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It’s a month before Valentine’s Day arrives, and time to start to think about how the day will be celebrated. There are many ways to celebrate it with your loved ones. This is one of the days when the streets are filled with flowers and sweets for gifts to your loved ones. 

What you can give this Valentine’s Day

One of the gifts you can give is something you have created. Wall art creates a fantastic interior and conveys a message to your loved ones.  You can always buy a picture frame or even use your old ones and start to create art in them. Hearts never go out of style during Valentine’s Day. It comes in different sizes and can look great on the wall. Hearts can be made out of paper, ceramic, or wood. Have fun and enjoy the day with your loved ones!

How the world celebrates Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, various stores are now filled with candy hearts, chocolates, stuffed animals, flowers, and balloons. However, not all countries turn to greeting cards and chocolates to celebrate the day. In one country in Asia, mass wedding ceremonies have gained popularity, leading couples to gather at malls or other public areas around the country to get married or renew their vows. Many individuals in various countries commonly celebrate Valentine’s Day by having a romantic dinner with their loved ones and exchanging presents. 

Valentine’s Day-themed wall art

Valentine’s Day may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the love-filled holiday offers an opportunity to add beautiful decor to your home.

Whether planning to have a romantic dinner with your special someone or a drink with your friends, creating Valentine’s Day-inspired wall art is an essential act of self-love.

Add warmth to your home with floral prints, gilded typography art, and geometric patterns in a rosy color palette. Aside from looking great during the holiday, the design will also look fantastic all year round. 

There are different materials available in the market to create wall art. Examples are trendy prints, personalized posters, tapestries, personal collections, photos, and others. 

Better yet, you can create your own DIY Valentine’s Day-inspired wall art to show your loved ones how special they are. The wonderful thing about DIY wall art designs is that you can customize them to create and send the message to your family or friends. 

Posh, cozy, and appealing. These are the words that best describe a girl’s bedroom. Decorating the room is one of the entertaining activities you can do with your little princess. From the decision-making to the decorating activity, your child will have an excellent memory that they will bring until adulthood. Read on to learn more about decorating the girl’s bedroom, especially with the display of lovely posters.

Colors for the girls’ bedroom

Decorating the girl’s bedroom is considered by many to be an enjoyable activity that you can share with the other members of the family. There is a wide range of choices when it comes to this. The colors, for instance, may come in different appearances and are commonly adored by girls. Pink, or any shade of pink, is the most frequently used color for the bedroom.

Though it is the most preferred color, the room can handle it. You can add other colors to give the room some accent. You can also add purple, a classic girl’s color. These colors can be romantic and may be considered girlish territory. These colors can blend well with other colors to make the room look more compelling.

Combine a bright shade of pink with yellow, lime green, and other bright colors, as these will likewise help create a feminine and striking look in the room. Pink and orange are another powerful combination and will look impressive with white furnishings. Another interesting color combination is pink and black, especially with black furniture pieces, as this combination can give a sophisticated appearance. 

For a peaceful and serene room atmosphere, it is recommended to have the walls colored with neutral colors. This may be a beautiful backdrop for the furnishings and decorative items you will add. Neutral colors are also versatile, as you can use different furnishings without changing the colors of the wall. 

Make her a princess

Every little girl dreams of becoming a princess. Becoming part of a fairy tale is one of the loveliest things you can do to your little girl. This can be achieved by creating their fairy tale in their bedroom. Images, decor, and toys of castles, fairies, kings, queens, princes, and princesses will help transform their bedroom into a kingdom. 

Posters that feature different fairy tales can help you create stories for them and let them be part of the adventure. Nursery-themed prints can make the room look adorable. Prints of cartoon-like animals can help them learn about their nature. You will bring fantasy into your kids’ bedroom. 

Posters for a lovely girls’ bedroom

The display of posters is one of the easiest and most cost-efficient ways to decorate the girls’ bedroom. There is a wide range of available designs that young girls will adore. Examples are prints that feature flowers, cartoon characters, nature, typography, and others. These posters are beautiful and can instantly transform the overall appearance of their room. 

In addition,  prints in frames add beauty to the walls. Neutral-colored frames will enhance the appeal of the prints. They will likewise make the walls look more attractive and exciting.

As expecting parents, preparing for your baby’s arrival needs a lot of preparation. You need to buy the necessary things as well as decorate the nursery. The baby room will be the unique haven for your little bundle of joy. 

The room is also used for diaper changing, feeding, and sleeping. Decorating and adding necessary furnishings is crucial in making the baby’s room look attractive and comfy. 

Other than the crib, other furnishings are needed so that you can cuddle your baby without any complications. In addition, colors play a significant role in your child’s development. 

Tips to decorate the baby’s room

There are many factors to consider when decorating the baby’s room. It is important to consider convenience, functionality, safety, and aesthetics. Designing and decorating the baby room needs a holistic approach. The wall’s color must be quiet to protect your baby’s vision. Therefore it is crucial to choose the right design for the posters or prints. The lighting must not also be too bright to affect the baby’s sense of vision. 

Having convenience while in the room

All the baby necessities should be within arm’s reach from the changing table, For instance, diapers, wet wipes, changing covers, diaper disposal system, burp clothes, and others. These items should be within easy reach every time you change your baby’s diaper. This is also for your baby’s safety to prevent them from rolling off trying to get something from the shelf or cabinet. 

Make the nursery clutterless

You will be carrying and cuddling your baby around the room most of the time. Certain items that are scattered on the floor or any part of the house may pose a threat to the safety of your baby. Scattered toys, books, and other baby items may cause you to trip or fall. Functional storage is needed to keep things when they are not required.

Give the nursery a proper lighting

Curtains or window shades are recommended to simulate nighttime. Your baby will be trained in darkness means sleep time. Night lamps are also advised to add a little illumination. 

Choose the right theme

There are many themes available to choose from. Posters can easily add a piece without any complications. Nursery-themed posters are more appropriate than others, with soft colors and cute designs. You can choose prints that feature animals, cartoon characters, plants, or natural scenery. Decorate the walls with framed posters. 

Gray is cool

White is not the only color available for the baby room. This is also not recommended in the room as there may be a time when things may be messy. Gray-colored paint on the walls is appropriate to add a minimalist effect. Choose posters that are dominated by the color gray for a more astounding room effect.

Give the nursery a minimal look

The baby room may be too large for a baby. The room can be divided so every part can have its specific function, like adding a reading nook, home office, or a small dining area. Some posters can help give the nursery a minimal look. Choose prints that have muted colors, and most nursery-themed posters have this appearance. 

Decorating the children’s room is one of the bonding activities that you can do with your kids. Making the room look vibrant can be simple and complex. Wall decorating can be achieved using posters and other wall decor. They can add character and style to your kids. 

Style the room with trendy prints

Decorating the kids’ room may be a little different from transforming the appearance of the house’s other rooms. When selecting the prints, remember that the posters must be bright and colorful. These will create a cheerful and lively room atmosphere that the kids may enjoy throughout the day. 

Not all designs can be added to the room as some age specifications exist. For instance, the designs available for toddlers differ from those of the nursery or the teenagers’ rooms. Generally, poster designs are simpler for younger kids than for older ones. 

Every age group has its own choice regarding color and design. Little kids prefer bright and vibrant poster designs. On the other hand, older children may also love the same color scheme, but many may choose prints with subtle shades. 

The prints must blend well if the room already has an existing design. Try to visualize the project and devise a plan on what poster art to purchase and display in the room. The colors and the image of the prints must complement the theme and design of the room. In addition, the photos you will choose for the prints must have a sense of optimism, as specific colors and designs may promote aggressiveness to children. 

Posters for the nursery

Babies are not yet able to appreciate colors and designs. Their sense of sight is sensitive to anything loud. This is true regarding the poster prints. Decorate the room with prints that have subtle colors, such as unicorns and fantasy animals. 

Prints for toddlers

Toddlers already have favorites regarding colors, cartoon characters, toys, and others. For instance, your child may love teddy bears, and you can add posters that feature their favorite toy. You can also add prints of their favorite cartoon characters so that they can match the toys that they have. 

You can already start teaching your children using educational posters at this age. Prints with alphabets and numbers can be used as learning materials and aesthetic elements. 

Posters for schoolchildren

This is the age when kids start to become creative. They now begin to have hobbies, and decorating the wall with prints that stimulate their interests is ideal. Moreover, educational prints are also recommended to help them with their learning. Examples are prints of animals, letters, numbers, the solar system, nature, and others. Posters commonly seen in the school can likewise be displayed in their room for home education. 

Teenage poster ideas

Teenagers are versatile and probably volatile individuals. They tend to have different interests and sometimes may choose the prints and room designs that would best fit their personalities. Choosing the prints together will also help you know and understand your teenage kids well. When both of you agree to the identical prints, the result will be spectacular. 

Teenagers are interested in various things such as cars, sports, the solar system, nature, and science fiction characters. Thus, adding prints that feature these themes will stimulate their interests. 

For many pet lovers, we are aware that one of the problems in the country is the growing number of stray animals like dogs and cats. In 2019 alone, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society was able to record at least 12 million stray animals. Many of them are afflicted with diseases and pose danger to the public. Animal shelters are becoming crowded as more animals are being rescued every day. Many of the shelters that we know are privately owned and facing some problems in terms of resources, whether financial or human. This is one of the main reasons why people are encouraged to help to save more animals in distress. But why volunteer? Here are some benefits that you can get when you volunteer in an animal shelter.

Good feeling

Being an animal shelter volunteer makes you feel like you are doing the right thing. You become part of the solution to the problem. Part of the job of being a volunteer is that you work with the animals so they can be healthy for foster care. Most of the animals that are sent to shelters are stray and have little to no human interaction. Being with them on a regular basis will develop their trust with humans. This strongly helps them get prepared for future foster parents.

The fruits of your labor

You can instantly the results of your hardships as you begin to work with a fur baby. Remember that many of the animals rescued have minimal human interactions and by showing them some love, their personalities start to come out. Whether you are giving them a bath, taking them for a walk, or simply cuddling them makes a big difference in their lives. 

Volunteers are needed

As more shelters take in more animals, your love and care for the animals are very much needed. There will always be a dog to walk or a cat to groom. It has been observed that giving this care to the animals relieves them of kennel stress. Animals respond differently when they are stressed. Some may become aggressive, others may lose their appetite, and many may increase their frequency of barking or vocalization. Engaging in activities with rescued animals will make them happy and healthy.

Being a volunteer is a good therapy

Being an animal shelter volunteer is good for your total well-being. Studies have shown that spending time with animals helps lower your stress levels and blood pressure. They also help you become physically active as you engage them in various activities. Playing with them has been proven scientifically to increase your levels of serotonin and dopamine. These body chemicals are known to help you become calm and relaxed. 

Memorable professional experience

Being a volunteer is a great way to try a new career. This may be an opportunity to explore a new interest. By volunteering, you will gain new experiences and skills as well as build your own strengths. If you want your resume to be colorful, then the experience you had with the animal shelter is great to add. 

Being a volunteer helps you become responsible in life

Being a volunteer helps you develop yourselves professionally. This includes being on time and managing your time. Moreover, being a volunteer makes you feel like you are part of something that will make a difference in the community

Rescuing animals is a much-needed effort to protect animals that are in dangerous situations. In the Philippines alone, there are millions of dogs and cats roaming around the streets. In fact, many of them are seen limping and in not-so-good condition. Sad to say, this is a common sight in the country and many of them are euthanized or die of hunger, wounds, or diseases. Many animals are turned into shelters due to abandonment by owners, expensive health concerns, and others. 

Animal rescue vs. Animal shelter

The difference between the two is quite difficult to describe as their objectives coincide with each other’s goals. There tends to be flexibility surrounding the two terms. In general, “animal rescue” may even cover animal shelters as a subset of animal rescues. If you are talking about their difference, animal shelters tend to have facilities that house animals while animal rescues are typically foster-based organizations. Both types of organizations exist to help animals. 

Stray animals in the Philippines

According to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), having stray animals is caused by irresponsible pet ownership, owners not neutering their pets, and people still buying and breeding instead of adopting or fostering shelter and rescue animals. Commonly, stray animals are once domesticated and thrown out into the streets when the owners cannot afford to take care of them. In 2019, PAWS has reported about twelve million stray dogs and cats in the country. 

Dangers of having stray animals

It is a public health concern for having a large population of stray dogs and cats. Among the problems faced by many are dog bites, rabies, leptospirosis, cat scratch fever, and others. Stray animals may also cause disruption to the flow of traffic and the noise they cause because of territorial fights. Children may also die of rabies since they are more likely to conceal their bite wounds from their parents. According to the World Health Organization, often it is too late to save the lives of rabies victims. Patients usually die soon after the symptoms appear. 

The situation of animal shelters in the country

In other countries, COVID 19 pandemic has led people to adopt pets since they have more time to take care of them. However, the situation is different here in the Philippines. Many families have been forced to give up their pets due to the lack of funds. Animal shelters have been receiving rescue calls even though their resources are problematic. There were more animals in need of care since the pandemic struck the country. Various organizations also have mentioned that since the animal rescue rate is increasing, most shelters have become unsustainable and overpopulated. This is the main reason why animal protection organizations highly recommend adopting pets from shelters rather than buying from pet shops. You may have heard of these: “Adopt, Don’t Shop” and “Kapon, Hindi Tapon” advocacies. Hopefully, with these, the number of homeless cats and dogs will be decreased. 

Nowadays, many animal shelters are in peril because of the lack of resources that are needed to sustain their operations. Employees of private-owned shelters often shell some cash from their pockets to keep the organization afloat. Unfortunately, this is not sustainable and they are in dire need of our help. A little help goes a long way…

For the second time in a row, Artdesign is holding another photo contest for our friends. Just as much as we enjoyed last year’s photo competition, we will surely have a great time with this year’s event! Artdesign’s photo contest this year will make you and your fur baby shine. With the theme, “Beautify Your Walls with PAWtrait of your Pets”, you will have the opportunity to feature the most loved photo of your pet in our collections. 

We know that there are thousands of pet lovers in the country who are more than willing to make their PAWtrait viral. It is easy to join! All you need to do is submit your entry and let your family and friends vote for it by sharing the link to your photo. 

In cooperation with Happy Pet, exciting prizes await the winners! The entry with the highest votes will get a large-framed print of their PAWtrait, a voucher worth Php 10,000 from Artdesign, and 5 packs of kibbles from Happy Pet. How about that?! Of course, just like in any contest, we also have some rules and restrictions to follow. As much as we want to accommodate all animals, exotic ones are not allowed. This is in accordance with the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 (R.A. No. 9147). 

What makes this year’s contest even more exciting is that we will be able to support a local animal shelter. Cez Yor and Rolf Temme’s Animal Shelter/Foundation is a privately owned organization whose sole objective is to save animals in peril. The group started only saving a few cats and dogs, and now they have over 100 rescued fur babies. The sad part is, that funds are a bit dwindling. We don’t want their initiative to cease because of this problem. As such, we want to be part of their mission. Your help is very much appreciated as we all try to make this world a better place to live. 

By joining this contest, not only that you will have the chance to win cool prizes. You will also be part of the history of Artdesign as we embark on another journey of helping Cez Yor and Rolf Temme’s Animal Foundation. 

Check out https://www.artdesign.ph/photo-competition/ for the contest details.