Have a look at this AMAZING pirate themed room designed by Steve Kuhl! It is taking your basic room decor and architectural design to a whole new level. Who wouldn’t want this in their room (even us adults!)? Click here for more pictures of this very cool space.
How many times have our kids come home missing their juice containers, a sandwich container, or even a jacket? Then we go into the classroom to retrieve that juice container only to find that there are five sitting there in the lost and found that look exactly like the one your child lost so instead of guessing (ewww!) us moms just go and buy a new one. Well, with these fantastic, durable, yet stylish labels from Emily Press Labels we might not have to worry about guessing anymore!
Emily Press Labels, created and designed locally in Vancouver, BC, are designed to withstand practically anything from clothing labels that are washer and dryer safe, to labels for lunch and juice containers which are waterproof so they have no problem going through dishwasher cycles. They also have a glossy protective top coat so the labels will stay bright and visible and resist fading.
There are so many great styles to choose from so there will be a design that any child would love! Emily Press also has a great line of household labels to help you get organized around the home including spice labels, cord labels (who doesn’t need some of these!), and mealtime labels that would be great for the freezer.
Emily Press has something for everyone….have fun labeling!
Are you looking for that elusive piece of furniture? Do you have that gorgeous piece in your mind but just can’t seem to find it in any store? Look no further because we have found your answer…..Duane Gonsalves of Out of Line Designs.
We had the pleasure of bringing in a few of his pieces into our showroom and, wow, they are stunning. From a small nightstand to a large family room wall unit, he can help you make your dream into a reality. The portfolio of work that Duane has put together in the gallery on his Out of Line Designs website really speaks for itself. With an education in building and constructing furniture as well as interior design, Duane possesses all of the tools to provide you with helpful ideas and suggestions, as well as delivering you a high quality and beautiful product that will last you years to come.
We LOVE how Duane saw the beauty in this old window pane to make this gorgeous cabinet that would look amazing in just about any room.
You can come and visit the Homeworks Etc. Designs showroom to see a few of Duane’s pieces or contact him through his website or Facebook page.
Looking for a quick to make yet effective décor piece for your son or daughter’s room? We have a great DIY project for you! We have used an inexpensive shadow box from Ikea combined with a couple of our products here at Homeworks Etc.. There are literally endless possibilities with our shapes and letters! We have used the frame in a couple of ways, one utilizing the mat that the frame comes with and two without. Using the mat is a great way to showcase one really great object (like our princess crown!). Going without the mat allows you to add a letter and shape together like we did in our examples. We did the ‘f’ for frog and ‘c’ for castle but you could always use the first letter in your child’s name with the shape of their choice as well. The frame comes with an MDF backing that you can either paint or there are so many great designer papers out nowadays that you can just cut to size and you will have an instant beautiful background with a little glue. We used a grey/blue colour for our shadow boxes but there are so many colour combos or patterns that would look fantastic….you really are limitless. Let us know how we can help you put together your shadow box project!
One of the big trends that I have been noticing a lot lately is owls! I seem to be seeing these beautiful creatures everywhere now in décor, jewelry, clothing, and card making/scrapbooking. We even have our own owls here at Homeworks Etc. Designs! It’s funny, in the early eighties when I was in my elementary school years (I realize I’m dating myself, lol) I remember my mom collecting various owl things from macramé owl wall hangings, carved wooden owls, beaded owls, etc., but the owls we are seeing in décor today have come a long way and are definitely not along the lines of my grandmother’s little owl-shaped soaps from way back when.
Sometimes it is hard to find just the right kind of décor piece we are looking for so quite often we will turn to a DIY project. We came across this beautiful DIY canvas project that included…..OWLS! We are absolutely loving the gorgeous patterns that were used by Daffodil Design because it is so simple yet tasteful. These canvases would look perfect in a little girls room but depending on colours and patterns, they would also look wonderful in one of our own bedrooms, a family room or even a bathroom….as long as we try to stay away from the little matching owl soaps.
We at Homeworks Etc. Designs are absolutely loving this ABC inspired nursery. It was dreamed up by two art school grads and owners of their own graphic design company for their new baby boy. We particularly love the hand painted (yes, HAND painted!) alphabet design on the wall inspired by crib bedding by Dwell Studio. To make the painting task a bit easier they projected the image onto the wall….what a great idea! Nurseries such as this are so great because the decor tends to last a little longer without your child growing out of it so fast. When they hit the toddler stage, all you would have to do with this room is swap out a few accessories (maybe switch the chair for a cozy bean bag chair for a great reading corner) and in no time you would have a room any child would love!
Just ready to launch our monogrammed single hooks! Decorative and functional. Another personalize products from Homeworks Etc.
These are going in my girls bathroom for sure…maybe now they’ll hang their wet towels. So much easier for kids to use than those hard to reach towel bars. Can’t wait to see what you think? I look forward to reading your comments.
Here is a sneak peak at our new mini block sayings measuring 1×4 inches. So cute for a dresser, table top or mantle. Give these cute mini block notes as a gift to your kids in a lunch box or to your spouse for the office. They are just so adorable! More words and colors available soon….
Christmas may be over, but there’s no time for the January blues because we are really pleased to announce our Grand Opening!
We’ve got a big day planned and we would love to see you here. On January 29th between 10am and 5pm we’ll be offering you great products, cupcakes, coffee and the first 50 people who visit the store will get a fantastic gift bag! (And you really do want this gift bag, my husband wants a gift bag) We’ll also be doing door prize draws throughout the day and we’ve got some great give aways of not just our own products but loads of local business have donated items, coupons and gift certificates so there’s lots of chances to win something! (For a full list and links to our donors please see our events page!)
We’re also really excited to let you know that for 3 days from January 29th to 31st (which includes all Grand Opening purchases) we’re going to donate 20% of all sales to Ronald McDonald House for Children! In case you don’t know, Ronald McDonald House is a place for the families of sick children to stay while they’re undergoing treatment at the Children’s Hospital. It’s a “home away from home” where kids can be kids despite what illness they’re facing and their parent’s are able to be there with them at little or no cost. We’re very happy to be able to do this and we hope you’ll join us in supporting a local charity.
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Back to School
WEll, school is back, schedules are in check and the classroom regime has begun for the year. What do you remember about your classroom? Globes, maps, chalkboards … My friends and I still remenisce and reiterate the words and quotes that were in the classroom from our school days. We always seem to think about decorating our living spaces, but what about the classroom? The classroom makes a huge impact on how your kids learn, remember and feel day to day. How does your teacher decorate her classroom? Here are some design chic classroom photos from Jillian Harris ‘s new website blog.
Would this space inspire your learning?