• Extending the Life of a Classic

    Every mom knows the ubiquitous Jenny Lind cribs and beds. They’re a total classic in kids design. Amy posted this picture last year–the crib? Jenny Lind. But, why not give a classic an extended life? I saw this pic on Instagramer @sarahmdorseydesigns feed and thought it was such a great idea. Have you ever tried to turn an old crib…

  • 5 Playroom Essentials from IKEA PS

    As moms of three, Amy and I are big fans of decorating and organizing playrooms…they’re an essential part of our lives and our basement playrooms are the key to our sanity! And of course IKEA is one of our favorite sources for a playroom. Contemporary, colorful and affordable. AND, yes, surprisingly durable. So drilling down into IKEA a little more,…

  • Itsy Bitsy

    One of our favorite things to do with this blog is to share the resources that we look to for our clients (and ourselves!) for stylish, yet affordable options. Are you familiar with Home Decorators Collection?  They’re actually a Home Depot company that have a great line of furniture and  six retail stores nationwide, two of which are in Illinois.…