tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post2272975829047878790..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: Kid- Friendly Design RantUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-38869627223220929432011-09-15T09:09:41.829-04:002011-09-15T09:09:41.829-04:00Love this blog, keep up the great work wish you al...Love this blog, keep up the great work wish you all the best....<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.personablepetcare.com" rel="nofollow">Pet Sitting Mckinney</a>skincare productshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07529491168080925337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-20993974370656192132011-08-27T23:36:01.072-04:002011-08-27T23:36:01.072-04:00CHEETOS - never!!!! my daughter was never allowed...CHEETOS - never!!!! my daughter was never allowed to have ketchup - EVER!!! or spaghetti with sauce - only butter! all those things just stain and cause dirty hands. ugh. to this day she doesn't care for ketchup that much becuse she never was allowed to have. or cheetos or doritos. i just can't stand dirty hands that leave prints everywhere = esp. going up stairs - she wasn't allowed to put her hands on the stair walls. now, she WAS allowed to smoke pot and have sex - those didn't ruin my house decor. hahahah.cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-4973259398742660622011-08-14T10:28:41.888-04:002011-08-14T10:28:41.888-04:00Hi Lauren! I love reading your posts. This one m...Hi Lauren! I love reading your posts. This one made me laugh so hard! Thanks for a good start to my day!andieandrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028706605941396368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-8055751029519907272011-08-13T16:13:09.540-04:002011-08-13T16:13:09.540-04:00Yes Yes YES!
I grew up in the home of an avid ant...Yes Yes YES!<br /><br />I grew up in the home of an avid antique lover. We learned what we could jump on (nothing--we could go outside) and what we needed to respect (everything). It was awful having friends over sometimes because something would always end up broken. We never broke stuff ourselves, and it wasn't until I was older that I realized my pals were never taught to take care of things. Sure, they're just *things*, but my mom still has a house full of her pieces. They're still beautiful, and I'm now over 30.<br /><br />Hate the generic art, too. Gimme something with flair!Starr https://www.blogger.com/profile/03466102837363060940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-13358326928993905902011-08-11T16:22:00.323-04:002011-08-11T16:22:00.323-04:00I completely agree with you. The thing that bothe...I completely agree with you. The thing that bothers me the most is the generic "hotel" art. For this reason, I find myself doing a lot of DIY art in my home, and being very selective over what I do purchase. To sympathize, art is rather expensive, but I feel it's worth it to take your time in choosing art for you home. I would rather have bare walls (and do) than purchase something generic just to fill a space. Another thing - art should be pesonal and meaningful, and something that does not just follow a trend, it should be something you love.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01544347781617253596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-54772351534442777092011-08-11T13:21:32.265-04:002011-08-11T13:21:32.265-04:00I couldn't agree more. Its sad when you think ...I couldn't agree more. Its sad when you think that families have to live in a "play pen". It's not as if a home is specifically for children... its a home for the family. So the entire family should be happy living there. I also agree that most are afraid that if they purchase "nice" things, the kids will just destroy them. But perhaps the kids are destroying things because they are not nice. Or maybe there should just be some ground rules for the family. Either way... great article. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.discountdecorating.com" rel="nofollow">You Don’t Know Jak</a>Jakabockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05519570205533041018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-46962583749239235472011-08-11T10:20:30.371-04:002011-08-11T10:20:30.371-04:00My kids are now 16 and 20 so I feel like I can spe...My kids are now 16 and 20 so I feel like I can speak intelligently on this subject. You are absolutely right. I've always tried to create a good looking yet family friendly how. My furniture choices early on were leather pieces and more recently white slipcovers. Someday I'll chose different options but those choices allow for my kids to live in a home where there aren't so many "rules" about where you can and can't spend time. I don't want to be one of those parents who has rooms that are off limits.Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/02441070110507014088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-33830823074082214042011-08-10T23:35:33.961-04:002011-08-10T23:35:33.961-04:00Great, great post Lauren! I get so frustrated with...Great, great post Lauren! I get so frustrated with people when they claim their kids will destroy everything. And yet, because I don't have kids, I feel like I can't contradict them with authority. So, it's nice to hear someone with two young children say it loud and proud!Linda Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484402027814646865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-66777308108985519082011-08-10T07:59:45.707-04:002011-08-10T07:59:45.707-04:00What a great post Lauren! Like you I live in nort...What a great post Lauren! Like you I live in northern Virginia, which I think is a major hub of all things microfiber lol. I have an Ikea Ektorp sofa and loveseat in my family room, currently covered in crazy floral print slipcovers from Bemz, and my neighbors think I'm nuts. Oh well, I LOVE them, and of course they stand up great to the baby and pets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-41529794546190860112011-08-10T00:16:11.096-04:002011-08-10T00:16:11.096-04:00Your home is looks very beautiful with numerous st...Your home is looks very beautiful with numerous stuffs. People keep this furniture in smaller spaces. This kind of furniture completely fit in your home or office. You get enough space in your home with this type of furniture.<br /><a href="http://www.supplylinedirect.com/store/safetyequipment/respiratoryprotection/" rel="nofollow">respiratory protective equipment</a>Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04602492200850931224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-58435030003608012112011-08-09T20:43:18.449-04:002011-08-09T20:43:18.449-04:00Agree with much of what you have said. I've g...Agree with much of what you have said. I've got a 9 month old and a 3 year old and I really refuse to decorate around them. Funny enough I've got a very high end rug in our family room but it hides things like spit up like you wouldn't believe....and I send them out to get professionally washed from time to time. I, personally, am not a huge fan of slipcovers....but I am just too into a more tailored look for myself. My big pet peeve is the living room or dining room turned into a full on playroom. Really? We are still adults....not just parents...But, to each their own....just my opinion.Susie @ Maddie G Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144849682748170658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-49127249859767549572011-08-09T19:37:10.080-04:002011-08-09T19:37:10.080-04:00Dear Lauren,
We agree with every word and at one ...Dear Lauren,<br /><br />We agree with every word and at one time we would have just bought a piece not thinking long term. Life changed, kids came, and style was a must! You can have style... you just have to think smarter, not work harder and keep practical hygiene rules!<br /><br />Thank you for a wonderful post!<br /><br />Have a great week!<br /><br />XO,<br />Renee and Angelaunder spanish mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269208325290796039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-48387393874119803822011-08-09T19:34:38.080-04:002011-08-09T19:34:38.080-04:00I agree with almost everything but the microfiber....I agree with almost everything but the microfiber. I thinkit can look good and be comfy on the right silhouette.<br />Plus, although slipcovers can be great if you are ok with the loose shabby look and the maintenance, they are not for everyone.<br /> I have had them and the washing can be a drag.<br />LynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-66710225933150204692011-08-09T18:27:55.318-04:002011-08-09T18:27:55.318-04:00Amen! This train of thought was always a pet peeve...Amen! This train of thought was always a pet peeve of mine. (With the exception of the cost issue. Sometimes there are more important costs.) I blogged about this same topic once. <br /><br />I was raised in a home where my mother had good taste and nice things. She always talked about investment pieces but didn't go hog wild buying things. It was thought out and money was saved up to make a purchase. People always asked her how she could have such nice antiques and how they stayed that way with 4 kids. <br /><br />She just simply said that if they grow up around it, it would just be their way of life; respecting their surroundings and enjoying it too. There was never any reprimand for running in the house or anything like that.<br /><br />Kids will be messy and careless at times and inevitably something will break but it's nothing that can't be fixed or replaced. We just gotta roll with it. And I'd rather enjoy the time with them now in surroundings we love.<br /><br />Thanks!Laura Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677448352815744178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-13107784038480319382011-08-09T17:34:03.725-04:002011-08-09T17:34:03.725-04:00Lauren, I love this post! I was just thinking abo...Lauren, I love this post! I was just thinking about this today after visiting another mom's house where they had white walls, beige furniture, and really no style to the house whatsoever. I understand they have 3 kids (and they're older than mine), but it makes me wonder if I'm missing something. We are contemplating buying furniture for our formal living room which right now is bare. I am hoping to find kid friendly, yet stylish. <br /><br />I'd love to hear more of your thoughts on kid-friendly design because I think it's possible too, but need help with it. And for the record, we have a massive brown leather sectional in our great room. We just bought it and love it because it's sooo comfortable and durable. But yeah, it's brown. :( I'm working on adding color to the room via a rug and paint.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04865685340069753604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-11464839704407332182011-08-09T14:34:40.857-04:002011-08-09T14:34:40.857-04:00What other furniture options would you recommend? ...What other furniture options would you recommend? Indoor/outdoor fabrics? I could use some good ideas and options!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426220643051020101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-35210505471052302702011-08-09T10:57:50.870-04:002011-08-09T10:57:50.870-04:00Lauren, this is brilliant. Everyone knows someone...Lauren, this is brilliant. Everyone knows someone who is a perpetrator of the microfiber match-y set from a mass-produced, low quality home furnishing store. I want to vom when I see them. I often almost feel like a hypocrite when I look at my own sofa, that I had custom made, but chose a gray herringbone suede fabric to cover the dog's harshness on my furniture. in the wrong light, it can look microfiber-ish, with swoops of cross fade where you rub your hand. oh well, it was the right choice for our family, er, dog, and its such a good quality piece that I may have Paul make a slipcover for it one day. <br /><br />You know what else i HATE!!?? The glossy fake leather look that you also get some said stores. Even Ikea and Target have a lot of that. You see a lot of storage cubes, dining room chairs and even sofas with that plastic-y dark espresso colored "leather". people really need more help than they know :)Wiveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05590121980242194690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-14258178639251489542011-08-09T09:36:59.452-04:002011-08-09T09:36:59.452-04:00I have two small children and a dog. My pet peeve ...I have two small children and a dog. My pet peeve is walking into a house that is decorated with Homegoods items. There is no personality...<br /><br />I have one custom couch but when it came to the budget for the playroom all that was left was microfiber. I agree with "raladtx" above what do you suggest as an alternative? Say $800-$1200 range.CRICKEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768871508564894127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-73049640406143528872011-08-09T08:54:25.347-04:002011-08-09T08:54:25.347-04:00I couldn't agree with you more. Most
overstuf...I couldn't agree with you more. Most <br />overstuffed furniture being sold is wrong in a number of ways. I have a 2 year-old, so the lucite coffee table will have to wait. In the meantime, I refinished an old coffee table in a distressed finish so that our family room can be relaxing and she can't really destroy the table. My sofa is newly reupholstered in a Pewter color that is easy to spot clean.<br />Don't even get me started on art,LOL! I only buy and hang original art but that doesn't have to be expensive. I buy from Etsy and Ebay often.<br />Great post.Kerry Steele- Design du Mondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066816712379181399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-75168460249703727922011-08-09T07:36:32.116-04:002011-08-09T07:36:32.116-04:00These are really wonderful tips! Kids should never...These are really wonderful tips! Kids should never be a reason to not to have a beautiful home. Enjoy the fabulous day, Kellie xxKellie Collishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05189277557491769994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-63414547889149897512011-08-09T01:42:36.029-04:002011-08-09T01:42:36.029-04:00Love your don'ts Lauren! You give such practic...Love your don'ts Lauren! You give such practical advice and I love your style. I'm glad you give it to us straight!<br /><br />P.S. I'm inching my way towards a "purer style" at my home. <br />www.welivethegivenlife.blogspot.comLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785767772171855400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-64816161293443171242011-08-08T23:26:05.654-04:002011-08-08T23:26:05.654-04:00Lauren,
As a mom of two adult sons and now our fir...Lauren,<br />As a mom of two adult sons and now our first granddaughter I couldn't agree more. Its all a matter of how you teach your kids to respect their surroundings and give them plenty of options for play. I'm so happy to hear a young mom share your thoughts on this topic, thank you.<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064699521293763744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-12417771176867282802011-08-08T23:22:56.247-04:002011-08-08T23:22:56.247-04:00I'd be interested to know how well your green ...I'd be interested to know how well your green velvet sofa is holding up. It's beautiful, btw. Is it outdoor fabric or regular? I think I want to go velvet next time, but worry about cats and the occasional spill. How well does yours clean up?<br />Ann<br />ruggles6546@sbcglobal.netAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470433001913962652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-88647066804625953472011-08-08T23:13:22.922-04:002011-08-08T23:13:22.922-04:00Thank you for your post. I have a four year old an...Thank you for your post. I have a four year old and am in the midst of a living room make over. I'd love to hear more on what type of sofas, lamps, and rugs you recommend in rooms.Catrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06001785108175428118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-72679068920145338412011-08-08T22:49:50.118-04:002011-08-08T22:49:50.118-04:00Love this post! We had white slipcovered sofas and...Love this post! We had white slipcovered sofas and I did get tired of washing and so (in spite of being told I was crazy a billion times) we went out and bought Natuzzi white leather sofas with the rounded arms so that they'd resemble the coastal, relaxed look I was looking for. We have a 3 year old, a 1 year old and a clumsy me, the sofas have definitely been tested, but I love that when something spills, it can usually be wiped right up with a wet cloth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com