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Babiekins Magazine

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Indoor Oasis

By Gaylin Howbert, Contributor Leave a Comment

Whenever we publish a sponsored post, we’ll let you know with the hashtag #ad — like this. This simply means we were either compensated for our time in exchange for the post, or we were given complimentary or discounted products, but we were not required to write a positive review. As always, all opinions are the author’s own.

 

Home. Such a short word but it brings so much comfort when said. After a long day at school or playing with friends home is the place our littles can go to relax and recharge.

      Kids have wonderful imaginations so why not create a space for your little that is fun ! When brainstorming ideas for your child’s room make a list of a few of their favorite things such as : do they love being at the beach or up in the mountains, their favorite sport(s) , favorite color(s), etc. This helps to incorporate what they love to give them a room that they will enjoy + allows them to help out in this fun project by making a list to base the room off of .

Accent walls. An accent wall in a room can really help to change an entire room with a pop of color, pattern, or image filling an entire wall space. Though as children grow their favorite color that was blue may change to neon orange or instead of being all about Disney characters maybe now they are a #1 Superman fan… With this in mind before you go and commit to a painting of a fantastic sports themed mural or paint an accent wall their favorite current color(s) why not give some removable wallpaper a go ? Removable wallpaper has been trending for the past few years now and it is easy to see why since a number of companies who sell it make the prints fun, provide a variety of colors/patterns/images that go with any room theme.  The wallpaper comes off of the wall easily which makes it renter friendly + parent friendly in case your kiddo wants to switch up the room theme a year or two down the road.

Decorating. Though many stores we go to on a weekly basis are filled with amazing home decor you can sometimes find some hidden gems at your local thrift store. Thrifting can hold a number of surprises and can also provide pieces that not only save you money but are unique to spruce up your little’s space. You can make a day out of it and take your child with you since it is exciting for them to be able to help find wonderful items for their new room and grab some ice cream after making some lovely memories together. However, if you would like to add some new pieces or mix with some old treasures with some new there are a number of fantastic brands all around the world that were created to make your home magical. A few favorites that are featured in this room are : Kawaiian Lion – This beautiful brand based out of Australia brings an Aloha vibe with its stunning products. It is a mix of vintage beach decor that not only is great for decorating your littles space if they are all about the beach but to also decorate other rooms in your home to bring in all the soothing ocean feels. The color schemes of the items pair well with any color pallet. SuspendIt – Say goodbye to ordinary hooks + screw/nail heads for when you hang up artwork, hats, necklaces, you name it ! SuspendIt saves the day with the most stunning covers to hide that not so attractive nail or to give something out of the ordinary to hang your child’s book bag on. With a number of beautiful covers to choose from the covers are not only made to last but are easy to apply over any nail or screw with a magnetic backing that also clips to secure it into place. Rugs USA – It is amazing how much a good rug can change up a space! Rugs USA is one of the larger rug sellers and carry any type of rug pattern/color/texture you could desire. The Rugs are lightweight, easy to clean, and are perfect for driving hot wheel cars on or for hosting a stuffed animal tea party. The rug chosen for the images below is Rug USA’s Multi Faded Grace Tassel Botaniq Area Rug which goes well with any color scheme but also gives a bit of a vintage look that adds to how gorgeous it is.

Onto the bedding. A tip if you have a lot of patterns or would like to highlight a patterned accent wall choosing bedding that is a solid color is good way to go. Though the bedding may be one color it can be spruced up with some colorful pillows that fit the theme of the room. To add a layered look that is inviting for bedtime pair the bedding with some sheets that are patterned, have dinosaurs on them ( or any fun theme your child loves ) ,or just a different color than the bedding which  helps to make the sheets stand out. A very important part of the room which can get overlooked until after the decor shopping is complete is the mattress. Regarding the project below for our son’s room we wanted to make sure he had a mattress that was comfortable but also made out of safe materials. So we said Hello to My Green Mattress ! My Green Mattress creates mattresses that are made out of organic materials ( natural wool, cotton, and latex ) and the latex in the mattress forms to the body which offers orthopedic support. We chose the Pure Echo Mattress which arrived in a cardboard box ( after unpacking it made for the perfect cardboard house to play in ) and was neatly wrapped. Our son and our two cats had a blast unwrapping the mattress and then watching it shape into it’s mattress form once unwrapped. Due to living in a hot/humid tropical climate in Hawaii our little dude would wake up each night when it was especially warm out with heat rashes, however, since sleeping on the Pure Echo mattress he has not had one single rash.  He also has started sleeping in past 8AM over this summer once we switched to this mattress which is something he hasn’t done since he was one years old ( making this lady a very happy mom since that has allowed me to sleep in as well ). Overall I can vouch that hands down our mattress from My Green Mattress has been the best mattress we have ever owned.

Plants. Not only are plants proven to be soothing in a home but they also help to filter the air. Thanks to apps like Pinterest there is a vast knowledge now days of which plants are best for the indoors. Having  a plant or two in your child’s room will not only help to brighten the space up but it can help teach them responsibility on caring for that plant. A fun arts and crafts project our son and myself did for his room was to pick out a few plants, some paint/paint brushes, we turned on some snazzy tunes, and we spent an afternoon painting some beautiful/creative pots for the plants in his room.

Toy Storage. Toys toys toys, as I remember in my childhood I thought one could never have too many toys. As a parent at times I feel like they hide in every corner of the house so when styling our son’s room I vowed to never step on a lego or hot wheel every again and provide plenty of storage for our son’s toys. There are many options when it comes to storage : plastic organizational bins, wire baskets, wooden crates, lockers, nets that hang in a corner of a room, the list goes on ! Regarding the room below I chose to go with several large woven palm baskets that can slide under our son’s white table along with a few wicker storage bins from Target. Not only are these storage choices pleasing to the eye but they have done a magnificent job of keeping the hot wheel collection all in one place and out from under my tender feet.

At the end of the project you not only will have created a magical space for your child to go to but have hopefully also created some wonderful memories together along the way. An indoor oasis for the whole family to enjoy tea parties in, little friends to make childhood memories in for playdates + sleepovers, and a place your child will think back on when they are grown and appreciate all the fun they had in their room that they helped create.

Features // Pillows : les palmiers pillow pair , give peace a chance cushion , make waves not war | Tapestry : war is dumb! flag | Rug : Rugs USA | Wall Nail Covers : SuspendIt | Hat : Ezrazayn | Mattress : My Green Mattress | Removable Wallpaper, Backpack, Framed Wall Art : Target

Filed Under: Features, Interiors Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, bedroom, Fashion, home, interior Posted By: Gaylin Howbert, Contributor

Sleepykins // A Modern Room for Play

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

Guest post by Linda of Live Loud Girl.

These three little dwellers will spend quite some time together is the playroom. It will be the place where home work is made, books will be read and laughs will be shared. A vintage Eames chair with a basic Ikea table make a great study corner. Storage was key so the often used Ikea Besta cabinet was a no brainer. Yet the 3.60 meter custom made shelving, totally upgrades this piece of furniture and makes it look elegant over practical. A reading corner was created with the wooden playhouse and some shelving. Guaranteed hours of fun with this item. The Ane wall decor wallpaper and PLAY sign by Zoe Rumeau give the room the finishing touch.

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Filed Under: Fun, Interiors Tagged With: Babiekins Magazine, children's decor, children's interior design, interior, Interior Design, kids design, kids fashion magazine, modern decor, modern design, modern playroom, modern wallpaper, playroom, playroom design Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

Sleepykins//Room for Adventure

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

Guest post by Kelly McDonough.

Finding the perfect décor to suit a toddler can be tough. When the toddler is the youngest of five, it can sometimes seem as though there can’t possibly be anything out there that we haven’t already tried! Enter the glorious world of Instagram and Etsy, with their talented movers and makers who inspire novices and professionals and everyone in between with their gorgeous and unique wares.

With Rhys’ latest room makeover, I wanted to expand on our previous “wild” theme, and continue to embrace imagination and adventure while supporting small businesses. You see, Rhys is our loose cannon; our rule breaker. With his heart pinned firmly to his sleeve, he plays hard and he loves even harder.

We chose black, white and grey as our base colours for the furniture and walls in this space. The pops of colour are predominantly yellow and orange, creating a welcoming warmth and softening the monochrome decor.

Rhys’ art masterpieces are created at his little table and chairs. When he is done channelling Monet, we find him playing with his favourite toys at his house bookshelf. A soft and inviting floor cushion provides the perfect place to curl up with a book (and for jumping, of course). Stashed away under the crib are the discarded toys, hidden from view by the crib skirt but still easily accessible for little hands.

His room is toddler friendly, personal and warm. The Camera Shadow Box and the wall art can grow with him, and the shelf items changed to match his current interests. Rhys and one of his brothers, Sam, spend hours in here playing, hatching schemes and making mess – otherwise known as creating beautiful memories.

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Filed Under: Fun, Interiors Tagged With: children's interior design, interior, Interior Design, kids interior design, kids' bedroom Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

Sleepykins // Eva’s Attic Conversion

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

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.

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Babiekins Magazine|Sleepykins//Eva's Attic Conversion

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Babiekins Magazine|Sleepykins//Eva's Attic Conversion

Babiekins Magazine|Sleepykins//Eva's Attic Conversion

Babiekins Magazine|Sleepykins//Eva's Attic Conversion

Babiekins Magazine|Sleepykins//Eva's Attic Conversion

Babiekins Magazine|Sleepykins//Eva's Attic Conversion

Bambi Deer| Garland| Bed:Kmart (Painted by mom)| Linen:Ikea| Bow cushion and Little Kanin doll| Felt Ball Rug| Storage Sacks|Perspex house shadow boxes| Ballerina Doll|Mouse Dress | Unicorn Nightlight |Art and prints can be found at bekhallidayart.com, themonkeyhouse.bigcartel.com, littlezee.com and oheightohnine.bigcartel.com.

Filed Under: Fun, Interiors Tagged With: attic conversion, Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, Bow cushion, Decor, design, house shadow boxes, ikea, interior, Interior Design, kids fashion magazine, kids magazine, kids room, Kmart, top magazine Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

Sleepykins// Simon's Space

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

This post comes to us from Anna Whitworth of Chicago.

Babiekins Magazine|Simon's Space

Babiekins Magazine|Simon's Space

When we first came up with the idea for Simon’s room, he was just the size of a banana and we had no clue if he was in fact a he or a she. We wanted to keep the room in gender neutral colors. We chose seafoam and white for the accent wall and kept all furniture white as well, timeless, bright and happy.
Once Simon ripened from a squishy little tot into a rambunctious toddler, we felt the need to spruce it down, make it more boyish to fit his little bouncy personality. However, I didn’t want to let the nursery atmosphere go completely, hoping I could bring one more baby into it, in the not too farfetched future.And so the white birch-forest stayed and so did his changing-table-turned-shelf and crib-turned-toddler-bed pieces.

We brought in some items we thought would make it more entertaining, we were inspired by pop-art colors and pop-art toys, the monkey posters and the rocking airplane fit into this circus-y idea, and so do the little collector toys. I really wanted a tepee since I still remember an old one my brother and I had, little campouts in the middle of the room are what toddler dreams are made of. Simon truly loves it, we read bedtime stories in it every night. We also got him a little piano, I naively thought it will be the cutest sight to watch him compose sonatas and etudes, but for now it has served faithfully as a stepping stool. Lately, however he has been more inclined to play it, I am not holding my breath for a great composer in the making though.

Babiekins Magazine|Simon's Space

Babiekins Magazine|Simon's Space

Babiekins Magazine|Simon's Space

Babiekins Magazine|Simon's Space

Monkey Poster|Monster with Earphones Poster|Lego Box|Airplane Rocker|Tiffany’s Porcelain Bunny|Kid Robot Yummy Breakfast Toast Pillow|Similar Tepee Here

Filed Under: Fun, Interiors Tagged With: interior, kids' interiors, real rooms, sleeypykins Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

Sleepykins// A Space for Livia in Holland

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

My name is Kirsten. I’m from Holland and I am the happily married mum of Livia (16 months old). I’m honored to be featured on this amazing magazine’s site. I just love to look for inspiration about interior design, especially kids’ interiors. I’m always busy in our house, rearranging and creating new corners. When I was pregnant, I couldn’t wait to start with the baby’s room. The first thing we bought was the wallpaper, it’s from Fine Little Day. I love the print and Livia does, too. She wants to count all of the little trees. I love the “seventy tree” panda poster and it looks great on that wall. I’m also a big fan of vintage items. I always use vintage furniture. In this room, the shelves are all vintage. I found them online on Marktplaats, a dutch second hand website. The lockers are from Ikea, I like them in this room because I didn’t wanted the room to be to “girly.”
Urban Outfitters sells nice rugs, like the one in Livia’s room, and quirky accessories.

In our living room, we created a separate corner for Livia to play. The tent from Ferm living was a birthday present as were the little “Brio” stove and cart. We put up some shelves, so I can always change the things I put on it and create different moods. And I change things around often because I just like too much! Some of my favorite dutch web shops are www.suussies.nl for beautiful dolls and www.psikhouvanjou.nl for toys, books and accessories.

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Babiekins Magazine|Sleepykins//A Space for Livia in Holland

Babiekins Magazine|Sleepykins//A Space for Livia in Holland

Babiekins Magazine|Sleepykins//A Space for Livia in Holland

Babiekins Magazine|Sleepykins//A Space for Livia in Holland

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Babiekins Magazine|Sleepykins//A Space for Livia in Holland

Kirstin Bos|Instagram

Filed Under: Fun, Interiors Tagged With: children's room, Ferm Living, fine little day, holland, ikea, interior, Interior Design, kids's interior, urban outfitters Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

By Lauren Leave a Comment

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

Babiekinsmag // Sleepykins // Stiles Vaughan's Cozy Nursery

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Today I am bringing you a little nursery tour for my sweet baby boy, Stiles Vaughan, who is due in a few weeks! I wanted a room for him that felt like it had been lived in for a long time already and not just full of a bunch of random new baby things that usually go in a nursery. I wanted to somehow combine black and white with lots of color pops and that cozy cabin vibe with  clean modern lines so that it would flow with the rest of our home. I am so happy with how it all turned out and I can’t to put a certain little someone in it soon!

Furniture: Tall Dresser, vintage. Credenza/changing table, Ikea. Rocking Chair, 2Modern. Crib, Target. Mobile, DIY. Linens, vintage and homemade. Giraffe Hooks, World Market. Prints: ‘I’m so glad you were born’, Anna Tovar.  ‘I love you to the moon and back’ Yellow Button Studio. Deer and Fox, Likely Baby Story. ‘There are far better things ahead than any we have left behind’, Cavely. Prints not listed are vintage or were gifts. Blue changing pad, Keekaroo. Mr. Fox, A Little Bundle. Lighting Cloud Plushie, These Things. Leather Baby Biker hat, custom from Heavy Metal Boyfriend. Triangle Wall Decals, DIY.

 

Filed Under: Fun, Interiors Tagged With: A Little Bundle, children's room, ikea, interior, Interior Design, keekaroo, nursery, yellow button studio Posted By: Lauren

Sleepykins// Dide's Room

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

Remember Cato’s room tour by Debbie Verhgn? Well, here’s little sister’s room…

Dide (Queen D. for insiders) has a bright room with a soft pink pastel touch. With some DIY projects like the harlequin wallpaper on the closets, the paper tassel garland and the painted rain cloud on the wall, her room has a distinct style. Her schooldesk and chair are thrifted, we love the vintage look! Dide loves night lights, so she has a few rabbits that shine bright in the wooden boxes on the wall every night. When she’s playing in her room, the small doll bed is her favorite. The chalk board elephant is perfect for endless chalk art!

Babiekins Magazine| Sleepykins// Dide's Room

Babiekins Magazine| Sleepykins// Dide's Room

Babiekins Magazine| Sleepykins// Dide's Room

Babiekins Magazine| Sleepykins// Dide's Room

Babiekins Magazine| Sleepykins// Dide's Room

Babiekins Magazine| Sleepykins// Dide's Room

Credits//Chalk Board Elephant|Poster Yeah Baby|Thrifted Vintage School Desk & Chair|Rabbit Night Light|Coat Hanger|Paper tassel Garland- DIY with Ikea paper|Toadstool lamp|Chevron Pillow|Pendant Light

Filed Under: Fun, Interiors Tagged With: #sleepykins, bedroom, h&m, hema, ikea, interior, Interior Design, kids room, kids' bedroom, room tour, woodland night light Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

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Copyright © 2021 · Babiekins Magazine | A Trendsetting Kids' Fashion Magazine and Online Community for Parents and Children Alike · Since the Southern California birth of Babiekins in 2010, the magazine has grown from into an internationally-recognized print publication with a global circulation and now a thriving online community. We are more than a kids’ fashion magazine. We search everywhere for inspiration, and go beyond trends to bring you fashion, style, decor, design, books, DIY, parties, and playthings. Our readers look to us to keep up with the best and most up-to-date concepts in the children’s market worldwide. We have an eye for quirk. We’re high-fashion, but we value whimsy over tradition. Playful childhood is more important to us than making kids into copycat adults. We believe life is beautiful, life is valuable, and life changes when you see it through the eyes of a child. We seek to transcend skin color, language and zip codes and bring out the real, wild, magical creativity inherent in every child. And behind Babiekins is an optimistic team of mothers-turned-editors, working from home, often with our own little babiekins climbing on, under and around the desks. We want to encourage you, and challenge you to see something different — something special — in yourself and in this world we all share. Welcome to Babiekins!

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