small kids big color review

in case you didn’t have time to browse through all 67 entries in the ohdeedoh big color small kids contest, here are some of the highlights.
don’t you love how this contest lets us peek into regular peoples homes, ones that are lived in?
sheepskin + ikea bookshelves.
simple, functional, and comfy.

diy embroidery hoops.
inexpensive and adorable.

such a sophisticated color scheme for a nursery.
i like the idea of hand painted art.

the string lights add a warm glow.
storage under the bed, practical!

pom pom banner, so original!

wall decals, don’t they look great on the charcoal walls?

a map, simple and creative.

the empty frames, wire baskets, and paper flower bouquets are inexpensive and make a statement.

ikea ikea ikea!
crib, chair, and built-ins!

i love the idea of incorporating antique art.
gives the room a story to tell.

a unique light fixture can transform a space.
i love this one.

this owner wasn’t afraid to mix pattern.
the eclectic outcome is perfect.

this headboard looks like something you could pick up at your local thrift store, add some glossy red paint, viola!
let’s not ignore the pom pom detail on the lamp, diy all the way!
these rooms are chalked full of inspiration.
now my head is spinning, how about you?

the gilded bee giveaway!

in celebration of reaching 100 followers, i am hosting a fantastic giveaway from one of my favorite Etsy stores: the gilded bee.
for this giveaway she is offering a 12 count of assorted butterflies, just in time for the gift giving season!
the gilded bee, a paper haberdashery, is an adorable etsy store that creates beautiful packaging supplies from paper.

aren’t they beautiful?


don’t forget to check out the other goodies at the gilded bee.


to enter the giveaway:
1. become a follower of this blog and
2. leave a comment (make sure i have a way to contact you if you win!)
for an extra entry:
tweet, blog, or facebook about this giveaway and then come back and leave another comment!
this giveaway will end on tuesday, november 23.
good luck!