Home sweet home.
Moms spend plenty of time planning out their tot's bedding and furniture, and now it's time to give the same attention to their walls. There are some very cool and modern prints available for decorating a nursery, but sometimes you just want something as sweet as your newborn to display on the walls. From baby animals to whimsical botanical gardens, get inspired to create an art gallery in your Read more
I happened upon this photo in designer Janell Beals's portfolio. I love children's art that's displayed tastefully, and these two photos definitely qualify. Since most of my parent friends have drawers stuffed with their kids' handiwork, it's safe to say that most families have quite a number of masterpieces to choose from. Do you have any art framed that your children made, or perhaps are pieces Read more
Run, don't walk to your nearest Target to pick up Todd Oldham's just-released line of Kid Made Modern DIY art supplies. The collection — which we first told you about back in January — includes 48 affordable kits and pieces (all priced under $20) based on his book of the same name. The multifaceted crayons (one has 64 colors in a single crayon), board book-making kits, and beautiful Read more
We're all about exposing kids to fine arts, but is opera asking a bit too much? Not according to Growing Through Arts, a company founded by former pro dancer and Harvard grad Aleksandra Efimova, which creates educational children's books and toys. The company just launched its second series of books (the first focused on ballet), breaking down some seriously highbrow stuff for kids ages 2 to 6. Read more
Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon hit the town in NYC last night to attend the 2012 Project Canvas Exhibition and Art Gala. The event was held at the city's Opera Gallery and was designed to raise money for art programs in NYC schools. Mariah was on hand to support Nick, who hosted. She tweeted, "At Nick's launch for project canvas. The shoes. . . Come on. . . A winner!" It was Nick and Read more
Kate Middleton got casual in Paige jeans for a camping trip near Anglesey, North Wales last week. The excursion was part of her volunteer work with the Scout Association, which is just one organization that she chose to support in her role as Duchess of Cambridge. Kate also holds honorary positions with Action on Addiction, the National Portrait Gallery, the East Anglia's Children's Hospices, and Read more
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Painting and drawing are great artistic outlets, but creativity means more than simply diving into a box of crayons. To encourage your kids' creativity in other areas, it's best to step outside the box and introduce them to fresh, new activities and environments. Whether it's a quick cooking date or a day spent out on the town, we've come up with four simple tips to help your little ones Read more
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are officially engaged! Wednesday brought the debut of Angelina Jolie's engagement ring when she wore the enormous rock to a special viewing at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Brad's manager confirmed the news, saying, "Yes, it's confirmed. It is a promise for the future and their kids are very happy. There's no date set at this time." To mark the special Read more
This month, Marni's presentation at the Salone del Mobile 2012 will focus on a new collection of chairs crafted in Colombia by ex-prisoners. The collection includes 100 chairs featuring metal bases and multicolored PVC threads. The silhouettes reflect the popular seating style used by local Colombian families but have unmistakable Marni features like colorblocked patterns and on-trend Read more
