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Kidco Interiors, Inc. is a cutting edge interior decorating firm specializing in the design and creation of fantasy environments in children's bedrooms, playrooms and nurseries. Based in Miami, Florida. Kidco Interiors, Inc., is the brainchild of Frank Senti and Mark Shultz, who upon the birth of their sons, both decided to paint murals in their children's nursery. At the suggestions of friends and family, they decided to take their love of art, and offer it to others who wanted something special for their children. Expanding on their talents in mural painting, they soon found themselves creating furniture, coordinating bedding and accessories etc. Kidco has since then grown into a full service firm with a staff of artists, who can create anything from simple hand painted borders, wraparound murals and customized furnishings and accessories that will boggle your mind. If you are interested in seeing Kidco's work, browse through the site or call us for more product information and consultation.

Community Arts & Services

Fifth-graders, 2 groups create mural for school

BY DANIEL BLANCO
Herald Writer

A chance meeting at the Port of Miami led to the creation of a monster-size mural that adorns the side of Ludlam Elementary.

Titled "Ludlam Elementary is Out of This World," the 60-foot long montage of planets and space scenes can be seen by anyone driving near Ludlam Road and Sunset Drive.

The mural was a collaboration by Ludlam Elementary fifth-graders and two groups, the nonprofit Kidventures and Kidco, a company that makes murals and furniture for kids.

The creation of the mural was pure fate. Frank Senti and Mark Shultz, owners of Kidco, were visiting the Carnival Cruise ship Ecstasy to photograph murals they had painted.

WORDS OF WISDOM: Mark Shultz, talking to a fifth-grade class at Ludlam Elemntary, halped create the massive mural.

The students have their own greeting-card business, designing cards they sell at various school functions and throughout their communities. Alice Horn, program director of Kidventures, said the idea is to expose children to business skills including advertising, marketing and accurate record keeping.

CREATIVE THINKING: Leonardo Thompson shows his designs. The 12-year-old says one of his cards was used as a basis for the mural.

After Senti and Shultz approached the kids, Kidco, Kidventures and the young entrepreneurs came together to create the massive mural, which was designed by students and brought to life the two artists.

Palmetto Ace Hardware also donated nearly $400 worth of paint supplies.

Among the fith-graders who worked on the mural was Leonardo Thompson. He had the winning design that would become the focal point of the mural, a heart-shaped planet earth straddled by a smiling star child.

Other portions of the mural added by fellow classmates included planets, stars and space creatures.

"I got the idea because I like planets more than anything," said Leonardo, 12. "I thought this would be good for a Mother's Day card. I like the program, and it will give me a good memory of the two years I spent in the business.

The mural was dedicated Wednesday. To thank the artists, the Kidventures students decided to donate some of the money they made from the greeting cards to Senti and Shultz.

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