Kids Chicago - February 15, 2010

Room with a View

Walltat Decals

Your last attempt to redecorate kidlet’s room went down like a bank heist. (“Don’t scream … just slowly hand over the Dora posters.”)

But she won’t feel robbed of style with Walltat decals. Created by Chicago interior designer Jordan Guide, the easy-on, easy-off decorations adhere to the wall like stickers. The kids’ collection bubbles over with delightfully simple scenes and characters (bears, castles, carousel horses). Customize to your liking with 34 colors and sizes up to ten feet long.

The finished designs ship in less than three weeks.

Then you stick ’em up.

Available online at walltat.com.

HEAR
So Many Ways to Tell a Story
What: Help storyteller Oba William King, musician Justin Roberts, and actors from Redmoon Theater write a tale, then watch them perform it live on stage.
Why: Choose your own adventure.
When: Wed., 6 p.m.
Where: Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E. Grand Ave., at Lake Shore Dr., Navy Pier (312-527-1000). Tickets online at chicagopublicradio.org.

SIP
Cinderella Children’s Tea
What: Decorate cookies, chomp on mini sandwiches and chocolate lollipops, and drink tea. (Milk and juice served, too.)
Why: Dancers from The Joffrey Ballet’s Cinderella mingle with kiddies.
When: Thru Feb. 27. Sat., 2-4 p.m.
Where: Lockwood lobby bar, The Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St., at Michigan Ave. Reservations at 312-917-3404.

CLEAR
The Clutter
What: Drop off your gently used toys. In return, you’ll be given credit to spend at a sale of all donated items.
Why: Proceeds from the sale (and unsold items) go to Lawrence Hall Youth Services.
When: Donate thru Mar. 6. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sale on Mar. 20.)
Where: Flourish Studios, 3020 N. Lincoln Ave., b/t Barry & Wellington Aves. (773-281-8140).

Photo: Courtesy of Walltat

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