A Merry Menagerie of Style
Chicken wire, foam, straw, metal hoops and various other materials become bases of my wreaths. Each wreath has its own personality, and like personalities, each must be supported foundationally to fully form and spring forth. Craft stores, floral shops, nurseries and garden shed finds all are my go-to sources for starting wreaths. Once you have decided ...continue reading
I finally got my hands on the series of BabyLit board books for kids and, let me just say, they are perfect in so many ways. I’ll admit, I’m pretty bored with my children’s books. My two-year-old’s library is particularly lame. We read book after book teaching concepts like shapes and letters in the same old ways: a basic picture and a label. No rich ...continue reading
Warmer weather brings thoughts of things we love that are related to the spring and summer seasons, like grilling in the backyard, vacations, hiking in the Wasatch Mountains, longer days with warm sunshine, and beautiful blooms on flowers. Decorating with natural elements such as flowers can really cozy up a home or set the mood for entertaining. Here are ...continue reading
Want to make a lovely Mother's Day craft for someone you love? I made these easy paper flowers, calla lilies, and Mother's Day subway art and gift cards for my mom. And the best part about the gift tags and 8x10 Mother's Day mat, you can personalize the file to any name. In my family we have Mom, Mimi, Grandma and Nanny! So with this free printable ...continue reading
Created by industrial designer and kid-at-heart Paul Ocepek, Modern Moose 3D wall art is crafted with little ones in mind. Bold colors, modern designs and Paul’s sense of humor are included in each work of laser-cut art. We love that there are lots of colors, patterns and designs available to suit any room decor. And seriously, any kid-friendly space can ...continue reading
If you're hosting an Easter celebration this year, I've got a easy carrot cake and carrot cake cupcake idea for you! If you're a great baker, make your mom's carrot cake recipe and flat ice it with a rich buttercream frosting . . . if you're not a great baker, no worries. This cake idea is still for you! Just order your flat iced carrot cake from your ...continue reading
Hi there, and welcome to Red Barn, a blog with oodles of creative and fun ideas for design-savvy parents and kids! We hope you find our Merry ...continue reading
