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Ombre is all the rage and we've seen it work well using paint in a nursery before. But what about using 3 tones of fabric and some cotton batten?

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Sometimes hosting overnight guests requires a complicated bedroom shuffle that can get even more complicated when factoring in the special needs of a toddler. It's a simple problem many parents run into when living in small spaces; finding a way to turn a day bed into a toddler haven without hearing bumps in the night.

showercurtainplaymatfeb12.jpgAs winter tires on many of us are on the lookout for ways of making indoor fun, well, fun again. This inexpensive project idea is definitely bookmark worthy; it's a two-parter, first you create the town, then you play in it.

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Ever seen the outcome of a project and wished you could see the work that went in behind the finished product? Maybe you want to tackle a similar project yourself or maybe you just get a kick out of seeing other creative people's processes.

We are always on the lookout for toys with inherent longevity. Shape sorters are a classic and they don't have to be the traditional box. Here are five "out of the box" designs to consider.

AT-Before_DS_cabinet_feb2012.jpgThis snores-ville cabinet could definitely use a slap of paint to liven it up a bit. There is no question about that. But to give it even more personality, more pizzazz, what can you do?

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As far as before-and-afters go, getting that party bumper sticker off this dresser would be satisfying enough. But wait. There's more.

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Name: Satchel (3 years) and Eero (10 months)
Location: Palo Alto CA
Room Size: 10' x 12'

Have you ever seen an outfit and thought to yourself, "Hey, I want to turn that look into a room?" Well, Whitney and her husband Kevin did just that. They found themselves taking risks with patterns, textures, and color that they may not have done otherwise. What's really admirable about their work, though, besides the obvious kid-cool factor, is that they put this room together almost without buying anything new or at full-price.

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We've been seeing more baby and child-focused subscription services launching lately. Whimseybox is one of them but instead of receiving products, you receive craft materials to make things with.

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? With just a few items scored from your recycle bin and some basic ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen you can make any one of these 5 different bird feeders, in a snap. First, you will be keeping their little hands busy, then if all goes according to plan, their little minds too.

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