Name: Daxton, 1
Location: Orem, UT

My little boy turned one, and every mom knows that this is the age when they really love to explore the outside world. So we decided on an explorer theme.

Alongside spring time flowers and fresh green grass is a favorite holiday - Mother's Day! It's a great chance to take a moment and appreciate our familes: both from the children's perspective and the parents' too.

Name: 8-year-old girl
Location: near Sacramento, California

My daughter is not quite a tween yet, but she has declared the end of pink and frilly things. Somehow we've gotten to the point where Barbies are out, and jewelry and clothing are in.

For this installment of "One Design, Two Budgets" I envisioned what might be a dream haven for a young, artistic tween girl.  Oh, perhaps someone like I may have been once upon a time, or how I forsee my girls in just a few short years.  *Tear.* 

Placemat & Portion Plate

• $15/$18
• Georgie Porgie

Promote healthy eating habits with these colorful reminders on your table. The plate is melamine; the placemat is linen cotton canvas. "Eat a Rainbow Every Day!"

Name: Ashni, 10
Location: Oxford, MS

This year marked Ashni's last big birthday party (we have them between the ages of 4 and 10), so it was a big deal for her to choose a theme that she really loved. The one thing that she loves most (other than food) is Janelle Monáe. She loves her style and her music, so it was only fitting that she chose to have a Janelle Monáe themed dance party.

Name: Silas
Location: Panama City, Florida

I began dreaming of Silas' nursery as soon as we discovered we were having a boy. I envisioned a space that was bright, colorful, playful— but not too themey. I also wanted it to reflect our love of adventure and our desire for Silas to have wonderful adventures of his own.  

We've discussed at length the benefits and downfalls of all those decorative pillows. But I'm wondering whether or not you have decorative pillows for your kids' rooms. I'm not talking Pillow Pets or the like, but actual pillows that are merely for decoration, whether they're on the bed or in a chair. Give us the deets!

Open Book Bin

• $179
• Land of Nod

I'm a big proponent of making kids' books as accessible as possible. This walnut bin is low to the ground and easy to take books in and out of. It's also one of the most handsome takes on a book bin I've come across.