This Safari-Themed Kids Room Is Cool Enough for Adults

Nature-inspired nurseries and kids’ rooms are all the rage these days. But have you ever heard of a safari-inspired theme? Well, get ready to be *obsessed* over this dreamy new style. Designed by Sherry Hope-Kennedy for the SF Designer’s Showcase, the space looks cool enough to be on any grown-up’s Pinterest board. There’s a pink-to-blue ombre wall that’s seriously swoon-worthy, a tree fort-inspired bunk bed, and quirky accessories like metal trunks that look like something straight out of a Saharan adventure. Scroll down for more pics!

With its #glamping vibes, that epic bunk bed fort creates the ultimate escape from lions, tigers, and maybe bedtime. According to Hope-Kennedy, the space was designed for climbing and hanging, and was meant to be “a shelter for the seeker of all things fun and free.”

Speaking of fun, the termite mound-inspired reading nook in this room has hanging gym rings perfect for any little monkey. And we are totally digging the hanging greenery above it all.

The walls are wrapped in an ombre wallpaper for that super cool sunset/sunrise effect and are covered in a hand-drawn desert scene. And that giraffe patterned circular rug? Swoon!

If you’re looking for creative ways to jazz up your kiddo’s room, make sure to follow us on Pinterest for tons of decor tips and DIY ideas!

(Designed by Sherry Hope-Kennedy, Studio SHK; photos via Amanda Anderson Photography)

My toddler has never shown interest in having his own space until recently and I've realized his idea of cozy charm aligns with the Crate & Kids spring collection. It appears that watching his dad and I search for target findshas rubbed off on him, except he cares more about aquatic life. That's a win-win for us because the new collection is a nod to that and features rich hues that are kid-approved.

Keep scrolling for the best finds from the new collection, which features sturdy furniture kiddos can grow into, beautiful linens and quilts, and funky home decor and mirror finds you could style anywhere in your home!

Harbour Natural Flange Nursery Swivel Glider Chair

Rocking and swivel chairs are mandatory when you have a newborn. It's the place where you'll spend late nights feeding and rocking back to sleep, so it only makes sense to have some stylish to relax in. Also, you can pair it with the matching storage ottomanto have a place to prop your feet up!

Redondo Upholstered Wood Baby Crib

Besides the timeless design of this baby crib, I love that it meets the U.S. safety standards for newborns and infants. IMO, that'll always be the most aspect of buying a new crib.

Forest Animals Organic Cotton Baby Crib Quilt

When it's considered safe, adding a cute quilt to your baby's quilt is a simple way to decorate their nursery.

Ever Simple Slate Blue Wood 6-Drawer Kids Dresser

My toddler has finally reached the age where he needs his own dresser. If you're realizing the same about your kid, then this dresser from Crate & Barrel's Kids collection is a good starting place. It features 6 spacious drawers that can house everything from t-shirts to pajamas.

Pismo Blue Upholstered Kids Twin Bed

So, your little one is finally ready to transition from their toddler bed to a big kid's version. This upholstered twin bed should accommodate them nicely.

Shark School Embroidered Cotton Kids Twin Quilt

This embroidered quilt has Baby Shark written all over it. If your little one can't get enough of the different variations of the song or TV show on Paramount+, they'll love their new Crate & Kids quilt.

P.S. Add this embroidered shark throw pillow to their new twin bed!

Scoop Classic Mauve Waffle Weave Organic Cotton Kids Twin Duvet Cover

All I can think about when I see this beautiful duvet cover is my niece who's favorite color is pink. The good thing about this soft mauve color is that it can be universal.

Tuscan Gold Velvet Corduroy Kids Lounge Chair

Every kid should have at least one lounge chair in their life. It's like an unspoken rule of growing up.

Crocodile Organic Cotton Hooded Kids Towel

Drying off after a fun bath has never looked better thanks to crocodile hooded kids towel.

Sea Turtle 4-Piece Organic Cotton Baby Swaddle Gift Set

Swaddling newborns is an art I haven't mastered, but it doesn't mean this gift set isn't worth surprising new moms with.

Waveland Round Scalloped Black Wavy Wall Mirror

Kids get a kick out of looking at themselves in the mirror, so why not add a fun design to their rooms? This stainless steel design is easy to hang thanks to the included screw and anchor. Also, you can clean it by using a soft cloth. We know your littles love touching your mirror, so that should take a load off your shoulders *wink.*

Large Heart Brass Wall Mirror by Leanne Ford

If your kids are sharing a room, you can add this brass heart mirror in addition to the above wavy scalloped version.

All Across Africa Brown Pom Pom Garland

Want to dedicate a corner of your kid's room to play-time? Invest in this pom pom garland.

Sun Beams Large Framed Wall Art Print

If you're worried that your kid may pull down the pom pom garland, you can add this sun wall art print to their play area. It'll inspire them to have as much fun as possible thanks to the beams surrounding the sun.

Jellycat Huge Amuseable Sun Kids Plush Toy

While you're at it, place this sun plush toy on their bookshelf or cabinet so they'll have their own pieces of sunshine.

Mist Blue Embroidered Stitch Organic Cotton Blackout Curtain Panel

My sister swears by blackout curtains for her kids and I do too. They block out any light from the outside and that's great when you're trying to work on adhering to a naptime schedule.

Modern Soccer Ball Wool Ivory Kids Colorful Area Rug

Your kids' space deserves a soft area rug for them to play or lounge on like this soccer ball version. We also think this pretty pink star area rug is worth adding to your kids' space!

Wonder & Wise by Asweets Baby Busy Bow Toy

Adding this toy to your busy infant's nursery makes sense because it's full of amazing sensory activities.

Ever Simple Slate Blue Wood Floating Cube Shelves, Set of 3

Floating wall shelves are a must when you have little ones! Aside from helping you organize extra bits and bobs, it takes their version of home decor to another level.

Maxi-Cosi Kori Classic Oat 2-in-1 Baby Rocker Seat

Take it from me — some infants are just fine with a simple baby rocker seat. This design from Crate & Barrel's Kids collections features 3 adjustable heights for baby to safely nestle in.

Doona Desert Green Compact Infant Car Seat & Stroller with Base

With its breathable fabrics and adjustable safety harness, it's not hard to see why the Doona design is so popular among new parents.

Stone Tan Rib Knit Baby Stroller Blanket

Keep baby nice and warm with this cream stroller blanket.

Gathre Wall Tidy Ivory White Hanging Storage Organizer

Storage organizers are like kryptonite for random pieces of kids toys. You can never have too many, but you can definitely streamline your organization system by investing in this hanging design from Crate & Barrel's Kids collection.

Gathre Animal Alphabet Tapestry Poster

Your kids will simultaneously learn the alphabet and the names of animals while looking at this tapestry poster.

Greta Scalloped Raffia Floor Lamp

This floor lamp is great for the mom who'll be in her new swivel chair and doesn't want to turn on the main light in the room during feedings.

Gathre Camel Brown Vegan Leather Kids Collapsible Play Tunnel

This play tunnel will stir up a lot of giggles from your kids. It's easy to set up and collapse, making it an efficient toy.

Wonder and Wise Good Wood Kids Mini Golf Set

If you dare to buy this, just know your kids will have fun pretending they're on a golf course. I can only imagine what conversations they'll have with friends or cousins while playing with this set.

Almond Brown Cotton Diaper Caddy

Do you need a diaper caddy? This mama says YES! It helps keep things organized and that's important when you're scrambling in the dark at 3 AM because your cute infant had a diaper blowout.

Bentgo Mermaid Scales Kids Bento Lunch Box

Whether your kid goes to daycare or elementary school, a lunch box filled with foods you know they'll eat will be a pleasant surprise for them.

Jenny Lind Maple Wood Spindle 3-Drawer Kids Desk and Hutch

Make doing homework a little easier for your kid by getting them their own desk. This design features 3 drawers for them to store extra paper, pencils and erasers.

I'm positive my toddler would love to have his own lounge chair from the Crate & Kids spring collection, so I'll probably add that to our shopping cart soon. See anything you think your little one will approve of?

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It's almost time to return to Cousins! The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 is coming this summer, and Prime Video just gave us a first official look at Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad. The new episodes will open at the end of Belly's freshman year of college, and in addition to seeing the evolution of our favorite characters, author and co-showrunner Jenny Han says "there are going to be surprises" in the final season. Eek!

Here's your first look at Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno, and Christopher Briney in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3, coming to Prime Video July 2025!


Jenny Han says 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' fans are in for a few surprises.

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"There are the things that [fans] know and then there are things they think they know, and then there's going to be, hopefully, things that surprise them," Jenny Han tells Entertainment Weekly. Listen, I am a very proud member of Team Conrad, and seeing how cozy Belly and Jeremiah are in these pics (not to mention the set leak that's definitely not in the third book), I'm starting to wonder if Prime Video is teasing I should switch teams.

But no matter which team you're on, Lola Tung promises the season won't let you down.

Team #JellyFish will get their time this season.

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"The one thing I've always admired about Jenny is that every season and every decision about what's coming next is purely to serve the story," Lola says. "She's never going to do anything that doesn't make sense for the story. It's all about this beautiful world she's created and giving the fans something really, really special and giving us something really special to work with."

And that includes some sweet moments which Jeremiah and Belly, who "are, at their core, best friends," Lola adds. "That relationship is something that's so special and so unique to them, so it's exciting to see this season and how their relationship blossoms."

And 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' images also feature Conrad.

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But don't worry Conrad fans, we also get a look at the elder Fisher brother who "we know that he went to Stanford, and so he's continuing on his journey to become a doctor, as you can see from that white coat," Jenny says. "I think people won't be surprised to see that."

Keep reading for more images from The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3!

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Jenny Han also teases this image is actually a flashback, "so do with that what you will." BRB, I'm off dreaming of a beach vacation. I also can't help but point out the warm color grade of this season! The golden look makes everything feel warmer and more magical — and offers a youthful glow as Belly gets older.

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But for those of us who care more about Steven and Taylor (Sean Kaufman and Rain Spencer) than the main love triangle, we got this single crumb from the new images. And I'm more than happy about it, thank you very much.

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Belly (Lola Tung) gets cozy on campus in a hoodie and sunglasses.

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And Belly and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) get cozy with each other at a party.

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But they work as hard as they play! I have this exact outfit Belly's wearing, and you best believe I'm adding it into my fashion rotation.

How many episodes will The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 have?

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Great news! The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 will have 11 episodes instead of 7 or 8 like seasons 1 and 2 did. Stay tuned for the official release schedule.

Who's in the cast?

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The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 cast features all your favorites:

  • Lola Tung as Belly Conklin: a beach-loving volleyball player who's always dreaming of summer.
  • Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher: Belly and Steven's lifelong friend who Belly's always had a crush on.
  • Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher: Conrad's sunny younger brother.
  • Sean Kaufman as Steven Conklin: Belly's older brother.
  • Rain Spencer as Taylor Jewel: Belly's best friend.
  • Jackie Chungas Laurel Park: Belly and Steven's mom and Susannah Fisher's best friend.

Meet The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Cast before the new episodes air on Prime Video this July!

I know, I know. The premise of giving your kiddo’s closet a makeover seems far-fetched at first — except when you realize how much easier and more organized it makes *your* life ;) Until you have a kid, it’s hard to understand how many little compartments you need for your little bean, just to make mornings go smoother. That’s why I teamed up with California Closets yet again (see our guest room makeover!) to give my mini’s new closet a major makeover.

The key to the closet component of this room is flexibility. While right now it is Anokhi's room, we can easily see it changing over the years. In August, we're expecting another baby girl so this room will transform into a room for two! And a few years later, we may move the girls into a larger room and change this room into a guest room or office. So we wanted to make sure this felt custom to Anokhi without being limited to being a closet and storage area only fit for a toddler.

More specifically about the closet, I wanted a little bit of everything! Storage cubbies for fabric bins that can hold a mix of linens, shoes, seasonal pieces (swimwear, winter coats) and so on.

The drawers are what we use on an everyday basis for pants and tops. And, of course, the closet side of it is all Anokhi's party dresses :)

Now, about the original closet. It was basically an empty shell with two bulky doors. I knew right away I wanted to remove the doors from the original closet and keep it open, but was definitely worried about an open closet feeling cluttered. As I worked with designer Corinne Cronin on different permutations of the closet, we finally landed on a design that had maximum storage and minimal clutter.

Of course, I couldn’t resist a little DIY action. On the hanging side of the closet, I adorned the walls with Anokhi’s favorite animals from her extensive collection of Eric Carle books. I scanned the characters, printed them out on card stock, cut them out, and taped them up in the closet.

Originally I had thought I'd use readymade wallpaper or decals to add color here, but this felt much more personal and she loves pointing to each animal and making the appropriate meow, moo, or roar. Instead of using the shoe racks for shoes, we decided to use them to display Anokhi’s favorite bedtime stories. She loves that she can walk over and pick her favorite book before snuggling into the rocking chair with me and reading.

And there you have it. Now, time to make room in that closet for baby girl #2’s threads (aka Anokhi’s hand-me-downs)!

(Closet Design: Corinne Cronin, California Closets; Photography: Brittany Griffin)


1923 season 2 premieres on Paramount+ February 23, and Michelle Randolph (who plays Elizabeth Dutton in the cast) is "so excited" for you to watch the new episodes — and she's been keeping up with all your fan theories!

"There are some crazy ones. I feel like the biggest fan theory thing is the family tree," she tells Brit + Co exclusively. "I've seen many different family trees and so it's like, 'OK, which one's accurate?' I actually drew my own at one point."

Here's what Michelle Randolph had to say about 1923 season 2, and the Dutton family tree, in Brit + Co's exclusive 1923 interview.

Michelle Randolph teases '1923' season 2 finally gives us answers to the Dutton family tree.

By the end of season 2, Michelle Randolph says "we might be able to fill in some blanks" in the Dutton family tree, which is a very hot topic for internet users! "I had to make my own [family tree] because all of the ones I saw on the internet were like — every single one was different. I was like 'I'm confused.'"

The Dutton family is made up of incredible cast members like Brandon Sklenar, Harrison Ford, and Helen Mirren, and Michelle reveals that the cast are just as close as their characters.

"There's a giant group chat called Giddy Up, which started during cowboy camp of season one," she says. "A cute little name, and I think I mean we all were on location in Montana and all in the same hotel, and we would get dinners after [filming], so I think even though our characters are very different and in different story lines like we all really did bond, which was really helpful to have each other throughout the chaos of of shooting a show."

The actress also says Elizabeth would connect with her 'Landman' character Ainsley.

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And if you're a tried and true Taylor Sheridan fan, you've probably picked up on the fact that Michelle isn't just in 1923 — she also has a starring role as Ainsley Norris in Landman! But would Elizabeth and Ainsley get along if they met in an alternate universe?

"That would be a fun thing to witness. I think they would," she says. "They're very different, but the similarities between them is they're both young women who are finding their place in this world and I think that they both actually look at the world through very bright eyes and have a lot of hope, which is an interesting correlation between the two of them. I think Elizabeth has gone through so much more than Ainsley obviously, so there might be a difference there, but I think they would get along."

Check out the 8 Compelling Historical Fiction Books For 1923 Lovers and read our interview with Julia Schlaepfer where she teases the Spencer and Alex's future.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. And this post has been updated.

Leaders in the matcha industry are predicting a matcha shortage this spring. Sparked by a huge surge in demand, it’s possible that your go-to drink could be affected.

Here’s everything you need to know about this season’s matcha shortage.

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Per The Japan Times, increased demand for matcha powder put an “unprecedented strain” on the tea industry last year, and the same effect is predicted to take place in 2025.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan saw a 185% increase in matcha production from 2010 to 2023 in order to keep up with demand from cafes and home baristas around the world, The Japan Timesreports.

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Seeing that over half of Japan’s matcha is exported internationally, matcha lovers are looking toward the country for their green tea fix. Search interest for matcha has nearly quadrupled over the past 5 years, and it shows no sign of slowing down.

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This year, mostly organic matcha strains will be affected by the shortage, though lower-grade varieties could face the same issues if consumers begin reaching for them in favor of organic offerings. While top-tier, organic strains like ceremonial-grade matcha are known for being sweeter and smoother, the lower-grade kinds like culinary-grade matcha are noticeably more bitter and don't have the same vibrant color.

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Matcha can only be harvested in the springtime, so though a shortage may be happening now, there’s hope for increased supply in the near future. This year’s harvest will start in April.

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Even though production will ramp up, Jason Eng of Kametani Tea in Japan, a company that produces matcha for beverage companies around the world, says: “This year will be an interesting one. We haven’t hit a point yet where we’re going to run out, but it’s going to be really tight this autumn – not just for us but for everybody. The demand is off the charts.”

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