Why Martha Stewart Is A Genius

I talk a lot about storing art supplies on open shelving so that your kids will have easy access and will constantly be reminded of their presence. Sometimes that just isn’t possible or appealing, so another great option is to store them in a closed cabinet. This was the case with a recent client who has older kids and doesn’t need to constantly remind them of their art supplies. They have a large armoire located in their homeschool room that they wanted to partially use as an art station. Here’s what it looked like before…

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Happy New Year!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and had some time to relax and rejuvenate for the new year. We spent our holidays in Sayulita, Mexico, enjoying some much-needed family time! Sayulita is great for kids and is full of vibrant art, unique crafts, and friendly folks. If you ever have the chance to check it out, I highly recommend it. Cheers to a colorful new year!

Happy New Year!

 

Art And Play

Do you ever wonder how to incorporate an art space into your child’s play space? Whether or not you have a dedicated space for either, art and play go hand in hand.

These pics are from a space I recently finished in a client’s sunroom. It used to be a dramatic play space for her two kids, but she knew they would use it more often if it was an art studio. My client wasn’t sure what to do when her 3 year old daughter wouldn’t let her move the play kitchen and “market” out of the room.

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Top 10 Tips On Setting Up Your Art Space

Do you have a home art space for your kids? If you’re thinking about setting one up, or your current space could use a little help,  be sure to check out my top ten art space tips, featured on Hello, Wonderful. If you’re not familiar with Hello, Wonderful, you’ll want to poke around afterwards. This awesome resource is filled with gorgeous photos, clever projects, and inspirational interviews.

Let me know in the comments if you try out any of my tips and how they’re working for you. Enjoy!