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No two parenting styles are exactly alike, but most families follow some variation of, "Eat your vegetables, go to bed at a reasonable time, and don't watch too much TV." They adjust their parenting style to fit the needs and personalities of their individual kids. However, some parents adhere to much more clearly defined — what some would consider extreme — parenting philosophies. Did you Read more
There are lots of ways to go the traditional boy or girl route when decorating your lil one's nursery. But if you don't subscribe to gender-specific decorating, wall decals are an easy way to jazz up a room. Check out my favorite five options. Read more
CasaSugar Community member Mamalovespapa posted this photo in the Lovely Little Vignettes group, saying, "My husband wanted this midcentury black leather couch and I wanted to add a little girly touch with photos, the vintage mirrors, and the throw pillows." I love her wall art arrangement as well as their leather sofa, and I think it's a successful example of balancing masculine and feminine Read more
Assisted Living group member Quindalina is moving in with her boyfriend and having a decorating dilemma: The problem is, how do you design a flat (especially the bedroom) in a neutral style without being too girly? Right now my studio is full of pastels and bright colors: pink bedspread, flowers, pictures everywhere, etc. We are moving next week and I'm thinking of design ideas and color themes Read more
Since we're on the topic of gender-neutral bedrooms, I decided to hunt down some nightstands for the nonpartisan rooms to help you get the look. Whether you're trying to fashion a successful cohabitation or you're just decorating a guest room or spare room, these tables are for you. The thing to remember is that your choice doesn't have to be bland to be neutral; you can still have Read more
A Danish brewer has launched a gender-neutral marketing campaign for its new beer, Copenhagen, and it may be the first of its kind. Even though women make up 25 percent of the beer market, when was the last time you saw a beer commercial or advertisement aimed at female drinkers? Well, Carlsberg is attempting to break the mold by designing a clean, androgynous campaign for its light beer that Read more
After reading Nate Berkus's resources for color inspiration, CasaSugar Community member cubamarsh wrote, "I have five-year-old boy/girl twins. They have to sleep in the same bedroom for the time being. Any suggestions how to decorate/PAINT especially for both?" I made some of my own suggestions with 10 ideas for gender neutral children's rooms, but I thought I'll poll all of you for your thoughts Read more
Is there a sweeter theme for a shower feting tiny twins than a "perfect pair?" Pears set the tone for both the menu and the decor, which had a vibe that more closely resembled a chic wedding than a baby shower. "They are keeping the gender of the babies a secret, so a sage green was a perfect neutral color choice," said hostess Jordan of Polkadot Prints, who threw the party for her expectant Read more
After reading Nate Berkus's resources for color inspiration, CasaSugar Community member cubamarsh wrote, "I have five-year-old boy/girl twins. They have to sleep in the same bedroom for the time being. Any suggestions how to decorate/PAINT especially for both?" I've covered decorating gender-neutral bedrooms for adults (couples) before, but never for children, so I thought I'd take on this topic Read more
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