Finn's room featured on Apartment Therapy

It was Finn's turn to have his room featured on Apartment Therapy. 

You can see there is a definite surf, skate vibe!

Name: Finn (12)
Location: Sydney, Australia
Room Size: 4m x 3m

I've been talking a lot lately about creating kids' spaces that make both the grown ups and the kids happy, and Finn's room may be the perfect example of just such space. Mom Simone worked together with her twelve-year-old son to create a space that is reflective of his personality and interests. I love the genius idea of creating a clipboard wall to display your kids' favorite artwork, whether it be their own creations, favorite magazine clippings, or posters. What a great way to let the room grow with your child! Read on to see more of Finn's surf and skate space...

How would you describe the look and feel of this room?A definite surf and skate vibe. It's reflective of Finn's stage in life at the moment and his interests.

What is your favorite piece or element?I love the clipboards that display his pages from surf magazines. It is a great way to display pictures without putting posters on the wall. I also love the fun vibe and color that the framed Hell Yeah and banana tea towels add to the room. The peace sign light is also a stand out piece.

What was the biggest challenge decorating this room?Compromising between my taste and Finn's vision for his room. He had quite strong views on how he wanted his room to look. Luckily we're both happy with how it turned out.

What do your friends say about the room?They love the clipboards as a display, the bookcase for lots of storage and the bed linen and rug for the pop of color and pattern.

Perhaps more importantly, what does your child think about the room? 
Finn loves his room and keeps it tidy and in order. It's his own space in the house away from younger brothers, to hang out with his friends, play xbox, read and draw. The decor reflects his love of the ocean and surfing. We also have a half pipe in the backyard so having his skateboards at hand and organized is a plus for a quick skate after school.

Do you have any advice for parents creating a room for their child?
At Finn's age and older, it's really important to compromise and work together to create a space you are both happy with. I feel that a child takes more pride and keeps their room tidy if they feel they had a say in how it came together.

If money were no object, what's your dream source?As before there is nothing material that I am dreaming of for Finn's room. More space for all of the boys rooms would be fantastic. More money to knock down walls and extend! ;)

Source List:

• White single bed: Fantastic Furniture
• Bed linen: Cotton:On
• Faux sheepskin: IKEA
• B&W Cushion: Big W
• Rug: Freedom
• Tea towels: Castle & Things
• Frames: IKEA
• White cabinet: IKEA
• Peace sign light: Lovestruck Homewares
• Bookcase, desk, baskets: IKEA
• Clipboards: Office Works
• Faux cactus: Freedom
• Yellow skull candle: SDS
• Finn letters: Cotton:On

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A portrait of my sons, once a week, every week in 2014

Noah - I had to take his photo for an article that features his room and had to bribe him with a bag of Sour Patch's

Jasper - his room his getting featured too

Finn - and his too! 

Kids Bedrooms - updating Noah's nursery to a toddlers room.

This week I finally got around to updating Noah's room from a baby's nursery to a big boy's room.
I shared a photo on my social media and got a wonderful response so I thought I would share it here to also let you know where I purchased various bits n pieces.
Noah's room is only small and I had to work with the existing furniture so all updates were easy cosmetic ones.

A lot of the things used in Noah's room were things we already had. Hand me downs from Finn and Jasper. Of course a few new things crept in ;)
I love the simple white base (furniture, walls) with the pops of colour in the accessories. Easily changed in future years.
Products Used
Toddler Bed - from Target about 5 years ago (was originally Jasper's)
Black triangle Wall Decals - from Urban Walls. Originally purchased for Finn's room 18mths ago!
Hot Air Balloon - from Mini Style, previously in Noah's nursery
Linen & cushions - Cotton On Kids
Yay banner - Zana Products
Peace sign & stag head - Typo
Noah writing - Graphic Spaces
Felt ball garland  - Felt Foxes
Lightning bolt marquee light - Little Letter Lights Co (opening for orders in July but follow them on Instagram @littleletterlightsco
Bedside table - step stool from Ikea
Red trike -  2nd bday present - Toys R Us
Rug - Kmart
Tiger Print - Bimbily
Star Wars Print & Super Hero Prints - Down That Little Lane - originally in Jasper's room and handed down to Noah.
Faux cactus - Freedom
Lego Head - Kmart
Lamp base - Ada and Darcy. Lamp shade my own (originally from Freedom)
Record player - bought in Hawaii
Grow Up print - Etsy
House shadow box & black garland - Cotton On Kids
Expedit shelving & Branas baskets - Ikea
I'm really happy with how it turned out. It's simple and age appropriate and Noah loves it.
How about you? Updating any rooms lately? My next project is Jasper's room.  There is always something to do! If you want a peek at Noah's old nursery, you can see it here

Linen Love - kids linen.

I have a weakness for bed linen lately. It used to be that scatter cushions were my homeware of choice but now I can't get enough of sheets and quilt covers! 
I try to buy ones that can be used on all of our beds. Sure, the queen size is a bit big for the single beds but if I fold it over and tuck it in, it works. There were a couple of new linen ranges lately that have caught my eye for the boys bedrooms.

I can't wait for the new kids bed linen range from Cotton On Kids

I'm also loving these bold colours from Aura

And you can't go wrong with something fun from Rachel Castle
Here is a peek at my own linen collection

I buy my line from everywhere. Some of my favourite places are Ikea, Target, Fossik, Lark and Adairs. 
What is your homeware of choice? Is your linen cupboard straining at the seams?!