October 4, 2021 No. 53 What has your family been watching lately? We're diving into the classics and recently saw "The Neverending Story" — a dragon, childlike empress, and rock giants. It holds up! Hoping you find some time to cozy up with a movie too. — Thao 
For Fliss Beasley and her husband Daniel, renovating their own home in Yorkshire, which they share with their daughters Ella, 5, and Ivy, 2, and a mini lop Bunny called Beau (short for Rainbow, the name Ella chose) was something quite new for the couple. Fliss says she had zero experience of remodeling prior to her own home (before deciding to stay home with her kids, Fliss worked as a preschool teacher). Daniel had worked on dozens of renovations before, but they were all rehabs of rental properties that his family’s business owns. “Cheap and cheerful, all neutral, and empty,” says Daniel of the rental renovation ethos — a far cry from the Beasleys’ playful, personality-packed home.
Instead of the boring, landlord-special, you’ll find joyful wallpapers, tons of color, an indoor swing, and even a secret door hidden behind a bookcase. Here’s how Fliss and Daniel approach renovation, parenting, and even social media.
cubby ❤️ We've found the perfect lunchbox treat — Yummy Toddler Food's pizza muffins! All the great, savory flavor of pizza with none of the mess. (Also ideal for on-the-go snacking.) 
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Are there any design trends you've been loving for kids? Our 8-year-old daughter needs a room upgrade. (We're working with a dated, slightly babyish space, TBH.) — Erica 
Dear Erica,
I love this question and it gets me right back into my designer headspace, which is fun and creative — but also — very subjective, so let me kick it off for you and then you take if from there with your daughter.
First of all, an 8-year-old is YOUNG, so we want to start with some really simple building blocks that perhaps she can learn from going forward. These are not trends, just a few building blocks. Maxwell Ryan is a father and was an elementary school teacher in NYC before founding Apartment Therapy. He'd love to answer your question: askmaxwell@cubbyathome.com
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