51 Ways to DIY the Bedroom of Your Kids’ Dreams

Bethany Kosten
Nov 19, 2014

Before baby, you were all starry-eyed with visions of a picture perfect nursery — a place your kid could call his own. Fast forward a few years, and you’ve experienced your fair share of panic attacks because “WHAT is all over the carpet!?” or “WHO wrote on the wall!?” Kids rooms are meant to be played in and lived in. So why not create a room that encourages creative play? If your youngster’s room is looking a bit, shall we say “bleh,” it’s time to do something about it. Raising a kid might be full of surprises, but it’ll be no surprise that your kid will be delighted with these DIYs that turn boring into brilliant. Watch out room, here we come.

1. Geometric Tasseled Pillows: Anyone up for a game of “can’t touch the floor?” Alright. Then you’re going to need some oversized pillows. Extra points if they’re brightly colored and come with tassels. (via Brit + Co)

2. DIY Drum Stool/Pouf: Give the gift of music. The kids will be delighted. (via Adriane at Home)

3. Simple Art Desk: Two boards and metal brackets create an instant wall desk and a spot your little Picasso won’t be able to resist. Here’s a bonus idea: Provide plenty of washi tape so they can proudly display their art on the wall, too. (via A Boo and the Boy)

4. DIY Chalkboard Stool: Chalk-painted stools can be decorated and re-decorated as many times as you like. (via Fraulein Klein)

5. Colorful Jumbo Floor Pillows: No matter if you’re looking to create a story-time reading nook or a nap-time nook: Giant floor pillows to the rescue. (via Brit + Co)

6. Mountain-scape Mural: Prepare yourself. You’re about to DIY a dream room that you’ll want for yourself. We love how every feature in this minimalistic room supports the adventure theme. (via Poppytalk)

7. DIY Canopy Bed: There’s more than one way to hang a canopy. Use canvas and sticks for a camp-style hangout that any kiddo will love. (via Remodelista)

8. DIY Laundry Bag: Laundry bags just got way cooler. Maybe your kids will be inspired to actually use it? (via Design Love Fest)

9. DIY Cloud Lamp: Umm, this is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. How cool is this DIY cloud light? (via Woonideeen)

10. Triangular Wall Storage System: Obviously you’re completely mad about your little love bugs, but the mess they sometimes leave around? Not so much. Help them help you keep your sanity with a place to store away all those odds and ends. (via Brit + Co)

11. Here Kitty Kitty Pillow Tutorial: Who knew buffalo plaid and hot pink yarn could create something so cute? (via Smile and Wave)

12. DIY Bedside Batman Lamp: It’s time for a hack that’s all superhero and so on-trend. (via Handmade Charlotte)

13. Painted Headboard: You’re about to tackle a DIY that you’ll totally want, too. Those geometric shapes are rad. (via SF Girl)

14. Washi Tape Instagram Print Wall: Washi tape makes the thriftiest (and trendiest) frame you ever did see. (via 100 Layer Cake)

15. Pretty Patterned Wooden Magnets: Get a magnet board and let them hang their favorite pictures, art projects and more with this simple DIY. (via Brit + Co)

16. DIY 30-Minute Wall Mosaics: Get a little artsy and cover your kid’s walls with something bright and beautiful. (via Handmade Charlotte)

17. Delivery Box City: Cardboard boxes were made for crafting clever cities. Better yet, give your kids some paint and let them color the city on their own. (via Super Make It)

18. Cloud Book Storage: You’ve never seen a bookcase like this before. Your kids need this extremely cool cloud storage NOW. (via Woonideeen)

19. Rotating Kids Art Gallery: The offspring of such a crafty person is going to be cranking out art on the regular. Display his or her latest creations with a simple VELCRO gallery wall. (via Brit + Co)

20. DIY Storage Tree: Preventing uncontrolled toy explosions is nearly impossible when you have little ones around. A storage tree like this one will definitely help restore some control over the situation. (via Handmade Charlotte)

21. DIY Stuffed Animal Chair: Talk about yer stuffed animal overload. What family hasn’t experienced it at some point? When your kiddo’s posse of pretty stuffies starts to get a bit out of hand, consider giving some of those pets a new home. We’re not sure if this is the most genius idea ever or just plain wrong. (via Jesussauvage)

22. Washi Tape Wall Mural: Once again, washi tape comes to the rescue. The wall’s an empty canvas and your friend washi can help you create virtually any image your mind can dream up. (via Land of Nod)

23. Wooden Quilt: This wooden quilt is a work of art. Give your kids some old wood scraps and paint and let them have fun with this craft. (via Giddy Giddy)

24. Chic Mobile: Alright, you might look at this and think “nursery” rather than “kid’s room,” but hear us out. If you’ve got an empty corner that could use a little point of interest, consider this that point. (via Brit + Co)

25. DIY Lego Posters: What kid doesn’t want to live in Legoland? DIY the room of your kid’s LEGO dreams with $20 and a bit of your time. (via I Am Momma Hear Me Roar)

26. DIY Gold Polka Dot Wall: We’re seeing in spots and polka dots. It’s okay to go a little dotty when walls are involved. (via The Homes I Have Made)

27. Yarn-Wrapped Ombre Monogram Letter: Time to put that leftover yarn to good use. This is a wonderful gifting idea, too. (via Catch My Party)

28. Cloud Kid’s Room With Handmade Stencils: Update a boring room with… wait for it… handmade stencils. No renovation required. (via Handmade Charlotte)

29. Patterned and Layered Wall Art: Grab some tape and a canvas, we’re going in. (via Brit + Co)

30. DIY Bear Rug: Uhh, can you say stunning? From the quaint little teepee/reading nook to the cuddly bear rug, we’re SO making everything in this room. (via We Lived Happily Ever After)

31. Growth Chart: Kids rule, and you will, too, when you help them mark their growth progress on a wooden chart. Now everyone can see what a big kid they are now. (via Handmade Charlotte)

32. Toy Box With Casters: Mess where? A toy box helps conquer clutter and makes it easy for a kid to clean their room in no time. (via This Little Street)

33. Temporary Wall Paper Using Washi Tape: Today your mini’s favorite color might be purple, tomorrow it might be red. Painting is a pain, but washi tape can do wonders for design and for changing fancies. (via Brit + Co)

34. Indoor Doorjamb Swing: Kids these days… they’re obsessed with phones and and friending Facebookers before they’ve even learned to ride a bike. Show them what they’re missing. Bring back the real toys. How about this indoor swing? (via Varpunen)

35. DIY Kid’s Ladder: What will you be when you create a one-of-a-kind play ladder with this tutorial? Only the Coolest. Mom. Ever. (via BoligLiv)

36. Headband Holder: Pretty and practical? This headband holder isn’t messing around. (via Tinker With This)

37. Campfire How-to: It’s official. Your kid needs an indoor campfire. And s’mores? (via The Ragged Wren)

38. Tissue Paper Floral: Here’s another bit of wall art that’s so easy to execute, you won’t mind changing it up for every single sleepover. (via Brit + Co)

39. DIY Jigsaw Puzzle Pillows: Pass the time with a puzzle… or maybe on a puzzle. There’s more than one way to enjoy this game. (via Au pays des Cactus)

40. DIY Wood Panel Headboard: The beauty of this wood panel headboard is that it’s basically a blank slate. Endless customizing awaits. (via Vtwonen)

41. Paper Lantern DIY: There are a dozen uses for this DIY. Use it to perk up any corner in your home and then pull it out for party decor later. (via Oh Joy)

42. Geometric Mobile: Got a sophisticated and chic little guy or gal? Give them some straws and help them out with these bomb ceiling hangs. (via Brit + Co)

43. Pallet Rope Name Art: Bring on the barnwood. No little cowboy’s (or cowgirl’s) room is complete without this bit o’ rope art. (via Love of Family and Home)

44. Tissue Paper Pom Poms Tutorial: Not only can you make a tissue paper pom pom in minutes, but it’s also totally budget friendly. Double whammy. (via The Idea Room)

45. Macrame Wall Hanging: They’ve grown out of enough T-shirts that this little project should cost you next to nothing. (via Brit + Co)

46. DIY Recycling Center: Teaching the kids the principles of recycling should be fun. Help them start the habit early in life with this DIY. (via Handmade Charlotte)

47. Owl Chair IKEA Hack: Your kid will be quick to claim this chair that’s cute and perfectly comfy for homework or crafting. (via Good Ideas for You)

48. DIY Floating Shelves: Storage is essential to any kid-friendly room. DIY a place for your kiddo to stash their goodies and they’ll be delighted to give each toy a neat little home. (via Handmade Charlotte)

49. Reclaimed Wood Wall: We love us some prep. Apply stained boards over a painted wall to get this look. (via Project Nursery)

50. Chalkboard Wall: Chalkboard paint makes it okay for kiddos to write on the walls. Fewer rules, more fun. (via Popsugar)

51. Typography Banner: Birthdays, first days of school, science fair winner — no matter what the occasion, this banner can you help you celebrate all the important milestones in their lives. (via Brit + Co)

Are you feeling inspired to give your kid’s room a makeover? Chat with us about your favorite DIY ideas in the comments!

Timothée Chalamet And Kylie Jenner Shared A Sweet Kiss At The 2024 Golden Globes

Of all the rumors that emerged this year, Timothée Chalamet x Kylie Jenner dating rumor was one that got us going. Her, a highly-decorated makeup and reality TV mogul, and him, an award-winning and frequently thirsted-over actor – it was just too far fetched!

But, my longstanding suspicions were proven so terribly wrong when the duo went public with a slew of steamy kisses. Where it all took place? None other than Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, which is equally iconic and confusing. Since then, the couple has been seen together in public from the stands at Coco Gauff's US Open Finals game to a Saturday Night Live afterparty, and most recently, the 2024 Golden Globes.

Though I love relishing in this pair's love, I can't help but wonder: How did this unlikely couple come together? What *exactly* led up to the hard launch? Well, question no more – below, a comprehensive timeline of Timothée and Kylie’s relationship, which some are calling a “hot romance,” and others deeming it more “fun and uncomplicated.”

January 2023

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner reportedly met for the first time in January 2023. The pair was spotted together at a John Paul Gaultier fashion show during Paris Couture Week, and their interaction was published (and subsequently amplified) by blind items outlet, Deuxmoi, via Instagram Stories.

This came not long after Jenner had made her official break with longtime boyfriend, Travis Scott. They still share two children, Stormi, 5, and Aire Webster, 1.

April 2023

The aforementioned dating rumors began after a few instances between the couple went public. First, one of Jenner’s cars was photographed parked outside of Chalamet’s home in Beverly Hills.

Later in April, the pair also allegedly grabbed tacos from a stand together in Santa Monica, enjoying them in the backseat of Jenner’s Range Rover.

At the time, an insider told Peoplethat the two were “getting to know each other.” Another told Us Weekly that they had only hung out “a couple of times” and “things [weren’t] that serious.” Despite it all, Jenner reportedly “[liked] what she [saw]” and her and Timmy had “good chemistry.”

Between April, May, and June of 2023, the couple were simply enjoying “casually seeing each other,” according to Entertainment Tonight.

August 2023

Gasp!

Timothée and Kylie supposedly broke up – though sources covering the news were contradicting one another.

While Life & Stylereported their alleged breakup, TMZ dispelled the claims, with one insider affirming that “everything is cool between the two [and] they're still an item.”

Throughout the fall, their relationship remained very casual and the duo was staying out of the public eye.

September 2023

All of that brings us to Labor Day 2023, when Timmy and Kylie popped up extremely publicly at the Beyoncé concert. This was the first time we saw some PDA from the two, and it sent the internet into a spiral.

Many a social media post was made, documenting the couple’s kissing and hugging escapades in a VIP area.

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The weekend after the concert, Timmy and Kylie were spotted sitting in the stands at the US Open Finals in New York. Pictures taken of the two included shots of them with their arms around the other, them kissing, and taking pictures of each other in the stands.

November 2023

In November, Timothée hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live alongside musical guest boygenius. While fans expected to see Kylie in the audience, she actually joined him for the afterparty to celebrate his performance.

December 2023

Kylie and Timmy have been happy ever since. According to a source that spoke with People, Kylie has confidently declared Timothée as her boyfriend.

The pair is "incredibly happy" as they both show support to one another's careers and endeavors.

“He is very supportive of her career and she of his,” the source said. “They both try to attend important events for each other.”

The inside source also noted that Timothée is “in awe of everything [Kylie] is accomplishing” and “especially thinks she is an amazing mom.” So sweet!

January 2024

Timothée and Kylie attended the 81st Golden Globes (their first awards show as a couple) on January 7. Timmy was nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role in the chart-toppingWonka. The two didn't step out together on the red carpet, but Kylie was there to support Timothée during the rest of the ceremony.

The pair was spotted getting real comfortable together, even sharing a quick kiss that ended up on screen. So cute!

Are Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner dating?

Yes, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner are officially dating as of September 2023.

How old are Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner?

Timothée Chalamet is 27 years old and Kylie Jenner is 26 years old.

What do you think about this unexpected pairing? Let us know @BritandCo!

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Apple TV's "The New Look" Features Music From Jack Antonoff, Lana Del Rey, And Matty Healy.

In my fashion history class in college, we spent an entire semester talking about how fashion reflects society. After the terror of World War I, the glitz and glam of the 1920s showed young people taking control of their youth. The Great Depression led to more serious looks, while World War II saw a shift to a utilitarian style we hadn't quite seen on the average person before (which you'll be able to see in Hulu's We Were The Lucky Ones). And thanks to Apple TV's new show The New Look, we get, well, a whole new look at the fashion of the 1950s. Here's everything we know about the new series.

What is The New Look about?

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The New Look follows designers Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, and their contemporaries like Pierre Balmain and Cristóbal Balenciaga as they navigate a Nazi-operated Paris. Dior's rise to the top threatens Chanel's status as the most famous fashion designer — but the launch of Dior's "New Look," and its ripple effect on modern fashion, changes the world forever.

How can I watch The New Look?

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The first three episodes of The New Look will premiere on Apple TV+ February 14, 2024. There will be 10 episodes in total, with a weekly release until the finale on April 3.

Who's in The New Look cast?

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Ben Mendelsohn stars as Christian Dior opposite Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel. We'll also see Maisie Williams, John Malkovich, Emily Mortimer, Claes Bang and Glenn Close.

Who's on The New Look soundtrack?

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The New Look soundtrack will be just as modern for us as the fashion was for the designers at the time! Each track will be a cover of a popular song from the time, and is curated and produced by Jack Antonoff. You'll be able to hear covers from artists like Bleachers, Florence Welch, Lana Del Rey, Matty Healy (The 1975), Beabadoobee, Nick Cave, and Perfume Genius.

What was The New Look in 1950s?

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Just like the fashion of the 1920s served as a celebration of post-war life, the New look allowed the public to feel optimistic after World War II. The fuller silhouettes used more fabric than was allowed during wartime, and the fitted waists allowed consumers to feel fun and even romantic again!

Are you excited to watch The New Look? Stay up to date with the latest New TV Shows on Brit + Co!

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Globe-Trotting Glam Meets 70's Moroccan Home Decor Inside This Cozy LA House

When Union of Art designer Tamarra Younis moved into a small 1940s bungalow in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Los Angeles, she didn’t want the square footage to hold her back. “I wanted to open up the space, let in the light and embrace the LA indoor/outdoor living,” she says. Her first project was to turn three dark little rooms that served as the living, kitchen, and dining rooms and gut them into one bright and happy space. She lifted the ceiling, added in some beam details, and added three sets of french doors to showcase the canyon views, creating a magical oasis and escape from the hustle and bustle of LA.

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For inspiration, Tamarra traveled back to Marrakech, where she visited with family as a kid from the UK. “I inherited my love for antiques and unique objects from my fabulous British mother and my fascination with the intricate architecture and design of the Middle East from my father,” she says.

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“I was completely captivated by their outdoor spaces that looked like fabulous living rooms. So when I got to create my own oasis in Mount Washington, I brought a little Marrakech magic to the mix.”

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Nicknamed by friends as "Little Marrakech," Tamarra’s home is full of treasures and art from around the world, layers of textiles and pillows, pops of brass and gold accents, including authentic Moroccan pendants and wall sconces. No space was left untouched, a refreshing departure from the popularity of minimal homes in the U.S.

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Tamarra’s overall vibe of “globe-trotting glam with a 70's flair” was achieved.

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To maximize the small floor plan without having to expand the foundation, Tamarra created multiple outdoor social spaces to entertain depending on where the sun shined throughout the day.

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“I wanted to keep the 1940's bungalow design but give it an unexpected modern twist,” she says. She didn’t rush into fully designing the space. Instead, she took her time with the labor of love.

"I kept wood floors throughout and the soft white color on the walls throughout the house to give the sense that one room flows into the next and gives the illusion of one large space."

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Tamarra said, "There were so many options and details along the way but ultimately I feel very happy with how my vision came to life!”

Here Are Some Of Tamarra’s Favorite Highlights In Her Space!

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My pendant "earrings" custom made in Morocco are my favorite unexpected detail above the island in the kitchen. When I found my vintage Charles Hollis lucite frame dining chairs, I knew they would look perfect reupholstered in a dusty pink velvet to correspond with the large Abstract painting in my dining nook. They really celebrate my love of 70's glam and mixing pieces from all eras!

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Light up my life! The house is full of vintage lighting in all different shapes and sizes from all over the world. I look at lamps like forms of sculpture. Over the years, I've collected more lamps than I know what to do with, so of course, there are stunning vintage lamps almost everywhere you look in my house!

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The dining area seating nook with my oversized abstract painting by local artist Courtney Arwin. I'm always so excited to come across a beautiful painting and when I saw this one it reminded me of the stunning California sunsets.

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I purchased the antique Syrian wedding chest dresser in the guest room many years ago and it has moved all around the world with me from the UK to my small flat in NYC. I never had a proper place to really showcase it before so when I built the house I decided to demo out the linen closet in the guest room to create the perfect nook for her to really come to life. When the sun shines through the windows in the morning her mother of pearl shimmers so beautifully and the craftsmanship is truly incredible, you see a new detail every time you look at it!

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We love this urban oasis, thanks Tamarra!

Love this home? Find more home decor inspiration on B+C’s Pinterest and Home Decor page!

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Celebrate The Lunar New Year With These AAPI-Owned Brands

A symbol of new beginnings, prosperity, and happiness, the Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year)is coming up on February 10, 2024. In addition to supporting your local Asian-owned restaurants and shops, keep reading for some AAPI-founded brands that we love, and learn about the meaning behind celebrating New Year traditions.

When is Lunar New Year in 2024?

The Lunar New Year in 2024 falls on Saturday, February 10.

Is Lunar New Year the same as Chinese New Year?

Lunar New Year is sometimes referred to as Chinese New Year because it follows a calendar that was developed in China. Different Asian cultures hold true to differing traditions behind the holiday, so depending on where you live, you may celebrate the new year on different dates with different traditions.

What does Lunar New Year celebrate?

Lunar New Year celebrates a new year that's full of prosperity and good fortune. This is also an important time for Asian communities to remember and honor their ancestors.

How do you celebrate Lunar New Year?

Communities that recognize Lunar New Year often celebrate with many flowers, vibrant parades, firework shows, cooking traditional meals, decorating their homes, and gifting.

What does AAPI stand for?

AAPI stands for Asian American Pacific Islander.​

AAPI Brands To Support This Lunar New Year

Fly by Jing x Our Place Hot Wok Set

This durable wok made by Fly By Jing + Our Place is pre-seasoned, ready to cook your favorite wok recipes with ease. It can handle temps up to 600°F, but still is lightweight enough to move from place to place in your kitchen. This set comes complete with a spatula, steamer basket, and chopsticks. Make sure to pick up some Sichuan Chili Crisp too!

Jing founded Fly by Jing, one of our fave AAPI food brands, with traditional hole-in-the-wall restaurants as inspiration. The brand offers authentic Chinese tastes through their range of spices, sauces, and cooking accessories.

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Umamicart Snack Subscription Box

Andrea Xu founded Umamicart, an online grocery collection full of diverse and unique Asian American food, because of a love of delicious and unconventional food combos. She wants to showcase traditional foods and newer brands to bring you and your loved ones together at the table. This snack subscription brings forth the coolest Asian bites around.

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Red Lantern Earrings from ChaoticNeutralNY on Etsy

Red and gold are both considered lucky colors going into the New Year, and these lantern earrings are a beautiful way to wear them. Beyond the meaningful colors, lanterns during the festival are generally considered a way to let go of your past self and enter into the new year.

Prisca Choe, whose love language is gift giving, started making acrylic art and jewelry for herself and friends when the pandemic began. Her friends encouraged her to start Chaotic Neutral NY as a space for motifs of her Korean heritage and her Chinatown community to come together.

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Mount Lai Jade Facial Spa Set for Lunar New Year

Jade is known as the stone of eternal youth and is often a part of the New Year because of it signifies hope, new beginnings, and good health. The gua sha ritual is part of wholistic ancient Chinese healing and promotes blood flow, reduces inflammation, and helps you release facial tension.

Stephanie Zheng founded Mount Lai with a modern approach to ancient Chinese traditions, inspired by her grandmother, who has been jade rolling and practicing gua sha for more than 50 years. Zheng hopes to pass on the wisdom and ritual found in these products, hoping they'll provide others with the same self-care they've given her.

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Chunky Things Baby Dumpling Red Envelope

This handmade envelope is the perfect way to gift your loved ones if you celebrate the Lunar New Year. The shop celebrates numerous AAPI artists to follow year-round. Stop to browse in-person at Chunky Things in Chinatown, Los Angeles!

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Ferme à Papier Lunar New Year Dragon Card

This set of eight cards has a colorful display of tigers that's perfect for the Lunar New Year. Not only are they gorgeous to look at, but they're also eco-friendly, using 100% recycled *and* chlorine-free paper. That sounds like another reason to celebrate.

Cal Seto founded Ferme à Papier after a visit to Paris inspired her to celebrate the small joys in life. Seto wants to focus on culturally relevant themes that support AAPI and Asian heritage, especially in the wake of hate crimes.

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Ming Yu Wang Zhu Necklace

This stunning neckpiece made by Ming Yu Wang with jade beads and freshwater pearls recalls themes in ancient Chinese art including dragons, thus commemorating the Year of the Dragon in 2024. It symbolizes wisdom, spiritual energy, and power, which you will certainly feel once you put this necklace on.

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Sanzo Flavored Sparkling Water

This sparkling water's flavors are inspired by authentic cultural tastes in an aim to bring more Asian culture to the American sparkling water landscape. A sip of Sanzo brings you real fruit flavor with no added sugars! Enjoy it alone or with a delicious mocktail to have a super unique drink experience.

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Wing On Wo & Co Lunar New Year Woodblock Prints

Founded in 1890, Wing On Wo & Co has been run for five generations, making it the oldest continuously operating store in New York City's Chinatown. With their porcelain wares and cultural goods, they hope to reinterpret tradition through an Asian American point of view, and give new life to cultural craft.

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EDEN + ELIE Striped Medallion Drop Earrings

Marvel in the detail work of these gorgeous earrings that will pair well with any look, whether you're dressed up or down. Bring some deep tradition into your wardrobe, and expect a whole lot of compliments, too.

EDEN + ELIE is a design-centered APPI brand that brings careful, handmade jewelry to buyers. The company empowers makers of all backgrounds and aims to bring Singapore's past to the present.

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Emilie Heathe The Classics Collection

Celebrate the New Year with a nail color collection that's both lucky and bold. Not only is a bright red timely but these non-toxic picks are made with Bamboo Extract, oils, and Vitamins that will make you feel as good as you look.

After discovering a love for the escape that art and beauty provided her, Emily H. Rudman trained as a makeup artist and got an MBA from Columbia University. She founded Emilie Heathe using ingredients, like anti-inflammatory bamboo and antioxidant-rich rice, that brought her back to her heritage.

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Strange Bird My Happy Place Candle

This bubble tea-scented candle will become your #1 player in your weekly self care routines. Designed to bring you back to cherished childhood memories and indulge in personal freedom, this long-burning candle is definitely a wonderful way to support an AAPI brand and unwind.

Strange Bird aims to help women make self care easier and an often-practiced ritual. Founder Tina Chow Rudolf wanted to ensure that people like her and her family were represented in those rituals too, as well as the overall market.

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Pearl River Mart Togetherness Tray Candy Holder

Trays like this can be traced back more than 1,000 years and during the celebration, they're chock full of candies, seeds, and dried fruit in the hope that the new year will be sweet. Not only do they symbolize sweetness, but putting them all together represents luck and togetherness.

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Pink Moon Head to Toe Gua Sha Set

Practicing the gua sha ritual is made easy with this cute, minimal rose quartz set. We could all use some relaxation and self care in our day to day, so this set is great to gift to yourself or a loved one.
Pink Moon provides thoughtful self care to everyone. Founder Lin Chen recognized that devoting time to oneself nourishes one's confidence and power, and wanted to bring those exact feelings to customers of Pink Moon. With traditional wellness rituals in mind, the beauty brand also calls to the pink moon event that happens every April, signaling a positive time for change.

Chunks Juno Claw

Wear these lucky colors in a fashion-forward way, everyday. Not only are these chunky, retro clips stylish, but they're also nickel-free and will make you look towards summer.

Chunks was founded by Tiffany Ju after she realized there were no cute *and* high-quality hair clips. Inspired by Ju's love for color and culture, Chunks is on a mission to support eco-responsible manufacturing and emphasize how products are made instead of where they're made.

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Yina Lunar New Year Set

Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, founders of Yina, Angela Gray and Dr. Ervina Wu, set out to provide self care that intertwines modern wellness rituals with traditional wisdom.

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Which local businesses in your area will you support this Lunar New Year?

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26 Cool Girl Reads From Emma Roberts' Belletrist Book Club

Finding a community of people who love reading books as much as you do is top tier — especially when you gather to talk about your favorite book club finds. Since we're having a hard time choosing our favorite celebrity book club at Brit + Co, we're introducing you to another one filled with all the cool girl reads. That's right — the Belletrist book club by besties Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss is the next thing that should be on your literary list. Created in 2017, Belletrist features bookswith tales that'll have you on the edge of your seat, and we've got 26 worth adding to your TBR pile!

Holding Pattern by Jenny Xie

Kathleen Cheng feels like her life is a huge wreck after her relationship ends and she decides graduate school isn't for her. This leads her back to Oakland and she's not quite comfortable with being clueless about what to do with herself. This wouldn't be so weird if her mom, Marissa Cheng, wasn't different from the mother she had growing up. This version of her mom is happily in love and enlists Kathleen's help to plan her wedding.

When Kathleen gets a job at Marissa's fiancé's startup, she slowly begins to work through limiting beliefs about love and life, and forms a close bond with someone as a result. By the end of Holding Pattern, readers will love seeing how one's disruptions in life can be used to push them in a much better direction.

What Happened To Ruthy Ramirez?

When Ruthy Ramirez goes missing, it rattles the Ramirez family but they ultimately decide to learn to live with their loss. However, a chance sighting by her sister Jessica leads them down a path that they hope will give them answers about what happened to her. What the Ramirez women don't anticipate is how their journey to finding her will change them in more ways than one.

I Could Live Here Forever

Trigger Warning: This book contains drug use.

There are some people who believe in love at first sight and Leah Kempler is one of them. After meeting the most charismatic man she's ever known (Charlie Nelson), she falls head over heels in love with him. He's perfect if you don't count the weird habits everyone around Leah is worried about. It reads as a cautionary tale that unfolds the truth behind loving someone to the point you can't see any damaging red flags.

The Guest

The Guest tackles the issue of who belongs to upper society and what happens to those who are shunned from it. Despite being told to leave Long Island, Alex decides to take matters in her own hands by staying. However, she has plans to make her presence known whether people like it or not.

My Husband

Sometimes our suspicions are nothing more than figments of our imaginations because nothing is capable of going well for a long period of time — right? In My Husband, one woman comes to terms with her own insecurities and how they're harming her marriage.

When We Lost Our Heads

When We Lost Our Heads explores an unlikely and sometimes dangerous friendship that develops between two girls. Although Marie Antoine and Sadie Arnett are banned from spending time together, something keeps drawing them near each other. Is it fate, or something unspoken in their hearts?

Cherish Farrah

Young Farrah Turner is a walking contradiction whose inner turmoil influences her actions when her parents' problems lead her to stay with her best friend's family. The Whitmans readily welcome Farrah into their home but Farrah begins to suspect she's not the only one who has ulterior motives. Will her friendship with Cherish Whitman survive or will everything Farrah thought she knew about the community she lives in be exposed as something else?

How to Be Eaten

Maria Adelmanturns folk and fairy tales upside down in this gripping page-turner. From a woman who's trapped in a relationship with a man who has an odd-colored beard to one who's been searching for her perfect love, How to Be Eaten will show readers the darker side of comfort tales by daring us to think beyond what we think we know.

Like a House on Fire

Like a House on Fire is a painfully beautiful tale of a woman who begins to question the life she's living. While Merit is grateful for her husband and kids, she can't help but feel unfulfilled. However, things begin to change after she's hired by Jane at the architect firm Jager + Brandt. Will Merit rediscover who she is or find that the missing piece of her life involves someone who isn't her husband?

Motherthing

Trigger warning: This book mentions suicide.

Motherthing takes the classic 'mother-in-law from hell' trope to a dangerous level when a couple moves in with the husband's mother. Despite Abby Lamb's best efforts, her mother-in-law is more interested in making her life as miserable as possible. Just when she thinks things can't get worse, her mother-in-law commits suicide and begins wrecking supernatural havoc. Will Abby be able to keep her marriage and job intact in the midst of dealing with hatred from beyond the grave? Read Motherthing to find out!

Outlawed

Through no real fault of her own, Ada becomes an outlaw after 'failing' to become pregnant after getting married. Outlawed seeks to challenge the burden placed on women during frontier days with this tale filled with courage and hope.

The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano

Who would you be if you have a certain number of times to make different choices? The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano looks to answer this by sending its main character of the same name down a journey that involves motherhood. Unsure of whether this role fits in her life or not, Rose is faced with the consequences of her decisions throughout this thought-provoking novel.

Build Your House Around My Body

Sometimes ghosts are meant to help us more than they haunt us and that's what Build Your House Around My Body aims to show readers. Filled with key two vanishings and unexplained happenings at a familiar farmhouse, history is in for a surprise in this poignant tale.

I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness

Dealing with the effects of postpartum depression, a writer comes face to face with the past she thought she'd outrun. From finally coming to terms with her father's involvement in a dangerous cult to more unspoken things, she realizes it's now or never when deciding to find her footing.

We Wish You Luck

Hannah, Leslie, and Jimmy are three graduate students whose charisma is the talk of the campus. They're downright irresistible for a number of reasons and when the brilliant Simone joins their trio? There's no stopping them — until Simone does the unthinkable.

The Vanishing Half

The identical Vignes twins may look alike, but their lives couldn't be more different. While one sister chooses to remain in the south with her daughter, the other builds a life that involves being dishonest about who she really is. When their paths cross again, will the sisters recognize each other or will they take fault with the lives they've individually built?

Blue Ticket

Blue Ticket opens the door to a lottery that differs from winning a life-changing amount of money. Instead, women are given the choice to lead lives based on the ticket they receive. However, pregnant Calla is terrified of the consequences of her making a choice that differs from the ticket she's been given and ends up on an unforgettable journey.

The Farm

The Farm is an alarming tale of what happens when one woman trades her freedom for nine months to secure a place where she's guaranteed food and shelter. The only problem? She's forbidden from leaving Golden Oaks during her pregnancy. Will she follow the rules or find a way to save her sanity at the cost of losing what once felt like a dream come true?

Marilou Is Everywhere

What happens when siblings are left alone for an extended period of time? They begin finding a way to survive even if it's unconventional or illegal. In Marilou Is Everywhere, young Cindy takes on missing Jude Vanderjohn's identity and begins living a better life. But as guilt starts to eat away at her, she has to decide if telling the truth is worth going back to the loveless and hard life she previously knew.

Red at the Bone

Red at the Bone is a moving novel that seeks to understand one's family origins and the events that shaped life as teenaged Melody knows it. It peels back layers of the Tulsa race massacre that occurred in 1921 among other things that young people often have to face in a world that would rather turn a blind eye to who they are.

Wild Game

Having your mother confide in you can feel amazing...unless she's asking you to harbor secrets that involve her growing affair with your dad's best friend. Unfortunately for Adrienne, her mother does just that, changing the course of her life.

The Immortalists

After four siblings decide to learn their fate from a mysterious psychic, their lives become defined in different ways. It's a tale that shows the lives people would live if they knew the exact moment they would die. Instead of reading like a tale that mirrors Final Destination, The Immortalists goes deeper and offers hope throughout its pages.

Godspeed

Godspeed follows Casey Legler's life as a successful teen swimmer who's struggling with alcoholism that's caused by her intense training and feeling separated from those close to her. When she hits rock bottom, she somehow finds the strength to see herself differently and choose to live life in a way that doesn't feel so isolated.

My Sister The Serial Killer

If the name of this novel doesn't intrigue you, I'm not sure what will! My Sister The Serial Killer follows Korede as she tries to come to terms with her sister Ayoola's killer nature — literally. However, things begin to change when Korede develops a crush on a doctor who's more interested in Ayoola. Will Korede do everything she can to protect her sister or will she decide to be truthful about who her sister really is?

The Rules Do Not Apply

Ariel Levy decides to raise a middle finger to the idea that she should be a softer woman, and she leans into the things people say she should change about herself. This takes her on an amazing adventure that's halted when she realizes she can't control everything like she thought she could. It's a novel that deals with understanding which parts of ourselves are okay to let go and which ones are worth holding on to.

Touch

Sloane Jacobsen may be a successful trend forecaster but she feels like her life is a walking contradiction. Suddenly, she finds that her professional work is being derailed by a change of heart — her own. Instead of believing that virtual relationships are rising, she feels the opposite. Caught between her heart and intuition, Sloane must make a choice that will change how she and others relate to each other.

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