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Luvkins // Swoop Bags

By Priscila Barros, Editor-in-Chief 1 Comment

Sofa: Interior Define | Tassel Throw + Green Pillow: Kipandco

With three kids (all boys, to be exact!) it is hard to keep small areas clean. All three of my sons have different interests, and tend to all play different things at different times. I solved the problem of multiple piles of toys out at one time by using my favorite organization secret – Swoop Bags! Each boy gets their own super-sized bag that opens flat. They can play with their toys right inside the Swoop Bag and then literally swoop it up after. EASY, and done!

Treehouse Playset: The Land Of Nod | Lockers: Ikea | Moth, Cow + Lets Get Lost Art: Minted | Bank Set : Jones & Mae

I also love how the pop of color (Swoop Bags has a fun neon collection) adds quirk to any part of our home.

Besides using them to stay organized, I also ended up taking my own Swoop Bag to the grocery store one day, since California now charges 10 cents a bag. It was one of the easiest thing ever! I used my Swoop Bag for fruits and veggies, and I am planning on taking it to the farmers market next week, too!

Tee : Fig and Goat

Shop the selection of styles at Swoop Bags! What will you swoop up next?

Sleepykins // The Cutest Room for Ever

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor 3 Comments

Guest post by Patty Nelson of @tinykaper.

Ever’s toddler room was her big gift this past Christmas. I started putting her room together by first converting her crib into a toddler bed. The bed became not only a place for her to sleep in, but also served as a space for her to lounge, read and play. Most of the larger pieces of furniture in her room were purchased from either Ikea or Target, which we ended up doing some DIY on. We then chose a rug that continues to serve as a statement piece and anchor for her entire room.
What I like most about her room is that it is filled with colorful toys, objects and decor from small businesses and shops we’ve come across on Instagram. We’ve become friends with many of these shop owners and talented artisans, and they continue to be such a great source of inspiration for me in decorating Ever’s constantly evolving space.
My biggest piece of advice for those putting a kids’ room together is to work with what you have and to curate and edit as you decorate. Play with colors and patterns and have fun!

Sleepykins// A Colorful Shared Space for Eva & Elsie

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor 1 Comment

Guest post by Rachel Fox Kipphut.

We have recently moved into a new home, and it was a priority for me to get the girl’s room done first. Eva (age 3) has a love of books, dancing, art, plants, and playing dress up. Eva also happens to have Down Syndrome. She attends pre-school full time as well as dance class. The days can be tiring for her, so she looks forward to coming home to her room to read, play, and more importantly, decompress from her day. It is important to me that Eva has a space in which she could do this but also share the fun with one of her best friends, her sister Elsie (age 2). When designing a room, my first stop is usually Ikea, then Target, and then the thrift store. I like to finish the rooms off with plants and some handmade items from small businesses and artisans. What is special to me about this room, specifically, is that a lot of the decor has been hand crafted by some incredible friends with shops, that I met through Instagram. It was also my first encounter with Babiekins Magazine, which continues to inspire me daily.

Sleepykins//A Shared Space in France

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

When I came across Nathalène Bourgoin’s feed on Instagram, I knew that I had to feature her in some way on our blog. Her everyday moments look so effortlessly chic. Unlike the usual feeds we see where everything looks staged and curated, this feed just felt real and collected, but still insanely stylish. I love the shared space she created for her to little babiekins. The space offers a vintage feel while still feeling current. And can we talk about that doll stroller she made using a Bobo Choses tote?!?!!?

Partykins // Mason’s First Birthday

By Jenny Smith, Contributor 2 Comments

My baby offically turned one a couple of weeks ago. If I didn't have all the photos to prove it, I would protest that it just isn’t so! Being a summer baby, we knew we’d be celebrating outdoors. I wanted to have a jungle theme but with certain restraints, I couldn’t feature any real plants into the decor. So instead, I used some polyester and parchment leaves that I found online. Once I decided that gold was going to be the accent colour, I knew that I had to have the mylar “ONE” letter ballons from Oh Shiny Paper Co. and the mylar “1" cake topper with a mini 'M' from Cindy Confetti Sparkle Party Shop. The “1" and “M" piñatas I made, using a recycled daiper box, tissue, and foil paper. The jar favors were simply little safari animals glue-gunned to the lids and finished with some gold spray paint. All of these, were made with helpful tips and tutorials from Pinterest. The personalized initial name tags and gold party hat were all made using my Cricut Expression. Finished off with a cake, Oreo sprinkle pops, rice krispy squares, and some chocolate-dipped marshmallows, the birthday stage was set!

While he may not remember his first birthday, I wanted Mason to be able to look back on it and see just how much fun we had!

Credits // Nor-Folk The Wonder years No. 1 White tee | Moon Fries The Favourite Romper | Ikea 365+ Tablecloth | A Little Lovely Company Lightbox A5 | Soft Gallery Owl Leggings

Sleepykins // Eva’s Attic Conversion

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We love this cheery attic conversion from one of our readers in Australia.
Here’s what Roshnee had to say about Eva’s space: “We love living in the city. When we had kids, everyone assumed we would move, but we just transformed our terrace house into the ultimate in small space living. We transformed the attic room into a little girls’ hideaway and she loves it. We love the contrast between the bricks that date back to 1890 and the new bright colors.” You can follow Roshnee’s design adventures on Instagram.

Sleepykins // Mini Bohème: Lily and Jules’ Bedroom

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Guest post by Véronique Saint Germain of Mini Bohème.

Lily and Jules’ bedroom has slowly evolved into what it is now, a little girly, yes, as this is mainly Lily’s space until Jules will move in as well. Their room is filled with mostly vintage items I found and fell in love with. The room also contains small treasured items from her great-grandparents; like the “Lily Special” box, that was in my grandfather’s painting studio and the pink glass jar from my husband’s grandmother.

Lily and I love to craft together, we use our mother/daughter time to make things. Over the Christmas holiday, we made paper maché bunny heads to represent her and her little brother. It took weeks of slow work but now she’s so proud to show it off to everyone that comes over.

I think their room will evolve again as Jules gets older and his personality shines through. For now, he is only three months old and doesn’t sleep there yet, but hopefully soon. I can’t wait to see them play together in their shared space.

Gallery Wall// Sleep Tight & Never Grow Up Print: Hello Tosha|Panda Print: Edit & Vivo|Weaving: Nanoutiko by Natacha Castonguay|Bunny Wall Mounts: DIY Inspired by Mer Mag www.mermagblog.com|
Cloud and Star hooks DIY by me

Jules Crib// IKEA Gulliver Crib|Panda Softie: IKEA| Cloud pillow & cloud mobile: Baby Jives|Crib sheet: Target|Organic Striped Blanket: Honeyami

Lily’s Bed//Toddler Bed: Vintage|Step stool: IKEA (painted black) Now discontinued|Bedding: Made by me|Unicorn Pillow: Mini Bohème|
Big Sister Banner: DIY by me inspired by www.oleanderandpalm.com

Mini Bohème|Instagram|Facebook

Sleepykins//Piper’s Dreamy Room

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Guest post by Ashley Williamson.

Piper’s room has a mix of vintage and new toys and furniture with loads of girly touches and nostalgia for childhood. My girls love playing in this room. Endless tea parties, setting up Sylvanian families, quiet reading and playing dress-up. Piper is a real bowerbird and is constantly bringing home shells, rocks, nuts, anything she can find from her adventures and these are tucked around the room, along with fairy glitter and little treasures.

There is no theme, but in our home we try to keep things around that are beautiful, useful, or meaningful and Piper’s space definitely is the child version of this!

She is four years old so needs space to stretch her imagination. A lot of our parenting ideals reside in Steiner philosophies, with toys being simple and often made of natural materials, allowing the girls to have open ended play. Piper is able to disappear in her imagination in this space for hours. Our little dreamer!

Babies’ Cot / Vintage
Bed / Ikea
Floral Cushion / Pony Rider
Heart Shaped Cushion / Fabrik
Wall Banner / OMM Designs
Wall Sticker / Pony Rider
“It Was Always You” Print / Ashley Goldberg
Bunnies / Maileg + Cloth & Thread
Rag Doll / Jess Brown
Cane Chair / Vintage
Lambswool / Vintage
Bedding / Soft Gallery

Ashley Williamson|Website|Instagram

Luvkins // Swoop Bags

Sleepykins // The Cutest Room for Ever

Sleepykins// A Colorful Shared Space for Eva & Elsie

Sleepykins//A Shared Space in France

Sleepykins // Eva’s Attic Conversion

Sleepykins // Mini Bohème: Lily and Jules’ Bedroom

Sleepykins//Piper’s Dreamy Room

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