AlexisAnne-CleanSmartSimp's Profile

My daughter's room is very pink, and very princessy, and I don't think that it in any way shapes who she is or what she is going to grow up to be. When she outgrows the "phase" or whatever, she's left with a room that still has lots of character and color- just minus the dolls. I see no problem with indulging a child in a collection- whether it be something gender neutral and empowering, or "frivilous" like princesses. I love that her room is filled with what she loves, and so does she. Here's her room:
http://cleansmartsimple.blogspot.com/2011/12/disney-inspired-bedroom.html

I'm 100% in favor of the boxes. And the way that I keep the space kid friendly while maintaining adult sanity is to store the sharp or super messy stuff on higher shelves :)
I found a ton of great storage boxes in the Christmas Clearance stuff...now I know to keep my eyes peeled after holidays! Here's how I used boxes in
My Craft Closet

There are few things that I love more than a painted closet interior! (last picture)

I saw that melted crayon art (3rd picture), on Pinterest and was just dying to try it- but I decided to put my own twist on it...and it turned out perfectly for the space that I had in mind. Check it out and the tutorial here:
http://cleansmartsimple.blogspot.com/2012/01/melted-crayon-art.html

I find that painter's tape is the best because it peels off easily with no residue. Add some wooden or duplo blocks to build a city near your roads, and you have hours of entertainment!

I absolutely love how the hanging stuff was moved UP and the shelves were used down low. Makes so much more sense that way! Now you've got me thinking about my hall closet...

Have you ever used the website Olioboard?
It's GREAT for looking for things in certain color combinations because you can search by color. I actually started working on a room using those exact colors:
http://olioboard.com/boards/18318-kids-room

I think the key is just to find some pops of pink, like a piece of furniture or a lamp/light fixture. And then don't be afraid to add in another pattern that incorporates all 3 colors. Use it for pillows, drapes, or create your own artwork by framing squares of the fabric.

I love this! I did a little etsy searching awhile back to see what other "adult" alternatives there were to the dorm door dry erase board and found a few others that are cute too:
http://cleansmartsimple.blogspot.com/2011/01/leaving-love-notes.html

I LOVE the all white one with the little ladybug boots :) We don't have a mudroom either- but I ended up creating my own in our entryway...it works almost as well. See it here if you are curious:

http://cleansmartsimple.blogspot.com/2011/01/place-to-hang-my-coat.html

Just re worked my "mudroom" which happens to be my front hallway. Got everything that I needed for around $30 at Target :)
http://cleansmartsimple.blogspot.com/2011/01/place-to-hang-my-coat.html