YES! We Love Forts!

by Katie on January 25, 2012

Take a moment to think back to when you were a child.  Was there anything that could transform an ordinary room or a humdrum day into an adventure like a fort?  Starting a few spare pillows, a few blankets, and elaborating from there, a fort is such a simple and fun way to allow your child’s imagination to run free!

We’ve included pictures of various fort themes to show you how many different directions you can go with such a classic idea.  Some of these forts are more simple while some are incredibly whimsical and elaborate.  Take these ideas and run with them in whatever direction you’re feeling. Grab a few essential pieces and see what you and your child can dream up!

Outdoor adventure forts- turn an ordinary day in the backyard or state park into a woodland exploit (like this fantastic camping trip teepee from Junk Gypsy).

Fancy fairy forts- perfect for the the Fancy Nancy or fairytale princess in your life.  You might not have all the whimsical touches used in this elaborate Valentine’s rendition from Design Sponge, but a little pink, some teacups, fun pillows, and cut-out heart garlands add some glam to the classic fort!

Fairy forts also make bedtimes more charming and looked forward to.  When I was little, if my bed had looked anything like this one from Examiner, I would have hopped into bed a little more eagerly!  Don’t forget the twinkle lights, they will transform your fort in a blink of an eye!

Sleep-over forts- if you want to be known as The Best Mom Ever, having a few tricks like sleep-over forts up your sleeves certainly doesn’t hurt.  How fun would it be to spend the night in one of these little forts from The Drifter and The Gypsy?

Teepee Forts- a perfect option for a more permanent yet versatile fort.  This hand embellished Teepee from Jenloveskev.com shows how personalized and whimsical you can make this classic shape.

Table forts- a simple solution for keeping those blankets from falling down.  Just throw the blankets or sheets over a table (like the mom behind Hope Studio’s did).

She shows just how transformational a little creative lighting can be!  Throw in a few pillows, some snacks and boardgames, and your little munchins will be busy and giggling for hours.

Grab some sheets and pillows and turn today into a YES! day full of adventures and fun.  As always, if you want help transforming your family’s space into a YES Space, contact us for more details.

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