Archive for November, 2008

One of the best parts of children’s décor is that some of the simplest and most practical items are the finishing touches that make your child’s room special. Here I specifically want to focus on kids bookends. I think that most of us either don’t think about them much and if we do, we usually have a pretty boring image in our minds. Perhaps we immediately think of the industrial metal ones that serve their purpose without much flare and which we definitely do not want as an eyesore in our child’s meticulously planned nursery, room or playroom. Personally I used to utilize any other item to do the work of a bookend, even a larger book, because I didn’t associate them with anything fun, exciting or remotely visually appealing. Now, I have to undo my old way of thinking because kids bookends have come a long way. A very long way.

Kids bookends have now become great accessories that can either complement your child’s décor or stand on their own. Most wooden bookends are very personal because they are custom made meaning hand-painted, which means no two are exactly alike. How fun for you and your child! You can find great combinations of colors (chocolate/blue, chocolate/brown), fun and popular themes (jungle, sports) and even design styles (shabby chic, modern). Beyond the color and styles that you see, many artists will also completely customize the bookends to suit your exact wants and needs, making them the perfect accessory for your child’s room.

Another thing about these small pieces of décor is that they actually serve a purpose other than looking great. So, you are able to keep your child’s nursery, bedroom or playroom looking fabulous and keep their most treasured books proudly displayed.

Lastly, I want to mention that kids bookends are also the perfect gift (for your own child or for a friend or relative). Why the perfect gift you ask? Well, its simple. Bookends are a piece of décor that you think will look great in your child’s room, and yet it is fun enough that your child would be excited about it too. So, in essence you are taking care of two things when you purchase kids bookends: your desire to accessorize and your child’s love of opening gifts!

Here are some of the fun and unique kids bookends that RosenberryRooms.com carries, so open your mind to a new concept of a very traditional item.
DwellStudio Elephant
Brown and Blue
Cow Over Moon
Bella Heart Shaped
Remember that since Rosenberry Rooms is your one stop shop for kids furnishings, many of the bookends you see are part of a larger set of room décor – lighting, frames, clocks and even door hangers. Enjoy shopping for your child (and yourself!) to find all the details and finishing touches for your child’s nursery, room or playroom.

Online shoppers know that shopping on the internet for great children’s bedroom furniture, artwork, accessories, rugs and gifts is convenient, time-saving and safe. Not to mention the huge selection of unique products not always available in stores. Not surprisingly, shopping for children’s furniture online has become the preferred method of selecting wonderful bedroom décor products. Parents can visit dozens of childrens’ bedroom showrooms and browse hundreds of wonderful kids room artwork all from the comfort of home. RosenberryRooms.com is proud to offer parents and online shoppers this list of 5 essential tips for shopping online for childrens’ furniture:

• User Friendly Site Organization including Lists by Price, Age or Theme – Choose to shop at a childrens’ furniture webstore that offers easy site navigation, a search function and special categories with products arranged by price, child’s age or theme. Rosenberry Rooms offers all these features.

• Detailed Pictures & Product Descriptions – When purchasing childrens’ bedroom furniture by catalog or online, you are making your buying decision from photos and product descriptions. Make sure you can view detailed pictures of the items, including close-up and alternate views. It is also helpful a picture of the items displayed in a complete bedroom ensemble so that you can visualize how the items might look in your child’s bedroom. Read the product descriptions carefully for aspects not readily visible in photos.

• Return Policy – Always check the return and exchange policy. A 14 day or longer return or exchange period is reasonable for childrens’ bedroom furniture. Note that it is typical business practice for shipping costs to be non-refundable, personalized and customized items to be non-refundable and for items purchased on sale to be considered final sale and not subject to return or refund.

• Contact Info – Always make sure you have some way to contact a real person. A great store will offer several ways of contact including by email, phone and a physical address. You should feel welcome and encouraged to call the company with questions concerning their products or policies. If you cannot easily reach someone to answer a question, beware before purchasing.

• Press or Media Exposure – Companies that have been featured in the media are chosen because they offer something unique or special. Rosenberry Rooms is so excited to be featured on the popular show Extreme Makeover!

RosenberryRooms.com is pleased to offer customers superior customer service including all the above recommended customer features. Our customer service, our extraordinary products and our wonderful customers all make us the best online shop for beautiful childrens’ furniture and artwork!

Best-selling Picks for Boys Age 3 to 5

Children grow so quickly and so do their likes and dislikes, tastes and preferences. How are parents to keep up with such constant change? In our continual efforts to help parents other gift-givers select childrens’ room décor that is ideal for the child’s age and development, we are pleased to offer suggestions of great childrens bedroom products by age. You won’t go wrong with these amazing best-selling childrens’ bedroom artwork for Boys age 3 to 5:

• Classic Alphabet Boy Canvas Reproduction – Boys age 3 to 5 are just beginning to enter the world of letters and words and the beginning stages of reading. This canvas can be personalized with the boys name. The entire alphabet is displayed in a pleasing arrangement to foster a love of letters for years to come.

• Our World Canvas Reproduction – This colorful canvas depicting the continents in bright and vivid colors and shapes gives little boys an beginning appreciation for the world outside his home, his neighborhood and his town. He will love to point to the places on the world map where he lives and where far away friends and family live

• Red Engine Wall Clock – Nearly every little boy between the ages of 3 and 5 will at some point develop a fascination with fire trucks. Perhaps it’s the shiny red engine or the cool fireman hats that so intrigues them. One of our best-sellers, this fire truck wall clock is perfect to light up any little boys bedroom!

Christmas Topiary Wall Art

As a special service to our customers, we are thrilled to bring you our new Deal of the Week feature to highlight to you amazing childrens bedroom decor finds at great prices. This week we are featuring the Christmas Topiary Wall Art for $46.

If you are searching for a gift for a child that will be enjoyed all year long and treasured for years to come, this is a great find. Designed by artist Mary Stuart, this whimsical wall art can be personalized with your child’s name. The Christmas Topiary Wall Art is custom made especially for you upon order – a truly unique and personal gift for any child!

One form of wall art for kids has quickly become one of the most popular and just so happens to be one of the most personal, too. Hanging wall letters are a great way to make your child’s room really feel like their own special space by proudly displaying their initials, full name or even just the first letter of their name on the wall. Many artists devote themselves to only creating hanging wall letters, and because of this you have a ridiculous amount of options to choose from.

These wall letters are available in multiple fonts, colors, patterns and sizes. You can choose between wood or metal, tiles or canvas and details like with or without ribbon, framed or with a letter stand – the choices are endless. There are even some artists who give you total creative freedom and will paint whatever style or pattern you want – even matching your child’s bedding! With so many types of hanging letters available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, but if we break down the different options available to you and the differences between them, you will be able to choose the right hanging wall letters that you and your child will treasure for years.

Wooden Hanging Letters
These are typically the most versatile and can be customized to your specific needs and wants. Multiple sizes and fonts and of course the patterns can even be created by you, making these truly the most personalized form of wall art. You usually have the option to have hanging ribbon included as well, but make sure the letters you choose offer that option – others will simply have a sawtooth hanger or drill hole in the back for hanging. There are artists who even offer stands as an alternative way to display your letters which is a fun option to have. Another type of wooden hanging letter option is an initial framed on top of a fabric background – a great vintage look yet still fresh and new.

Metal Hanging Letters
This style of hanging letters offer less options for customization, however they also give you a completely different look. These are great for anyone who has iron furniture or enjoys the look of something with a little glitz and glam without being over the top. I also think that the metal hanging letters are something that can be passed down for generations making them truly heirloom pieces that can be appreciated by you now and cherished by your child as he or she grows. Rosenberry Rooms offers a line of metal hanging letters that have genuine Swarovski crystals imbedded in them but also offer you the option to keep them plain and without crystals.

Tile Hanging Letters
These ceramic tiles are another alternative to hanging wall letters for you. Typically you can customize the colors and patterns just like with wooden hanging letters, however you do not have the options to choose different sizes. Hand-painted name tiles hang from a coordinating ribbon and come in many fun and whimsical styles but artists are also willing to do custom work if you request it. These are also great for when you have a smaller space to fill and want a stand out piece of wall art.

Canvas Hanging Letters
Canvas hanging letters are like mini pieces of artwork for each letter of your child’s name and delicately finished with a ribbon for hanging. Hand painted pieces of canvas in amazing patterns or in a pattern that you choose make these a fun alternative to the hanging wall letter. For this particular style, it is popular to order them in monogram form – a little twist which I think makes them that much more interesting.

Whichever type of hanging wall letter you choose to go with, you will be choosing an amazing and beautiful piece of kids art for your child’s room. Once you decide on what type of wall letter you like, you will have a much easier time planning out all the details. I have some examples below of these different types of wall letters that can be found on RosenberryRooms.com.

Wooden Hanging Letters
Metal Hanging Letters w/ Swarovski Crystals
Tile Hanging Letters
Canvas Hanging Letters

After you shop through the letters be sure to look at the rest of the décor and accessories that Rosenberry Rooms proudly offers you.