by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
Over the years, we’ve been asked about the best paints and finishes for busy family spaces, nurseries and kids’ rooms. While we’re not professional painters, we seem to make a hobby of painting, re-painting, and re- re-painting our homes, so we feel very...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Family-Friendly Home, Living Spaces |
Fitting slipcovers to sofas and loveseats with loose-back pillows and cushions, “T” style cushions or other fit challenges can be a challenge — but we found an easy way to get it done in three easy steps. This sofa recently found a new home as...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
Retro- and vintage-look toys are a great decorator trick for adding kid-friendly, whimsical charm to busy family spaces. These fun, stylized toys complement many looks from casual to eclectic, and since they’re modern toys, you can be sure they’re safe to...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Family-Friendly Home, Faves! Organization |
Whether you’re chasing a busy toddler or are an empty-nester, homes can sometimes feel ready to burst at the seams. But a little creativity and a few repurposed pieces can easily add space and help organize the things you just can’t live without. Here are...
by Krista Fabregas | Babyproofing & Beyond, Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
Fall winds and rustling leaves foretell of cozy family evenings around a crackling fire. A warm hearth is a welcoming spot in any home and a few simple fireplace safety precautions can help ensure that your fireplace, chimney, hearth or wood stove does not present a...
by Krista Fabregas | Babyproofing & Beyond, Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
Shelves of every variety are a decorating and organizing staple that fulfill numerous roles throughout the home. Aside from how they look and how they’re used, most people don’t really give them a second thought… until a small child is introduced to...
by Krista Fabregas | Babyproofing & Beyond, Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
If you enjoy the ambiance and great scents that candles add to a home, you’re not alone. Candle sales are up and they’re more popular than ever in home decorating, but there are a few things to remember before you light up…. especially if you have...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
Large or small, colorful or subtle, decorative pillows create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere in any room. As one of the easiest, quickest and least expensive home decorating solutions, throw pillows are a particularly easy way for parents to add a dash of style...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
Have an area in your home that needs a style refresher or a pop of color to liven things up? Area rugs offer a quick and easy room makeover. In fact, they’re often the first thing professional decorators pull out of their bag of tricks. But what if your home...
by Krista Fabregas | Babyproofing & Beyond, Faves! Childproofing & Baby Safety, Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
It’s a tragedy that’s surprisingly common. A child reaching for something as mundane as a juice box pulls a heavy television over, is caught underneath, and loses his life. This terrible accident happened in a Chicago suburb just days ago but, according to...
by Krista Fabregas | Family & Home Safety, Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
Improvements in the safety and functionality of modern window treatments make it easy for parents to enjoy looks that are stylish, easy-care and — best of all — safe for little ones. Window Covering Safety Concerns and Major Industry Changes Unless...
by Krista Fabregas | Family & Home Safety, Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
It’s just common sense — and for parents, common knowledge — that storage needs multiply rapidly when children arrive. Suddenly the DVD and photo collections are found by inquisitive fingers and toys become accepted decor in living areas. So...
