Sugar and spice and everything daughter
written by: Jo Ann L. Breaux
My step-daughter has been watching fashion shows with me since she was 3 years old. The question, “Jo, can we watch more Chanel?” never made me so proud. She’s 8 now, and her sense of fashion and style have grown into finding identity in her room. Her dad built her a loft bed this past Christmas adorning her very own initial in it. She has her very own reading nook underneath and a place for her dolls. Every daughter’s bedroom is a special place. It’s where she gets to relax, to get dressed up, to imagine and play, to cry over heartbreaks, and to hold her keepsakes. It’s her sanctuary.
These days decor has changed for little girls, pink is no longer a dominant color and nor is the princess palace themed room. Don’t get me wrong, there are still a LOT of princesses out there, but there are a lot more options when it comes to the progression of nursery to teen hideout. I personally am a huge fan of the dark academia themed rooms, but hey all ladies are not the same. My girl’s room has gone from My Little Pony to Mermaids to her current obsession with stars and Harry Potter (I too wanted Gary Oldman to look over me while I slept). It will be interesting to see where her bedroom goes from here, but I’m praying for posters of her music idols and fashion themed decor. There are a ton of YouTube videos for DIY projects to recreate their sleeping quarters and finding cool second furniture and decor is a fun thing you can do with her.
So, in celebration of #NationalDaughtersDay (September 25th), here are some cool ideas to decorate your daughters’ bedrooms.
Wallpaper
I’m really digging wallpaper in general, but these are perfect for creating drama and fun in her room. Tapestries are excellent options due to how easily interchangeable they are. (click photos more info)
Paint Colors
We all know pink can be a dominant girl color, but adding contrast with it can create a less mundane princess pad or try something different with these paint trends.
Decor
No daughter’s bedroom would be complete without those little personal touches. From rugs to bed canopies to cool mirrors and wall art, creating a space that’s all her own will give her the confidence, privacy, and ability for her to be creative.
What a Girl Needs
Every daughter’s room should have these essentials. These will give her utility, identity, and self-care needs to make her space her very own haven from the outside world. Don’t forget to add a record player/good speakers for her listening pleasure.
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I think having daughters is a bit more of a challenge than sons. The best gift you can give your daughter is support and understanding. If she’s confident and knows herself, she will do great things in the world. Cherish your daughters, they are special creatures and spend time with them. Need some ideas?
Pinkies Up
Jefferson (make your reservation NOW)
Make Me Pretty
Spa-Tacular (6+ years)
Renewal (grown daughters need love too!)
Take your pre-teen to learn how to apply and do her makeup right by booking an appointment at Ulta or visit one of the counters at the mall
Go Girl!
Get your Katniss on with an Archery Lesson
We all want ponies! Take her on a ride at Greenwood Stables
Take a hike! Virginia is full of amazing hiking trails. Pocahontas is always near and dear.
Take her fishing!
Go Rollerskating or take a bike ride on the Capital Trail
A Date to Create
Make Dinner by taking an online cooking class (all ages)
Get a Reading with a local Tarot Reader or for a more mature and highly fun reading check out Madame Adam (18+ activity)
Take a Shine Dance Fitness Class at Dogtown (all ages)
Take them to the VMFA but give them clues to find things in art
Have some fun with plants and visit PlantHouse (21+ activity)
Rock Out
Get tickets now to see The Killers
Take her record shopping, talk about your favorite songs growing up
Design your very own band shirts
Write a song together
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Here’s some prime advice, sometimes daughters just want to talk. This is a prime opportunity for you to listen. Make it a teachable moment and one that is encouraging. Talk to her about school, boys, dating, girls, bullies, dreams. Take some time out of your busy lives to visit with your grown up daughters. Take her out to lunch or a movie. Enjoy your day together and vibe on all that love!