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I think there’s a lot of pressure now to make children’s rooms look perfectly curated- like every toy and book has to match the color palette and every corner has to be photo-ready at all times. But for me, creating a beautiful space was never about perfection. I wanted the room to feel warm, lived in, and comforting first.

Let’s talk about the walls- my children share a room so I have dedicated one side to my daughter and the other to my son. Side note- I am talking decor wise, cause let’s be real, everything ends up everywhere regardless of “who’s” side it truly belongs on. I wanted my son’s walls to embody everything a boy loves and my daughter’s all things girly.

I found all the frames at various goodwill’s, antique malls and other thrift stores. A few of the prints I ordered online, and a few of the art pieces I drew myself.
I also wanted the space to actually work for everyday life. Soft lighting, easy storage, cozy bedding, places to play, places to rest. Kids live hard in their rooms. They build forts, drag toys everywhere, pile up books, and grow faster than we expect. I didn’t want a room that felt too delicate to be used. As much as I love a Ralph Lauren aesthetic, I just didn’t feel that was practical. Not for me, at least. Two toddlers and a whole childhood of chasing a perfect theme? Too much. They are the theme. Lol. With all that being said, this is what works. Comfortable, cute, imperfect, and fun. Just the way it’s supposed to be.