Home Interior: children's inspiration

Maira Kalman And The Library

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fKzNQrZf7oQ/TdSw0Vku_fI/AAAAAAAAGZ0/FAhxP81UTr8/s1600/Picture+16.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fKzNQrZf7oQ/TdSw0Vku_fI/AAAAAAAAGZ0/FAhxP81UTr8/s1600/Picture+16.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a true lover of books and mother who teaches her child at home (Yes, that's right!) I LOVE libraries! I want to inspire Liam to love books too, so I'm fawning over these photos of <i><a href="http://www.mairakalman.com/">Maira Kalman's</a></i> designs in a <i><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/03/13/arts/design/03142009-mural-slideshow_index.html">New York public school library</a></i>. Ooh, I love when two of my favorite things meet! <i><a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2008/03/maira-kalman.html">Kalman</a></i> and a library, yeah!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ux0lasBd6tk/TdSw7PYB0fI/AAAAAAAAGZ4/jrNVbkbJHT0/s1600/Picture+15.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ux0lasBd6tk/TdSw7PYB0fI/AAAAAAAAGZ4/jrNVbkbJHT0/s1600/Picture+15.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Several artists collaborated with a few Bronx schools to design their libraries. The results are fantastic! Check out the video to get a behind-the-scenes view of Kalman's process. Love it:) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HToRgMyYz6c/TdSxDZta6xI/AAAAAAAAGZ8/Tt6GwNPkPCI/s1600/Picture+11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HToRgMyYz6c/TdSxDZta6xI/AAAAAAAAGZ8/Tt6GwNPkPCI/s1600/Picture+11.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="442" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/P7KDSFQy5Mk" width="550"></iframe></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Found via </span><i><a href="http://notetoself.typepad.com/note_to_self/2011/05/maira-kalman-does-ps-47.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Note To Self</span></a></i></div>

Maira Kalman And The Library

As a true lover of books and mother who teaches her child at home (Yes, that's right!) I LOVE libraries! I want to inspire Liam to love ...

8:35 AM

How Do You Inspire A Child?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QWOT1idpBSo/TZSyLc7C9JI/AAAAAAAAGXE/l_kHQzHT5c4/s1600/2-Kids-Room-GAP-0039766_article_banner_img.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QWOT1idpBSo/TZSyLc7C9JI/AAAAAAAAGXE/l_kHQzHT5c4/s1600/2-Kids-Room-GAP-0039766_article_banner_img.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I wonder about this all the time and I think a great place to start is with a creative environment. Since becoming a mommy, I'm constantly reminded of my own childhood. Back then, parts of my house would turn into a castle or maybe a spaceship. What I wished for the most was a window seat, where I could sit and let my long hair out the window, just like Rupunzel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The possibilities for making imaginative spaces for kids are endless. Here are few samples of some I love!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--2nqRNLs8nk/TZSyL8tl92I/AAAAAAAAGXI/EHckXs-_hlo/s1600/3.Kids-Room-Narratives-KG0018_article_banner_img.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--2nqRNLs8nk/TZSyL8tl92I/AAAAAAAAGXI/EHckXs-_hlo/s1600/3.Kids-Room-Narratives-KG0018_article_banner_img.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lqfq67YbRkg/TZSyMKe-ItI/AAAAAAAAGXM/9vl05EvNaN4/s1600/5.Kids-Room-Narratives-PE036_37_article_banner_img.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lqfq67YbRkg/TZSyMKe-ItI/AAAAAAAAGXM/9vl05EvNaN4/s1600/5.Kids-Room-Narratives-PE036_37_article_banner_img.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chalkboard!! We need more chalkboard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gM7SeUImElU/TZSyfXz7GAI/AAAAAAAAGXQ/PUnQp5AeADM/s1600/Picture+24.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gM7SeUImElU/TZSyfXz7GAI/AAAAAAAAGXQ/PUnQp5AeADM/s1600/Picture+24.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(This is my favorite room!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JSovkplIrWs/TZSylSCgaEI/AAAAAAAAGXU/Gz6hFBPNHVM/s1600/Picture+31.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JSovkplIrWs/TZSylSCgaEI/AAAAAAAAGXU/Gz6hFBPNHVM/s1600/Picture+31.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nEaGtdX_S4U/TZSymcbtfSI/AAAAAAAAGXY/oAenUZ4HHQI/s1600/Picture+32.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nEaGtdX_S4U/TZSymcbtfSI/AAAAAAAAGXY/oAenUZ4HHQI/s1600/Picture+32.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Imagine how many puppet shows could happen here, and what a great place to hide! I'm getting way too excited about this aren't I? Maybe, I'm the one who really likes these rooms and use inspiration for kids as an excuse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b8W8D2lbNsk/TZSyslgd2nI/AAAAAAAAGXg/tDiZLX1LGWQ/s1600/la+habitacion+de+Ulysse+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b8W8D2lbNsk/TZSyslgd2nI/AAAAAAAAGXg/tDiZLX1LGWQ/s1600/la+habitacion+de+Ulysse+2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOu-F7u0SqM/TZSysd6lXtI/AAAAAAAAGXc/zzjxVkgLgZU/s1600/la+habitacion+de+Ulysse+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOu-F7u0SqM/TZSysd6lXtI/AAAAAAAAGXc/zzjxVkgLgZU/s1600/la+habitacion+de+Ulysse+1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm crazy about this color scheme. Its mature and fun at the same time! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Special disclaimer: I'm not one for skipping out on listing my sources. Currently, I'm away from my personal computer and don't have any of the links. That was a big DUH, on my part. Promise to get them up as soon as I get home.</span></span></div></div>

How Do You Inspire A Child?

I wonder about this all the time and I think a great place to start is with a creative environment. Since becoming a mommy, I'm constant...

7:53 AM

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IeUlhMFPvK0/TZCn5lrzvfI/AAAAAAAAGVo/thWSZtyH2Rk/s1600/Picture+31.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IeUlhMFPvK0/TZCn5lrzvfI/AAAAAAAAGVo/thWSZtyH2Rk/s1600/Picture+31.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Last week, my little Liam turned 6 years old! He is so ready to be big, and ready to do big boy things. It has left me thinking about the days of Liam being a silly little toddler. Although, he could be a handful; he was a sweet little guy:) Why is it kids are always so ready to move forward and parents struggle to keep up? Lately, I've been reading several blogs that are written by very creative parents and I love how inspiring and tender they are. I thought I would share a few of them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bAq3NkqVoBM/TZCn-mBkAwI/AAAAAAAAGVs/Pjt35MRIZNY/s1600/Picture+32.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bAq3NkqVoBM/TZCn-mBkAwI/AAAAAAAAGVs/Pjt35MRIZNY/s1600/Picture+32.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><a href="http://www.ishandchi.blogspot.com/">Ish and Chi</a></i> is a beautiful blog about design and fashion, but also has some very inspiring ideas for children's decor. Be sure and check out this <a href="http://ishandchi.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-nursery-photos.html">lucky boy's nursery</a>!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uCrQfD_-878/TZCoC5kcfFI/AAAAAAAAGVw/LReMo-5me9g/s1600/Picture+33.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uCrQfD_-878/TZCoC5kcfFI/AAAAAAAAGVw/LReMo-5me9g/s1600/Picture+33.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><a href="http://labellebaleine.blogspot.com/">La Belle Baleine</a></i> shares the life of a charming family in North Carolina. I love that it features so many fun kid-friendly shops, but I mostly love the honest comments about being a new parent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xT2E9Do5iq4/TZCsplBjdRI/AAAAAAAAGV0/-JS91ypD-CM/s1600/il_570xN.203088496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xT2E9Do5iq4/TZCsplBjdRI/AAAAAAAAGV0/-JS91ypD-CM/s1600/il_570xN.203088496.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3jbYc-Hxfag/TZC1finTz8I/AAAAAAAAGV4/g6DDb1HEq1E/s1600/62552422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3jbYc-Hxfag/TZC1finTz8I/AAAAAAAAGV4/g6DDb1HEq1E/s1600/62552422.jpg" /></a></div>Finally, there's <i><a href="http://pepitomicorazon.canalblog.com/">Pepito mi Corazon</a></i>. I love that name!! The blog is in French, but even if you don't speak the language, you'll be smitten with the beautiful photos. Also, check out their shop of kids clothing, called <a href="http://www.guapito.be/">Guapito</a>. So many cool things.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="309" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/20914884" width="550"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/20914884"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Guapito Printemps-ete 2011</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> from </span><a href="http://vimeo.com/leslieartamonow"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Leslie Artamonow</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> on </span><a href="http://vimeo.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Vimeo</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">There lots and lots of sites for the little ones. I will have to share more later. Hope you enjoy these in the meantime:)</div></div>

Last week, my little Liam turned 6 years old! He is so ready to be big, and ready to do big boy things. It has left me thinking about the da...

9:30 AM

Lovely Web

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ck12gjrnnE8/TYBTFyBPgdI/AAAAAAAAGU0/B_uhrH8WuLA/s1600/041010+005+%255B1024x768%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ck12gjrnnE8/TYBTFyBPgdI/AAAAAAAAGU0/B_uhrH8WuLA/s1600/041010+005+%255B1024x768%255D.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Liam and I have been reading <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte's_Web">Charlotte's Web</a></i> recently and we've been enjoying it so much. Its been so long since I read the book, I'd forgotten what a lovely story it is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-StRCRkMoAHU/TYBTH7dx8UI/AAAAAAAAGU4/zhZnHBMTIB0/s1600/041010+008a+%255B1280x768%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-StRCRkMoAHU/TYBTH7dx8UI/AAAAAAAAGU4/zhZnHBMTIB0/s1600/041010+008a+%255B1280x768%255D.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think Charlotte would approve of the delicate crochet work from <a href="http://madebyzilly.blogspot.com/2011/02/umhuellt.html">Made by Zill Y. </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-l_JEIMRCx7Q/TYBTJshOihI/AAAAAAAAGU8/7InypJK_jEo/s1600/041010+001+%255B1024x768%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-l_JEIMRCx7Q/TYBTJshOihI/AAAAAAAAGU8/7InypJK_jEo/s1600/041010+001+%255B1024x768%255D.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Lovely Web

Liam and I have been reading Charlotte's Web recently and we've been enjoying it so much. Its been so long since I read the book, I...

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