Personalized Backpack Hooks
Whether you decide to have designated cubbies, marked pegs, or get creative by letting the kids choose from our animal themed hooks - a personalized backpack station is a must. Kids usually take pride in something that they can call their own, so the more fun you can make it the better!
A Catch All Storage Basket
You never know what your kids will come home with, what kind of clothes the weather calls for (hats, mittens, gloves), or what they will want to stash away for safe keeping to bring to school the next day. With that in mind, it would be a good idea to have a storage basket right by the door so that they have a place for those things. In seasons when it's not getting a lot of attention, style the basket with a throw blanket to add a cozy factor to the space!
A Central Area For Homework
This will be the heart of the command center. Kids can choose to take a seat and get their homework done on the spot, or just be confident that everything they need is in one area. Papers that need signed by the parents and returned to school can have a designated spot, as well as the family calendar that lists everyone's schedule for that week. It doesn't have to look like a big jumbled mess, choose a theme and go with it! We love how our brass office collection looks when styled with natural woven baskets that keep clutter stashed away.
Some Homey Touches
The kids have been at school all day, so make them at home by making this space feel fun and cozy. Don't forget to throw in some decor! We styled the wall with a fun hanging alphabet chart, and the shelves and counter top with different colorful planters and succulents (that way the plants are easy to manage). Encourage learning by throwing in some book collections for the kids to choose from, which will fill your shelves rather nicely! Lastly, find a rug that they will love to sink their toes into as the perfect "welcome home". It will make the space feel both comfortable and inviting.
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2. Our Cooper™ bath caddy is a college essential for toting toiletries from your room to the communal showers!
3. Our Spectrum™ wall calendar (this would be a great countdown calendar to upcoming events - think formals and finals!).
4. Tillman™ photo clips to hang up and celebrate memorable photos - both the old and the new!
5. A mini waffle maker, because who wouldn't want one of these?
6. A perpetual desk calendar they can reuse year after year (Our favorite is the ThreeSixFive™ calendar)
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A majority of the baby shower will be the opening gifts, so make sure to pay special attention to the area where the expecting mother will be sitting. This area also serves as a wonderful backdrop for photos with guests. In order to make it pop, we suggest the following items:
1. A stylish chair that reflects the theme of the shower (our theme could be described as pastel boho!).
2. A Rug to make a statement.
3. A seat for a friend to help the guest of honor take note of the gifts they receive.
4. Baskets beside the mother's chair to host all of the wrapping paper and bows. This keeps the area clean with little hassle!
5. Some details that make it shine. Place some balloons behind her, or have a calligrapher personalize a sign welcoming their young one into the world!
Tasty Treats
While the mother-to-be will have no problem staying entertained, don't forget about your guests. They deserve to be treated well! Go outside of of the normal baby shower foods such as mini cupcakes and a fruit bowl and give your ladies a snack that is just as classy as they are. An easy and practical way to feed guests (no matter how many) is to place cheeseboards on each table full of favorite cheeses, meats, fruits, and a french baguette. Your guests will appreciate that they were just as much of a priority as the new mom they came to support. Plus, we all know that hungry guests aren't the best guests, so keep them nice and full!
Delicate Touches
Now it's time to bring some dainty details. Sprinkle some stylish vases full of flowers that go along with the color scheme you envisioned (or keep it simple with a few bushels of baby's breath, which is both beautiful and cost effective). Next, find filler decor for the tables. Whether you choose to use candles or sprigs of greenery, make a statement! We loved how our wooden tealights served as an easy filler and went along with our natural boho vibe.
Soak It In
Now that you have accomplished all of the details that go into throwing the perfect shower, enjoy the moment! Take photos of your sweet friend opening gifts, talk with and thank the guests for coming to show their support. More importantly, sit back, and enjoy some fancy cheeses and meats. You did great!
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1. Go to our Instagram page and find the post that features the above photo (@designideasltd).
2. Like the post.
3. Comment the name of a teacher you appreciate and why!
4. Tag your friends and family to do the same (each tag counts as an additional entry)!
5. Get 5 extra entries by sharing the post to your Instagram story.
The winning teacher will be announced on August 1st! Just in time for them to decorate their classrooms all set for 2020.
We offer a wide range of classroom products on our website. Everything from desk accessories to fun and colorful organizers. The lucky winner will be able to fill their cart with any theme they would like (up to $500). We can't wait to see what they come up with!
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This refers to the shelves, the floor, and even the wall color of your office (go with white, cream, or light grey- you can thank us later). Not everything has to be full in order for it to look finished. Not only does following the "minimalistic" trend help you to keep a clean office and a clear head, but it allows for statement pieces that you decide to decorate with to be bigger statements. Some of our favorite statements that shine in this office include our Andaman™ fish and our clean and sleek Oslo™ table used as a work space.
Keep it Natural
Natural tones and elements make for an industrial looking space. That's why our Sutton™ desk organizers fit so well in this office. The black metal pattern with the wooden accents give the room a rustic vibe. It also helps to have many pieces from one series because it gives the room unity and makes it feel more organized. That is why we chose to accessorize and organize with the magazine file, letter holder, pencil cup, and small basket. Other natural elements that we brought into the room include our Axis™ bowl (which is a great way to stash loose change or small valuables), our cork Nelson™ organizer to store small office necessities, a few of our Takara™ wood office accessories, and our naturally textured Klein™ pouf to use as a footrest on days when the office chair just isn't cutting it.
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For the Desk
Hopefully all of the hard work in school points your grad in the direction of a real world job - which means they'll have a desk to decorate and organize. That's right up our alley. We suggest:
1. Our Franklin™ riser to hold their computer while also allowing for storage underneath!
2. A perpetual desk calendar to use year after year - our favorite is the ThreeSixFive™ calendar.
3. A fun magnet from our collection, we thought that the "adulting" ribbon would be most fitting.
For Everyday
Go outside the box and think about what kinds of items will add to this grad's new everyday life. With all of the exciting things coming up, we think they need...
4. A polaroid camera and some film to commemorate this time in their lives.
5. An IdentityCase™ to hold their new stylin' business cards from their first real world job!
6. A Starbucks giftcard; because obviously they'll need copious amounts of caffeine to help them adjust to this new 9-5 life.
We have rounded up the ultimate gift package to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! Here is what we think you need to spoil the educator in your life...
1. A stylish desk organizer (because we all know how messy things can get and could use a companion). Our Marbella™ desk organizer makes for the perfect desk accessory!
2. Monochrome™ gel pens to make grading a breeze.
3. A cheeky coffee mug that helps get them through the day.
4. A name plate fit for a boss! This will take their desk to the next level.
5. Some organizational accessories such as push pins, clips, and journals.
6. An updated calendar that sets them up for success.
7. The always appreciated Starbucks gift card.
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