Goodie Spotlight: Jaime Derringer of Design Milk

As you read in our last Activity Spotlight, Little Party-Goers has declared January to be the month of Children’s Room Design! Being major fans of everything design, we didn’t think twice about approaching Jaime Derringer, mother of 3 month-old Amelia, and Founder & Executive Editor of Design Milk – a fabulous online magazine dedicated completely to all things design!

 

 

Jaime answered a few of our questions about  designing Amelia’s bedroom and what it’s like to run her own online magazine. Read on to find out what she had to say!

 

LPG: Please explain briefly when and why you started Design Milk.

JAIME: Design Milk started back in 2006, when I was feeling like I was in a dead-end career and in desperate need for a creative outlet. I had just purchased a townhouse and wanted a place to bookmark all the cool stuff I was finding for my home on the Internet, which is really how Design Milk started. In its first year, like-minded people seemed to be checking it out daily and I realized maybe I had something going…

LPG: What made your approach to designing and decorating Amelia’s room unique?

JAIME: I really didn’t look at trends or go with a specific theme. I tried to select items that would grow with her and could easily be repurposed elsewhere when she grew out of it. For example, the walnut dresser from Spot on Square will grow with her through her teen years, the For Like Ever poster has been with me for many, many years and hopefully many more. The mobile is sophisticated enough to be used in another room.

LPG: What is the number one thing that parent should know about children’s room design?

JAIME:I think in the beginning, parents should consider that they will be spending a lot of time in there, so be sure it’s decorated for both you and baby. Also, stimulating colors and shapes are a must. An all-gray room might seem like a great idea, but in practicality, you may be missing an opportunity to help encourage development in your child.

LPG: What goals do you want to achieve in the next 5 years?

JAIME: I just want to be a good mom and provide for my family.

LPG: What would you like everyone to know about Design Milk?

JAIME: Design Milk is a place where interesting ideas come to life. A place where modern art and design lovers can keep up with what’s new and exciting in their world, but even more importantly, gain inspiration for their own homes, offices, and even their own work.

Thank you Jaime for providing Little Party-Goers and our devoted readers with such great advice! We wish you and your family lots of happiness, love and laughter as you settle down with Amelia!

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For more information on Design Milk, visit:
www.design-milk.com

www.twitter.com/designmilk

Stay tuned for next week’s Goodie Spotlight! In the meantime, let us know what you think by tweeting us at @littlepartygoer & @LPG_Staff, or leaving us a message on our Facebook wall!