Forget sacrificing your design sense just because you’re a parent now. There’s something to be said about a company that’s been in business for 50 years and remains a leader in style. In honor of BabyBjorn’s big 5-0 celebration, they have revealed three limited-edition fabric choices with some serious ’70s retro flair for a twist on their timeless bouncer.

There’s no question that in the design world, mid-century modern is in high demand and retro remains cool. So why not go with a bouncer that truly complements your lifestyle and the rooms in your home?

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But then again, it’s not just about the good looks. The Babysitter Balance offers proper back and head support for baby, and because it’s not motorized, it helps your child to develop motor skills and balance. In fact, it’s the child that sets the pace. With three different positions and compact folding for storage, it shows that BabyBjorn is a true testament to both style and functionality.

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They say that the cobbler’s child never has shoes, so what happens when a nursery designer’s little girl is born? Well, it’s the opposite of the age-old proverb—this cobbler’s child gets the Louboutins of nurseries. We wanted to share some of the images and elements of Alessia’s little lady’s tiny nest.

Blending white, gray and yellow—with a cheeky pop of navy—we worked to create a space that was both calm and serene but also cheerful and bright. We hope that sweet and special dreams, as well as happy and precious memories, always fill this room.

1. Living in New York City, space is at a premium. The Stokke brand caters to the constraints of the city without compromising on design or functionality. The Stokke Sleepi was the first item added to our mood board.

2. Compact yet functional, the Stokke Care Changing Table holds everything you need in an easy to reach location.

3. When looking for yellow and gray wall art, the Positive Art Print by Honeyboo caught our eye, but the words captured our hearts.

4. The walls were brightened with Dove and Sunshine paint by Serena and Lily—and yes, we love the names of the shades as much as the colors themselves.

5. Throw pillows complete a nest; this labyrinth pillow by Dwell Studio brings an energy to the room, and the cloud-shaped pillow, from Blabla Kids, was bought in France with this little room in mind.

6. We love the Joya Rocker, and the luxurious feeling of the microsuede fabric eases the hours spent rocking in it.

7.  Land of Nod’s “Not a Peep” crib bedding is both cute and calming, and we can’t help but hope that the name will encourage sleep.

8. We like the idea of continuing the stripes of the bedding at a larger scale in the Olin Gray Rug from Crate and Barrel.

9. Although the little one won’t be using the Tripp Trap Chair for a while, we love the rich, dark blue color. It’ll be used as a shelf until the little tush is ready to take its seat.

To honor Mother’s Day and all you mamas out there, Project Nursery, Stokke and My Tiny Nest teamed up to offer you all the chance to win three amazing Stokke pieces of your very own along with a My Tiny Nest design consultation!

WIN IT! One VERY lucky Project Nursery reader will win a Stokke Sleepi Bed, a Colgate Green Guard Certified Mattress, a Stokke Care Changing Table, a Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair and a design package by Nursery Designers My Tiny Nest. A $3000 value!!

Winner can select the color from available options for the Sleepi Bed, Care Changing Table and Tripp Trapp Chair (excluding the signature collection). Crib bedding and optional baby set for Tripp Trapp are not included.

Virtual design package will include a phone call with My Tiny Nest (an in-person meeting may be arranged if the winner lives in the NYC area) and a custom digital design board with links to follow.

HOW TO ENTER: To enter, comment below and let us know what you love most about motherhood or what you are most looking forward to about being a mom. Or, if you’d like to enter a special mom in your life, let us know why you think she’s wonderful. Winner will be chosen randomly. Contest ends Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:59pm PST.

EXTRA ENTRIES
1. “Like” Project Nursery, My Tiny Nest and Stokke on Facebook, give us a shout out on our wall and tell us you did with a comment below.

2. Follow Project Nursery, My Tiny Nest and Stokke on Twitter, tweet about it and tell us you did with a comment below.

3. Follow Project Nursery and “pin” images from this post on Pinterest and add your Pinterest link in a comment below.

4. Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter or let us know you are already a subscriber with a comment below.

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CONTEST CLOSED

Check out our designs for a “Modern Fairy Tale” styled nursery below. The details of each room can found on GILT’s little inspiration’s blog. Sale kicks off on Wednesday, May 9th at 12pm EST. Happy shopping!

Modern Fairy Tale: For the Prince or Princess

 Modern Fairy Tale Nursery: For the Princess

Modern Fairy Tale Nursery: For the Prince

1. Lemon Flower Arrangement 2. Pink Lemonade 3. Striped Straws 4. Yellow Polka Dot Balloon 5. Flower Cupcakes 6. Homemade Lemonade Stand

Does this get you in the mood or what? I think I am ready to enjoy a cool glass of pink lemonade now!

Just for fun we’ve created two design boards to get you excited. They showcase our top picks for both the boy and girl “Eco-Chic” styled nursery. The details of each room can found on GILT’s little inspiration’s blog.

The Ultimate Eco-Chic Nursery: Girl’s Room

The Ultimate Eco-Chic Nursery: Boy’s Room

Check it out on GILT to score these amazing brands at super amazing prices, and tell us what you think!

Without further ado, the winner of the CMYK style giveaway is…

Shelly Gajus, you’ve got the CMYK Style! Judges Ali Wing, of giggle, Simon May, of bloom, and Project Nursery were all impressed with how you covered the CMYK color model—cyan, magenta, yellow and black—with the practical balance of baby/nursery-focused images, as well as other images that embraced the bold and bright CMYK style in your board. Big congrats!

While the Pinterest boards were truly amazing, the judges felt we also needed to award an honorable mention to a reader who took extra time with an original design board submission. This accolade goes to Jessica Ross. Your delightful design board was sunny and bright, but most of all, we could envision your room coming to life. Jessica, you will receive a $100 giggle gift card.

Although all the entries showed us some serious CMYK style, the top entries had a true CMYK take showcasing all the bright hues while still keeping the look nursery and baby focused. Many thanks to all the entered.

 @lizfharris

 @agiachetti

@marianasbuck

There are two ways to win: Submit either an original Pinterest Board or electronic design board/photo collage using colorful nursery decor or baby trends to enter. I have to say how amazed we, the judges (that’s yours truly, PN, as well as Ali Wing and Simon May), have been by all the creative entries we’ve already received showcasing this top color trend—the bold brights. BUT we are looking for even more CMYK style so start dreaming in technicolor and let us see it! Need a little inspiration? You can check out our example here and find out more details on how to get your chance to win here.

This year, Pantone named Tangerine Tango as the color of the year. If you walk into any of your favorite stores these days, you’ll see the color on everything from shoes to nail polish, and home decor is no different! This luscious citrus color is everywhere! The Pantone Color Guide is like the bible of all colors, and if you’ve never put your hands on one, it’s like a brand new box of Crayola Crayons for grownups.

We are gearing up to launch our brand new IKAT Collection for Caden Lane, and apparently, we were right on trend with our color selections! So, here’s a sneak peek at our new girl fabrics and some funky and fun decor pieces that would win nursery of the year in my book.

1. Star Egg Nightlight 2. This Fabric Storage Container adds just the right amount of chevron to coordinate with the bedding. 3. The Mermaid Dream Ring would be adorable as a mobile or wall decor. 4. I love these scalloped bunting flags; several strands would be stunning over the crib or changing table! 5. Caden Lane IKAT fabrics from their new crib and big kid bedding collection 6. This comfy Parlour Chair adds the perfect pop of tangerine. 7. If you’re feeling really creative, a quick coat of paint and some sand paper turns an old dresser into a masterpiece of color.

Sweet red strawberries are a perfect spring and summertime theme for little parties. Menus, colors and theme can all be planned around the not-so-humble strawberry. A few ideas to complete a super-cute strawberry-themed party: cut out strawberry shapes and string with ribbon for some adorable bunting; send ribbon-wrapped pints of strawberries home as favors with your guests or fill the green pint baskets with other sweet treats; use whole strawberry plants as centerpieces; and have a build-your-own strawberry shortcake bar.

1. Sweet Cherry-Strawberry birthday party 2. Strawberry mini cake stand 3. Perfect party hats 4. Strawberry picnic basket perfect for wrapping up lunch or party favors 5. Sweet Strawberry cupcakes by Glorious Treats 6. Dipped strawberry cookies 7. Berry Sweet strawberry printables by Love the Day 8. No birthday is complete without a strawberry party outfit

The eye-catching, full-sized stroller is an all-terrain solution that boasts a cutting-edge fold design, which makes it super slim for stashing in tight spaces and freestanding when folded flat. It also sports a first-of-its-kind solar lighting system that allows you to shine a light beam or flash hazards for added safety.

This hot design and state-of-the-art baby gear has us wondering, how do you infuse color into your lives? Personally, I just purchased an awesome pair of kelly green jeans and updated my apartment’s hallway runner with hot pink FLOR tiles, and that’s only the beginning!

Now we want to hear from you, and we want you to show us your CMYK style! We’ve partnered with the folks behind the revolutionary baby store giggle and the innovative Australian dad designers of bloom to bring you an incredible contest that will fuel your Pinterest addiction and get your design juices flowing. Inspired to join us? Read on to enter…

SHOW US YOUR CMYK STYLE:

WIN IT! Help us celebrate the giggle-exclusive launch of the new Zen Stroller. Create a design board using colorful nursery décor or baby trends and enter to win the bold new Zen CMYK Stroller from bloom, plus a $1,000 giggle gift card!

We’re looking for big, bold, bright, baby ideas! It will be up to judges Ali Wing, founder and CEO of giggle; Melisa Fluhr and Pam Ginocchio, co-founders of Project Nursery; and Simon May, founder of bloom; to choose the winning board. Judging will be based on creativity and use of color.

HERE’S HOW: Submit an original Pinterest Board or electronic design board/photo collage. Use images and products found on both Project Nursery and giggle that celebrate innovative design and the bold and bright color palette inspired by the Zen CMYK Stroller.

Two ways to enter:

1. PINTEREST

• Make sure you’re following giggle and Project Nursery on Pinterest. Not a member of Pinterest? Email us at socialmedia@giggle.com, and we will send you an invitation!

• Create a Pinterest board named “giggle-Project Nursery CMYK Design Board” and start pinning items that celebrate innovative design along with bright colors. We want to see how you’d infuse this spring’s CMYK color trend into your lives. Be sure to pin a minimum of 9 images including 3 products from giggle and 3 images from Project Nursery. View our examples here.

• To complete your entry, comment here on Project Nursery’s post about the Zen CMYK Stroller with your Pinterest name and “Like” both giggle and Project Nursery on Facebook.

2. EMAIL

• If you create a design board, simply email us at socialmedia@giggle.com an image of your design with the subject line “giggle-Project Nursery CMYK Design Board.” A minimum of 9 images including 3 products from giggle and 3 images from Project Nursery are required.

NOTE: For multiple entries, number your boards by adding the appropriate number into the subject line as follows, “giggle-Project Nursery CMYK Design Board 1”, “giggle-Project Nursery CMYK Design Board 2”…

Contest ends Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be notified via email on April 4, 2012 and will be asked for his/her mailing address in order to receive the prize. Open to US residents only.

See contest additional details and rules here.