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10 Awesomely Creative Ceiling Ideas for Kids’ Rooms
Playing around with your ceiling is not for the faint-hearted, but if there’s one place you can get a bit wacky, it’s in your kid’s room. Creative ceiling ideas not only give the room a bold feature, they also give those littles something to look at while they’re in bed… you never know, you may…
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Personalized Kids Room Decor: 23 Awesome Etsy Designs
When it comes to personalized hand crafted products, you just can’t beat Etsy. Personalized kids room decor makes the perfect gift for new babies and birthdays… I have received a few gifts for my kids from Etsy shops in the past and they have always been adorable. So, in case you’re looking to decorate your kid’s…
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How to Encourage Independence with a Montessori Bedroom
Following the Twins’ closet project, I’m getting ready to overhaul the rest of the room. They’ve made the move from their little nursery close to our room, to their big boy room upstairs next to their sister. But we’ve kept them in their cribs for now so they get used to the space. One change…
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DIY Custom Closet: IKEA Kallax Hack
Custom fitted closets are beautiful, but not always in the budget. This time around, DIY closet it is… I’m putting my mom muscles into action and taking on this project to create an attractive, practical and affordable solution. This IKEA Kallax hack has turned out great… and was very kind on the wallet! **This post…
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Gender Neutral Kids Rooms: Unisex Themes and Color Schemes
Gender neutral kids rooms are not just for babies; as children grow up they may be sharing a room with their opposite sex sibling for a while. Maybe you’re trying to steer clear of the Disney Princess propoganda our little girls are swarmed by? Or maybe you’re preparing a spare room to cater to a mix of…
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Toy Storage for Living Rooms: The Hidden Playroom
Remember that life you had before kids? When your home was an adult space, and didn’t resemble the toddler zone at a low budget theme park? Remember when you could invite friends over for drinks of an evening, and they could get inside the door without stepping over the ride on fire engine; and the…
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Colorful Planting Ideas: Naptime Makeover
It been some time since my last Naptime Makeover, but it’s time to make the most of those sleeping babies. The Twins are down to one nap a day now, but it’s a good two hour event, so that leaves plenty of time to get stuck into some colorful planting ideas. It’s that time of year…
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Mid Century Modern Design: Know It, Find It, Fake It, Make It
While browsing furniture recently, I was struck by how many mid century modern design pieces have been reborn into the mainstream, affordable furniture stores. It seems the craze of 1950’s style is showing no signs of dampening, and why should it… simple, clean and practical; yet delicate, considered and warm; it’s enough to make anyone fall in…
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Cactus Inspired Color Scheme: Bedroom Makeover
As you can probably tell from the Twin Pickle logo, I’m a bit cactus mad. As a Brit living in Arizona, the obsession was inevitable. I’ve been meaning to makeover our bedroom for some time, so when I needed ideas, it was only natural a cactus inspired color scheme was the way to go. My Instagram…
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How to Create the Ultimate Playroom
If your little ones are lucky enough to have a playroom (or a designated space for toys and activities) there are three key factors you will want to take into account: toy storage, activity spaces, and last but by no means least… the fun factor. After all, if your kids don’t love being in their…
