Cozy Bedtime Spaces for “Darling Dears”—RootedFamily.com

Create a Calm and Cozy Space to Tuck in Your “Darling Dears”

If you walk into a Target or Anthropologie store, chances are you’ll see something painted by visual artist and mom of three Amy Kavelaris. Along with her new children’s book Good Night, My Darling Dear, Amy has a few tips to create a bedtime space that will carry little ones to dreamland.

�KEEP IT COZY WITH TONS OF LAYERED TEXTURE. We use pom-pom throws, tasseled pillows, inexpensive slip covers, and adorable ruffl ed bedding to get this look.

�IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SOFT GLOW FOR OUR GIRLS. I zip-tied twinkle lights inside their reading nook, then added my great-granny’s bedside lamps for soft sparkle.

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�IT’S EASY TO TRANSFORM A ROOM WITH FURNITURE YOU ALREADY HAVE. As kids grow older, rework their crib into a daybed. Add an inexpensive canopy, and voilà! A cozy napping spot.

�MAKE TIME TO GATHER FOR PRAYER AND READING EVERY NIGHT. Consistency creates comfort, and kids will begin to know just how much they’re loved by their Creator.

�BRING THE OUTDOORS IN! Whether a lovely plant or fresh fl owers, a bit of nature helps to calm little ones. “Emily Deer” available in print or canvas from Amy’s shop at bloomprintsstudio.com.

Good Night, My Darling Dear by Amy Kavelaris is available wherever books are sold.

Put your phone in Camera mode and hover over this code to hear Amy's story.