Matt and Shari » Family http://mattandshari.com Real Decorating for Real People Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Tips to Make Moving Less Stressful http://mattandshari.com/family/parents/tips-to-make-moving-less-stressful/ http://mattandshari.com/family/parents/tips-to-make-moving-less-stressful/#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2014 16:35:12 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8555 You’ve packed your Moving Day box, right? Well if not, you need to read these moving day tips! Moving tips need to start at the current house and then “move” to the new house, so here goes… Packing the boxes! * Don’t over pack boxes.  It’s better for your health to take more trips and...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/family/parents/tips-to-make-moving-less-stressful/feed/ 2 Jungle Theme Kid’s Bedroom Projects http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/jungle-theme-kids-bedroom-projects/ http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/jungle-theme-kids-bedroom-projects/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2014 01:00:56 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8137 When you are getting set to decorate a child’s bedroom, you often search through bedding for inspiration.  It makes sense because there are so many great bedding designs out there for kids, and its fun to let your child make the bedding decision. Then, it’s up to you to bring the entire bedroom to life....

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/jungle-theme-kids-bedroom-projects/feed/ 2 Fun to Make Animal Shaped Headboards http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/fun-to-make-animal-shaped-headboards/ http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/fun-to-make-animal-shaped-headboards/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2014 06:00:50 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8129 We made a lion, but you can make whatever animal your child adores! Hands down I would have to say that Shari’s and my favorite room to decorate are kids’ rooms. We can let our imaginations run wild. When we wanted a jungle theme for a young boy’s room, we opted for a gentle lion...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/fun-to-make-animal-shaped-headboards/feed/ 0 Paper Mache Animals Make Great Room Decor http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/paper-mache-animals-make-great-room-decor/ http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/paper-mache-animals-make-great-room-decor/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:58:46 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8153 I have used this technique several times in different children’s rooms to bring a three dimensional wall element to the room.  One time it was a huge sun with golden rays in the top corner of a bedroom.  Another time it was a moon and stars. This time it is jungle animals, and I have...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/paper-mache-animals-make-great-room-decor/feed/ 0 Add Custom Touches to an Internet Nursery http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/add-custom-touches-to-an-internet-nursery/ http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/add-custom-touches-to-an-internet-nursery/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:26:42 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8105 I love decorating kid’s rooms.  You can decorate around a theme, and add great accessories, many of which can be purchased at the toy store (my kind of shopping). I must admit, though, I’m not as fond of decorating nurseries.  Pastels don’t really do much for me, and stuffed bunnies and lambs just can’t compete...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/add-custom-touches-to-an-internet-nursery/feed/ 0 How to Build an Adorable Giraffe Growth Chart http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/how-to-build-an-adorable-giraffe-growth-chart/ http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/how-to-build-an-adorable-giraffe-growth-chart/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2014 06:42:26 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=8112 You can’t miss the sweet face of the giraffe in this wallpaper border.  He is blue with yellow spots and a gentle smile. I took this design, straightened him out and added feet at the bottom for him to stand, and he became the finishing touch to a cute baby’s nursery. Now here’s the funny...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/how-to-build-an-adorable-giraffe-growth-chart/feed/ 0 Kid’s Room Bubble Painting Technique http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/kids-room-bubble-painting-technique/ http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/kids-room-bubble-painting-technique/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:43:39 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=7126 What child doesn’t like playing with bubbles?  Well, you can try adapting one of your child’s favorite evening pastimes into a daily occurrence by creating a room full of bright, happy bubbles all over their walls.  It’s like taking a bubble bath all day long! You can probably tell by looking at it, but I’ll...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/kids-room-bubble-painting-technique/feed/ 0 How to Make Pixel Art for Creative Play http://mattandshari.com/family/fun-for-kids/how-to-make-pixel-art-for-creative-play/ http://mattandshari.com/family/fun-for-kids/how-to-make-pixel-art-for-creative-play/#respond Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:46:26 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5432 Pixel art is fun but it is also a time to learn about right angles, squares, paint and color.  Hope you have a good time with it, we sure did! My son, as well as many kids out there, is into all sorts of gaming on the computer and with gaming systems.  Because of this,...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/family/fun-for-kids/how-to-make-pixel-art-for-creative-play/feed/ 0 Ideas to Create a Bedroom Any Teen Would Love http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/ideas-to-create-a-bedroom-any-teen-would-love/ http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/ideas-to-create-a-bedroom-any-teen-would-love/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:51:21 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5183 I’m sure you think it’s crazy that someone writing articles about interior design would suddenly start writing about the psychology of parenting a teenager.  Well, I have found that I can find some common ground with my teens when we talk about making their rooms look cool or “awesome”. Even if we are in the...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/ideas-to-create-a-bedroom-any-teen-would-love/feed/ 0 Here’s How We Created a Peaceful Nursery http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/here-s-how-we-created-a-peaceful-nursery/ http://mattandshari.com/family/kids-rooms/here-s-how-we-created-a-peaceful-nursery/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:54:53 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5178 Sometimes it’s the colors and other times it might be the pattern that makes for a peaceful nursery.  We’ll tell you what we did to get the best results. I know that not too often do the terms “peaceful” and “nursery” go together, but it is possible to create that illusion.  And, sometimes the illusion...

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