This time last year we put together a round-up of 10 Classic Glam Nurseries, which was a real visual treat and loved by many. But sometimes loving the look of something does not necessarily mean knowing how to pull it off. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how to put together a classic glam nursery of your own.

Your kids are probably spending a lot more time outside these days. Are they bored yet? Ready for a new adventure? Perhaps they want to fly off into the wild blue yonder?

Perhaps it snows for half of the year where you are. Maybe the thought of cleaning a pool, week in and week out, makes your skin crawl. Could be that you rent. Or you just can't afford one. There are so many reasons for not having a pool, but so few that really mean your kids (or you!) need to miss out on the fun of splashing around in the backyard all summer. Bring on the inflatable pools!

I know we've seen a few IKEA table hacks around, many using chalkboard paint. Here's something a little different — an activity table you can create using vinyl decals you make yourself.

Cribs are often passed down from sibling to sibling, or within extended families, and it seems crazy to buy a new one if a secondhand one is perfectly solid and safe. But how do you make a crib that might be a little tired or outdated seem fresh and new? Here are five nurseries that made secondhand cribs work with style.

Have you ever heard of a blog hop? It's a pretty interesting idea — a group of bloggers "style" an event (in this case a child's star gazing summer party) and showcase their personal DIY tricks and recipes on their blogs throughout one entire week. Readers are able to hop from blog to blog to learn about different projects, all of which come together for the final event. 

Sundvik Children's Desk

• $59.99
• IKEA

Is your child ready to graduate from a small activity table? This is a great little starter desk with room for school or art supplies. Fits in small spaces and comes in white or brown-black.

We see a lot of thoughtful workspaces from the creative community in Portland, Oregon — and our latest tour is no different. Step inside this home office of freelance illustrator, designer, and maker Jenny Tiffany for a dash of inspiration.

When Ursula outgrew her crib, and then the conversion crib with only three sides, I decided to stretch the life of her very nice mattress further by turning it into a toddler bed (amazingly, she slept on this until recently, and she's six and a half). Even though I saw some nice ones, rather than buying a frame, I decided to save money and build my own for her.