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5 Inspiring ideas for the nursery
Like most parents, you want your child's nursery to be a fun room where your little son or daughter can play and sleep soundly. Yet coming up with nursery ideas can be quite a challenge! Don't worry: at PETIT PUK, we have all sorts of cool ideas for decorating the coolest kids' room. Read on for five inspiring kids' room ideas to get you started!
1: Looking for nursery ideas? Choose a theme
The possibilities are endless when decorating the coolest nursery for your child. There are so many exciting themes to choose from! Think of nursery ideas starring animals, nature or cars. This way, you can design a room that reflects your child's personality and the things he or she likes. Nursery ideas are not hard to come up with if you know what your little son or daughter loves!
Opting for an animal motif? To achieve the desired effect when you go for an animal motif, use cute plush animals and wall stickers with animal-related designs. You can also schedule a creative day together with your partner to add some colour to the room with paints and textures. Of course, you can also incorporate cute patterns with wild animals in the bedding and curtains. And how about a wooden rocking horse in the kids' room? Guaranteed to be a fun addition to any nursery!
2: Kids' room ideas: using nature elements
One of the many nursery ideas is the use of natural elements. Think reclaimed wood and wicker for a children's room dedicated to the outdoors. Designing and decorating an educational car room is also a great idea if your son or daughter is a fan of all things automotive. Bring the nursery to life with everything that interests your child by using vibrant colours and wall stickers! Whether it's cars, trains, planes or boats; your son or daughter will shine!
Make sure the design of your nursery, whatever motif you choose, puts a smile on the face of everyone who enters the space. You can build the ideal nursery that will last for years with some original nursery ideas.
3: Use bright colours to add life and energy to the room
Using new colours in the nursery is one of the fun nursery ideas to add vibrancy and activity to the room. If you don't want to go all out with bright colours, adding a few accents can also make the room stand out.
The children's room can be made more lively and cosy in various ways, for example by hanging colourful works of art on the walls. You can also cover the floor with carpets and fabrics with brilliant patterns or place colourful wooden children's furniture. You can make a room super cosy by using vibrant colours in the right proportions.
4: Go for children's furniture that can be used for different purposes
Choosing furniture that can also be used in other rooms and also be used when your child is older is a great way to save money! At PETIT PUK, we have thought about this: on our webshop, you will find durable, beautiful and sturdy children's furniture made entirely of natural wood. We offer everything you need to furnish the coolest room for your child. Think of a children's desk, a bookcase doll's house, a bed box, a wooden bedside table and cute children's chairs for the nursery!
We use solid and durable wood for our children's furniture. We provide wooden furniture that can withstand heavy use by using solid wood and rounded corners make it safe for your child. This makes buying children's furniture even more fun. What are you waiting for? Find your new children's furniture in our range today!
5: Hang wallpaper or use stickers for a fun and unique look.
To give the nursery a style that is truly unique, you can choose to hang wallpaper or use stickers. There is something for everyone; from abstract patterns to floral patterns and geometric shapes. With a few simple materials and some creativity, you can come up with nursery ideas that will turn any room into a fantastic nursery. Need more nursery ideas? Then feel free to contact us, we'd love to think with you about inspiring ideas for the kids' room!
Decorating a nursery with these ideas is fun to do
You will undoubtedly find satisfaction in designing and furnishing the room to reflect your child's personality and your sense of style. That way, not only will your child have a great time in the nursery, but you will love spending time there yourself!
Tip: You can also pick cute night lights or wall art that will make the look of the kids' room stand out. It's incredible how something inconspicuous can completely change the mood of a room!
Nursery ideas: how to decorate the nursery?
It is essential to start preparing properly. Consider which furniture will best complement the space and research the different styles and materials available. Consider the size of the room so that everything fits in well without appearing overcrowded. Don't forget the lighting: it plays an important role in the room's atmosphere.
What is also part of nursery ideas is that you can use nice wall decorations to make the space more pleasant and give it a personal touch. In this way, you will make the most of the space you have at your disposal.
Balancing comfort, safety and convenience
We know how important it is to balance safety, convenience and comfort when choosing children's furniture. If you want to create a cosy and welcoming haven for your child, a cot with drawers is a real asset!
With us, you'll find a kids' bed with pull-out drawers and storage space so your kids can keep their things close by while sleeping super comfortably up there. No matter how big or small your kids' room is; efficient use of space is always desirable. If you're expecting a baby, any extra storage space will come in handy. Opting for a wooden loft bed with storage space under the bed or a cot with drawers is always a practical and smart idea!
Kids' room ideas: it starts with choosing a cot
We offer beds made of solid wood of the highest quality at affordable prices. We stand out for our durable quality, eco-friendly production and first-class customer service. Our wooden beds will last a long time and will be a favourite for the rest of childhood!
Because we offer a large selection of children's beds in different price ranges, you can always find a half-high sleeper, bunk bed or other children's furniture that meets your needs and budget. With us, you can always find a wooden children's bed at a good price, so you never spend too much. A good bed for the kids' room doesn't have to cost a lot of money!
The high-quality natural wood of our wooden beds offers a trendy look in all furniture styles. What are you waiting for? Buy a new bed for the kids' room at PETIT PUK today!
Choosing the right bed size for your child can be a challenge
A toddler may feel crowded and uncomfortable in a small bed. But if the bed is too big, a baby may have trouble getting in and out. Taking a measurement is the most accurate technique to determine the right bed size for your child. Once you have measured your child's height, you can use these measurements to compare them with the dimensions of different beds. This way, you are guaranteed to choose the bed that best suits your child. You can rest assured that your child will sleep well in his or her new bed this way.
Decorating a nursery for your child is entirely up to you
If you want to create a special place where your little one can feel safe and comfortable, decorating the space with objects that put a smile on his or her face is always a good idea!
You don't have to spend a lot of money: just find a few pieces of furniture that suit the space and your child's personality and use them to transform the room into something special. Remember that safety should always be your top priority when decorating. Make sure all furniture pieces are secure and that there are no small objects on shelves or other places where curious little hands can reach.
While there are endless nursery ideas for decorating a child's room, you can find inspiration for creating the perfect space for your little one with these nursery ideas. Good luck and most of all have fun decorating your kids' room! Do you have any questions about decorating a kids room? Then feel free to contact us!


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These are prepacked DIY ones from Spotlight but to make your own is simple and you can have your own personalised Christmas crackers. These also make a great present for school friends or teachers.
Use up last years wrapping paper, or if you want them to fit with your Christmas colour theme use a Christmas paper that co-ordinates your table setting.
You will need:
– Empty toilet rolls
– Medium weight Christmas wrapping paper (or if you have the time, get some butchers paper and have the kids decorate the paper and use that instead)
– Tissue paper (to make party hats)
– Paper and pen
– A ‘dad’ for all those bon bon dad jokes (or do a search on Google)
– Cracker sticks (can be purchased from craft stores)
-First make your party hats with the tissue paper. Measure your children’s head and cut a wide strip. Make it into a crown by cutting triangle shapes along the top
– Using the Christmas wrapping paper, wrap a tube around the toilet paper roll
– Tie a ribbon around one end
– Pop joke, trinket, party hat and cracker stick inside
– Wrap other end with ribbon
Your Christmas Bon bons are complete!
Check out some other Christmas craft and get your kids into the festive spirit with some DIY creations.

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Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Placer County Nixed
The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to prohibit marijuana dispensaries, collectives and cooperatives from setting up shop in unincorporated areas of the county.
Board members based the decision on three findings:
· Marijuana dispensaries tend to have detrimental impacts on community health, safety and welfare, including increases in crimes such as illegal drug activity, robberies of people leaving dispensaries, loitering, use of fraudulent identification cards, and dispensary burglaries. The finding was based in part on a “White Paper on Marijuana Dispensaries” put out by the California Police Chiefs Association.
· The board action is consistent with provisions of state law that allow the use of medical marijuana when recommended by physicians. The prohibition on marijuana dispensaries, collectives and cooperatives in unincorporated areas of Placer County will not affect an individual’s right to cultivate and possess medical marijuana and will not prevent primary health care providers from dispensing medical marijuana to patients.
· The board action is consistent with federal law, which prohibits the cultivation, possession and distribution of marijuana.
Board members also voted to clarify that the production and composting of cannabis is not included in the county definitions of “crop production” and “agricultural processing.”
The county began researching the issue in response to requests for business licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries.
In a presentation to the board, county staff emphasized that Tuesday’s action will not affect the ability of facilities such as hospices and residential care facilities to provide marijuana to their residents in accordance with state law.
Staff also emphasized the issue before board members Tuesday was whether medical marijuana businesses should be permitted as land uses in Placer County, not whether the board supports or opposes the use of medical marijuana as allowed under state law.
Board members voted 4-1 to approve the prohibition on medical marijuana dispensaries as a permitted land use.
The board also decided the county should continue studying the issue and consider potential refinements to the action taken Tuesday. Supervisor Jim Holmes emphasized he wants time to review new information presented by the public during Tuesday’s meeting.
Fifth District Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery cast the dissenting vote, asking for a moratorium on allowing medical marijuana dispensaries while the county continues reviewing the issue. Supervisor Montgomery emphasized that the municipal advisory councils in her district all took slightly different positions on the issue, but all opposed prohibiting dispensaries as recommended by county staff.
“All five MACs were united in being opposed to what the county is proposing today,” Supervisor Montgomery said.
The 5th District stretches from North Auburn to North Lake Tahoe.
In January, the Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval of the proposed prohibition on medical marijuana dispensaries.
Supervisor Montgomery said adopting a temporary moratorium would allow the county to review alternatives and await the fate of a marijuana initiative that will face the state’s voters in November.
The initiative generally would allow anyone at least 21 years old to possess, cultivate and transport marijuana for personal use and would permit local governments to regulate and tax the commercial production and sale of marijuana.
The initiative would set some restrictions on marijuana use by individuals who meet the age requirement. For example, they would be prohibited from providing it to anyone who is younger than 21 and from smoking it on school grounds, in public and while minors are present.
Supervisor Rocky Rockholm, a retired sergeant from the Roseville Police Department, said a marijuana cooperative in Roseville created major problems while he was on the City Council in 2004.
“I just don’t want to open a door here,” he said while expressing his support for a prohibition on medical marijuana dispensaries.
“The permitting of medical marijuana collectives, collectives and dispensaries by local governments as a legal use or business is both a public policy issue and a contentious legal issue,” explained a report to the board by Michael J. Johnson, director of the county’s Community Development Resource Agency.
California has allowed the use of medical marijuana since the state’s voters approved Proposition 215 in 1996. Also known as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, the measure decriminalized the cultivation and use of marijuana by seriously ill individuals when its use is recommended by physicians.
Under federal law, possession of any marijuana is a misdemeanor and cultivation is a felony. Last year, however, U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. announced the Justice Department would not prosecute medical marijuana dispensaries that operate legally under existing state laws.
“The reaction of counties and municipalities to this situation has been decidedly mixed,” Johnson said in his report.
He reported that eight counties and about 120 cities in California have banned dispensaries and nine counties and about 30 cities have adopted ordinances regulating dispensaries. Others have adopted moratoriums that allow them to continue studying the issue and considering potential long-term options.
Tuesday’s board action will not affect the county’s identification card program for patients who qualify for medical marijuana use under state law and their primary caregivers. The program is part of a voluntary statewide identification system maintained by the California Department of Public Health.
About 70 people currently have identification cards issued by Placer County.
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Placer SPCA Sees Success in Waiving Adoption FeesRoseville, Calif. - Adoption fees are waived for all animals, without exception, at the Placer SPCA during the month of August for its "full hearts, empty kennels" campaign
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ELLEN MCSWEENEY is a Chicago-based artist whose work traverses classical music, new music, songwriting, theater, and literature. Recently honored as one of Musical America’s 30 Professionals of the Year, she is the founding violinist of Chicago Q Ensemble, violinist of the International Chamber Artists, and an annual guest of the Gesher Chamber Music Festival.
In addition to her work as a violinist, Ellen is a writer, singer and songwriter. She recently released her debut solo album, The Wrong Idea, and performed its music at ThreeWalls Gallery and Uncommon Ground Devon. As a member of the cast of Holcombe Waller's groundbreaking show Wayfinders, she has toured to On The Boards Seattle, the MCA Chicago, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Ellen was also recently commissioned by Portland-based AnyWhen Ensemble to write and perform a prose text with the group.
A dynamic interpreter of contemporary music, Ellen regularly gives world premiere performances with Chicago Q Ensemble. She is a frequent guest artist with Fonema Consort, including on their recent album, Pasos en un Otra Calle, which earned a Best of 2014 nod from the Chicago Reader. Other chamber appearances include ensemble dal niente, Access Contemporary Music, and Singers on New Ground. As an improviser, she has performed on the Links Hall Collision Theory series and the City of Chicago’s Juicebox series.
Ellen holds an M.M. from DePaul University and a B.M. from the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University, where she earned a second major in creative writing. Before coming to Chicago, she lived in East Africa, serving on the faculty of the Umoja Arts Centre in Arusha, Tanzania. She is now on the faculty of the Music Institute of Chicago.

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