Saturday, January 4, 2014

Sophisticated French bedroom?

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Margaret


Hello everyone!
I know there are quite a few posts on here regarding "French" or "Paris" bedrooms, but I am looking for something a little bit different and need advice. :)
I am 15 years old and have always been a Francophile. My mom really wants me to fix up my room, and has been pressuring me to make a decision for a while now. lol I would really be thrilled if I could incorporate my love for all things French into my room decor without it looking tacky or overly attention grabbing. Something sophisticated, stylish, yet subtle that I could easily enjoy throughout the rest of my teenage years and on into college, etc.
Right now, my walls are painted a light green (Sherwin-Williams Celery). The focal point of my room is a very nicely sized window with an arched top. My ceilings are quite high, probably 9 ft (I think the sheer size of my room is making me overwhelmed. I want it to be cozy and comfortable). I have a black shelf on both sides of my big window, which holds trophies from dancing. :) My mom would like to add a two shelf bookcase underneath each of these. The bed is white iron, and there are two bookcases in the room. Both are white, but can be refinished. I have a black Pottery Barn desk.
All this to say, I really would like to achieve the French chic look, but I want a sophisticated "young woman" version, not the kiddie poodles or teen bright glam. I am considering using a white mattelasse on my bed and then using green toile wallpaper to cover the wall directly behind my bed. My mom has some French chateau prints (Sepia colored) that could be reframed (from gold to black maybe??) and hung in my bedroom, I'm just not sure about the sepia on the light green.
Any help, advice, pictures or links you can give me would be greatly appreciated! :) Thanks for your time.



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If you are a Francophile, you could consider going for a Shabby-Chic style. You have already got the right sort of furniture and it is quite easy to find and add the right accessories. See my website for ideas on this style.

http://www.clever-kitchen-designs.com/Shabby-Chic-Kitchen.html

Please help me understand this dream?




Asker of s


I was a thief in a trio of thieves. We were stealing clothes from some cars, but the owners were walking towards us, so we ran. We were in a small town. We ran into a tall fence made of black iron bars. We climbed and jumped it, but realized we had jumped into a yard, and were now surrounded by the fence. However, there was a part of the yard that went downhill, and there was a cove formed under a part of the building, which we hid under. We decided to stay for a while. The other girl in our group saw that the people who were looking for us were on top of us. Then they found us. We told them that we were local kids and wanted to see what this place was. They believed us; didnât know we were thieves. We said that the boy and I (who was blond) were brother-sister and the girl was our friend. So they escorted us home and we made up where we lived, but made sure to say no one was home. A woman walked my brother and I home. We had to walk across this stretch of street/sidewalk that was covered â I mean covered â in dead bees. It was from some weird thing a few years ago that they never cleaned up. I was super grossed out because I felt bad for all the bees, and also because they kept getting into my shoes. Finally we made it past that section and there was a sort of street festival thing going on. There was a tent which would usually have musicians. I donât remember what was going on â maybe nothing â but I knew that the love of my life was in that tent, and I went to him.

However, before I could see who he was, I was in a bedroom with an older sister and a younger sister and we were going to watch a movie before bed. It took place in the courtyard behind my real life block. It was like a Disney movie but the boy had been given the stats on his wife/soulmate (?). All I remember was that she was a Capricorn. He was a warrior and went to see the girl in the courtyard. He had on a helmet so she couldnât see his face. The girl who it was was sure it wasnât her, and hopeful that it would be this other girl who was a Sagittarius. But it was definitely her and she sat down in front of the boy and couldnât see his face. He then said no, which shocked the entire town. I forget his exact reason but it was something to the effect of timing being wrong or the potential of him going on a suicide mission, or something. Then I woke up with one line from One Too Many Mornings in my head:

âFrom the crossroads of my doorstep,â¨
My eyes they start to fade,â¨
As I turn my head back to the roomâ¨
Where my love and I have laid.â

I'm sure that there is a reason that 1. I never saw the person in the tent. 2. the Disney girl never saw the man. 3. I had to cross that street of dead bees (which was the worst feeling ever) to get to the person in the tent.

Also I have no idea about the Cap/Sag thing. I am an Aries.

There was nothing really in my life that could have influenced this. It came out of nowhere. But I just got this feeling that it had some meaning. Can anyone give some thoughts on the dream (not whether it had meaning)?



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This is a good example of the sort of random dream in which one part doesn't have anything to do with the next part, and there is no distinct beginning or ending. Even though it feels as if it must have some important meaning, your old Zia Lucia must say that it is probably just random stuff, the sort of thing that floats through your mind while your brain is resting.

The beginning scene is reminiscent of several video games - Assassin's Creed, for example. All the running, jumping over the fence and hiding relates to general anxiety and fear of getting caught in the wrong place... nothing particularly specific, except that the iron fence is a common element in Halloween films and decor, so that probably has been in your mind recently.

In the same way, the carnival, tent, Disney movie, warrior, Cap/Sag ... all random stuff pulled from lots of sources. There is no single element or theme to pull it all together into any sort of metaphor relating to you.

By the way, the girl who was a Sag. represents yourself in some way. There is a bit about your not wanting to admit that a certain situation applies to you.

However, the bees in the street present an interesting and powerful metaphor. You are feeling as if you need to get somewhere or accomplish some task, but something nasty is blocking your way. It has the potential to be harmful - like bee stings - but really it's just nasty and creepy. As in the dream, you're going to need to suck it up and brace yourself to get through the problem so you do what needs to be done.




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Which of these decorations should I remove from my room?

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Ross


I'm starting to mature a bit at 20 years old and feel like my room needed cleaning/changing. I mean it seems like adults dont have much decorations in their rooms that mean anyting to them. Heres a list of what I want to keep but im not sure. I also want my room to be okay when a girl comes over.

My high school class items - Apparantly I read that displaying trophies or older things is immature Drawing material - I guess this should be packed somewhere and not on display like im 5??
Gaming consoles and games
Signed autographs
Magic the gathering trading card game cards

Souvenirs - I am a collector. For examples, megaladon(dinosaur shark) tooth, animals horns (elegant ones)
My brother has gotten me things on vacations like a brightly colored glass skull, arrowheads, a turtle shell and certain things.
Point is when you think about it wouldnt having animal parts lying around? I mean sure to me its awesome from a collector standpoint of these awesome things worth a lot of money. Its displayable peices.
BB guns - I dont want somebody to be scared of me.
Real swords - I have a few real swords that are really neat and on display in shelves on the wall

Things I am planning of deeming immature/weird;
My fake swords
Fake Dragon skull
Gaming collectibles

I really dont know what to do. I mean sure when I have my own house I can keep my room clean of really anything and have my own little display room. My little mancave where I can have all my silly stuff but for now idk what to do. I appreciate any help.



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You are way past high school so those things need to go into storage.
Your games are fine if they can be put away easily.Your autographs would make a great display piece or pieces.You can frame them or make a collage then frame them.http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Hang-Framed-Art-/10000000001955523/g.html
No guns or animal parts. Please.A few glass skulls are ok. Just limit how many you have out at any given time.
Keep your room simple and super clean.
Add fresh green plants .
Good luck .

What are some good ideas for my 15th birthday party (themes, etc)?







I am turning 15 in December and having my birthday party. 15 girls are invited (no guys). It's going to be a day party I think, not a sleepover. What would be some fun party activities and themes? Keep answers appropriate or I will report you.
There will be NO alcohol or drugs at my party. It's going to be at my house, and I live far away from the town so we can't do anything in town. The oldest girl is 17, the youngest is 14. Thanks!



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80's theme parties are the BEST.

attire, and decoration:
you can buy afro-style wigs(different colors) and give them out as party favors.
big green plastic belts. Bell bottom jeans. Aviator sunglasses with plastic frames. lots of bandannas. beads, or beaded gasparilla-style necklaces.
A disco Ball, or one of the rotating colored light ball things.

Music:
if you get your parents involved and have them help you find music, they will probably be more excited about the party and therefore willing to get you more decorations, and be more lenient as far as duration of the party, the volume of the music, the number of kids, ect.

Time and Duration:
My house is almost always the party house, and i ALWAYS start my parties a 7:45. might seem weird, but most people don't give it much thought, this however is VERY important to the success of my parties. the idea is that if you say "6 O'clock" or even worse "around 6ish", people will show up between 5:30 and 7:30. When the first person arrives, you will greet them, offer them a drink, and be polite, then you will sit around and wait for more people to show up, and they will trickle in... eventually, you will turn the music on, and people will be reluctant to dance, the whole night, will be "low energy" and "chill". If however you say "be at my house at 5:45, or i'll kill your dog." then everyone will show up on time (at least between 5:30 and 6:00, and you will be greeting people left and right, everyone who hasn't seen each other in a while, will be screaming and hugging, and laughing, then you shout "i'll be right back!" then go in the other room and break out the wigs, hit the music, and a energetic and enthusiastic evening ensues.
(just to clarify - it doesn't matter what time of day, just that you are specific about it.)

Cuisine:
since it's girls, i'd skip the hot wings and pizza, do something savory rather than sweet (i.e. cookies, cake and ice cream) as that would be putting sugar on top of sugar.
i can't think of anything off the top of my head, but if someone called me right now and said that i had 20 screaming 14 year old girls coming my way, i would make something that could spill and not stain, like rice, chicken, vichy carrots... i don't know, good luck with that one.

Activities:
1Dance off - for a prize
2Limbo
3Pinata
4this game is incredibly fun, but if you are embarrassed to tell your friends to do it, instruct your parents say "before anyone is allowed to eat, everyone go to the center of the room... now, everyone has to grab two hands, your right hand should be holding someones left hand, and your left hand should be holding someones right... now, without letting go, you have to untangle yourselves into one giant circle." it's best with 8 or more people.
5swimming - if you have a pool
6sardines - it's like hide n' seek, except 1 person hides while everyone else is in a room with the door shut, then everyone looks around the house, finds the person, tags them inconspicuously, and quietly returns to base... last person back is the new hider.
7i have a bonfire in my backyard every time i have guests.

avoid moves - not really quality time.
i also try to stay away from video games
8text bombing - chose one victim with unlimited texting, and have everyone send them as many messages as possible, at the same time. something like 'who is your daddy, and what does he do?'
(don't make it a mean message, or you could all get in trouble for bullying)
9taking pictures can always be fun.
10water gun fights, and shaving/whipped cream fights are also fun.
11donut baseball
12and shaving cream baseball (just use a whiffle ball and fill it) a tee might be a good idea.
13you could try to convince your parents to cover your entire floor of your bedroom with plastic and have a splatter paint fest that you could cover with paint and re-do next year.
14make-up party

good luck, i hope your party is a blast from the past!




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How do I bring up a sex fantasy with boyfriend?

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Jane


I know it sounds strange, or perhaps immoral, but I've always wanted to do a rape fantasy.
But I'm afraid my boyfriend will think I'm a freak for wanting to do such a fantasy.
So how exactly do I bring up such a topic to him?
This is honestly a serious questions so no immature answers please!
Thank you so much!
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Somehow, especially among youths, sexual adventurousness has been tarred with the other meaning of being undesirably abnormal. Ditto with genitalia and trash. It's a bit sickening just how sex-negative kids are these days.

A female taking the receptive or submissive role in rough or forced sex is a pretty mainstream fantasy, and he might be more receptive to it than you think. Take the standard precautions: set up a safe word, talk much about it before and after, agree that what happens in the bedroom stays in the bedroom.

Going to college with the right dorm materials?




Chaotic Ca


I'm not going to college for a couple years but I want to know what kind of things people usually bring when they start their first year.
I want to be really ready when the time comes.
It may be a little rushy to some people, but my mom is really picky.
She'll say a lot of things are unnecessary, so the more time I have to raise money to buy things myself, the better.



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You will typically have to share a room the first year. I shared a room throughout my 4 years of college. It's not that bad, as you get to make decent friends this way and you learn how to cope with other people.

Having said the above, the average dorm room is probably as big as an average master bedroom in most homes. So, you only get to decorate about 50% of that...and the college dorms typically come with some standard furnishings, such as a bed, study desk, dresser and closet space.

I would recommend the following items:

pens
pencils
spiral notebooks (one for each subject)
hilighter markers (several colors)
handheld calculators (plural)
flashlights (plural)
desk lamp
alarm clock
clock radio (set two alarms on exam days)
toiletries
mattress cover (platic thing)
mattress pad
single bed clothes (sheets, blankets)
bed comforter for cold nights
small space heater
fan
packpack
briefcase
area rug
small bedside table
table lamp
some cool posters (colleges frown on you nailing pics to the wall, so posters can add a personal touch to your room and be applied with double-sided adhesive tape)
dictionary (small)
thesaurus
scissors
ruler
different tapes and adhesives
white glue
computer
CD/tape player
refrigerator
hotpot (for making soup, coffee or tea)
a few dishes and ample cheap flatwear
coffee cups

Again, you will be sharing a room, so don't arrive on campus with too many things your first semester. You usually won't need 2 of everything. So, you can decide with your roommate who will bring what for the second semester (things like a TV, VCR, DVD player).

Remember, you're there to study and get an education. Not feature your dorm room in Martha Stewart's Living magazine. Too much "stuff" can be a giant distraction (nevermind studying for next weeks final exams, let's all watch some DVDs!)

Another thing. It wouldn't hurt to buy some "nice clothes" to sort of stand-out from the other kids. If you want to look like a college clone, that's fine. But, things like an overcoat, some dress clothes and shoes, will make you look more professional. Colleges often have activities like student concerts and recitals, and it's expected that the young college students will attend them looking like young professional adults. And, you need not spend a fortune on such clothes. I totally missed the boat in my youth...I never discovered "thrift stores" until I was out in the working world. I wish I had known about them during my college daze. I would have been the coolest kid on kampus! with some of the neat stuff I've found at thrift stores (clothing and furnishings).




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Friday, January 3, 2014

Bedroom design ideas for a teenage girl?

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BasicBrune


I am moving at the end of the month and I get to do my room over, I love the color purple and would like to paint my walls that color but I need some ideas what could I put on the wall. I'm putting some pictures up of my friends and family and hopefully white Christmas lights. If you have any ideas please let me know! Thanks.


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purple is a great color but you want a bright purple verses a dark purple

I think I would put some paint clip colors on the wall and you could look at different colors in the light and dark...you can get the free color paint strips at lowes or home depot..on of them have the Disney colors which give you the accent colors and that makes it easy

you need a wall color and then I would keep the ceiling and baseboards white to not close in the room

less is best, so it is clean

enlarged photos 8x10 framed in black and using black as an accent color would look sharp mature and perfect in any décor color later

but pets and family and friends all could be a wall

a wall with framed certificates you earned

no poster they make the room look cheap

a bed a night stand and lamp and desk and extra lighting..

around the desk a memo board and calendar...

no dresser they take up to much space and hold junk..hang everything in the closet and use baskets on a shelf..

a fake ficus tree with little lights and a timer work well for always having lights on when you come in at dark

a starburst chain is fun to make and looks cool draped on the tree or around your room

origami balloons over the lights

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Single Guy: Any ideas for a bedroom decor- masculine but sexy?




jnbankert


Hi,

Any tips for how to decorate a small bedroom for a single guy who wants the room to have an exotic, but simple theme thats kinda hot and intimate for female visitores???

Thanks
also what about a bed frame which is more sexy wood or iron (iron could obviously be more fun) use your imagination



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Put away the "lost & found" box. The one with all the panties, lipsticks, and abandoned single earrings.

On a serious note, get some live plants, orchids are nice.

Find a piece so odd that the girls will have to ask about it. Then you can tell them how you found it buried while you were digging the foundation for an orphanage in Zamunda during some volunteer work.




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How should I decorate my boys room?

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Q. I have a 8, 3 and 3 month old in the same bedroom. I want to move but the 3 bedroom apt are full and we can't afford a house right now.


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A decorating theme is a great way to begin decorating a room for a child. If you're like most parents, you've probably spent lots of time thinking about decorating your new child's room even before he joined your family. While bunnies are cute and teddy bears are darling, you might want something different for the bedroom or playroom.

There are lots of great themes for boys' rooms. A special theme will provide both the focus and the inspiration for a special one-of-a-kind room and can be adapted as your child grows. Time to get started!

Bug's Life
From bees and ants to frogs and reptiles, creatures of nature often capture a child's attention. Browse theme ideas at Posh Tots including a Bug Off Table and Chair Set, Bug bed linens, and or frog lamp.

Favorite Animals
What boy wouldn't love a room focusing on his favorite pet? Whether it's a dog or cat, bird or snake, using this theme will make your son (and his pet) feel particularly at home. Be sure to put up lots of pictures with your son and his best friend around the room and make sure you have stuffed animals scattered everywhere.

Playhouse / Playtown
This theme will provide a wonderful scheme for decorating your son's room and provide lots of wonderful playtime possibilities as well. A whimsical or the cute playtown chest can be your starting point. Or, do a border in kids designs or paint a mural of a street scene on one or more walls. Name the storefronts for family members ("Katie's Groceries", "Ted's Puppet Theatre", "Todd's Bike Shop", "Anne's Pet Heaven", "Sara's Video Den", or Dennis' Book Nook").

Safari
For a safari look, find wonderful, colorful animal wallpaper borders and fabrics at any wallpaper store. Paint the walls blue, tan, ivory, or any of the colors in your wallpaper border. Make pillows and valances from coordinating leopard-print fabrics, and find some stuffed lions and tigers for the corner. Mount a butterfly net, binoculars, or straw hat on the walls. Use colorful matboard and frame some of your child's artwork to display. Maybe he'll draw some lions!

Rustic Cabin
Most every child loves spending time at camp or in the mountains. And what parent doesn't have happy childhood memories of hiking, boating, fishing, or just enjoying the outdoors. Birdhouses, bears, moose, and fish might show up in wallpaper borders, in fabrics, bedding, and accessories. For a rustic room you might also choose comfy plaid patterns, flannel fabrics, and log or pine beds. Accessories might use forest themes of animals, mountain scenes, or natural materials such as pine cones, leaves, and sticks. Take another cue from camp and use a sturdy trunk to store toys. With a room this nice, who needs a vacation?

Rain Forest
Choose a colorful jungle border, or try a jungle area rug. Soft fabric snakes and colorful stuffed birds or butterfly cutouts can add to the decor. Make pillows of animal or jungle prints and use themed accessories. Grrr!

Race Cars
With car racing, you think black and white checkered flags, and a finish line. Find an area rug with a car track design. A car bed might be fun, or decorate the walls with a car wall appliques. Add some framed calendar photos or posters of race cars, and put up narrow shelving to display car collections. Zoom!

Outer Space
Take a trip to the stars using a space theme. An Apollo bed set, outerspace border, or star-studded rocking chair might be just the items that inspires your child to reach for the stars. Paint reflective planets or stars on the ceiling in arrangements of the constellations.

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines
If Dad is in the service, you might let your boy feel patriotic with a room painted in camouflage and outfitted with tanks and desert colors.

Sports
From soccer to baseball to football, sports is a theme that spans the generations. To use a baseball theme for example, use a headboard made from bats, hang curtains from bats used as curtain rods, make a baseball lamp, or hang shelving to display gloves, pennants, and trophies. Paint the room in the colors of your son's favorite team. Sports themed rugs, furniture, and beds are another possibility. Create similar looks for other sports, and you'll have a room that is a big "hit" with sports fans. Play ball!

Wild Colors
Go wild by starting with a lively area rug designed in fun colors for a child. Take your cue from the rug for colors and designs for the rest of the room. Use color everywhere! Paint every surface of a bookcase a different color, and do the same with headboard slats, drawer fronts, and chair legs. This is a great way to help your little one learn his colors! Find a fabric to compliment the rug and use it to tie the room together with window valances or floor pillows.

Movie or Cartoon Characters
There's something for everyone in this theme! Whether your son has been captivated by Mickey Mouse, Alladin, Lion King, Toy Story, or Scooby Doo -- you'll probably be able to find bedding, lamps, and other decorative items that use these themes. Towels for the bathroom and toys will be easy to add.

Pirates
The story of Peter Pan can inspire creative parents to design a wonderful room. Boys intrigued by the notion of pirates will love a room using blue ocean themes, ship masts, portholes, netting, treasure boxes, and secret play hideaways.

Knights and Castles
Artistic parents can faux paint castle walls, murals, and blue skies for a truly memorable room. Use the theme of "A Sword in the Stone" or "Camelot" for inspiration. Find another take on this theme offered by for Mercy's Sake in their Galahad collection.

Trains, Planes, and Automobiles
There are lots of colorful choices in bedding, fabrics, and wallpaper that feature transportation themes. Make a train track border around the room, hang airplanes from the ceiling, or go wild with a car-shaped bed.

Cowboy Kids
This is a fun theme where you can let your imagination run wild. Think bandana valances, chaps wall hangings, tin stars, horses, rope borders, and more. The baby dude designs offered by for Mercy's Sake offer some fun possibilities. Or check out OliveKids.com Camp Wilderness or the Wild West theme designs from PoshTots.com for more creative examples of this theme and products to add to your decor.

Dinosaurs
From cute and stylized to realistic and ferocious -- dinosaurs themes are still popular. If you suspect this is a passing phase for your little one, then opt for solid color bedding and walls, using theme elements in borders, sheets, valances, and posters.

How would I decorate a teen boy's bedroom with Big Bang Theory theme?




Anonymous1


I need to make this room zazzy!! I am thinking of changing the curtains, possibly bedding and all of the wall decor. I am looking for ideas and inspiration. Can anyone think of any geek chic ideas? Thanks in advance for any ideas!


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Well for sure you need a 'bat signal' alarm clock. You can look up some physics equations on line and put them on a wall or on a whiteboard stuck in the room. Sheldon is alway popular for Big Bang fans. He likes his flannel plaids. I don't know if they have big bang sheets or anything but Sheldon does sleep with his infamous comforter that has the two different colors of blue (one on each side) and the white stripe down the middle so he can perfectly line himself up to sleep. He also uses his Star War sheets. Any superhero items such as the Green Lantern, Flash, Batman items are good as well. There are a lot of places on line (on eBay as well) where you can get decals of sayings that are show favorites. My niece got one of Sheldon's 'Soft Kitty' song and put it up on her wall. There are also lots of places on line that sell items (t-shirts, etc) that are like those on the show.




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What would you want at a store grand opening? Help me make the opening of my boutique great!?

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Ferris


I'll be opening my boutique "Crush" in South Texas. I buy, sell and trade clothing. (I also buy from places that sell to WetSeal.com / Gojane.com)

I sell both name brand and non-name brand clothing and DIY/vintage items. I also sell shoes,handbags, accessories, makeup, unique home decor, art and more.

I have made the entrance a lounge. This room contains the check out/front desk and makeup display. It also has a couch, coffee table, TV, magazine rack and free coffee/cookies. I will have coloring books for kids.

The next room has all the clothing and accessories sorted into different sizes/styles.Connected to this room are dressing rooms.

I have made the entire store have a comfortable, artsy and non-cluttered feel to it. The pricing is low, an Abercrombie shirt might cost you around 9/10 bucks.

I've collected a great deal of good ideas for my store and now I'm asking for something else.

I need some REALLY great ideas for the grand opening! What can I do to make the day amazing?



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well, all my ideas will be inexpensive. One: don't forget balloons and crepe paper, the cheapest thing of all in decorations. 2) have finger sandwiches, you can make with tuna, chicken salad, etc. 3) have coffee (good hotel brand)
and good brewed hot tea and good ice tea at a table.
4) serve homemade cookies or little tea cakes 5) Have a brochure about your boutique, who you are, done in elegant style (use your computer for the flyer) 6) Add a 10% coupon to the flyer for them, works wonders for business.
7) can give the women a carnation for coming 8)
can give a small item with the name of your boutique, say a pen, comb, notepad, magnet for refrigerator.
9) can do a roster of those who show up, send them a thank you note for coming 10) get a roster of each individual's needs, sizes, etc.
Hope all these marketing ideas help. I am sure there are dozens of others. Just remember, it doesn't have to be expensive. Can have quiet Classical music playing in the background. Tailor your choices to your clientele.
Make those who are there feel like they are royalty.

What party theme should i get for my son who is turning 2....Just ideas please.?




Joanna





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We just did an "Under the Big Top" party for my son's first birthday.

We served hot dogs, popcorn, bags of cotton candy, circus peanuts, soft pretzels, etc. If you have a lot of friends, you can ask around and see if anyone has a hot dog roller cooker, a popcorn maker, a cotton candy machine or a snow cone maker to make it really authentic.

For decor, we used a red and white theme. We had red plastic tableclothes and we draped white streamers around the front. We also took red and white streamers and hung them in the center of the room and twisted the two colors together and took them out to each corner and then let them hang down to the floor so it resembled a Big Top Circus Tent. We also sat stuffed circus animals (elephants, a giraffe, some lions) around (we even made little paper collars for them that resembled something you would see in the circus).

For the cake, we had a friend make us a 3D peanut cake but you can find circus cakes for $24.99 at the grocery store bakery.

We also printed out signs and glued them onto cardboard and sat them around. They said things like "Please don't feed the elephants!" and "Step Right Up!"

We did a few games, too. We printed out tickets that we designed on the computer.

For a duck pond, we got some rubber ducks from orientaltrading.com and wrote 1, 2 and 3 on different ducks and we put them in a kiddie pool (or you could use a bathtub if it's inside) and let the kids pick them out.

We put baby food jars in a diaper box that we cut down to 1" higher than the top of the jars and had kids throw ping pong balls at them like in a goldfish toss. Instead of winning real fish, they won little bags of goldfish crackers.

If you google "Circus Birthday Party" or "Big Top Birthday Party" you will find all kinds of inspiration.

I think in total, we wound up spending $80 for everything but we did as much DIY as possible and we used freecycle.com to get some of the materials. Be creative and it will turn out great!




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How can I make my bedroom cozier and prettier?

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Zoe


I am 13yr old girl and I want to make my bedroom feel like a place I actually want to hang out in because at the moment it is sort of boring. But the problem is I can't paint the walls and I only have a budget of about $50. I want to make it indie or vintage looking.


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It's always fun redecorating! :) I hope you're able to find some things you like that are within your budget. Here are some answers and ideas I found online that should help you out. Good luck!

Idea 1: Hobby Lobby has beautiful vintage looking stuff. They are always having sales!

Idea 2: DIY lacy/doily lamps! (it's the second link below)

Idea 3: They have cute scrapbook boxes at AC Moore ( www.acmoore.com) and you can stuff almost anything in them. I have about 4 and they're helpful and come in a variety of colors. I always think a painting or 2 make a room look nice. You can also find some removable wall stickers at most art stores, but I'm not so sure about the price. For the furniture, pick a color you like and make sure they contrast. Like, don't pick dark brown furniture with a gray comforter.


Idea 4: Animal prints, polka dots, stripes, or retro would all look pretty good. Just pick your favorite them and go with it.

Happy decorating!

How do I make my bedroom look more sophisticated?




i'mnotgood


I'm 17, and I have no idea how to decorate my room. I feel like it looks like it belongs to a 13-15 year old girl. And I desperatley want it to look more sophisticated and mature. Sort of like the teenage bedrooms on tumblr, but not the rebellious looking ones with magazine cutouts and posters plastered everywhere.

Help please :)



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There are plenty of options to choose from. But before starting out, you must have a budget in mind and go from there. You don't want to start out on something and end up realizing that for a good effect, you have to end up spending a small fortune. Do you have hobbies or things that you're really keen on like movies, sports, collections or anything like that? That's a good way to start off if you want to have a room that's completely you.

I'll just give you an example here. If you're a collector of sorts who collects stamps, coins, dried flowers etc. you can have display shelves with your collection proudly displayed. You can have wooden furniture to match the room. Solid colored bed linen and accessories will give an intellectual air to the room.

If you like an old-fashioned room, lovely antiques or at least some antique furniture will look beautiful in your room. You can go with lace and tulle and transparent, feminine-looking drapes. A big, oval mirror in a bronze frame will add a touch of charming elegance.

Or if you want to have a typical teen room, bright and cheerful, go with colorful bedding and accessories. This is my personal favorite. Go with a quilt in warm, happy colors. Make the bed the focus of attention with the quilt. Art work for the walls like canvas prints, oil on canvas or acrylic and water color on canvas will create an atmosphere of cozy warmth. Canvas prints of country scenes or flowers or anything that adds to the colorful theme is good. Add some colorful rugs on the floor and throw some pillows on the bed in bright jewel colors.

I was just browsing around and found a website that has some interesting ideas on how to select art work for your walls: http://www.become.com/hub/collectibles-art/paintings-art-sculpture/tips-for-choosing-home-decor-artwork/




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black and purple bedroom ideas?

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Alex


I am redoing my room black an purple i already painted one wall purple. I need ideas! my room is really small...
oh.. im am 15



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Don't paint you walls black keep it purple, dark colors can make a room seem even smaller. You could use black for accents and have black curtains and black bed spread. But you have your bed with patterns something sorta like this:http://www.beyond-bedding.com/girls-boutique-full-queen-black-white-kids-teen-luxury-bedding-set-jojo.html or like this http://www.beyond-bedding.com/pink-black-twin-childrens-girls-bedding-set.html. Use white furniture, and if you don't have any you could always paint it. And make sure to add some color to your room by adding some funky colored pillows, lamp, rugs ;ect. It could really spruce it up. I hope I helped!

Wallpaper for a 13 year old girl's room?




sarahh(:


Well, I'm moving to a new house and I'm getting a completely new room, new furniture, and new wallpaper. But I don't know what kind of wallpaper I want to get.
I'm not a BIG fan of pink, but I don't hate it. just please DON'T suggest a wallpaper like this one:http://www.tneffdesigns.com/Images/Full/Girls_Bedroom_2.jpg
but I am in LOVE with this wallpaper: http://www.gdlaneinteriors.ie/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/childrens-room-Ideal-home-July-2009-pink-flock-wallpaper.jpg
but I need more suggestions (:
Thanks in advance! xx



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The wallpaper you say you love is a damask, and somewhat similar to a "toile". You may want to put such a large, bold print only on the main wall (behind your bed) of your bedroom and paint the other walls the same color as the background of the paper.

This one is light enough to go on all the walls, even though the pattern is pretty strong:
http://www.stevesblindsandwallpaper.com/Wallpaper/ProductDetailPricing.aspx?pn=X7KGU8PU&ctg=1667#


Do you like this: http://www.discountdecorating.com/ddoecom/product.php?proid=12354218&sub_catid=&catid=17

or in yellow: http://www.discountdecorating.com/ddoecom/product.php?proid=12354222&sub_catid=&catid=17

Here are pages of other damasks and toiles from the sites of online wallpaper discounters:

http://www.stevesblindsandwallpaper.com/Wallpaper/SearchResults.aspx?sb=1&kw=damask&pt=4&ob=1&ix=1&pagesize=30

http://www.stevesblindsandwallpaper.com/Wallpaper/SearchResults.aspx?sb=1&kw=toile&pt=4&ob=1&pagesize=30

http://www.wallpapermore.com/toileimpressionsii.aspx

They have this one in four colors: http://www.discountdecorating.com/ddoecom/product.php?proid=12354238&sub_catid=&catid=17

including this: http://www.discountdecorating.com/ddoecom/product.php?proid=12354241&sub_catid=&catid=17

These would look awesome behind a bed w/ a denim spread and white furniture:
http://www.stevesblindsandwallpaper.com/Wallpaper/ProductDetailPricing.aspx?pn=X5YGHPED&ctg=1471#
http://www.discountdecorating.com/ddoecom/product.php?proid=12343787&sub_catid=&catid=2




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Thursday, January 2, 2014

What are some things I could do to decorate a fishing theme bedroom?

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Q. I'm decorating my 16 month old sons bedroom with a fishing theme and I we'd Dom ideas to get started.


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Cute! See if anything here inspires you:
http://www.rosenberryrooms.com/fish-theme-room.html
http://voices.yahoo.com/how-decorate-sons-bedroom-fishing-theme-1915294.html
http://www.google.com/products?q=fishing+theme+boys+room&hl=en
http://kidsthemebedrooms.com/underwater/ocean-fish-theme-decorating-ideas.html
http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Boys-Rooms/Fishing-Dream/detail.esi?oid=518972
http://www.creativehomeartsclub.com/forums/aft/5119
http://www.remodelaholic.com/2010/11/boys-room-with-fish-theme/

How to decorate a bedroom with salmon carpets?




lilmisspun


My parents just bought a new house and my bedroom isn't an actual bedroom, it was the previous owner's office. Therefore, there isn't a closet or anything. Its a fairly large room, somewhere upwards of 200 sq feet. However, the carpets are this nasty salmon color and there are also these ugly counters that we can't take out.. I've attached a little collage of pictures of the room. The wall shelves are being taken out, and half of the counters were able to be taken out (the ones on the back wall as well as the one closest to the bottom left corner in the top left photo). Also, before I move in the wall that looks unfinished will be completed..

Things I definitely need in the room:
- 2 wardrobes (already have them, they're a light espresso color)
- bed ( haven't purchased the bed frame yet)
- desk (light wood finish)
-small, 4' high book shelf (light wood finish)
- small flat screen tv (currently have that on my bookshelf, but I'm not sure if that will work with the size of my new room)

I have a black la-z-boy recliner that I MIGHT put in the room, and plan on buying another desk (a vanity style), etc.. I am on a budget as I am 19, and I prefer the look of darker wood finish.. I want the room to be like a small studio apartment, with as many separate areas as possible (studying, sleeping, beauty area, etc) since I have the space to do so.

Any ideas on how to make this room a little less ugly? I was thinking maybe add cabinet doors to the counter, and maybe get some cream colored fabric to cover the counter tops with? I'm open to any idea though (they cannot be painted, and I also cannot paint the walls a color other than white)


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Wow, what a space !
First you need a ceiling.Add some pot lights and remove those florescent lights.
Remove the shelves and trash them or use them else where.

A larger bed would fit in the space. You can put it next to the window.You can use a woven headboard :http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Abaca-Weave-Headboard/7213500/product.html
The walls can be painted a grey.
Try mostly white and navy blue bedding .http://luxury-linens-4-less.com/436-1366-large/3pc-hotel-framed-navy-blue-and-white-bedding-duvet-cover-set.jpg
http://www.home-decorating-co.com/lacoste-concordia-blue-bedding.html
http://www.home-decorating-co.com/north-home-fantasy-bedding.html
http://www.home-decorating-co.com/echo-african-sun-bedding.html
Put your desk and study area at the end of the room away from your bed.
In the middle you can have a table with your tv and some sift chairs .




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What is a good color for a bedroom?

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lian


I'm having my room repainted this December. What color should I choose to paint it?And any bedroom decor ideas?

Note: I have a small width, large length room (if that makes sense...)
My old room color is blue so i'm not going for that



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It depends on what sort of mood you want to create in your room, like if you want a happy, jolly mood you can go for a bright colours, or if you want a calm effect you can go for calm colours like grey, or pastel colours.

How do I turn my plain boring bedrooms in to a cool trendy teen hangout space?




A.J.


I have a small room that can fit a small bookcase, a bed, desk, and a dresser. i want to turn my room into a colorful and fun teen hangout space! does anybody know any websites that could show me how to renovate it?


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http://www.essortment.com/all/decorateteensb_rtrj.htm
http://interiordec.about.com/od/teenrooms/a/all_teenrooms.htm
http://www.hgtv.com/topics/teen-bedrooms/index.html
http://www.digsdigs.com/12-modern-cool-and-elegant-teen-bedroom-decor-ideas/
http://www.topblogarea.com/sitedetails_14238.html
are a few to start with. i used them to redo my room. My room is teeny tiney, but i made it my personal paradise.




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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Can anyone give me some low cost ideas for decorating a room for little girls?

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;)


Im expecting twin girls this winter. I've got a lot of ideas for decor, but I don't have a big budget. I've never decorated a little girls room before. The only room I've ever decorated is the room for my boys. I would really like some low cost, creative ideas of how to decorate their room, with a small budget. My budget is about $400.00. I would really appreciate some ideas, suggestions or helpful hints. Please no rude answers, Thanks.


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$400 should be plenty to decorate the room!

Does your $400 need to go toward furniture too? If it does, then try Goodwill, Salvation Army and Once Upon a Child for a dresser, changing table, and toy chest. Its best to buy a crib that is new for safety reasons, but even those can be found pretty inexpensively.

If your $400 is for decoration only, then it should be a piece of cake! heck out home depot for paint. They have "Oops!" cans of paint where the color didn't come out quite right for someone else, but you may find a color you adore. If they only have a small amount of the color you like, consider just painting one wall as an accent wall. There are these great things called wall decals now that are inexpensive, look nice, and can be easily replaced as your babies outgrow their motif. Check out Target or WalMart for something like that. You could probably find a big selection online. Also, go for simplicity. Too much clutter will be overstimulating to your babies anyway. Check out Goodwill, Salvation Army, other second hand stores, and garage/estate sales for lamps and night tables. Often times you can find something really nice for very inexpensive. And a little paint can go a long way on second hand furniture (especially if you have some left over from your accent wall)! Painting just the drawers, or the knobs looks really cute on children's dressers. There are lots of cute crib/sheet/blanket sets that are relatively inexpensive these days. Try Craigslist and see if there's a mom who's looking to get rid of her (often barely used) baby's crib set.

There's lots of resources for you to find a great deal. Use your imagination and get inspiration from what you see online, in the stores, and in catalogues. One thing is for certain, when you do it yourself instead of just buying a full nursery set from a store (expensive!) your babies' room will be one of a kind!

What things can a 13 year old girl get from Target?




bballover2


I have about 50 dollars to spend on Target gift-cards and wanted to know things that a thirteen year old girl might want. Things such as room decor, electronics, nail polish kits, and clothes and stuff. Anything besides cellphones. Please if you can include prices.

~~Poster



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well you could a lamp or mat or a cute cuishion that suits her room they range from 10-30 dollars or her fave colour nail polish or a whole load of clothes they range from 10-50.




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What color should I paint my bedroom?

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Jamie Well


I have the chance to paint my room and I would like some ideas on what colors, I have light wood furniture and ands darkish gray carpet. My walls are a light blue right now and I want a color that would make my room feel cozier but still not have it too dark. I'm 16 so I'd like a color that would welcome my friends into my room if that makes sense.


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I like the yellow suggestion and also cream. Cream or beige matches anything you might choose to have in the future as well. Antique white is an off white that would also go well with any décor. Now you just have to choose the finish. You can get gloss, semi gloss or flat. Semi gloss would be my choice as it is more cleanable.

What paint colors go best with charcoal gray bedding?




walkeral81


I found a really nice charcoal gray bedding set on sale. I love the color...but just realized I really don't know what wall color would go best with it? Any suggestions?


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Any color..Grey is a neutral ...For the bedroom I would suggest staying away from bold colors though. I would find an item or an area rug and use that to work off of.

For instance http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/3/optimized/675493_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=327&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/6/optimized/709616_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=327&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

http://www.decor-medley.com/image-files/area-rugs-trans-ocean-ravella-collection-disco-driftwood-rug.jpg

Getting the rug will dictate your choice and tell you what color to pull for the wall, window and accessories.




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How to decorate toddler's room?

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Heather H


3 year old boy, moving to new house want to make him feel comfortable, has never really slept by himself. Any ideas would help. He likes cars, he likes to build and he likes star wars


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Since he hasn't really slept by himself, the most important part of the room is the bed. The best way to get him happy with the bed and to sleep in it, is to let him feel like he is getting to decide on the bedding and to make it his own. I suggest narrowing it down to 2 choices and then let him decide between them. (more than 2 or 3 choices could be overwhelming for a 3 year old) - one thing about bedding, though - my son got spoiled by our high thread count bedding and even though he loves character bedding, thinks it's cool - he only wants to sleep with a good sheets and down comforter. You know what your son is used to, so take that into account for his comfort in his new bed.
You did not mention whether or not you had a bed for him yet. My son has one of those toddler car beds. The mattress from his crib fits it. It does take up alot of room for a toddler bed though. Target has character toddler beds - there is a Disney Cars one and a Star Wars one. I got a similar one with Dora theme for my daughter and it was pretty easy to put together with 2 people, her crib matteress fits and she loves that she sleeps with her favorite character every night. The Disney Cars theme has a "room in a box" at Target that includes a table, chairs, toy storage & toddler bed. Target also has large Star Wars characters for the wall - I don't know if they are repositionable, there wasn't much description. look under Kids - Favorite Characters - Star Wars - Artwork. There was also Star Wars bedding and throw pillows.
After the bed, the next most important thing is storage and I'm not talking about clothing storage, I am sure you already have that covered. I know you want the room to look cute, but it will never stay looking cute if you don't have enough storage for toys, books, etc. It will only look cluttered.
If you set up the room with storage that your son can easily reach and access himself without help, you can train him early to keep his room tidy to save yourself headaches (and backaches) down the road. You may be able to pick out storage to coordinate with your colors or theme. There are lots of options out there. Whatever you pick out, make an activity with your son, out of deciding what toys to put where. Put all of a type of toy in one spot (like all cars in one, all star wars in another,etc.)
If the storage container is not decorated...and you have a digital camera, have him pick out a few of his favorites, take a picture, print it out and put it on the front of the storage container, to help him remember what goes in.
Toys R Us has some room decor stuff from the Disney Cars movie - hooks and a covered storage bin. You can hang some hooks at a level convenient for you, but try to hang some at his level so he can hang up things himself. Toys R Us also has a railroad crossing light that is kinda cute for a boy. (look for these things in the "R Room Decor" section)

A growth chart for the wall or door that coordinates with your room -- they grow so fast at this age and my toddlers have fun finding out every few months how much they have grown.

Try to make it fun for your son, he'll love spending time in it more if he gets to feel like he is controlling how it will look.

How to make my room awsome?!?




HALFMOONCO


My house is really really borin an none of my fiends really like coming over because of it. I want ideas on how to make my room super cool and entertaining so we have something ti do when they come over. In a teenage girl just so u know, and I font have a lot of money but am willing to sped some to make my room cooler. Please anything- your own ideas, wikihows, other yahoos, or anything else you think could help :) thankss


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how about a theme room?
here's the themes i want to do someday:
underwater
roman
egyptian
asian
princess
tropical
safari
ship/nautical
storm
halloween
tiki
treehouse
desert tent
gothic
jungle temple
castle
forest
beach
cave
east indian
mystic
barn
Train
aztec
1950's art deco/diner décor
Cabin
campsite
Starry night/enchanted forest
Four seasons
Bordello
Arabian/moroccan
Sci-fi
English countryside


as far as activities go-what do you like to do with your friends at their houses? how about a TV for your room? dart board? is there room for a pool table or other type of game table? how about a table for puzzles? you could get beanbag chairs and play board games on the floor. get stuff to do makeovers (nail polish, face masks, make-up, etc....)

I also recommend if you have a yard, to get sports equiptment to enjoy the outdoors with your friends-thats what i did as a kid. there are all kinds of fun things to do outside (capture the flag was my fave!)

make yoru room comfy for just hanging out and listening to music and/or talking too.

good luck have fun!




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What are good libraries in the chicago area?

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rolleriffi


My family loves libraries and often travel throughout the chicago area to spend time at good libraries for us. We have a 9,7 and 3 year old.


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The Harold Library Washington Center has many wonderful facilities to spend time in with kids. It has a great atmosphere, lots of space, and beautiful decor.

Some pics and architectural facts about the building: http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/illinois/chicago/library/newlibrary.html

It also has an enormous children's library on the second floor, with child-sized chairs and tables, a circulation desk, a computer center, a parent center, a children's program room with puppet stage, and interesting displays. There's also the Storybook Dollhouse, which contains over seventy clues kids can identify with a children's story, poem, or nursery rhyme.

Depending on the day there are also storytelling, music and theater programs. See more info here:

http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/harold-washington-library-center-400-s-state-street-chicago-il-60605-1203-us

The only downside of the library is that it can be a little crowded at times.

Does doing this to your room look stupid?




Fletch


Covering a whole wall in assorted rock music posters, like the main characters in Wayne's World.
I was thinking about doing it.



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Some people (especially your parents) will probably say it does. Others will say it looks really cool. When I was a kid, most of my friends covered ALL of their walls with posters!

The way you decorate your room is a personal choice. It is important to have your own place to go where you feel comfortable and "at home," and reflects some of your personality. If you are doing this to impress someone else, or if you think the posters will distract you, or if you are worried that this kind of decor will make you seem childish, then don't do it. Or do just one wall. Or do a small collage on part of one wall.

But if you're pretty sure you want to do this, then go ahead and do it! If you don't like it, you can always take some or all of the posters down.




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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Can I paint a old Drexel bedroom set?

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anesthesia


I just purchased a head/foot board and matching dresser at a consignment shop and I want to paint it to match my bedroom. The paint is wearing off but it's still in pretty good condition. Does anyone know if the company's furniture is worth preserving?


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I "LOVE" consignment shops, yard sales, Goodwill, etc. For years and years (when the kids where young, especially) this was all I could afford. I painted everything. It was worth it to me. I would inspect the piece, determine what repairs it needed, nail, screw, etc. and then paint. In your case since the furniture paint is wearing off visit your local paint store for options. Last time I was at the hardware store to pick up paint samples (2 weeks ago) I saw several different kinds of paint strippers if you want to go that route. The cost of doing the work yourself is much much less then having someone do it for you and you can change your mind as you change you decor. My daughter would change her mind on what her favorite color was every year, so out would come the paint.

As to the value of the pieces you bought, whether it is better to keep them as they are or to refinish them? It depends on when they where made and in what style. Get them valued by an antiques dealer. But for your information the Drexel company was founded in 1903 so the piece is Twentieth Century most likely. Some better made furniture that is pre-1960 are beginning to develop value. Check into this before you do something that can't be reversed.

Can I sell my condo I've owned for a year?




Rebecca


I bought a 1-bedroom condo last summer that is spacious for a single, first-time homeowner. But I'm planning to live with my boyfriend soon - and I am worried that it is too small and naive to think that it will be comfortable.

Does anyone have any advice on selling a condo/home about a year after closing? I haven't done any renovations, though it looks better even with fresh paint and nice decor. Also, I live in an area where home prices haven't dropped even though the market has declined. Thank you.
I do have a great realtor and know the steps I'd need to take to put it on the market. I'm mostly worried about it being a poor business decision, and losing money for selling it so quickly in a tough market.



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How very insightful! You can sell your condo whenever you desire, but your hesitancy makes good sense.

Most likely you chose to buy your condo because it represented as a good investment, included some tax advantages and of course provided you with a comfortable place to live. Rather than throw away these things by selling the condo, I suggest you look into ways you can preserve it. For example see of you can rent it out at a price that pays the mortgage and the monthly maintenance fee (or more). That way you can continue gaining the equity you were throwing away when you were paying rent. If you are unsure of your future relationship rent the condo month to month in case you need to move back in soon. OR if the new guy turns out to be Mr. Right, the condo can serve as an investment to liquidate when it comes time to buy that house big enough for kids too in the more expensive neighborhood with good schools. I say keep it, I can only assume that a quick turn around sale won't allow you any profit (after paying commissions)after only a year (but your Realtor should be explaining this to you upfront). Good Luck!




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Can someone help me find stuff for my new bedroom?

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SwEEtie Pi


It's hot pink and black. Really need some modern looking stuff for my bedroom

Including
Bedspread
Wall Pictures
Candles
Different neat decor that fit that color descprtion

Thanks =)



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http://www.domestications.com/Products/Kids+Teens/Aubrey+Bed+in+a+Bag+/10000/10800/A13428x/R/13428C

http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=67787&CatID=68158&GrpTyp=STY&ItemID=157ad7b&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=67787%7c67999%7c68158&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=17&cmVirtualCat=&CmCatId=67787|67999|68158

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http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6E.aspx?DeptID=59474&CatID=60551&GrpTyp=ENS&ItemID=1428f27&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=59474%7c59488%7c60551&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=20&cmVirtualCat=&CmCatId=59474|59488|60551

I personally love this set ...
http://www.target.com/Xhilaration-Bedding-Collection-Black-Scroll/dp/B000UBWHJQ/qid=1241066473/ref=br_1_11/190-5344060-7299147?ie=UTF8&node=369033011&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

http://www.target.com/5-Head-Floor-Lamp-Pink/dp/B000WUXQA4/sr=1-4/qid=1241066685/ref=sr_1_4/190-5344060-7299147?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3Ateen%20bedroom%20decor&page=5
You could easily spray paint the post of this lamp black if you wanted to.

http://www.artisticsensations.com/asp/product.asp?maincategoryid=15&catalogid=461

http://www.artisticsensations.com/asp/product.asp?maincategoryid=15&catalogid=3040

http://www.artisticsensations.com/asp/product.asp?maincategoryid=537&catalogid=1445

http://www.artisticsensations.com/asp/product.asp?maincategoryid=537&catalogid=3071

http://www.beyond-bedding.com/hot-pink-black-zebra-print-twin-childrens-bedding-set.html

At Overstock each set is listed by size if you need a different size you have to look by size...
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Opus-Pink-Twin-size-Bed-in-a-Bag/3555496/product.html

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Flashy-Kids-Twin-size-Cotton-Patchwork-Quilt-Set/3712673/product.html

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Flashy-Kids-Twin-size-Cotton-Patchwork-Quilt-Set/3712673/product.html

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hillary-Duff-Houndstooth-Comforter/3503929/product.html?sec_iid=33969

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Pink-Gerbera-Daisy-Small-Gallery-wrapped-Canvas-Art/3954448/product.html

Not my thing but I didn't know if you would like it or not...
http://www.artisticsensations.com/asp/product.asp?maincategoryid=624&catalogid=2357
http://www.lakeside.com/details.asp?I=YVW&R=873026025YVW4&Ntt=%3FYVW&N=36

http://www.lakeside.com/details.asp?I=RMA&Ntt=teen+wall+art&N=36&Nao=6&R=874082043RMA4&product=Pink-or-Blue-Storage-Shelves

http://www.lakeside.com/details.asp?I=WFH&Ntt=teen+wall+art&N=36&Nao=28&R=873152029WFH4&product=5-Pc.-Colorful-Wall-Shelf-Sets

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10926716

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10854513

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10854515

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8198014

http://www.kidsdecor.net/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=6937

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pink-Black-Standard-Shams-JC-Penney_W0QQitemZ200336585730QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item200336585730&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/pink-black-white-wave-pillow_W0QQitemZ250415377010QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item250415377010&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/HOt-Pink-Black-Zebra-Fleece-Girl-Throw-Blanket-NEW_W0QQitemZ120410894634QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item120410894634&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Victorias-Secret-PINK-Black-Carpet-3x5-Throw-RUG_W0QQitemZ380107597532QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRugs?hash=item380107597532&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/5-Ft-Custom-Round-Border-Rug-Black-Hot-Pink-Shag-NEW_W0QQitemZ280268023272QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRugs?hash=item280268023272&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

http://www.thecompanystore.com/parent/Bed+Bath+Girls+Bedding/5001/E2J8X/&An=102&A=1553

http://www.thecompanystore.com/parent/Bed+Bath+Girls+Bedding/5001/CX07X/&cr_id=crossSells&cm_sp=Recomended-_-2-_-Zebra%20and%20Zebra%20Rose%20Percale%20Bedding

http://www.thecompanystore.com/parent/Rugs+Novelty/5211/UI27X/&An=102&A=185

http://www.thecompanystore.com/parent/Kids+Furniture+Beds+Headboards/5703/ZM59X/&An=102&A=7378

Whats a good theme for a baby boy?




Mommamonst


The fun part is finally here! I should say "A fun part" I've actually really enjoyed my pregnancy! I had my 20 week ultrasound yesterday and Im so happy to have a boy! Just want some ideas on how to decorate for him. I was thinking a sea theme but Im not in love with that idea. Any suggestions?


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Can't go wrong with a jungle. A baby one with lots of block colours will give him plenty to look at during the day when it's nice and bright. You could have a look at the wall stickers on amazon, they have tons of baby/toddler/kid bedroom decor. You could paint the walls a pale yellow or blue and a big block of green along the bottom of the walls (maybe with some flicks going up to show it's grass) and then stick some trees and jungles animals around.

Something like these (amazon links)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Friendly-Decor-Childrens-REUSABLE-Stickers/dp/B007D7XPNW/ref=sr_1_95?ie=UTF8&qid=1335475714&sr=8-95

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Decowall-Stickers-Decoration-wall-stickers-transfers/dp/B002ZVR212/ref=sr_1_189?ie=UTF8&qid=1335476108&sr=8-189

http://www.amazon.co.uk/butterfly-Children-Nursery-Stickers-Mural-White/dp/B006T7C4MA/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1335474572&sr=8-12

http://www.amazon.co.uk/RoomMates-Repositionable-Childrens-Stickers-Adventure/dp/B0013RE69K/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1336606542&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sleeping-Wall-Sticker-children-bedroom/dp/B007HR9VY0/ref=sr_1_6?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1336606542&sr=1-6

Those are just a few examples. There are LOADS more different ones to choose from. I just typed in baby bedroom stickers and these are some of the ones that showed up.
Good luck and I hope I helped




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I need some room ideas/themes!!!?

ocean themed bedroom kids
 on Ocean Theme Bedroom-Meet Me Under the Sea! - Life123
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Beach Babe


Ok, so i'm moving and have a new room. I want my room to be like a beach type theme. So any links/pictures would be great.
Next I have a walk-in closet (not connected to my room) I know I want a pink/zebra stripes/princess look for my closet, again any links/pictures would be great!
Third, my bathroom...I think i would like a paris theme for that but feel free to put any ideas up!
And last I also may have a living room/hang out room. What would you do (if you were a teen or already are) for a hang out room. (colors, designs, things to hang up, etc.) Thanks for all the help!!!!



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BEDROOM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For a beach-themed room, paint the walls blue and have white or oak trim. Have a white ceiling (makes the room look bigger and brighter) and tan or beige floors (like sand). Hang fish nets, lighthouses, and other beach pictures on the walls. You can find decorative sea shells and other beach items at craft stores and some furniture stores. If you want, you can get an image wallpaper of a sunset or the ocean. Other ideas are to hang a hammock in your room, set up a tiki bar, get decorative surf boards, etc. Put up a boarder that is beachy. If it were my room, I would have a brigth pink comforter and a pink hibiscus flower boarder because I like the beach and I like pink.

Here are some sample rooms for you:

http://www.homebasedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Beach-Theme-Home-Decor-Bedroom.jpg

http://muralmax.com/Images/sassyreef/dsc01541small.jpg.w300h400.jpg

http://image57.webshots.com/557/0/57/74/2115057740089371159hzCHRV_fs.jpg

CLOSET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Paint the inside of your closet pink and get a stencil to paint zebra stripes on the back wall. Have white trim and a white ceiling to get that princess look and to keep the closet big and bright. You can also buy pink hangers for your clothes (I have them). If there is an outlet in the closet, you can line the ceiling with pink Christmas lights. You could also put down a pink zebra rug.

Here are some pink closets. I'm not sure that they are what you're looking for, but they may help you think of good ideas.

http://www.evadesigns.com/pics/Pink_Kid_Closet.jpg

http://www.dominiquesonline.co.za/files/images/Pink%20Bedroom%20Closet.jpg

http://flooringcarpetsrugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Pink-Zebra-Rug.jpg

BATHROOM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Paint the walls blue and then stencil in a black silouette of the Eiffle tower. Also paint some stars. A Paris-at-night scene would be really awesome. If you google "Eiffle tower bathroom accessories" you should be able to find some neat stuff for your bathroom.

LIVING ROOM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Make sure you have a TV and plenty of room to lounge (lots of chairs). Make the room welcoming and fun, but now tacky (ie: neon paint). I'm sure you'll think of something cool to do here.




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Im 13 male and i want to know where to buy horse decor 4 my bedroom?

bedroom decor horses
 on insisted that i find some girls horse bedding sets for her - bedroom ...
bedroom decor horses image
Q. I have bedsheets and lamps i need like colllectibles and wall decor stuff like that etc. and if u help me i would surely appreciate it.


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http://kidsthemebedrooms.com/equestrian/horse-theme-bedroom-decorating-ideas.html

How can I redecorate my room if it's already decorated?




Rachel


Hi! I was wondering if there was a way I could add a little more style to my horse themed bedroom. My room is small and I have a queen size bed in the corner.


Answer
becuase the bed is so big and it is really a "BEDROOM"

i think less is best...you got a theme and all decorated...wonderful

now get rid of all the clutter...donate all the toys and games and clothes that you do not use

make a place for everything..

hang all the clothes...clean out the closet and really use that space

the best thing you could do is to get rid of the dresser and place those items in baskets and put them on a low shelf in the closet...

or place the dressser in the closet...

you need less in the room and it needs to be super clean so you can focus on the decor when you enter

i would want to place the bed in the center of the largest wall...head boad at the top of the larger wall

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