Children’s Spaces

Apr

25

Audrey Hepburn as a Mother…

A long time ago I was searching for the usual iconic Audrey Hepburn pictures. When I came across these precious ones. We all know Audrey from her signature sense of style and iconic career, but did many of you know she was a mother as well.

Audrey had two sons and I love how these photos give you a little glimpse into her motherhood world and seeing how natural she is with her boys makes me love her even more! They inspire me to get more candid in the moment shots with me and my own children. Do you have a favorite one? My favorite one I absolutely love is Audrey and her son sharing the donut!

Audrey Hepburn by Bob Willoughby_default_pr_hepburn_20_sean_and_cw_1009091809_id_382798_020

As we all know it is the trend to put up pop art pictures of Audrey in her iconic photos for which she is famous for! Like the Breakfast at Tiffany’s window picture or the one of her riding a bike, that my daughter Alliya happens to have hanging in her room. I feel like I would rather have these “Audrey being a mother” pictures on display in my home because they inspire me to take time to be a mother, they show me you can have both a successful career and still have motherhood and you can also look good and have your own style doing it! How adorable would a few of these look in a nursery in black and white in frames on a gallery wall! So much better then her just wearing a large hat!

Thank you everyone for reading my blog! Love ya, Spring is finally here! XO

Jan

10

Project Dollhouse

For the past few weeks Alliya and I have been working away on this giant dollhouse that my mother found for her! As you can see it needs a lot of work and paint. We have been having the best time planning and styling this dollhouse for her. I have stood back a bit and let her choose the colors of the walls, wallpaper and the flooring even the furniture. I don’t think I have seen a doll house look so trendy. So this is the ugly “Before”, when it is finished I will love to give you a little tour of Alliya’s dollhouse. Currently it is all painted white on the inside and out. I am right now on the hunt for a chesterfield dollhouse sofa. Yes, there are places that sell that kind of thing!

It really needed a bit of love, I have never been intimidated by a little paint… here’s the ugly of it!

Here are some furniture that we are thinking about:
(all found on Ebay)

I wish I had something like this when I was her age! Did you!? (I will say after looking at the pictures I was surprised as well to see that I put that thing on my counter, don’t judge!)

* So I have been so busy getting things together and ready for our “Big Secret Announcement!” I am really excited to share it and get it out there. Hint: it has something to do with my boutique that I owned called “Trendy Tots Couture” here in Utah plus a few other New things!!

Jan

02

KWD’s “Favorite’s of the Year in Review”

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It’s been one year since I began blogging! I started blogging to record all the projects and things that I get myself into (as I call it)! I really have loved sharing a bit of my life with you all! I am over whelmed with the amount of readers that this blog has gotten. I am so grateful for each one of you! As I have said before I wish I could meet you all because I feel like we would probably have a lot in common! Don’t be shy to leave comments because after all that’s what blogs are for, sharing with each other! Here is KWD’s Favorites of the Year in Review! In case you missed anything this year, don’t forget to click on the links!

January

baby Girl Nursery “Get the Look”

In January I started my “Snag the Look” Series of finding links to have the style that we all love!

Pantone Color of 2012 Tangerine
Also in January I talked about the Pantone Color of the Year Tangerine and how to bring it into your home!

February

In February I loved blogging about my sister’s wedding. People still are talking about it!

Part I Part II Part III

I also did a shopping spree for a fellow blogger Me Oh My Mama!

I know it’s kind of silly but I shared my idea about “My little tricks: disposable linen napkins!”

March

A few things happened in March I shared my little way to make vintage book gift tags! This picture was passed around a bit on pinterest that month.

Also in March I shared with you a design I did for a Children’s Photography Studio, for the cutest photographer in Texas! Ali Wood Photography

April

In April I went to Bald Head Island, NC for one of my best friends wedding! It was one of the most amazing weddings I have ever been to. We stayed right on the beach in a huge beach house with a private beach! Most importantly I loved spending time with some of my best friends and sharing the perfect week with them… HERE

I noticed through out the year I did a lot of shopping for my home and told you about it… One of my favorite things that I found was the INKE Murals. Silhouettes made from Vintage Wallpaper! Love them!

May

May is my favorite month because of all the blossoms and flowers that start coming up after a hard winter! I talked about bringing that inside HERE.

May was also Mother’s Day and I had the best day with my three beautiful children! I shared with you are breakfast party! HERE

JUNE

In June I did a Book review on “My Wonderful World of Fashion” a young design book that my daughter loves!
Read about it HERE!

Also in June Alliya turned 8 which means it’s time for her Annual Birthday Party which was also featured on Apartment Therapy!

JULY

In July I shared many design and decorating inspiration, links and tips! This was the month that a Pink couch became on my want/need list! Read about that HERE

August

In August I blogged about a wedding I had the pleasure to design for a client and her new husband! I loved every minute of the days leading up to it! HERE

September

In September I finally finished our Bedroom… very pink of course! HERE

I also was on the television show Studio 5 in September! HERE

October

In October I did a “Snag the Look” with Celerie Kemble fabric! HERE

November

In November the kids got the watercolors out! HERE

My Owen turned 2 !!! HERE

I talked about ways to have a Organic Thanksgiving table scape HERE!

December

December went by so fast! We went to Chicago for a few days then the I had sinus surgery the day after we got home. Then Christmas was here before we knew it! I blogged about out Christmas Morning breakfast at home HERE!

That was a great Year! I have a feeling 2013 will be ever greater! Thanks as always for reading!

December

Dec

26

Feeling Christmasy… Our Morning

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I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas Day with their families yesterday! I loved this year’s Christmas! The funny thing is we didn’t do anything out of the norm, just spending time with both sides of the family with all of our favorite siblings and cousins. This year we went to my parents for Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day at Ben’s families home. But as you know the little party planner in me had to host something Christmas-y too. The past few years we have had Christmas Breakfast and invite all the grandparents to come in the morning. This is just a simple breakfast that we had yesterday morning. Our little round table can only fit so many, so little Owen sat at his own small table decorated just for him. I cut fresh evergreen branches from my garden and picked up some flowers at the local florist. (Just had to be done!)

Since my mother and Ben’s parents are from England we always have a tradition to have English Crackers. They are little packages that have a little toy, joke and a paper crown in them. Our family always has a friendly contest to see who can keep their crowns on the longest. (I may of won on Christmas Eve) My mother has always been good at this game. She has even been known to go to bed still wearing it!

This time for the children’s plates I silver painted little animals, so they could have a fun surprise at their seats.

Little Owen had his own baby table and a silver lamb!

I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas Day, I love the holidays they really are the best time of the year! I wish we could have Christmas more often! Sorry for my obscene lately, I had my sinus surgery 2 weeks ago and I took some easy time for myself. But now I feel a little behind so I have loads of great things to share this week! thanks for reading everyone!

Dec

07

Adorable headboard find… and a bedding sale!

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I have been thinking about redoing my children’s rooms…again! Alliya is growing up so fast and she needs more space for a study area. The bed she has now I love very much, but it’s really big and chunky so something more simple and petite would probably work better.

I wish I could take the credit for finding these Tufted upholstered headboards from Target but I didn’t, my lovely friend Stephanie who I have known forever told me about them. I love all the colors and the softness they can add to a room. You can’t go wrong with the price either. You can’t even get them custom made for this price! The only problem I’m having is what color to order! Which one do you love?!

Juliette Tufted Headboard HERE

It even comes in a full bed version!

Juliette Tufted Bed Here

Look at this one I found $50+ for a headboard! Which to me is basically free, sort of! Really cute for a little toddler or a sister’s room!
Special Deal Pink Dot Twin Headboard $56.24 Here

Now for the bedding… I have been eyeing up some bedding from Serena and Lily, which is one of my favorite brands. I have been really impressed with the quality of their bedding. They have a nice big sale going on right now until 12/18!
Serena and Lily Entire Website Sale Here

25% off entire website code: GIFTFORYOU

Next week I will show you what I’m thinking for my boys room! Since Owen is getting bigger I think its time for bunk beds and a little better toy control! I’m excited to show you what I’m thinking.

(personal note: I finally had my sinus surgery yesterday and I’m doing really well recovering, its a little painful and lots of dizziness. But that’s alright I will just take it easy this weekend and lay around the house a bit and I should be back to normal before I know it.)

Thank You everyone for reading…