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Katerina Buscemi

Katerina is the creator of Lex&Liv Footwear, a line of environmentally-friendly chrome free leather children's moccasins. She is trained as an architect but dabbles in children's interiors and shoemaking on her blog
    How to Make a Cloud Nursery Mobile
    I’ve had this idea for a cloud mobile tutorial for months now, but there was always something more pressing to do (I should clarify that, in most cases, neither the mobile nor the more pressing matter was accomplished). This was actually a very easy little project, I’m surprised to say. You never know, when you delve into something new, whether it will go as planned or end up in the unfinished pile in the corner of the closet (along with the partially knitted baby blanket).
    Katerina Buscemi
    May 4, 2019
    Craft Book Review: Making of a Rag Doll by Jess Brown
    Two months ago, I went on a plastic toy throwing rampage after receiving the news that my one-year-old daughter tested high on her lead screen (a false positive, thankfully). As a consequence, I was determined to rectify our questionable toy situation by introducing only handmade natural toys. But where to begin? When I came across an Instagram post by Jess Brown about her new book, “The Making of a Rag Doll,” I was inspired to give it a try.
    Katerina Buscemi
    May 4, 2019
    Adrienne’s Bold Statement
    Name: Adrienne Designer: Sissy + Marley Location: New York City Welcome to Adrienne’s stylish digs. This young lady inhabits what is rightly described as “black, white and chic all over” by the design team Sissy+Marley. Fresh off the launch of their new line of wallpaper, the designers used their DROPS paper as the starting point for the room’s bold monochromatic palette.
    Katerina Buscemi
    Mar 11, 2015
    31 Kids Gift Ideas to Satisfy Your Inner Design Snob
    Looking for a happy medium between attractive modern decor and something your child will actually WANT to play with this Christmas? Me too! (I’ve already purchased a few of the items on this list). This year, consider shopping small and patronizing handmade shops and small businesses. Not only will you discover more unique and appealing gifts but your purchases will have the secondary benefit of directly impacting shop-owners and artisans.
    Katerina Buscemi
    Dec 9, 2014
    Sebastian’s Starscape
    Name: Sebastian, 5 years old Designer: Sissy + Marley Location: Brooklyn, NY We were first introduced to young Sebastian’s nursery in 2011. Its minimalist and well-tailored aesthetic immediately transformed my preconceptions about children’s decor.
    Katerina Buscemi
    Jun 25, 2014
    How To Make an Ombre Heart Painting
    Here’s a quick and fun art project that takes less than an hour to complete and came in at under $10! I was looking for a way to add some more color to my daughter’s room, without resorting to buying yet another thing, when this little heart canvas came about. These little pre-stretched canvases are so convenient, and the stretcher bars make for easy hanging. I’ve accrued quite a collection of 2 oz acrylic paints.
    Katerina Buscemi
    Jun 17, 2014
    Stylish Convertibles: Cribs to Toddler Beds
    Almost 5 years ago, when I began planning my son Alex’s nursery, I didn’t have a great vision of what I wanted his room to be beyond the crib stage. We looked into converting the crib to a toddler bed but it had such an awkward appearance, with very tall head/ footboard, such that it resembled the letter H. It also required the purchase of a conversion kit, so we opted for a full size bed and bypassed the toddler bed altogether.
    Katerina Buscemi
    Mar 21, 2014