST Friday 4/1/11
They will be adding new pieces multiple times EVERY DAY during the sale!
WHERE: Online! gemmaredux.com/samplesale (goes live when the sale opens)
WHEN: 12:00pm EST Wednesday 3/30/11 through 8:00pm EST Friday 4/1/11
They will be adding new pieces multiple times EVERY DAY during the sale!
WHERE: Online! gemmaredux.com/samplesale (goes live when the sale opens)
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
My Top 10 Favorite Chairs under $500
What room couldn't use a great chair? I personally love chairs. They are so flexible and provide such personalization to a room. I love that a great chair can turn a predictable room into a room with pizazz. I also love that a chair once enjoyed in a living room, can be placed in a bedroom, or even a bathroom! I love that you can reupholster a chair and change it's attitude completely. The options are limitless. Have fun with chairs!
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| Abacus Barstool Jayson Home & Garden $395 |
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| Sophie Tufted Slipper Chair Restoration Hardware $495 |
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| Redsmith Dining Chair Anthropologie $198 |
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| Slipper Chair - Indigo IKAT Urban Outfitters $329 |
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| Clybourn Loft Armchair - Red Target $379.99 |
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| Vintage Painted Cottage Chic Shabby White French Provincial Chairs -CH104 Etsy $110 |
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| Modern Windsor Accent Chair West Elm $399 |
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| Anime Chair - Set of 2 Sears $369 |
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| Cricket Chair Room & Board $299 |
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| Chinese Chippendale Chair Wisteria $379 |
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
I'm Up To My Ears In My Kid's Artwork!!
Our kids produce some great art, and we would love to keep it all, but there comes a point when enough is just enough. Here are some ideas for organizing and displaying all those works by our little Picassos.
ORGANIZE IT!
1. Pick 5 things every year to save. Use this as an activity to do with your child. Let him/her decide which are his/her favorites. Store these in a portable file box. Label the front of the box with your child's name and have a file for every year of artwork. Another option is to purchase the Alex Toys My Art Expandable File. You can find this on Amazon.com and retails for $17.99
2. Take photos of all the art that doesn't make it into your "5 a year." Use these photos to make an album and you can chronicle your child's art throughout his/her life without taking up so much space. Also use some of these photos and download to Shutterfly or your favorite photo site and make mugs to give as gifts to grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles, etc.
3. Also, give some of the artwork itself as gifts to family. What Grandma doesn't love getting a personalized painting from her grand kids?
4. Larger projects (again, limit to 2-3/year) may be stored in a clear plastic bin with a top. Also labeled with child's name.
DISPLAY IT!
Undoubtedly you will want to display some of this art. And why not?! It makes for a great addition to any home. Here are just a few of my favorite ways to showcase your kids art in a clean and organized manner.
1. I love this idea from IKEA.com. In fact, I'm about to incorporate it in my kids room this week. This is the Fiskevik and starts at $5.99. What a great option to allow you to quickly display and change the art.
2. Another great idea is to frame the artwork with the Dynamic Artwork Frames(TM). This allows you to display the art and easily open the frame like a book to change out the picture anytime you want (you never even have to take it off the wall!). Found at Improvementscatalog.com and starts at $24.99.
3. You can also create a great looking bulletin board by using carpet tiles. This will allow you to play with color schemes and change them at any time. It makes for a very clean looking place to display the artwork. Check out Martha Stewart's site and she gives you the step-by-step instructions on how to do this (it's super easy!). http://www.marthastewart.com/article/carpet-bulletin-board
Lastly, if all of this sounds wonderful, but you just don't have the time, give us a call. With the end of the school year coming up. Space Savvy Design is offering a Children's Artwork Organization and Display Special. Check out our website for details and contact us at heatherryder@spacesavvydesign.com
Create Beauty Thru Order,
Heather
ORGANIZE IT!
1. Pick 5 things every year to save. Use this as an activity to do with your child. Let him/her decide which are his/her favorites. Store these in a portable file box. Label the front of the box with your child's name and have a file for every year of artwork. Another option is to purchase the Alex Toys My Art Expandable File. You can find this on Amazon.com and retails for $17.99
4. Larger projects (again, limit to 2-3/year) may be stored in a clear plastic bin with a top. Also labeled with child's name.
DISPLAY IT!
Undoubtedly you will want to display some of this art. And why not?! It makes for a great addition to any home. Here are just a few of my favorite ways to showcase your kids art in a clean and organized manner.
1. I love this idea from IKEA.com. In fact, I'm about to incorporate it in my kids room this week. This is the Fiskevik and starts at $5.99. What a great option to allow you to quickly display and change the art.
2. Another great idea is to frame the artwork with the Dynamic Artwork Frames(TM). This allows you to display the art and easily open the frame like a book to change out the picture anytime you want (you never even have to take it off the wall!). Found at Improvementscatalog.com and starts at $24.99.
3. You can also create a great looking bulletin board by using carpet tiles. This will allow you to play with color schemes and change them at any time. It makes for a very clean looking place to display the artwork. Check out Martha Stewart's site and she gives you the step-by-step instructions on how to do this (it's super easy!). http://www.marthastewart.com/article/carpet-bulletin-board
Lastly, if all of this sounds wonderful, but you just don't have the time, give us a call. With the end of the school year coming up. Space Savvy Design is offering a Children's Artwork Organization and Display Special. Check out our website for details and contact us at heatherryder@spacesavvydesign.com
Create Beauty Thru Order,
Heather
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
NEW SPACE SAVVY DESIGN BLOG LAUNCHED!
Space Savvy Design has launched it's new website and now blog. Be sure to check us out at www.spacesavvydesign.com and also Like us on Facebook. Stay tuned for lots of great ideas about home design, organization and staging.
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