By Order of the Management

Some days it seems like I say the same sentences over and over again.  Share your toys.  Say "Please".   Don't poke your brother's eye out. (It's not a good day when I've had to say the last one more than once).  North Carolina artist John W. Golden was apparently been listening in on my conversations with my children when he created his series of "By Order of the Management" prints, which you can buy on his Etsy site.   Okay, more likely, he was just putting in print what parents around the world have been saying over and over again to their children since the beginning of time.  His prints come in a variety of punchy colors and have a saying appropriate for nearly every child-rearing situation.  Now, if only he had one for my office which read "Get back to work!"

All You Need Is...this!

I popped into the new Glencoe outpost of Madden Home (formerly in Deerfield) the other day and have been lusting after this print ever since.  I'm mentioning it here because I think it would add a perfect dose of whimsy to any kid's room, but it would be adorable in practically any room (I've been imagining it on about six different walls of my house).  And lest I forget to mention, the words are printed in 18 carat gold leaf paint- because if you are going to spell it out, you might as well spell it out in gold...

WELCOME...

We picked up this recycled barnwood plaque a few years ago in Laguna Beach at a charming store called Tuvalu Home.  It now hangs in the entryway to our kitchen, and always puts a smile on our visitors’ faces.  Each time I pass by throughout my crazy day, I am reminded of my grandma singing this song to me when she would put me to sleep or give me a bath.  Since that Laguna trip, I’ve spotted it on various online outposts, almost always offered for sale as a whimsical nursery touch.  It would look fabulous in any nursery, and for me it’s a perfect example that “children” and “style” do not have to be mutually exclusive. Oh, and if “You are My Sunshine” isn't your thing, there are a bunch of other great options for your nursery/kids room/play room/anyroom from this shop. 

And with that, WELCOME to my blog. Some people read trashy magazines, watch reality TV, or get a massage to relax. Ok, so do I. But I also have a somewhat obsessive habit of scouring the Web for anything and everything unique and pretty related to children, from nursery style to clothing to artwork, particularly for the pre-K set. Here is my little corner to share some of those finds with you.