Comments on Milk Breath and Margaritas: Kids Room Decor

My daughter has butterflies and flowers and my son...

2009-05-29T09:18:33.692-05:00

My daughter has butterflies and flowers and my son has Spiderman. We have been in our home 4 years and my daughter is begging for a new theme, or a new bed and curtains.

He chooses the themed sheets and a throw pillow(C3...

2009-05-29T05:48:36.820-05:00

He chooses the themed sheets and a throw pillow(C3-PO?, and then you can choose a comforted set that coordinates. The sheets will wear out first, and it's conceivable you'll have to do all this again in another few years.

Because I was a broke-college-student-single-mom, I stuck with basic primary colors for Mac's comforter and valances, and then I changed up the sheets and wall hangings as he matured.

Once I stopped cleaning his room, there was no telling what any "theme" was anyway...Oh wait, the theme was "clutter loving boy..."

hey amy it must be in the water or something - i...

2009-05-28T17:25:25.864-05:00

hey amy
it must be in the water or something - i just posted about house stuff, and my friend Nat is posting house stuff too.
I did the basics - i got fish sheets from PB, and coordinating solid quilts from Target - looked like they came from The Company Store or PB - and that's about where i stopped. i need to define it more -which i'm going to post about at some point.

I've always been "anti'theme" with the kids rooms....

2009-05-28T15:52:22.457-05:00

I've always been "anti'theme" with the kids rooms. When my friends were doing up their nurseries with Noah's Ark or Classic Pooh, I went for coordinating florals and stripes...mostly because it bugs ME to think of having to replace a "Dora" comforter in two years once it is passe to them...but if it doesn't bug you, you can afford it and you're willing to possibly replace in a few years- go with whatever they will love!

Since his big boy bed is being delivered today, I'...

2009-05-28T14:18:05.809-05:00

Since his big boy bed is being delivered today, I've been looking at themed bedding. There's Thomas the Tank Engine. There's outer space. And a really cool Crayola undersea adventure theme. We just bought some dark blue/navy solid and striped sheets for now. We can add theme type stuff later.

I love decorating. I have to remind myself it's a...

2009-05-28T13:21:55.634-05:00

I love decorating. I have to remind myself it's about the kids and not me. I think comforters and accessories are easy to change out, last for about 4-5yrs and then you have to buy new ones anyway. I painted a basic color and chose furniture that will last forever b/c painting is the most work and furniture is the most expensive. Outside of that...I say let him help you pick out the accessories and go with what he likes.

I just picked up the madras quilt half off at pott...

2009-05-28T12:30:02.097-05:00

I just picked up the madras quilt half off at pottery barn! they are having a sale right now, you should check it out

Blonde Mom - Leopard. Well - it's temporary! Bur...

2009-05-28T11:39:49.382-05:00

Blonde Mom - Leopard. Well - it's temporary!

Burgh Baby - I love doing the kids rooms too!! LOVE it. Good luck with Zac. heh.

Confession: I really, really like decorating rooms...

2009-05-28T10:34:04.981-05:00

Confession: I really, really like decorating rooms. That is why I don't care (that much) that Alexis wants a ridiculous theme in her new room. It'll be even more fun to banish Zac Efron when the time comes than it would have been if she had gone with some other theme.

Although, I'm dying to do a fairy room. I wish Alexis was digging on the idea.

Miss C is wanting a room change, too. She has a Wa...

2009-05-28T09:37:46.037-05:00

Miss C is wanting a room change, too. She has a Waverly dress up theme comforter and I suppose she thinks she is "too big" for it now. Sigh... We also have these cute vinyl stick on butterflies (I think they are from Wall Candy.)

I think you could do Star Wars theme accessories such as sheets and pillows and artwork and just a solid navy comforter and valances? That way it wouldn't get too "themey."

Do you ever check out Company Store Kids? They have great sales. I also like to look for things on ebay.

Miss C wants a leopard/rock star theme. Not sure I like that ONE bit. ;) She also loves horses and I found the cutest horse theme comforter set on ebay and that would still jive with her butterfly decals and cute butterfly rug from Company Store Kids.

Fun, fun. I love to dabble in decorating although LORD KNOWS I am no decorator. It's fun and I know what you mean about hanging on to every moment. It goes by so fast! Sniff.

How fun that you're starting to plan a new themed ...

2009-05-28T09:37:32.852-05:00

How fun that you're starting to plan a new themed room for your big boy! My 3 year old is obsessed with all things construction - his room has artwork of construction vehicles, and his comforter is practically IDENTICAL to the one your son has! So funny. Guess it's a boy thing, huh? I have also totally learned to appreciate how hard these trucks work! I find myself stopping to look at a construction sight even if my boys aren't with me. And then I feel guilty. So I keep walking! ;)
Anyway, good luck deciding on the theme. How about doing a space theme? Not specifically Star Wars, but moons, planets, etc? And incorporate a few Star Wars pieces in it, so if he gets sick of Star Wars, you won't have to re-do his entire room?
By the way, I'm completely in love with PBK, too!

evenshine - You think like me. Madres = very nice...

2009-05-28T08:41:50.780-05:00

evenshine - You think like me. Madres = very nice and practical. Star Wars = THE KID IS OVERJOYED!

For years, my 10 yo son could care less about what...

2009-05-28T08:41:44.554-05:00

For years, my 10 yo son could care less about what his room looked like. Now he wants a "sports" room complete with a lifesize Fathead decal of Lebron James...and Cavs colored paint on the walls (can you tell we live near Cleveland ;o) Looks like I'll be plenty busy with his room renovations.

I'd go with the madras, but if you really want to ...

2009-05-28T08:34:17.953-05:00

I'd go with the madras, but if you really want to see him happy, you're going to have to do the Star Wars thing. And really, how long do comforters last? I don't think you can expect him to take his to college, or anything! You'll probably be buying another one in 5 or so years, so make him happy now (while it's as easy as buying a blanket!).

Meredith - I weas thinking along those lines. Do ...

2009-05-28T08:29:37.264-05:00

Meredith - I weas thinking along those lines. Do Star Wars sheet and a solid or stripe quilt. But look at the Star Wars quilt!! AHH!

Missy - It never ever occurred to me that Star Wars could last past age 10 for him, so thanks for adding another thing to worry about to my list. (heh)

Amo - That's my plan - to find those super sales! 80% off sounds perfect.

Jessica - Thanks for the blog link. Perfect timing, I will check that out.

Pop - All his friends are SO into Star Wars I can't see him getting teased for that (they'd think it was awesome) for a while yet. I can see him getting teased for his construction room pretty soon though!

Life As We Know It - When they are older, I also sort of think it's the only space that's theirs and they should, within reason, do whatever they want. That's why I want my fun now! I can work with what they like but I get to guide it and have fun myself. (Sorry little dudes, this is about Mom too!)

I've stayed away from themes because their interes...

2009-05-28T08:19:27.087-05:00

I've stayed away from themes because their interests seem to change quickly (and I'm too lazy to keep redoing their rooms!).
I go with a basic comforter and curtains...and they decorate the walls with posters or artwork or whatever it is they are into at that moment. Right now there's some pokemon and transformers up on their walls. I figure it's pretty much the only space in the house that is THEIRS and they should do what they want with it.

I used the Madras when my son was young, but he di...

2009-05-28T06:35:21.775-05:00

I used the Madras when my son was young, but he didn't seem too interested in a decorating theme. Teen years we moved to a bottle green theme that he liked. Since Shark is getting close to the age where he might be teased for a thematic room, I agree with the suggestion of Star Wars sheets and accessories that can be replaced more easily.

The construction equipment quilt is so cute! I don...

2009-05-28T06:20:04.958-05:00

The construction equipment quilt is so cute! I don't have any fresh advice on the new iteration, but kellyskornerblog.com is doing a "show us where you live friday" series, and I think tomorrow is kids rooms, so there will be hundreds of blogs showing their kids' rooms linked to hers, if you need some inspiration!

I am going through this exact same thing right now...

2009-05-28T06:06:24.613-05:00

I am going through this exact same thing right now. My sons are in their first bunk bed. They have always had seperate rooms and since Deuce was a baby, he had the 'nursery theme' stuff that I had used with Bonus. (I LOVE ME SOME POTTERY BARN.) But alas, can no longer afford it...

I found a Chaps quilt that is simply blue and white checked and put one on each of their beds. (They were 80% off, yo!) I am now in the process of convincing them to let me go all 'outdoorsy' on their room since I have all the Wyoming, Montana and Smoky Mountains art hanging in there already. Bonus is bucking the system and insisting he wants a 'frog room' and Deuce could care less as long as he gets to sleep with his brother.

My question for you is, at what age do they recognize that it is no longer their decision?! ;)

As my girls got older, I went with their favorite ...

2009-05-28T05:03:31.389-05:00

As my girls got older, I went with their favorite colors. My oldest loves purple and green. She has always liked purple, but the green is a fun new addition. I made her quilt from 2 different horse prints and backed it in purple and green. I am pretty sure she will always like horses. Either way it's a pretty grown up print, so it will last for a while.
My baby loves pink and purple. So I made her a pinwheel quilt featuring her favorite colors in florals and scrolling prints.
I would say go with a basic based on his favorite colors. Stay away from the star wars theme. Our generation had a group of star wars fanatics, and they are still getting made fun of.

Very cute! Of all the themes, Star Wars has the p...

2009-05-28T00:27:02.401-05:00

Very cute!

Of all the themes, Star Wars has the potential for lasting longest (let's hope not into college).

If I were concerned about longevity & price, I would do a solid navy comforter with the Star Wars sheets/pillowcase. Then you could accessorize with whatever Death Star cool stuff you find.

You are a fun mom to do this for him!

Construction equipment rocks when you're little, I...

2009-05-28T00:26:55.921-05:00

Construction equipment rocks when you're little, I used to be crazy for it. Even now a JCB gives me a nice warm buzz...