the House of Jade Journal

I just have to say that I have been overwhelmed with the great response this series has gotten. Thank you to everyone who commented, everyone who blogged about it and a special thank you to all the contributors! I have learned so much this week. I feel the most important thing I’ve learned is that […]

I am so excited that I have so many amazing playrooms to share with you today. These were all submitted by my readers and I love how unique each one is.  The Coleman Playroom I just love what Katie has done with this room! I think the wall color is my favorite. The curtains and […]

ha!  you should see my house now….plastic toy central.  honestly, i have lots of baskets that i stuff everything into…i am not good at organizing so baskets allow me to just throw the toys in there when they are done playing. TJ Maxx has great deals on baskets/ storage bins that are cute and so […]

Outdoor fabrics, pleather, laminated fabrics, leather, slip-covers.  So far I would have to say stay away from silk velvet couches:) ha!….Actually I have a silk comforter that shows a mark every time a kids crawls all over it and slobbers.  Oh and stay away from flat paint. -Christina Brian  Full House Hardwood floors, satin finished interior […]

The best way to kid proof your house in a way is to just relax. Realize stuff is going to get bumped and messy but just know it’s a season in your life. I have a little routine where I touch up paint chips and scrapes once a month! Yes I am a tad OCD! […]

Yes, I think there is a way to have nice things and kids coexist in a home but in doing so there has to be a certain mindset only after one has figured out their own personal limits & priorities.  Obviously the kids come first but for me I decided that things are just things […]