21 Ideabooks by Rita Templeton

Not since my childhood, original Nintendo controller planted firmly in hand, has Super Mario Bros. been this much a part of my life. But having four sons, it's pretty much inevitable. Because if there's one thing any parent knows, it's this: kids love...

Oh, spring! There's just something about the freshness of this season that's good for the soul. After a too-long, too-cold winter, I'm always more than ready to cast off my coat and open my windows as wide as they'll go. If you're as giddy as I...

If you've got a little boy, chances are he has gone through — or will go through, or will never stop going through — a dinosaur obsession. With these charming additions for a dino theme, his bedroom will be prehistorically perfect. —...

Bon voyage! OK, so maybe you're not going anywhere, but it's always fun to pretend in a travel-themed room. For adults and kids alike, these worldly accents add an air of adventure. Bonus: With all those maps, you'll be great at geography! —...

People are always showing love to the sun, but what's cozier than curling up in your favorite space on a rainy day? With these storm-inspired accents, you can turn your bedroom into a rainy refuge — without having to worry about puddles. — Rita...

From the time the rooster crows to the time the sun sets behind the barn, farm life is full of fun. My boys have always been fascinated with anything related to the farm: the animals, the equipment, the processes of planting and harvesting. A room full...

What kid hasn't at one point or another been enchanted by Dr. Seuss' whimsical illustrations and lively rhymes? His creations have made him an American icon, and he lives on through familiar characters and well-loved stories. A Seuss-inspired room will...

My little dudes love Legos, and so do I — maybe not the part when I step on them on my way to the bathroom in the middle of the night (ouch!), but the endless creativity and possibility that these simple, clicky bricks embody. What better way is there...

Life can be "ruff," but a furry pal can help make things better. Make your kids' space a little cheerier with some a-dog-able decor! — Rita from Fighting Off Frumpy

Perfect for the young or the young at heart, these unique pieces and whimsical accents will add a fun and funky flair to any boring space! — Rita from Fighting Off Frumpy

I love a cozy, rainy day on occasion, but most of the time — give me sunshine! Who doesn't love to bask in the warm, glowing rays? They're like smiles coming from the sky. It's hard to sustain a bad mood on a sunshiny day, which is why these sunny accents...

Every Fourth of July, my entire family (my parents, six siblings, their respective offspring and any "significant others" who happen to tag along) comes to my house for the festivities. Because most of them live four to five hours away and we don't get...

My boys love all things celestial. So what could be cooler than their very own space-themed ... well, space? Having such an awesome room would send their creativity into orbit! Far out! — Rita from Fighting...

Even though I don't typically use it in my own decor, I've always been drawn to primitive-style decorating. It's homespun, cozy and inviting (a friend of mine decorates in prim, and I swear her house feels like a bed and breakfast). It somehow transports...

I've always wanted a nice patio to enjoy with my family and friends in the warm weather months. Unfortunately, my house only came equipped with a pitifully undersized (and therefore virtually useless) deck. But a girl can dream, and here's what I would...