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November, 2009

A Yo Gabba Gabba Themed Kids Room to be Proud Of

Yo Gabba Gabba Kids Room Decor

Yo Gabba Gabba Kids Room Decor

Our kids love Dora the Explorer, Disney movies, Yo Gabba Gabba, and other popular TV shows and movies.  Given how these characters have invaded our homes, it is sometimes hard to stomach the idea of creating homage to them in the form of themed bedroom decor. But, it makes our wee ones smile so we do it anyway.  The key to keeping your sanity is to design a space that allows themed characters like DJ Lance Rock, Muno, Plex, Foofa, Toodee, and Brobee to live cooperatively in your home without creating cacaphony in your decor. 

To do this, seek simplicity in accessorizing elements.  This Yo Gabba Gabba themed kids room featured above does this nicely.  Notice the simplicity in the decorative elements like a solid blue rug, a solid blue lamp shade, and a simple white wall shelf with one or two nick-knacks.  The neutral natural woven storage baskets are supporting cast members in this symphony of playfulness.

The wall decor is especially nice.  The cool shades of light aqua blue and celery green wall paint create visual cohesiveness with the sheets and the lamp.   Notice the only patterns in the room are in the Yo Gabba Gabba bedding which serve to add the visual interest and playfulness of a themed children’s room.

This Yo Gabba Gabba bedding can be purchased on Amazon.  The simple, harmonizing accessories are up to you.

See our other articles for decorating ideas around popular character themed kids’ rooms such as Winnie the Pooh and superhero wall decals and decor.


By: weeDECOR- November 30th, 2009

Brrr!!! But Penguin Kids Decor Brings Warm Smiles

Penguin Wallpaper for Kids Room Decor by Isak

Penguin Wallpaper for Kids Room Decor by Isak

Penguin Wallpaper for Kids Room

Penguin Wallpaper for Kids Room

Brrr!!!  We’re starting to feel the seasonal chill which inspired us to seek out creative cold weather decor ideas to bring more positive feelings towards winter.  This vibrant turquoise or aqua and white penguin wallpaper did the trick!  This wallpaper was designed by ISAK, a UK brand of design gifts and coordinated home accessories. Isak is all about beautiful happy things and was founded by designer Sandra Isaksson. Sandra’s Scandinavian style brings splashes of color influenced by her heritage and travels. She is a graphic designer and illustrator for textile, wallpaper, and prints.

We love the idea of using it to decorate a playroom as shown in the image above.  Hanging the penguin wallpaper on one wall allows you to make a bold statement without overwhelming the space.  This wallpaper is also a great decor item of which to decorate around.  Find colorful furniture pieces and accessories to bring some warmth to the room like the warm red and orange storage boxes depicted here.  Or, hang these snowflakes from the ceiling from Land of Nod to keep the chill on.

For the modern mom, this wallpaper would lend itself to a one-of-a-kind nursery.  With a modern white crib, white crib bedding, and other penguin decor, create a gender neutral penguin themed nursery.  Or, create a winter wonderland with other friendly cold-weather animals like seals and moose.  We ran across this cute personalized penguin baby blanket to help get you started.

This penguin wallpaper is sourced from sustainable forestry and made in the UK. The surface can be wiped clean when hung. Each roll is 52cm wide and 10m long (remember, the UK is on the metric system). Price is per roll.

See our other articles for creative nursery decorating ideas with wallpaper, animal wall decals, and animal wall hangings for kid and baby rooms.


By: weeDECOR- November 29th, 2009

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Black Friday Specials on Baby & Kids Decor

Thanksgiving, Blck Friday and Pre-Holiday Sales on Baby and Kid's Decor

Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Pre-Holiday Sales on Baby and Kid's Decor

Happy Thanksgiving!  We hope you enjoy your celebration with friends and family and wanted to take this opportunity to prepare you for the great days of Black Friday and pre-holiday shopping that lie ahead, particularly if you are in the market for baby and kid’s room decor.  Here are a few steals from popular favorites as well as some of the boutique brands.

Save $20 on Anywhere Chairs from Pottery Barn Kids.  These rough-and-tumble chairs come in all different colors and patterns for a fun and functional room accessory.  Sale is only good for Friday, Nov. 27th. And, in stores only, get a $20 coupon for every $100 you spend.

Earn a $250 gift certificate from Posh Tots for every $1000 you spend through Nov. 30th.  Gift certificates must be redeemed by Dec. 31, 2009.

Get 20% off your order from Company Kids through Nov. 29th.  Enter promo code T9NKFF.  Company Kids has really fun bedding and wall decor for slightly older kids and their prices are very affordable.

20% off wall decals and wall stickers from Blik through Dec. 15th.  Enter “mindful” at checkout.  Vinyl wall decals are a great way to decorate your baby or kids’  room since they are removable and won’t damage your wall paint.

Free Serena & Lily brag book with an order of $150 or more while supplies last.

Free shipping on your Land of Nod order through Mon, Nov. 30.  Enter promo code CELEBRATE at checkout.

Free shipping on orders greater than $50 through Mon, Nov. 30th from wall sticker shop Roommates Peel & Stick.  Decorate your kids room with creative and colorful wall stickers.

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Shopping from all of us at weeDECOR!


By: weeDECOR- November 26th, 2009

Information on Crib Recall in the US

As many of you now know, there was a very large recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission yesterday in connection with a manufacturer’s “drop-side rail” cribs. The manufacturer’s name is Stork Craft. Their cribs are sold under both Stork Craft and Fisher Price brand names. More than 2.1 million cribs were recalled, and only cribs with drop-side rails.

We wanted to share some of the information we have seen on the recall in the event you need more details.

The recall is for 2.1 million cribs manufactured by Stork Craft. The safety issue cited in this recall affects only Stork Craft’s drop-side rail cribs, and not every drop-side crib in the US and Canada.  Read the press release is here:

Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States and 968,000 units distributed in Canada.

CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs, wait for the free repair kit, and do not attempt to fix the cribs without the kit. They should find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free repair kit that converts the drop-side on these cribs to a fixed side.

The cribs’ drop-side plastic hardware can break, deform, or parts can become missing. In addition, the drop-side can be installed upside-down, which can result in broken or disengaged plastic parts. All of these problems can cause the drop-side to detach in one or more corners. When the drop-side detaches, it creates space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. The bodies of infants and toddlers can become entrapped in the space which can lead to suffocation. Complete detachment of drop-sides can lead to falls from the crib.

CPSC, Health Canada, and Stork Craft are aware of 110 incidents of drop-side detachment; 67 incidents occurred in the United States and 43 in Canada. The incidents include 15 entrapments; 12 in the U.S. and three in Canada. Four of the entrapments resulted in suffocation: a 7-month-old in Gouverneur, N.Y.; a 7-month-old in New Iberia, La.; a 6-month-old in Summersville, W.Va.; and a 9-month-old in Bronx, N.Y. Included in these incidents are 20 falls from cribs; 12 in the U.S. and eight in Canada. Fall injuries ranged from concussion to bumps and bruises. The cribs involved in these incidents had plastic drop-side hardware that had broken, missing, or deformed claws, connectors, tracks, or flexible tab stops; loose or missing metal spring clips; stripped screws; and/or drop-sides installed upside-down.

This recall involves Stork Craft drop-side cribs and Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. This recall does not involve any cribs that do not have a drop-side. This recall does not involve any cribs with metal rod drop-side hardware. It involves only those cribs with plastic trigger and one-hand-system drop-side hardware.

This recall includes Stork Craft cribs with manufacturing and distribution dates between January 1993 and October 2009. This recall also includes Stork Craft cribs with the Fisher-Price logo that have manufacturing dates between October 1997 and December 2004. The Stork Craft cribs with the Fisher-Price logo were first sold in the U.S. in July 1998 and in Canada in September 1998. The cribs were sold in various styles and finishes. The manufacture date, model number, crib name, country of origin, and the firm’s name, address, and contact information are located on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board. The firm’s insignia “storkcraft baby” or “storkling” is inscribed on the drop-side teething rail of some cribs. In Stork Craft cribs that contain the “Fisher-Price” logo, this logo can be found on the crib’s teething rail, in the manufacturer’s instructions, on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board, and on the end panels of the Twinkle-Twinkle and Crystal crib models.

Major retailers in the United States and Canada sold the recalled cribs including BJ’s Wholesale Club, J.C. Penney, Kmart, Meijer, Sears, USA Baby, and Wal-Mart stores and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com from January 1993 through October 2009 for between $100 and $400.

The cribs were manufactured in Canada, China and Indonesia.

For additional information, contact Stork Craft toll-free at (877) 274-0277 anytime to order the free repair kit, or log on to www.storkcraft.com

Important Message from CPSC:

CPSC would like to remind parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the drop-side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Any disengagement can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib, especially with tape, wire or rope.

Note: Health Canada’s press release can be seen here.

For more information on Crib Safety, visit CPSC’s Crib Information Center.

Additionally, the JPMA made a statement regarding drop-side cribs:

“To alleviate confusion that is in the media regarding the recently announced recall of certain drop-side cribs, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), the not for profit trade association that promotes infant safety and the development of recognized ASTM International product safety standards, reassures the public regarding the safety of properly used, drop side cribs…”. Also, read the JPMA’s Frequently Asked Questions about Drop-side Cribs.

We hope you find this information helpful and please keep your kids safe.


By: weeDECOR- November 24th, 2009

25 Wall Border Ideas for Decorating Boys' Rooms

 

Choo Choo Train Wall Border for a Boy's Room

Choo Choo Train Wall Border for a Boy's Room

Car and Traffic Wall Border for a Boy's Room

Car and Traffic Wall Border for a Boy's Room

 For those of you who were inspired by our wall border ideas for girls, we hope to impress you as well with our boy wall border ideas.  Find 25 creative wall border ideas to create a playful and personal room for your little boy.

1) Trains – Choo choo trains chugging along the chair rail as pictured above.  These choo choo trains featured above were made with paint and wall stencils from Wall to Wall Stencils.  So cute!

2) Safari – Elephants, giraffes, lions, and tigers parading around the room at eye level on the wall.  Perfect for a jungle or safari themed nursery.

3) Elephants – The pride of the safari parade.  Envision one elephant’s trunk holding on to  another elephant’s tail and repeating this pattern.  Try stencils or wall stickers to achieve this look.

4) Cars – Honk for colorful cars!  Create a line of cars in vibrant boy colors like blue, red, green, orange, and yellow for a colorful, playful wall.  Or, stick to the colors of your decor for a more subtle look.

5) Traffic – Add buses, roads, taxis, fire trucks, and stop signs to create a traffic-themed wall border.  Here is a cute set on eBay.

6) Fire trucks – Ah, the beautiful reds of fire trucks.  A classic theme.  Create a wall border above the base board to enthrall your little one.  Would be gorgeous with the toy fire truck we found recently.

7) Fish – Different colors for a bright and bold statement.  Or, all in white if you are putting them against a blue painted wall and would like a more modern feel.
8) Turtles – There is so much cute turtle baby decor out there!  Make your own silhouettes or look for wallpaper border. 

9) Paw prints - Paw prints would look very cute framing a mirror or a door.  DIY wall stencils or removable wall stickers would work best. 

10) Trucks – Dump trucks, cement trucks, fire trucks, and more.  Create a truck border at eye level for lots of smiles from him.

11) Planets – Get him started early with science.  Look for removable vinyl wall stickers at the mass merchandisers and align along the wall near the ceiling.

12) Stars and Moons – Help your baby boy doze away to the beauty of a star and moon wall border.  Definitely put this near the ceiling and even on the ceiling for the full night sky effect.  Get glow in the dark wall stickers for extra nighttime fun.

13) Alphabet and Numbers – OK.  We cheated and borrowed this from the girl’s list.  But alphabet and number wall borders are great for a gender neutral themed baby room, bedroom, or playroom. 

14) Farm animals – Sheep, pigs, horses, chickens, and a little red barn.  Here are some cute farm wall stencils from Oriental Trading. 

15) Swinging Monkeys – Envision little monkeys holding bananas swinging from vines across the wall.  Look for stencils or wall stickers to bring this vision to life.

16) Race cars – For your speedster who loves race tracks and race cars, here is a cute set of race car wall stickers from Bright Star Kids

17) Sports Balls – Footballs, basketballs, and baseballs. Prep your future sports star for fame with a wall border around the ceiling.  It should be easy to find wallpaper border, wall stencils, or wall stickers to create this look.

18) Sailboats – Sail, sail, sail away in your little boy’s nautical themed nursery or kid’s room.  Cute little sailboats sailing across the changing table or over the crib would be precious.

19) Cowboy – Giddy up!  Think spurs, hats, and little boots in a wall border.  What a fun theme to build around!  A rocking horse in the corner.  Cowboy hats hanging from the wall.  Oh-so-cute!

20) Frogs – Frogs jumping over one another above the changing table would be adorable.

21) Dinosaurs – Check out this colorful set of dinosaur wall decals from La Te Tots.  So cute walking across the grass in a dinosaur themed kids room.

22) Guitars – Envision mini guitars interspersed with music notes.  Use stencils and a modern paint color to create a contemporary wall border with clean lines and design.

23) Airplanes – Zooming across the wall at eye-level for your wee one.  Embellish with a few clouds.

24) Comic book heroes – Spider-man and Superman.  Need we say more?  Search for wallpaper borders in the mass merchandise stores like Target, WalMart, and Amazon.

25) Shapes – Squares, circles, triangles and other fun geometric shapes in blues and yellows would be a cute border around the ceiling of a boy’s bedroom.  Or, use the primary colors and create a border in the playroom. 

Have a girl?  See our 25 creative wall border ideas for girls.

Or, find more ideas for wall stickers, paint, and stencils to create lovely wall borders for your kids’ rooms.


By: weeDECOR- November 24th, 2009

25 Wall Border Ideas for Decorating Girls' Rooms

Floral Border using Painted Wall Stencils

Floral Border using Painted Wall Stencils

Tree Wall Decal Border from Pottery Barn Kids

Tree Wall Decal Border from Pottery Barn Kids

Alphabet Wallpaper Border for Kids Room

Alphabet Wallpaper Border for Kids Room

We love wall borders as an easy way to pull together a room and to add the personality we love when decorating kid’s rooms.  There are so many ways to achieve this from painted wall stencils, wall decals, or kid’s wallpaper. 

We challenged ourselves to come up with 25 designs for wall borders for girls’ rooms to help inspire your creativity so here goes….

1) Flowers - OK. An easy one.  But, there are so many ways to make this unique.  Think pinks and purples for daisies and tulips.  Think yellow for daisies, dandelions, and sunflowers.  Vertical or horizontal borders make this the ultimate exercise in creativity.  We love how the room pictured above from Wall to Wall Stencils creatively creates a border around a window.

2) Butterflies – A stylish way to dress up her room without getting complicated.  Envision butterflies around a mirror or a headboard.

3) Insects - Add dragonflies, dragonflies, ladybugs, and bees to your butterflies and paint an cute insect-themed border near the ceiling.

4) Polka dots - A timeless decor element that can be simple and subtle or bold and cheery. Think different sized dots in the middle of the wall for a fun look for an older girl.  Removable wall decals are a great solution for something less permanent than paint.

5) Disney characters - Where would we be without Disney?  Pooh, Ariel, Snow White, etc.  Check Babies ‘R Us or Amazon for their wallpaper border selection for a Disney themed nursery or girl’s room.

6) Ballet slippers - For the lovers of pink! Tiny toes tip toeing across the wall would add delightful detail to a pretty in pink room.

7) Princesses - Crowns, magic wands, and colorful gems for your little princess.
8) Fairies - Flitting across the wall with their cute wings and dainty look. 

9) Birds - Decorate with birds that fly across the wall near the ceiling or little chicks that peck above the baseboard.  

10) Trees - Trees peeking out above the crib or growing from the border of the floor to give you that nature themed look like the one above from Pottery Barn Kids.

11) Teddy Bears - Soft and cuddly teddy bears framing your changing table would be adorable!

12) Horses - Horses galloping across the wall.  So cute for an older girl!

13) Cupcakes - Just as yummy for mom as the wee one – especially if they are chocolate :)   Help her have sweet dreams of pretty little cupcakes.

14) Her Name - Emma or Emily?  Sophia or Isabella?  Whatever the beautiful name you have chosen for her, personalize her room with her name repeating across the wall in different colors. 

15) Puppies and Kittens - Envision them scampering across the floor above the base board of the wall. 

16) Barbie - Create your own stencil silhouettes and create a wall border above her headboard.

17) Bunnies - Bunnies nibbling on carrots would be precious as a border for a bedroom.

18) Alphabet and Numbers - Help her learn her ABCs and 123s with alphabet or number wall borders.  Perfect for the playroom or bedroom near the ceiling like the ones featured from Baby Jacks above.

19) Suns and clouds - This fresh idea will bring smiles to your little girl every day as she wakes up basking in the sun.  Use vinyl wall decals for decor that is easily removable.

20) Paisleys - Paisleys are a fun shape for an older girl or a less babyish nursery.  Create your own stencils to get the exact detail you want with polka dots and curves.

21) Vines - Green leaves intertwining above her crib would look stunning against a pink, yellow, or lavender painted wall.

22) Stripes - Think different widths in fun girl colors like bright pink and aqua near the ceiling to bring modern shapes and style to your tot’s bedroom.

23) Owls - A VERY popular decor element in children’s room decorating. Use wall decals for a removable look.

24) Ribbons - Ribbons swirling and twirling across the wall punctuated by bows every 3 feet.  Great for above a changing table or in the middle of the wall to give the impression of a beautifully wrapped present.

25) Geometric Shapes - Squares, circles, triangles and other geometric shapes in pretty girl colors would be darling.

We hope this list inspires your creativity and do let us know if so!

See our other articles to find wall decals, paint, and stencils to create lovely wall borders.

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By: weeDECOR- November 23rd, 2009