As soon as I found out I was having a boy, I knew that I wanted a modern nursery with bold, fun colors. I'm pleased that we were able to create exactly what I wanted for Graham's room on a relatively low budget. Lots of love and DIY projects went into this room!
Design Inspiration:
I found lots of inspiration on Pinterest and Project Nursery. After I chose the fabrics, the rest of the design fell into place.
Decorating Style:
I think my style can be described as contemporary, but I also enjoy bringing vintage elements into my home, especially in my daughter's super girly room.
Project Details:
Paint- Gray is Sparrow by Behr and blue is True Turquoise by Glidden
Bedding- custom made by a local seamstress. All fabrics by Premier Prints
Dresser- Craig's list find that I refinished and painted
Lamps- Target
Cube Shelf- Ikea Expedit
Light Fixture- Ikea Fillista
Glider- Re-used from daughter's nursery, purchased at Babies 'R Us in 2008
Crib- Re-used from daughter's nursery, purchased at Target in 2008.
Window seat/toy chest- built by my dad; I made the pillows and had the cushion made by the seamstress who made the bedding
Favorite Items:
The rug is probably my favorite item in the room because I think it added a fun pop of color. I also love the curtains, and since I made them myself, they are extra special to me.
Advice:
Browse for your dream rooms online, then try to replicate those looks on a smaller budget. I love finding deals on ebay and Craig's list!
Cjko
I love your nursery! So bright and fun!
Chels10
Does your friend, who made the seuss inspired Art, sell similar prints? Been searching for months for Dr. Seuss themed prints that are bright and modern
Marissa Lenhart
This looks great!! I love the use of Gray!! Who every said gray was drab and depressing?! I think it is bright and claming at the same time. Great work!!
Angela
I just adore this room, esp the dr. Seuss artwork…. Does your friend sell more prints like this? Please tell me she opening an etsy shop.
Misty P
I must say, this is by far my most favorite nursery!!!! The colors are gorgeous and the attention to detail is amazing. I am in love! Graham is a lucky little baby!
MBC8ii
I love this nursery!! What is the name of that graypaint on the walls?
http://www.otherpiecesofme.com Coastinganon
I love the blue ceiling…and the colors are awesome-a definite favorite combination of mine
Shannon
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http://adventuresinsuburbs.blogspot.com swapna
Really like the nursery – it looks very fun!
Jenifer
I would also like to know the name of the gray paint you used. Thanks!
http://baileydrotts.blogspot.com Bailey
I am ABSOLUTELY in love with your baby’s nursery!! Our color theme is very similar!
Hope
I love your nursery (almost as much as my own)! If baby #2 is a boy, I am going to steal it for inspiration. :-)
Margo
I LOVE this!!! These bright, fun colors are actually the colors of my living room. All afternoon I have been trying out different gray paint samples. Would you mind sharing your paint color??? Thanks a TON!!
hi angela, i started the process of opening an etsy shop in january & am toying with the idea of following through once i’m done with a few other priorities i have in front of me. thanks!
Kirsten
I am in love with this nursery. I absolutely love every single thing about this room!!!! Someday when my husband and I start trying to have a baby this will be in my mind. It’s perfect!!!
Kelsey
What paint colors did you use? I love both the blue and the gray.
Rachael Johnson
I also love the colors, what is the name and brand of the blue on the ceiling? I also love the picture of you and the baby.
Jennifer
I love your nursery! We are trying to hav bedding made that is similar can you tell me what color the orange fabric is? i looked on premier prints but cant find it.
http://pininterest Cissy
Hello I LOVE the paint colors! Could you please share what color grey and the teal tha you used. This looks awesome!!
http://theocdlifestyle.blogspot.com Kristin M
I love this nursery! Excellent job with the colors, fabrics, rugs, etc. I have a question for you… Did you pay to have the Ikea Expedit bookcase shipped. I have been eyeing that piece for awhile, but don’t know if I can break down and pay that much to have it shipped.
cissy
Please tell us what paint colors you used. It is just beautiful:)
She is thinking of opening an etsy shop, but hasn’t completed the process yet.
Missy
Love the paint color…can you please tell what the brand/color is? Thanks so much!
Angela
Thank you all for the sweet comments! The gray is called sparrow by Behr. The blue is true turquoise by Glidden. I had a family member pick up the Ikea items in the store for me. I’m not sure who makes the orange fabric. I picked it up at a local fabric store to use as an accent with the other prints. Hope that helps!
Lauren Pierce
Im also interested in the Dr. Seuss wall art if she starts selling them..she did an awesome job! I really like the way you did the verse in the frame where did you get that?
Misti
Would you mind sharing any information you have (tag/label info) for the rug? I love it, and have been searching for something similar with no luck. Thanks so much!
Julie
I absolutely love everything about this room! Great job!
Michelle
I love everything about this room! I’m not obsessed with replicating this for my nephew. Can’t find the rug :(
Angela
Misti,
There is a link to the ebay seller I got the rug from in the info above.
I did see that link to Ebay. They don’t have it anymore though. Oh well. I’ll just google it :)
Michelle
What kind of fitted crib sheets did you use? Can’t really see it as the bumper is in the way ;) I’m not using a bumper so I was wondering if you used a print or solid fabrics?
Jessie
Love Love Love this nursery! Wish I could find the rug, it is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Ebay seller has no more. :( These colors go together perfectly. It is so vibrant and cheery, but yet simple. One of my top 2 for inspiration! Thank you for that! :)
Yes, but they no longer have it. So, I was wondering if the rug has a tag that says who it’s made by. Thanks!
Elysha
This is such a cute nursery. Where did you get the green bin next to the changing pad?
Nickole
Love the design and colors. So clean and crisp. Yay. Hoping I don’t sound bossy, but of your son is a curious baby like mine, you will be moving the crib. Due to pulling curtains and blinds. Ha. I am sure you will figure it out. But, if u are a new mom like I am, it is trial by error. Ha. Ha. Congrats on the new boy;)
for anyone looking to replicate (like myself) – http://www.fabric.com/ has all the same fabric that Premier does but it is cheaper.
Jessi
LOVE this room! We are having a baby girl in 4 weeks and we painted her room grey and white. If our next one is a boy, this is my inspiration for changing up her room! I love the colors and you did such a nice and tasteful job! Not to mention I love that things are re-used and/or bought from ebay/cragislist!
Quick question – where is the night stand from by the recliner? I am looking for a slim night stand to fit between her crib and the glider, but I am having a hard time finding one that is at a decent price!
I found it on Pinterest, but it was just on a random website and I couldn’t find any link to any place to purchase it so I just copied and pasted it and had it printed at Walgreens.
Alicia
I would also love to know what gray paint color you used as well .
Gorgeous! I have a silly question – Was your Ikea ceiling light fixture ready to hardwire or did you need to purchase a kit. If so, does Ikea offer the kit or did you purchase it elsewhere?
Thanks :)
Janet
Amazing room! The colors are so happy! Love the gray!
My dad installed the light and I’m pretty sure everything came together from Ikea.
Nicole
I LOVE this! I am using similar colors. How did you do the blue/white wall border? Did you paint horizontal stripes or is it woodwork? Also do you know how thick the blue stripe from the ceiling is and how thick the white is? Thanks!
The white is crown molding. It’s a couple of inches thick and is about 9 inches from the ceiling.
Ashley
Angela,
Where did you find that bible verse print? It is precious!
Thanks!
Melanie
What fabric did you use for the orange details? I am in Love with this room!
Amber
Could you tell me what the color of paint is. I love this room!! Great job.
Bridget
Do you know if your friend would do another “Oh the places you’ll go?” I love it!! Beautiful room – way to go!! – Bridget
Jerri Lawson
I really love this rug and I read that you bought it on Ebay. Any chance you remember who you bought it from? I will do the investigation to figure out the maker or brand. Love your nursery! Great ideas!
Bridget– my sis-in-law is making me one out of vinyl to be put directly on the wall or in a frame, etc. You can email her through her website (http://www.vinylcraze.com/) or facbook (http://www.facebook.com/VinylCraze). Just send her the link back to this blog and she’ll know just what you’re looking for and be able to quote you a price based on the size you want it.
Hope that helps.
http://Facebook Debra k. Perry
Dear Angela, my daughter is in love with Baby nursery….she wants it exactly like the one in the photo…..I want to ask you if we could use the Baby Grahama’s photo for a Baby Shower Invitation….she wants it so much……she would like everyone to send a cash gift so she can have the bedding made. Do you think its wrong to be blessed with cash instead of a gift? This is her first baby..she broke her foot at work and has little income for now..She is a fan of your’s….. Gina Marie Dellamagiore. 1-843-9976105. Im her mother Debra Perry. 304-925-5598. Please respond to let me know if we could use you Nursery phoyo as an invitaton and put her baby’s name on it ”CADE FRANCIS EVANS”. Im doing this for Gina because she is so in love with the entire theme. Excited to hear back from you! Thanks, Sincerely….Debra Perry. dkperry54@aol.com 304-925-5598. <3 please dont put this on facebook,,,Private message me.
Michelle
I just got done sewing the curtains, cribskirt and bedding…all the same prints you have from Fabric.com. Painted the walls and now all I need to find is that darn rug! Thanks for the inspiration!
http://JenniferJeanPhoto.blogspot.com Skylar
Hello! My best friend just found out that she’s having a little boy in October (Landon Cade) and she is in looove with this room! She requested to have the EXACT one for her little boy…I’m not very artsy and I’m going into my last semester of nursing school, so I definitely don’t have time to make all of these things and her baby shower is August 4…do/could you by any chance make things like this and sell them? If so, I’d love to get with you on buying basically the room! Haha! Please email me! Can’t wait to hear from you! Thanks and God Bless! <3 Skylar B.
Erica
Beautiful room! Do you know where you go the pillow fabric and what it is called? Thanks :)
Lindsey
What fabric did you use for the orange details on the crib skirt? My husband and I are in LOVE with this room!
Lauren
I am absolutely in love with this room!! I’m hoping to do the same color scheme for my baby boy’s nursery and your room is my inspiration! I was wondering what the color of the ceiling is — I can’t tell in the pictures if it’s painted white or blue. Thanks!!
Becky
Has anyone found that orange rug yet??
Rachelle
I contacted the seller on ebay about the rug and this is what he said:
I am more than happy to help. Unfortunately, this rug has been sold out for quite some time due to the flow of customers that came to purchase it. There are a lot of orders pending a restock as it is. We are no longer taking orders for this rug until we have the restock. We’re looking at 10-12 weeks and that’s not a guarantee as the manufacturer has pushed back the ETA twice on us. I’m so sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause for you.
Just thought others might want to know. :)
Rachelle
Heather
I am one of those pending orders for the rug….I ordered it back in mid April and they still don’t have it in stock. My order was placed through http://www.powersellerusa.com, not through ebay.
Ashley
Does anyone know where the Jeremiah 1:5 print came from?
Love this nursery! Has anyone had any luck finding out the manafacturer’s name of the rug?
Michelle
People….read the comments above! Someone said they found the rug at this website: http://www.powersellerusa.com…wow. Search under “Orange” I just bought the same rug for $74.
Hi all–just wanted to Pass on what i found out… I spoke with someone at the website who said the rug can be ordered but is back ordered. The manufacturer keeps pushing back the date they will be available… The woman I spoke to said they have been told 8-12 weeks but no guarantee it will happen then. I was so excited tO find the rug i just wanted to share this in case anyone is looking for it in a specific timeframe!!!
samantha mcrimmon
I havent contacted them yet but found the rug here as well -
I found the fabric online to order. It does not recommend drying on any of the fabrics. Do you dry and of your pieces? How did the fabric hold up? I really like the nursery and the colors! You did a wonderful job.
http://www.powersellerusa.com PowerSellerUSA.com
Good Afternoon Parents And Parents To Be,
I hope this post will find you all in good spirit and health today. On behalf of Power Seller USA, I would like to thank you all for the interest in this absolutely adorable rug. The demand for this rug is high and we’re doing our best to get more rugs in stock to meet this demand. while we’re hoping to have the rugs in stock much sooner than later, we’re looking at roughly 10-12 weeks before this rug is in house again.
This rug is one of many in a wonderful collection of children’s rugs that host the same color palette. Please by all means take a look at what else we have to offer within this collection. Most rugs in this collection are in stock and ready for immediate shipping! You’ll find the link to them within this post.
Http://www.powersellerusa.com/europacontempo.html
We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences incurred by the back order of this rug but we do hope to have them in stock soon!
So I grabbed the paint swatches at the store yesterday and the grey looks rather dark on the swatch. Is it that dark on the wall? Hard to tell in pic. I worry it will make the room look small! How big is your nursery? Ours is only 11 x 12′ 8″
Heather
For those of you who ordered the orange rug through PowerSellerUSA…..I would not rely on their promise of delivering the rug in 10-12 weeks. I ordered mine 10 weeks ago and was told that same thing and when I contacted them today, they told me the manufacturer is still saying 8-10 weeks, that’s a total of 20 weeks…..ridiculous! I thought for sure I’d have it before my son was born ordering it so early.
erin
I tried to order the rug from both places people listed here and both are not taking nay orders just fyi!
Amber
Do you have problems with the bumpers staying up since you don’t have ties in the center on the long sides?
susie
Hi! So i am so in love with this baby room and it seems that many other mommys are to!! I have to have that rug and i am freaking out because everwhere that has it is sold out or on back order… Has anyone been able to find it somewhere else? Or is there anyway that you can order it and just have it shipped to you whenever it comes in? thanks so much!!!
Krysten
Hi Angela!
I am doing a similar nursery with different bedding but same colors! Did you have the curtains made or did you order them from some where? I need the same zig zag pattern in the same color! LOL
Susie
Krysten,
Hi! I just saw that you were doing this but you have different bedding! Where did you find bedding in these colors?
Becky
You guys can find the fabric cheap at fabric.com. Just type “Premier prints” in the search bar and look around for the designs you see in this nursery. The blue zig zag sells out quickly whenever they get more stock in, so check back frequently and snag it as soon as they get more in :)
Jill
You can also purchase the blue zig zag fabric from Carousal Designs (http://www.babybedding.com/). I purchased it by the yard and am planning to have a seamstress make me some curtains from it.
I also purchased bedding from the same site using the blue zig zag (chevron) design with orange and lime and it turned out really great.
Erin
Is the ceiling painted white or the turquoise color? It is hard to tell in the picture.
Lauren
I have a question about the crown molding in the room… is it used a few inches below the top of the wall or is it a really long crown molding that you painted part blue and left the rest white? Just curious because I’ve never seen crown molding look like that. I think it looks great!
The crown molding is about 9 inches beloerthe top of the wall. The top of the wall and ceiling are painted turquoise. Our house was built in the 1950′s and the molding is like that throughout. I love it!
What size is the picture with the Dr. Seuss quote?
emitchum
Can you please tell me what the orange fabric is? It appears to match the rug perfectly! Thank you!
Paige
What much fabric did you order to do your drapes?
Stephanie
Has anyone found an alternative orange rug? PowerSeller missed some major revenue!
susie
I just used a orange shag rug and it looks great!
Angela
I LOVE YOUR NURSERY! I am about to have a lil boy Braden in a few weeks and it looks like I am doing the same color scheme as you. IN fact my bed skirt is the same os yours except we went with the lime green zig zags instead. I am even doing the orange.I am excited to get my crib set back from the BABY GUY who has done it for me. I have been searching and searching for all the ad on’s now that I chose the color scheme. The lamp that u said was from Target, is that recent as I have actually looked there?
Also, i love the saying/ bible verse in the orange frame. Where did you find that?
Thank you so much for your response as I am totally new to Pinterst and stumbled upon you, so glad that I did
Congrats on your lil one btw, love the name Graham :)
Angela
Kelly Hutner Ciccarello
Love the nursery. Where did you get the blue side table?
kim
Hi there..Love the nursery…And my neice is loving it soo much we are replicating it for her 2nd baby. I am wondering is the Green Premier Print used on the bumper a cotton light weight or is it the mid-weight Home Dec. cotton? We live in Oregon and I can’t find it in anything but Home Dec. weight…I’m getting frustrated…She really wants me to make those bumpers and I do have the blue but can’t seem to find the green….HELP!!! I don’t want a Drama Momma here…lolol
Thank you,
kim
rachel
I was wondering where you got the lighting fixture?
Amy
Has anyone had any luck with the rug? Or found any that are similar?
Becca
How much fabric did you use for the curtains?
Ashlee
Hello!! Beautiful room!! Where did you get the custom boppy cover? I too am getting my bedding made by Holly. I can’t wait to see it.
Lauren
I have been looking like crazy for this rug, and found nothing. There are similar but nothing like this =( If you find it PLEASE let me know and I will do the same!
Becca, I’m sorry, I don’t remember how much I used, but I know it was a lot. My ceilings are 9 ft, and I made the drapes to go a little higher than the window, and all the way to the floor. I think I googled how much it would take to make them according to my room measurements.
Angela
Ikea
Angela
Hi Kim, I’m sorry I’m just now responding. I haven’t checked the comments in a while. It’s a mid-weight fabric, but not the super-heavy outdoor stuff. I got it at my local fabric shop, but they have it on several web sites as well.
Angela
I got it at Wal-Mart and painted it with the ceiling paint. It was onlyl 12 bucks!
Angela
Hi Angela, sorry I’m just now responding. I haven’t checked the comments in a while. I got the lamps from Target back in February, so I’m not sure if they still have them. I found the bible verse on Pinterest, but it didn’t have a link back so I just saved the image and had it printed at Walgreens.
Angela
I’m sorry for just now responding, I haven’t checked the comments in a while. I got the orange at my local fabric shop and don’t know the name of it. Sorry!
Nicole
did you make the “G” pillow?
Ashlee
Thank you!!
valerie
Just curious, what size is the Dr Suess quote canvas?
Chelsea Warnock
I have been looking EVERYWHERE for something like this rug – any luck???
Becky
Guess what everyone? I ordered the rug from the PowerSeller site that was posted on here back in June, and I FINALLY got notice yesterday that it is being shipped!!!! It was on backorder FOREVER but not anymore! Yeah!!!
http://www.facebook.com/dana.sharfstein Dana Maria Sharfstein
Hi my name is Dana. I am expecting and stumbled across your room decor. I am inlove with it. Please do tell where you got the bedding, carpet, dr.suess picture, drapes etc….I hate to copy ur wonderful idea. I just absolutely love it. Thanks!!!!
Laura
Do you know the brand of the orange and white rug you used? I’d love to get one like it, but I don’t think the dealer you mentioned above has this rug anymore. Any direction you can give would be helpful! I love your nursery and appreciate the inspiration it’s given me!
valerie
I was able to order the rug last week. I called directly to company and ordered over the phone. Arrived today! Their number is (866) 832-3200
valerie
I called the company directly at (866) 832-3200 . I was able to place order over the phone ( it is not listed on website) and received it today, less than 1 week turnaround.
PSU-103-3337-027-68 Living Contemporary Rugs: 3337-027 Orange: 5′ 3″ x 7′ 4″
Rectangle $74.99 is order info just in case
Lulubean
Wonderful color palette and I adore the painted ceiling!
Stacey H
Where you did buy the blue chevron fabric? Im wanting to order some but want to make sure its the aqua blue and not the powder blue. Thanks in advance!!
Laura
Thanks so much, Valerie! How did you identify the rug when you ordered it by phone (not sure what to call it exactly) and do you mind saying how much it was? If you do, no worries. I can ask the price if/when I call. Thank you so much for the help! I haven’t been able to find anything I like as much!
valerie
Laura, I just called and asked for the “orange swirl rug” (LOL) and they knew which one I was talking about. My invoice says “Creative Home Area Rugs: Living Contemporary Rugs: 3337-027 Orange” if that helps! Good luck! oh, and it was 79.99 & free shipping!
Laura
Great! Thank you so much! Have you received it yet? Did it look as pictured, and is the surface soft or coarse? I really, really appreciate your help! :)
Laura
Also, is the swirl in the rug a cream or white color? It looks cream in the picture, but I’m not sure. Thanks!
valerie
Laura,
the swirl is actually a more cream in color than white, the orange is somewhat paler than in pic, like a sherbert color…but still blends nicely with my bedding and carpet…I will be happy to send you pics of it if you want me too!
valerie
Oh and it was 74.99, not 79.99!
Amy Perkins
I’m sure you have probably already answered this question, but did you make the bed skirt? If so was there a tutorial or pattern that you followed?
Gabrielle
What size is the rug? I love, love, love this room!
Crystal
PowerSellerUSA’s site says (as of December 2012): Availability: OUT OF STOCK – NO ESTIMATE AVAILABLE
Due
to overwhelming demand for this item we are no longer taking new orders
for this rug. We apologize but at this time we do not have an estimate
on when it will be available. We are doing everything possible to
restore stock of this item and appreciate your patience. As soon as
there is an update we will refresh this message. Thank you.
I was hoping you knew what color the fabric of the drapes is? I found a few different shades of ‘blue’ on the website for the fabric and I really want the same as yours. Please let me know, Thank you in advance!
Heather :o)
Jaynne
has anyone been able to find the rug recently? if so can your please provide the website and name of the rug….i tried looking on powerseller site per but couldnt find it. Thanks!!
http://www.facebook.com/mindy.millerwasmer Mindy Miller Wasmer
does anyone know if the curtain fabric is the turquoise or the girly blue in the premier fabric?
Angela Furr
It’s the girly blue.
Angela Furr
Yes, the same as the top of the walls.
Angela Furr
It’s the girly blue.
Angela Furr
I think it’s either a 5×7 or 5×8.
Angela Furr
i didn’t make it, but I’ve seen tons of tutorials online, so I’m sure it would be pretty easy. It has a box pleat.
Angela Furr
I got it at a local fabric store. It’s the girl blue twill.
Angela Furr
I’m sorry, Valerie, I don’t remember what size it is. It was gifted by my friend who designed it. Visit her etsy shop, and I’m sure she could help you.
Angela Furr
I did! There are some copycats on etsy, but I actually designed it and made it myself. Super easy!
http://www.facebook.com/ALW22 Ashley Hallman
Where did you get this bedding??? I have looked everywhere and can’t find anything like it.
Kristen
I tried to call and order it just now, and they said it has been discontinued, and don’t have any in stock! :( Any suggestions?
Kristen
Ohh sorry for the typo! Lol. Does anyone want to sell theirs?
Jennifer
It’s the girly blue :)
Jennifer
girly blue :)
Kayla
Does anyone know where I could purchase this rug? I LOVE it!!
Ang
Its premier prints fabric.
Megan
How did you know how much of each fabric to order for seamstress I M in love with this and would pay Anyone to make my baby’s room look like yours it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for!
acrista
Do u think the seamstress who made ur bedding would be wIlling 2 make some 4 others based on ur design? Do u mind spilling how much it cost u 2 have it made?
Angela Furr
I think she stays pretty busy with local orders, but there are tons of people on etsy who do custom orders, so I’d start there if I were you.
Angela Furr
My seamstress told me how much I would need. There are tons of people on etsy who do custom orders, so I’d start there.
Emily
Which green is the green in your fabric? There is two different greens and I can’t tell! Thanks I love love love this nursery!
josephine
no longer available and not expected in the future as of 1/30,2013
jaynne
where did you get it at?
johnny12345
That baby is going to grow up gender-confused. The color palette is VERY effeminate. Poor kid.
Angela Furr
Since when is green, blue and orange feminine? I’m pretty sure my son isn’t going to wonder if he’s a girl or a boy due to the colors in his room.
http://www.facebook.com/emily.l.miller Emily Miller
anyone interested in selling their rug?
Pepveroni
Hi – not sure if you’re still checking comments, but I was wondering where you got the little bin to hold the diapers and wipes on the dresser? Thanks – great job with this nursery!
Dezarae
I love this color pallet but I have a boy and a girl in one room and I’m wondering if you think the gray and blue would look ok with a light purple instead of orange? Not trying to do the exact same thing you have here but I do love the concept. Thank you
http://twitter.com/RockabyeMommy Rockabye Mommy
love the color scheme
WL
Is the white a smal trim board or just a painted striped?
Michelle
Hi, for those of you who are trying to recreate the look of this great nursery. I just received a beautiful rug from http://www.powersellerusa.com, which is a great substitution to the rug in the picture, since as most people reading this blog know, is no longer available.
This new rug, I was told by the customer service rep, is from the exact same collection. The price of the 5′x7′ is excellent and shipping is Free. The orange color in the rug matches the look of the room exactly. I love it!!!
Jaynne
DId you purchase the lamp in that color or did you spray paint it? If so what is the name of the color that you spray painted it?
I am a mom to 4-year-old, Amelia, and sweet baby Graham. I work full-time and spend all of my time outside of work with my family. When I get any rare free time, I enjoy crafting and event planning.