by jennae on October 1, 2010
My daughter has quite the active imagination, tons of stuffed animals and lots of floor space in her room. Plus, she’s the only child at home most of the time, so tends to play alone quite a bit. Now that she’s learning to read, she’s been spending a lot of time with her books, sounding out words and learning reading comprehension. I’ve been thinking of ways to enhance her creative play time, and when I found these inexpensive recycled cardboard playhouses from Way Basics, I knew I had found something special.
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by jennae on June 22, 2010
A little while back when we finished my daughter’s room, you might remember that there was a blank spot on one side of the room that was waiting for something special: custom-built Owyn toy box donated by Mod Mom Furniture. Well, Owyn is here, and I can unequivocally say that he was well worth the wait.
Previously, all of Ja’Naya’s larger toys were housed inside a large, blue plastic bin that we acquired sometime over the past few years in one of our moves. It was functional, but it was hideous — which is why I kept it hidden away as much as possible. Owyn, on the other hand, will live proudly next to the wall we like to call the “art gallery.” Here he is in the context of the whole room: :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on April 13, 2010
I’ve been having a blast decking out Ja’Naya’s new room with the help of some wonderful in-kind sponsors. It’s killing me that I can’t reveal the whole room just yet, but I’m waiting for a couple of key components that will really complete the look, so you’ll have to wait just a little bit longer.
In the meantime, though, I decided to give you a sneak peek of the room. The image shown above is just a sneak peek of the sneak peek 
Want to see the full image? Head over to the Green Your Decor Facebook page. And if you’re not a fan yet, why don’t you become one while you’re at it? Hint: It’s a photo of our favorite little corner of the room. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on November 11, 2009
My daughter is four years old, so she’s at the age when she’s learning how to read and tell time. Thanks to the poster hanging in her room from MadeByGirl, “love” was the first word she learned how to spell. Because of this, I realized that I have the opportunity to use her room decor not only to surround her with beautiful things, but with items she can learn from. Sure, the clock and alphabet poster from the dollar store are functional, but they aren’t exactly a work of art, and they certainly are not made of sustainable materials. :: READ THE FULL POST
by jennae on November 5, 2009
I’ve been running into great deals on green nursery furnishings left and right. Maybe it’s a sign that my baby fever is turning into self-fulfilling prophecy. As much as I like that idea, right now it’s probably best that I stick to dreaming. Still, the great deals on this eco-friendly crib and high chair don’t help. The twin bed is equally as beautiful, so I’ll keep my eyes on that piece for the daughter I already have.
These prices wouldn’t exactly qualify as bargain basement, but as quality eco-friendly furniture goes, these are pretty good. It’s not uncommon to see this type of furniture priced in the thousands of dollars. :: READ THE FULL POST
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I’m Jennae Petersen, and I’m a lot of things. A mother, a graphic artist, a connosieur of beautiful interiors and a purveyor of all things design. Green Your Decor was borne of frustration in my attempts to find eco-friendly housewares that were also beautiful, and inspiration to do something to reduce my own carbon footprint and help others do the same in a beautiful way.
