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Red and white stripes, a menagerie of animals and a tattooed lady bring big-top style to a nursery or a child's room
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Decorating kids' rooms in a circus theme is nothing new, but the resurgence of the theme has taken it in new directions. Gone are the extra-sweet animals and slightly creepy clowns. Now you have retro graphics, bright pops of color and oodles of fun. — Mari from Small for Big
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Todd Oldham's line of craft projects at Target includes this sew-your-own lion pillow. Isn't he grand?
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The nostalgia behind a circus-themed poster like this one will bring generations together. Everyone remembers going to the circus!
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This print is part of a series celebrating San Francisco, but the happy dancing seals would look great in your circus theme.
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This modern mobile reminds me of a huge burst of fluttering confetti, the kind you'd see at a Cirque du Soleil performance.
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A friend of mine framed this retro-cool tattooed lady for her daughter's room. I love looking at all the swirling graphics on her arms and legs.
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Take the tepee out of the West and into your home with this big top–inspired striped version. I'd string it full of LED Christmas lights for extra magic.
More ways with tepees
More ways with tepees
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These stacked dressers may be expensive, but they still give inspiration. I can see stacking colorful shelves together to add some circus whimsy to a space.
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It's the clown hat on the bear's head that really makes me love this print. Make sure to check out all of the other prints from Violet May too.
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| These wooden teethers are one of my favorite baby shower gifts. They are safe for babies, are cool to look at and look great on a shelf. |
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Wouldn't this fabric be lovely in a nursery? Whether used for curtains or stretched on a canvas, it has a sweetness that can't be beat.
by nonchalantmom
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I've realized that elephants may be my favorite animal of all time. Though I wouldn't put a photo of one on my walls, I'd definitely hang this amazing blue pachyderm.
by Comfort1st
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For a more classic approach to a circus vibe, you can't go wrong with elephants on bicycles. Can they really do that?
by nonchalantmom
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Keep your kiddos right on trend with a neon orange circus-theme T-shirt. The kids I know would all be growling like tigers for this one.
by fawn&forest
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I would use this bookshelf to highlight the books most important to my family, the ones from my childhood and other vintage finds. You can't miss them with this bright color.
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The muted colors of these wall graphics are a nice break from all the bright wall art I've seen. Kids will love that they're rearrangeable too.
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I can see this beautiful lion taking center stage in a boys' room where the two can exchange mighty roars every night before bedtime.
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This pillow may be a little less literal, but the colors and shapes still scream circus!
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This wallpaper would make a great accent wall. I can see it used on a section behind a crib, framed in molding. Come one, come all!
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Night lights are a fun part of any kid's room, and they're so important when keeping kids happy at bedtime. Help them have big top dreams with this sweet elephant by their sides.
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Ideabook updated on Sept. 11, 2012.
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