Grey & Yellow Modern Nursery

Using grey paint on the walls as the foundation creates a neutral backdrop for the yellow and black accents that help make the room pop. The grey and yellow combo color has a clean, simple modern feel and is perfect for a gender neutral room.  Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore Silvery Moon. My favorites in the room:

• yellow pouf 
• zebra rug
• yellow dresser
• cream colored with black piping rocker
• and the abacus above the dresser

Room designed by Dina of Honey & Fitz (for her little boy Knox) with help from friend Nicole Lanteri of On My Agenda.

Dresser paint: Benjamin Moore Bold Yellow. 

Creative Ideas For Kids

Here are a few creative ideas to make for kids! Whether it's a kids party, a kids rooms, kids activities or a favor for a kids party - these ideas are fabulous... Great ideas with cardboard boxes.

Change out the words when needed with this chalkboard party banner.

 

Make a super hero cape out of a mens t-shirt. Image and tutorial from here.

Re-purpose a crib into a desk.

Water balloon pinata.

How to make crystal geodes from eggs. 

Our link up party will end in a couple of days. Make sure to share your fabulousness with us... here

Vintage Fire Truck Boys Party

 

This awesome Vintage Fire Truck party was created by Amaris for her little boy using some of Modern Moments Designs Vintage Firetruck Party printables

As told by Amaris ...

"Party favors included a fire truck picture book with wheels, a Matchbox fire truck, a flashlight (which every firefighter needs) and Lifesavers. We also had a candy station, which was so much fun! I filled four candy jars with Bradley’s favorite treats and used a red scooper that his Grandmother made in high school. The drink station featured the picture of Bradley’s great-great grandfather driving the fire truck, his antique fire chief badge and a vintage fire extinguisher. The pretzel matches were a huge hit, too! I think they were everyone’s favorite!"

Isn't this the most awesome vintage firetruck party? To see more images and find out more about the party visit Modern Moments Design post vintage firetruck party. 

 Modern Moments sells this vintage birthday banner and the printables below. Check out Modern Moments Etsy site to order.

Why Airbrush Makeup?

 Image and wording from Luminess Air

The Luminess Air is an Airbush Cosmetics System you might have seen on an infomercial, TV talk show or featured in major magazines. This system is what the professional make-up artists use but now everyday gals like me can! You don't have to be a trained makeup artist or makeup expert to start enjoying airbrush beauty. 

I am a very lucky girl because I received a kit to try out and keep. I love how easy it is to use. Foundation and blush can be applied in a minute. The makeup doesn't cake like conventional makeup. By the way, if you think for a moment you might be able to airbrush wrinkles away, sorry that's a wish! I did like the fact I felt like I wasn't wearing any foundation. According to Luminess Air, all of their foundations are preservative free, alcohol-free, oil-free, and mineral based. More than just Foundation. Luminess Air features a full range of color cosmetics especially designed to be airbrushed. Achieve makeup application with ease with Eye Shadows, Blushes, Bronzers, Skin Care, Highlighters and more.

According to Luminess these are some benefits of airbrushing...

• Minimizes the appearance of uneven skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles and pores

• Weightless makeup that never looks fake

• Light to maximum coverage
  

• Blends with your skin for a seamless color match

• Trusted by dermatologists because it eliminates the cross-contamination that makeup brushes and sponges can cause

 The Airbrushing Kit costs approximately $229.00 and includes the airbrush system, metallic storage kit, 4 Shades of foundation, blush and bronzer, and a DVD. There is the option to purchase a trial system beforehand for 30 days, which brings the price down to $29.95. If you like it, you can choose to purchase it. To purchase the makeup individually, it seems to be priced about what department stores charge for cosmetics.

How it works...

Why airbrush makeup? The airbrush is simple to use and very easy to learn. It's also a quick way to apply makeup. Plug the machine into an outlet. Then add a couple of drops of airbrush foundation (you can mix shades) to the stylus. Then spray.  You can use the eye shadow, bronzer and blush in the stylus also. Cleaning it is simple - add a couple of drops of water into the applicator, and spray the water out into the sink. This removes the leftover cosmetics and keeps your system sanitary and ready to use for your next spray.


Thank you to Luminess Air for this review opportunity and for providing product for testing and review purposes. The views expressed in this review are my own personal opinions unless stated otherwise.

Kids Lunch: How to Slice An Aussie Apple

Most kids are back to school and mom's (and dad's) are making lunches for their kids. I found this clever idea on how to slice an apple for a kid's lunch. It helps prevent browning and it's quick and simple. It's called an Aussie Apple (Australia origins) some kids take their apple to school sliced with a rubber band around it.

Cut apple into four slices and put back together like a block puzzle secure with rubber band. Another Lunch has the complete details and more lunch ideas.

My Favorites & Link Up Party

Dukes & Duchesses created this fabulous Back-to-School party.

It's our Design Dazzle link up party with my favorites from last weeks party.  Please make sure to provide a text link (or Design Dazzle button) in your link up post to Design Dazzle. You need to be linked to Design Dazzle to be considered for the "My Favorites" post. 

Moore Minutes created a Vintage Urban theme room for her son. Love it!

Fancy Frugal Life painted the inside of a lunchbox with chalkboard paint. Easy and adorable!

Free Back-to-School Printables from I Should Be Mopping The Floor.

The details of this Star Wars Birthday Bash by One Thrifty Chick are amazing!

Can you believe these sailboats are invitations?? Created by the talented Jaco'lyn Murphy.

Catherina's Creative Corner made a princess wand with items found laying around the house.

Recycled flip flop bases made into fish art by Uber Savvy

Sweet bird mobile for a baby nursery designed by Ali from Away We Go.

Vintage Sailor Party designed with sweet little details such as newspaper sailor hats by Homespun With Love

We are switching gears from Summer Camp Link Up party to kids rooms, kids parties, kids crafts, etc... Anything related to designing and decorating for kids. Here's a few ideas of what you can link up...baby nursery, kids room, teen room, playroom, curtains/valance for kids room, furniture for a kids room, DIY project for a kids room, wall/paint treatment for a kids room, kids sewing project, baby shower, kids birthday party, teen birthday party, kids invitations, kids cakes, any creative idea for kids!!

Camping Theme Baby Shower

 

What a clever idea...a camping theme baby shower. All the little details make a rustic themed party such as - pine cone garland,  flannel napkins, acorns atop the napkin, s'mores, small pine tree and camping lanterns.

 It's all in the details.

 Simple props!

 Mini S'more Tarts

 Sugar cookies with a vintage edible label.

Don't you love the sleeping bag roll-ups?

My Sweet And Saucy created this FAB party along with many of her party friends. Check out her site for more wonderful ideas.

Would you like to show off your kids room, kids party or any creative kids idea with our readers? Then link up to our link up party!  The party starts Friday at 12:01 AM (Eastern) or Thursday 9:01 pm (Pacific). Here's a few ideas of what you can link up... baby nursery, kids room, teen room, playroom, DIY project for a kids room,  baby shower and kids birthday party. The ideas are endless for any creative project for babies, kids or teens!!