Filed under: Fun Stuff, Design, etc, News & Trends
We heart these pint-size bloggers for their design sense and stylish eye.
First came Tavi Gevinson, the then 11-year-old fashionista whose blog, The Style Rookie, propelled her to the front rows of New York's most coveted shows. Then came Racked's five-year-old fashion week reporter, Katie, along with a host of other young Anna Wintour protégés.
While we don't expect to see preschoolers taking to the blogs any time soon, we are curious who's up next in the world of home decor. So we cruised the blogosphere and turned up three promising young bloggers with an eye for the latest trends -- a dash of fashion, a sprinkling of decor -- and a passion for sharing them with the world.
Clea's proudest design moment: Decorating her bedroom. Photos: Samantha Chesler; Clea Pariseau
Age: 11
Blog: PeekingatPearls.blogspot.com
Clea's affinity for decor and blogging began...
"When I was a little girl I wanted to design the insides of airplanes," she says, "but now I want to design houses and clothes...I have always been inspired by my godmother who is an interior designer. My mom and I always make our house beautiful too."
The designer she loves most?
"Not a specific designer, but I always like things to be colorful and funky. I love colors and I enjoy things most when they are unusual or surprising."
Where Clea finds inspiration for her blog...
Usually websites, she says, "but when I see something I like in real life I base my blog on it. A lot of our friends have lovely houses, my Grandmother lives in a gorgeous old house in London and my other Grandmother has a divine modern house in the mountains of California."
Decor blogs she can't get enough of...
"My favorite one is decorpad.com." Her blog roll also consists of desiretoinspire.net, cupcakesandcashmere.com and busyboo.com.
Clea's proudest design moment to date:
"I am most proud of my room," she says. "I think people should always customize their space to make themselves feel comfortable."
Words of wisdom for other young bloggers?
"It is hard keeping up with your blog, but keep on trying," Clea advises. "The important thing about blogging is that you have to say your personal opinion, not anyone else's. Ever since I've started this blog, my passion for design has increased and gotten better."
Gianna's put her lessons as a costume design student to work in this DIY bedding. Photos: John Mueller
Name: Gianna Mueller
Age: 13
Blog: PrettyBrainy.com/blog
The style Gianna likes best is...
"My favorite style is a mix of vintage but with a hint of the present," she says.Her latest post?
A fun and easy craft project that you can make with household items.
Gianna's proudest design moment to date:
"I recently redecorated my room," she says. "I rearranged all my furniture, made a duvet cover and 6 pillows, with more on the way!"
Words of wisdom for other young bloggers?
"Blog for yourself, not the people around you," Gianna advises. "Blog to express your feelings through your writing, and to show your true soul."
16-year-old Nicole is particularly proud of her family's living room, which she helped decorate. "The pieces on the shelf are mostly comprised of memoirs from our travels," she says.
Name: Nicole Dominguez
Age: 16
Blog: SoDevious.net
When Nicole's affinity for decor and blogging began...
"I have always appreciated the art of home decor," she says. "I frequent home furniture and decor stores with my mother, and am usually taken aback by what can be achievable with the right colors and furniture pieces."
Which style she loves most?
"I swoon over clean and minimalistic design and bright colors. There is just something about colors that can really brighten up someone's day!"
Her latest blog post is about...
"8 Tips for Creating an Office at Home, which explains some of the little things that can be done to create a home office!"
Where Nicole finds inspiration for her blog...
"A lot of the inspiration for my blog comes from the things I see on a daily basis. Sometimes it's a color, or items in a store, but sparks of creativity fly all the time. I bring a moleskine journal wherever I am to capture my ideas."
Decor bloggers she can't get enough of?
I follow lots of bloggers! One is Jessica at HowAboutOrange, and another one of the blogs I like to frequent is Design*Sponge, it's a great place to draw inspiration from! I love how they show you how to create beautiful pieces for the home."
What the future holds for SoDevious.net and Nicole's love for design:
"I long for the day that I have my own home (or apartment) to design myself! One room simply isn't cutting it for me. My room was redone a year ago, and my mom and I designed it. I helped her paint it and we picked out furniture together. I also help her pick out pieces for the rest of the house, we are always changing rooms around!"
Words of wisdom for other young bloggers?
"Don't underestimate your knowledge or ability. Don't refrain from blogging because of what others might think! There are always people who will appreciate your work."
Check out this video of one of our favorite (non-teen) design bloggers
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