Rooms to Grow in: Little Folk Art's Great Rooms for Babies, Kids, and Teens

I absolutely love this book! One day I was watching the TV show EXTRA and saw Cindy Crawford's childrens rooms being decorated by Susan Salzman. I immediately realized that she was my absolute favorite designer for childrens spaces! She has an entire line of furniture that would make any space fabulous. Also, she always recommends adding in some personal items, so no two rooms are exactly alike. After searching the internet, I was able to find this book, "Rooms to Grow In." Needless to say, I purchased the book and could not put it down. I love the simple ideas that can be used in any room, no matter the age of the child or the budget. And for anyone who is crafty with wood, the items can be easily duplicated. In the book, she even has a section, "Rooms on A Budget" and shows step by step how to take a "flea market" dresser and change it into a fabulous dresser and changing table. I love Susan Salzman's vision of taking spaces back to what they used to be. Simple, classic and definitely timeless spaces that don't have to be changed on a yearly basis. If only all of us had that vision before we invested in "fiberboard" furniture and mass produced accessories. If you need any more examples of her fine work, simply look to the countless magazine articles that have featured her work. Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw, Rosie O Donell, Lionel and Diane Ritchie, Madonna, Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have all used her services. The movie, "Father of the Bride, Part Two" nursery was all her labor of love. I love her website, www.littlefolkart.cc for more creative ideas. If you love great design, and want the best for your children, this is the book for you! Thank you Susan Salzman for sharing your passion with us!

I love all of the ideas in this book. Page after page, you can implement this look to fit almost any budget. I love the romantic country look in my home, and was unsure of how I could make my kid's rooms fit into this same style while fitting their lifestyle. This book gives just that. I also loved the section on the playrooms. My daughter has grown out of her playroom and creating a craft room is a great suggestion

I absolutely loved this book. I don't have little children anymore, but I really enjoyed this book. The decorating principles could apply to any age decorating - it is a classic, timeless decorating style. So much warmer and cozier than all those other books on babies and children. I recommend this book to all mothers who want a lasting, charming room for their child and to all others who just love decorating!