Jotun have recently launched a new kids’ collection of paints inspired by the spirit of creativity and exploration. Called Jotun’s World of Wonders collection, the brilliant thing is that this new range has been crafted and inspired not by grownups but by the most passionate and imaginative souls we know, our kids! Yellow is not just a colour. It is daffodils dancing in an open field, a builder’s hat blown by the wind, a big flying school bus and the belly of a busy bee.

As parents and adults, we always want to make sure we are constantly encouraging and inspiring our kid’s imaginations. With these few creative tips by Rana Khadra, Colour & Creative Manager at Jotun MEIA, you’ll find new ways and ideas to turn their rooms into imaginative dens.

Read more: Stylish Tips For Decorating Your Kid’s Bedrooms

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A tidy bedroom? With kids around? What does that even look like?! With everything from attending to a crying baby to feeding a fussy eater, managing school runs, maintaining a work life balance, staying physically active and being well-rested… keeping the home organised and decluttered is often at the bottom of the pile of things to do. We hear you, mamas. BUT your day begins and ends in the bedroom, so keeping it organized will also keep you sane, and these simple organisational hacks with a little bit of common sense and some clever storage tricks (without breaking the bank) will have you retiring to a calm & tranquil bedroom – EVERYDAY (night). 

Read more: 5 Easy Interiors Hacks For A Prettier Home

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Want to jazz up your walls? There’s no better way of doing it than with a few gorgeous prints – and we’ve found some super sassy places to shop (and not go wild with spending!). Whether you’re contemplating a gallery wall, adding a little pizzaz to a boring little corner or giving your kids some framed words of inspo to live by, these places will help…

Read more: The Ultimate Guide To Dubai’s Best Furniture Stores

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If you know me at all, then you probably know of my big love for Ikea. I love to mix affordable basics with investment pieces and the two don’t usually come from the same store. That said, IKEA is collaborating with some big name designers these days and on some levels, they’re threatening to occupy both camps!

Read more: 5 Easy Interiors Hacks For A Prettier Home

This week, while running around like a headless chicken, I spent an afternoon zipping through the ‘mothership’ and was distracted by some of the hot new arrivals. I was absolutely blown away by some of the new items in store – think earthy colours and textures, sustainable materials and chic designs. Not surprising, given the collaboration with Piet Hein Eek, a Dutch designer known for his dislike of mass production and waste (hooray!), on a limited edition collection named Industriell. Ikea may seem like an unexpected alliance for this, but Eek has clearly been keeping an eye on the company’s growing focus on using recycled, sustainable and socially responsible materials.

However, it’s not only the Industriell collection that caught my eye – there are also some awesome new across the range. Here are some of my favourite finds to fill your yellow shopping bag with.

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Follow the trend by bringing the outdoors in, with the beautiful handmade bamboo pendant light and rustic woven chair. The INDUTRIELL range aims to focus on the imperfect and unique nature of raw materials together with unfinished surfaces. The armchair is made of woven paper and powder coated steel. Complete this look with the instagrammable FEJKA artificial cactus and versatile SANDARED knitted pouf. And if treading lightly on the earth appeals to you be sure to also check out the HJÄRTELIG bedside table made from sustainable materials.

One of my personal favourites is the new collection of lighting, and more specifically, the funky NYMÅNE wall lamp with swing arm.

Read more: 5 Brilliant IKEA Kids Room Hacks

I’m continuously impressed by the tableware being served up by Ikea and some their new pieces are no exception. I really love the KALASMAT speckled stoneware serving platter and the SOMMAR cup & mug sets,which somehow found their way into my shopping bag. I picked the charcoal colour block but they’re also available in a fun shade of pink – ideal for summer poolside entertaining. I know you must all love the practicality of a snap-and-lock type storage container for leftovers as much as I do – and you’ve no doubt never seen them look as good as the 365+ airtight seal transparent containers with their bamboo lids!

Last but not least the organic looking SNAJDARE wall clock is a minimalist beauty.

Happy shopping, peeps!

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Want to freshen up/modernise your home without a complete overhaul? I hear you! If, like me, you live in a rental – spending heaps of money on revamping your space can seem a little crazy right? Well there are some really easy and effective ways to make changes and freshen up your interiors – I’m talking new look kitchen cabinets without actually replacing your old ones, having Instagram worthy floors without re-tiling and lots more. Read on to find out how and I promise you’ll end up loving that old rental, mamas!

Read More: 5 Brilliant IKEA Kids Room Hacks

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In celebration of Spring and all the pretty new things that come with it, Dubai’s first ever department store, Jashanmal, is inviting you to join a lovely event to check out some of their Spring/Summer range as well as treating you to goodies and discounts galore!

From ‘Bohemian’ to ‘Nomadic’, ‘Cherry Blossom’ to ‘Coastal’, the latest range of Jashanmal products is designed to bring the freshness of this season into your home and the event will introduce you to some of the stores best loved appliances and gadgets through lots of fun activities and demos.

Housing everything from travel accessories to cookware, bed and bath linen to gift items by some of the world’s best-known names – including Kenwood, DeLonghi, Fissler, and Electrolux – Jashanmal carries almost 100 internationally acclaimed brands (we love the dinnerware used in Buckingham Palace and The White House…if it’s good enough for The Queen then it’s DEFINITELY good enough for mama). Want to know more? Check out their online catalogue here.

Meet and mingle with other mamas while the Jashanmal team show you how to make the best smoothies, serve up coffee by DeLonghi, demonstrate the a-ma-zing Multifry and share their tips on all the products to make a mama’s life easier and more gorgeous (including showcasing dining table settings, fun napkin folding tricks and much more).

All event attendees will be able to enjoy special offers and exclusive discounts plus goodies to take home and the chance to win some of the products demonstrated too! Sound good? We think so! See you at Jashanmal, mamas!

When: Wednesday, 11 April, 10am -12pm
Where: Jashanmal, Level 1, Mall of the Emirates. Nearest Parking: Carrefour parking

Thank you for registering. This event is now fully booked.

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