DIY ombre paper mobile

I have been thinking on a craft using the ombre technique, so trendy right now, and finally came up with a cute one to share.  It's so easy, and fun, and if you don't have a scallop punch, you can use any other one.  In fact, it would look as fancy in any other shape. For the tutorial, keep reading.

KidsZone: Washi tape mural and more

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I'm loving the look of these washi tape murals and play zones. What a clever idea and I love that they are incorporated into the room's decor. If I were a child playing here, I wouldn't leave my room for anything!

Kids Zone: Papercraft alphabet

Are you good with paper crafts? I have yet to try them. And this would be the perfect first time project. It might look intimidating, but I'm up for a challenge: 26 paper craft templates for each letter of the alphabet in cute shapes. Isn't this fun? Here's where the magic happens (and it's free!)
 

Source: digitprop.com via Patricia on Pinterest

Kids Zone: Darling Clementine baby lit

What don't they have for kids these days?  I'm loving these children's books based on classic and timeless stories. I think Emilu would enjoy them too. You can buy them at Darling Clementine.
 

Kids Zone: Watercoloring

I can't say it runs in the family.  Art, that is.  My husband and I are both design and art-loving people. But, we are no artists.   So, when I recently discovered that my 14-month old baby loves to paint, it dawn on me:  Art could run in this family.  And you wouldn't not know it!  She has a steady aim, from paintbowl to paper and from paper to waterbowl.  Of course, I'm thrilled because we, parents, live vicariously, and sometimes, entirely, through our children's passions.  It's a deep yearning of mine, to see my daughter excel in the arts.  No matter what this turns out to be.  Acting, dancing, painting, designing, writing, hey, even graffiting. Anything would do.  As long as she loves it, we'll love it.   I happened to snapped a few photos of D-day (dawning day of art could run in this family)

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Isn't this exciting? I bet your kids love to paint, too. I can't wait to see her masterpieces on display.

Spotted: Jenni Juurinen, set designer

For a few years now, I've been slightly obsessed with Scandinavian culture, design and lifestyle.  I'm also drawn to other cultures and lifestyles, especifically the islands of Polynesia (quite the opposite, I know) Scotland, and countries of northern Africa.  I recently discovered the work of Jenni Juurinen, a Finnish set designer and stylist whose set designs, and styling is out of this world.  Her works include TV, film, theater and print credits.  She's also the owner of Little Helsinki, a style blog, and style editor at Deko Magazine. She's my new idol, and I would have never been so addicted to Scandivanian design if it wasn't for her. 

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{Set design by Jenni Juurinem. Photography by Jorma Morstia}