Project Nursery » Fabulous Finds http://projectnursery.com Inspiring Kid Design. Baby Nursery Decor Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:36:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Hanging Around Can Be Cute http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/hanging-around/ http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/hanging-around/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:56:00 +0000 Rebecca http://projectnursery.com/?p=18871
The words “nursery mobile” always had a certain stigma attached to it for me. I was never a big fan.  Words such as wind-up and hanging characters made me cringe, but for the sake of the…
]]> The words “nursery mobile” always had a certain stigma attached to it for me. I was never a big fan.  Words such as wind-up and hanging characters made me cringe, but for the sake of the baby’s entertainment value, it was a must.  Who knew these dangling little doo-dads could be such a delight?  Well, if you are looking for that final touch for your nursery and need one last tah-dah-detail to make all the difference…all while reaching beyond aesthetics? Awesome!  Check out these darling mobiles on Esty.

Here’s an adorable Little Bird Mobile by Lovely Day!

How about the this fabulous Forest Friends Mobile by Almost Sunday?
And lastly, a hooray for Life’s a Hoot Mobile by Pink Pearch.
Rebecca
About The Author:
Rebecca resides in Gilbert, AZ. She is an interior designer by trade, owner of Fresh Chick Design Studio and full time mom to Brandt and his baby brother Blake.
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]]> http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/hanging-around/feed/ 2 Lex Modern Art For Kids http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/lex-modern-art-for-kids/ http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/lex-modern-art-for-kids/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:05:57 +0000 Little Apple Design SF http://projectnursery.com/?p=18808 I have an itty bitty addiction to those "members-only" shopping sites. Every morning my heart flutters when I see my inbox is flooded with the daily shopping deals available to me. It's a little silly when you consider I don't actually buy very often but I enjoy my daily browsing fix and sometimes I find a real gem. So just the other day I saw these bold and adorable canvas wall art for kids rooms by Lex Modern. The funky owls, happy monkeys, air guitars and mod daisies jumped out at me and I thought in the right space they would look fantastic. I especially like some of the stylish color combinations like gray and hot pink or turquoise and orange]]> I have an itty bitty addiction to those “members-only” shopping sites. Every morning my heart flutters when I see my inbox is flooded with the daily shopping deals available to me. It’s a little silly when you consider I don’t actually buy very often but I enjoy my daily browsing fix and sometimes I find a real gem. So just the other day I saw these bold and adorable canvas wall art for kids rooms by Lex Modern. The funky owls, happy monkeys, air guitars and mod daisies jumped out at me and I thought in the right space they would look fantastic. I especially like some of the stylish color combinations like gray and hot pink or turquoise and orange. Lex Modern will let you add your tykes name to any image and with multiple color and size options, they can fit just about any nursery or kids room. Ohh, and the handprint kit is just about the coolest out there with everything you need to always remember those tiny baby hands or feet.

Pam
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Pam lives in San Francisco, CA and is expecting baby number three later this year. She is partner in Little Apple Design, a children's interior design firm specializing in e-design inspiration boards.
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Here’s one of those designs that have us saying “Why didn’t I think of that?”. When mother of five Paige Burton grew tired of the unattractive and idle changing tables collecting in her basement she came…

]]> Here’s one of those designs that have us saying “Why didn’t I think of that?”. When mother of five Paige Burton grew tired of the unattractive and idle changing tables collecting in her basement she came up with “Time for a Change”.

You see, Paige was finding that her relatives opted for the carpeted floor in lieu of navigating the awkward angle that accompanies rectangular tables. Therefore, her patented round changing tables are not only designed to be beautiful but also functional. It’s circular top and supply ledge below the table top frees up room for baby – Genius!

Paige’s design has been so popular after its feature on People.com that the product is on wait list. Official purchases will be available on RoundChagingTable.com in October for $799. Design enthusiasts have their choice of white, cherry, chocolate, or natural in either a 2 or 3 drawer design. All pieces are 200 lbs of solid oak and made to last a lifetime of many functions. How would you choose to use this beyond the nursery?

Adrienne
About The Author:
An avid crafter with a love for the media, Adrienne is based in Los Angeles, CA. When she's not on camera or tweeting, Adrienne is creating beautiful and stylish handmade jewelry for her etsy shop.
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]]> http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/mother-of-five-says-its-time-a-for-a-change/feed/ 4 Introducing EMTanner Designs + a 20% Discount http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/emtanner-designs/ http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/emtanner-designs/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:31:36 +0000 Andrika http://projectnursery.com/?p=18660 EMTanner, the site for modern personalized t-shirts, lunch boxes and plates.]]> A friend of mine’s son recently had on this adorable Big Bro t-shirt (pictured above), and I had to get one for my son’s best friend (his mom is newly expecting). She guided me to this wonderful site called EMTanner designs and I just had to share it with you all.  Especially with kids going back to school, what better way to help the teacher and their new friends to learn their name than by a personalized t-shirt.  Now these are not cheezy, they are pretty darn cool.  Although EMTanner specializes in personalized t-shirts, they also have a wonderful selection of personalized lunch boxes, backpacks, and plates among other items.  Here are a few of my favorite pieces from the site:

Personalized t-shirts and onesies

These make perfect newborn and back to school gifts.

These personalized lunch boxes are to die for!  Classically cool, I want one!

Personalized Plates.

I like these as a second birthday or just because gift.  A plate with your name on it definitely makes meal time more fun.

Everyone need a birthday t-shirt to make that day even more special. Nothing like getting birthday wishes from everyone on the street.

As an added bonus for Project Nursery readers, through the end of September, enter promotional code “projectnursery” at checkout and receive 20% off your entire purchase! Just another reason to check out their site.


andrika
About The Author: Andrika lives in Manhattan Beach, CA and is a mother, interior designer, and editor of Nursery Notations, a blog devoted to helping moms and designers find distinctive items for children and inspiration for their rooms.
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]]> http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/emtanner-designs/feed/ 0 Warm Those Chops With 15% Off http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/warm-those-chops-with-15-off/ http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/warm-those-chops-with-15-off/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:52:17 +0000 Melisa http://projectnursery.com/?p=18609

Our friends at Pork Chop Kids are making headlines these days with their new back to school styles and highly anticipated holiday line. While I don’t have a little girl to dress daily (yet so I tell…

]]> Our friends at Pork Chop Kids are making headlines these days with their new back to school styles and highly anticipated holiday line. While I don’t have a little girl to dress daily (yet so I tell my husband), I cannot help but inform my friends that their little princess’ all need a few sets of their own.

Creator Meaghan Resenhoeft set out to help make child rearing just a bit easier after having her first daughter and Pork Chop Kids was born. Ideal for a quick diaper change or trip to the potty, these baby thigh-highs are both functional and fashionable.

Pork Chop Kids offers a vibrant array of colors, patterns and sizes all while keeping those precious “chops” warm during any season. This fall, we suggest stocking up on the ever popular Red Dot set for your tot.

Then again the holiday season is just around the corner so how can one resist a little sparkle or in this case, a stylish gold stripe!

DEAL ALERT! Buy now and receive 15% off for a limited time with code KID15. Coupon code may also be used at Pork Chop Kids sitewide. Enjoy!

]]> http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/warm-those-chops-with-15-off/feed/ 0 Birth Announcements Gone Wild http://projectnursery.com/2010/08/birth-announcements-gone-wild/ http://projectnursery.com/2010/08/birth-announcements-gone-wild/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:40:36 +0000 michellef http://projectnursery.com/?p=18544

Now a days there are so many creative ways to display a name in the nursery. These big birth announcements for the wall from Ronnie’s Design are by far my favorite way of displaying baby’s birth information…

]]> Now a days there are so many creative ways to display a name in the nursery. These big birth announcements for the wall from Ronnie’s Design are by far my favorite way of displaying baby’s birth information including parents names, siblings, doctor, hospital, birth weight, height and time – even pets get a shout out!

Looking to give a keepsake gift to someone special? Look no further. This is one of my top picks. I personally have been selling  Ronnie’s Design framed art in my stores for years because they make such amazing gifts all my customers flip for. With tons of  themes, colors and framing options to choose from, you can completely customize the art to compliment your nursery decor!

Prices start at $125

Michelle
About The Author: Michelle resides in Upper Saddle River, NJ, with her husband, two children, Stella and Nate and Wheaton Terrier Eloise. She is the owner of Bellini Baby & Teen Furniture in Stamford, the founder of the bean’s closet, and a licensed clinical social worker.
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]]> http://projectnursery.com/2010/08/birth-announcements-gone-wild/feed/ 0 Cupcakes Go Couture With The Cupcake Tower http://projectnursery.com/2010/08/cupcakes-go-couture-with-the-cupcake-tower/ http://projectnursery.com/2010/08/cupcakes-go-couture-with-the-cupcake-tower/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:12:35 +0000 Little Apple Design SF http://projectnursery.com/?p=18559

I knew at the age of five that cupcakes were nothing short of amazing. Now why couldn’t I have put that knowledge to work and capitalized on the cupcake craze that has taken over the nation?…

]]> I knew at the age of five that cupcakes were nothing short of amazing. Now why couldn’t I have put that knowledge to work and capitalized on the cupcake craze that has taken over the nation? Magnolia Bakery in NYC’s village was one of the first on the scene then came Billy’s Bakery followed by Sprinkles in LA and Cupcake Royale in Seattle. East Coast to West Coast and everywhere in between its cupcakes gone wild! So, of course its now time to show proper worship to these delicate cakes with the right decor. My current favorite is The Cupcake Tower. It is the absolute perfect accessory to the cupcake and every party throwing parent is sure to use The Cupcake Tower over and over. In fact, I pulled mine out last week at my kids impromptu lemonade/cupcake stand in front of the house. We, I mean they, pulled in $60! Must have been that Cupcake Tower…..

In all seriousness, cupcakes are a must at kid’s parties and The Cupcake Tower is an easy and fabulous way to display these mini cakes. You choose the size and shape of the tower. The small holds 32 cupcakes and the extra large holds up to 208 cupcakes. Now that’s a party! It also has a ribbon detail – which can be removed and replaced with different colors and patterns to match the color palette of the celebration. The laminate coating makes it simple to clean and the best part is that the tower folds flat for super easy storage so it will be ready for the next celebration  It also has a ribbon detail – which can be removed and replaced with different colors and patterns for different occasions. I know I’ll be using mine come March for my daughter’s first birthday party. Keep your eyes out in our Gallery for pictures of Sloane’s first Cupcake Tower!

Pam
About The Author:
Pam lives in San Francisco, CA and is expecting baby number three later this year. She is partner in Little Apple Design, a children's interior design firm specializing in e-design inspiration boards.
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When it came time for my little guy to be a big boy in the bathroom he needed a step up. I initially purchased a couple cute plastic steps that I scooped up on the way…

]]> When it came time for my little guy to be a big boy in the bathroom he needed a step up. I initially purchased a couple cute plastic steps that I scooped up on the way home from the Container Store. Needless to say, total child safety hazard. Every time my then 2 year old stepped up to reach the sink, the step would slide out from underneath him on the tiled floor.  This was an unfortunate reminder that quality is key, especially in a place like the bathroom where 70% of all household accidents occur. So when the beautifully painted, sturdy wooden step from our friends at Kt Steppers arrived, I was thrilled and so was Austin!

The mom of two and creator of Kt Steppers, Katie O’Neill conceived her personalized business when a family member was on the hunt for special gift. Perfect for “big” brothers or sisters, birthdays and births, Katie’s personalized touch and service has her custom steppers gracing celebrity nurseries from (my favorite) Natalie Morales to (Adrienne’s favorite) Bethenny’s Bryn.

Celebrating two years in the business, Kt Steppers doesn’t stop at the cricket step stool. They will also customize play tables, rockers, craft totes and more. However their designer steppers ranging from superheros to tic tac toe benefiting charities, are hands down the most popular. There is even a handy “Time Out” stool for mom – something most households with toddlers could benefit from ;)

Visit Kt Steppers for their super selection or check out the Project Nursery Editors Picks page to purchase our favorite chalkboard stepper – functional fun for reaching toys or books in the playroom.

And since we are a kid design blog, here’s the completed inexpensive kids bathroom makeover that recently took place in my home. I am too embarrassed to post the before pic of yellow and brown 1960’s tiles that cover all four walls, floor and ceiling but be sure to check it out HERE. It’s a testament to what a couple thousand bucks (and a sledge hammer) from Home Depot can do!

melisaaj120
About The Author: Melisa resides in Los Angeles, CA. Mom to two little active boys Austin & Chase and partner in Little Apple Design, a children's interior design firm specializing in e-design inspiration boards.
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We’re smitten over our readers and love interacting with you on our Facebook Fan Page. We want to reward you for helping us reach our goal of 5,000 fans on Facebook. As a thank you for…

]]> We’re smitten over our readers and love interacting with you on our Facebook Fan Page. We want to reward you for helping us reach our goal of 5,000 fans on Facebook. As a thank you for introducing us to your fabulous friends we’ll be giving away multiple sets of Project Nursery boater’s totes. Each boater’s tote is made from 100% Cotton Canvas. Designed to be both lightweight and durable, this large PN boater’s tote is perfect for traveling or every day use.

WIN IT! Visit our Project Nursery Fan Page and push the “Like” Button at the top of the page if you haven’t already. Refer a new friend to “Like” our Project Nursery fan page too.  Ask your friend to post a comment on this blog post saying “I’m a new Project Nursery Facebook Fan. My friend (your name) referred me!” Contest ends September 30th at 11:59 PST.

EXTRA ENTRIES
There is no limit to how many friends you can get to join. The more friends, the more entries!

Each time we reach 500 new friends we will randomly choose a set of buddies from those comments to receive Project Nursery Boater Totes! The first set ($70 value) will be given when we reach 3,500!

Want one now? Buy it here.

Adrienne
About The Author:
An avid crafter with a love for the media, Adrienne is based in Los Angeles, CA. When she's not on camera or tweeting, Adrienne is creating beautiful and stylish handmade jewelry for her etsy shop.
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pettiskirts by dreamspun kids

As a party stylist, I am always on the lookout for fabulous options for birthday girls to wear on their big days! The options for special birthday attire are endless, but my favorite…

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pettiskirts by dreamspun kids

As a party stylist, I am always on the lookout for fabulous options for birthday girls to wear on their big days! The options for special birthday attire are endless, but my favorite trend right now is pettiskirts! Layers of full, fancy fabric set the mood for fun!

pettiskirts available at layla grayce

My daughter, Kate wore an aqua Kaiya Eve pettiskirt for her first birthday, which was cupcake themed! Topped off with a custom rhinestone tank top, she couldn’t have been any cuter!

pettiskirt by kaiya eve

My best friend’s daughter borrowed Kate’s pettiskirt for her snowflake 1st birthday!

Also popping up are more and more pettiskirt dresses! These by DreamSpun Kids are adorable!

Stay tuned…I’ll be back with more fabulous attire options for your little sweeties!

Kim
About The Author:
Kim is a mother of two living in the Phoenix, AZ area. She has a knack for crafting paper goods and is known for her perfect party details. Learn all about Kim at The TomKat Studio.
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