April 2012

Maybe it's because spring is in the air, but we've noticed a beautiful trend that we'd like to share. It seems that everywhere we look, watercolor patterns and colors are blooming. We first spotted the trend in a gorgeous scarf featured in one of our favorite style guides, the Zoe Report. Since then, it seems that we're not the only ones dreaming of beautiful ways to incorporate watercolors into our homes. Here are some of our favorite picks for nursery and child spaces. Can you imagine this gorgeous mixed-media wall mural hanging on the wall of your child's room? This stunning wallpaper from Black Crow Studios is so breathtaking—have you ever seen anything more beautiful? This beautiful (and surprisingly durable) fabric would look fabulous on a glider. This oh-so-feminine throw pillow is so whimsical and would liven up a neutral glider or bedding set. So, if you're anything like us, you're looking for ways to enjoy some beautiful watercolor inspirations of your own. Be sure to upload your photos to the Project Nursery gallery today!

Picking the paint color for your nursery is as important as everything you put in it! It either adds a pop of color or creates a backdrop for your design masterpiece. Whether it's the softest shade of pink or the brightest shade of white, you never realize how many variations there are of one color until you are standing in front of the color bar at your local paint shop. All of a sudden, greys can look green, and brown's can look pink—for the untrained eye, it can be very overwhelming! We get asked all the time for color recommendations on paint to match our different bedding sets, so I thought I'd share with all of our lovely Project Nursery readers my top picks on the most popular paint colors for the nursery. These colors from Sherwin Williams are my tried-and-true, favorite picks—what you see is what you get! (But remember, colors read differently on computer monitors—so still take the time to see the color card in person!) If you are having trouble visualizing the color on your walls, Sherwin Williams has the coolest interactive program on their website, where you can easily upload a picture of your room and drop in different color options to see what they might look like! Just for fun, try some crazy color combos—you just might like what you see! TIP: Looking for a unique custom color? A lot of paint shops will digitize the perfect color match for you. Just bring in a fabric …

I have a belly, it's just not pregnant right now (chuckle). But I also have this horrible habit of sitting on the couch with my laptop, watching my new favorite show Smash, and this isn't great for oh so many reasons. But I was pregnant not so long ago, and I used my baby bump as a human shelf for the most part. Looking back, I think about the everyday radiation from cannot-live-without gadgets like my laptop in my life then and now. The new Belly Armor blanket seems like a smart invention given all the recent data out there about cellphones, radiation, etc. Pam and I simply wanted to share it for your consideration along with the Belly Band and Belly Tee. What do you think?

My new baby is just two and a half months old, and I already have a handful of things that I want to save that just don't fit well in a traditional baby book. I have his hospital band and the ones my husband and I wore, the baby hat he wore in the hospital, too many welcome baby cards to count... Well, you get the idea. A Suzibella Baby Keepsake Box is the perfect solution, and Suzibella is giving away two Baby Keepsake Boxes—one white and pink, one white and blue—so we will have two lucky winners! The box is perfect for storing baby's firsts and other mementos from his or her childhood—some things you just don't want to smoosh or squeeze into a baby book. And the white box, with sweet details like ball feet, will look lovely sitting on a dresser or shelf in your child's nursery. Each Suzibella Baby Keepsake Box contains a pouch for baby's first haircut, a ribbon-tied box for baby's first tooth and a bag for baby's favorite pacifier or rattle. WIN IT! Two lucky Project Nursery readers will win a Baby Keepsake Box with either pink details or blue. HOW TO ENTER: To enter, visit Suzibella, and let us know if you'd like a pink keepsake box or a blue one with a comment below. Contest ends Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 11:59pm PST. EXTRA ENTRIES 1. “Like” Project Nursery and Suzibella on Facebook, give us a shout out on our wall and …

It's so hard to resist the daily emails from GILT. The clothes, the accessories, the gifts, the DEALS! Guess what? Project Nursery has teamed up with GILT Baby & Kids to offer two curated sales featuring some of our favorite nursery furniture lines and essentials. The first sale begins on Tuesday, April 24th at 12pm EST, and we are not kidding when we tell you it's not to be missed! 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!

It's the start of a new week, and we are ready reveal which project our readers picked as their favorite for the week. A huge congratulations to rxjenna for being the week's Readers’ Favorite! Brynn’s Big Girl Room by rxjenna Click Here to View More Photos and Details Want to be one of next week’s Nurseries and Parties We Love? Upload your project to our gallery, and on Friday, the Project Nursery team will select the top projects. Then it’s up to you all to let us know which room or party you “like” best.

Need help selecting a color scheme? Not sure where to start? Mark your calendars for April 25th at 4:30pm EST/1:30pm PST because Pam and Melisa will be answering all of your design questions. NoJo will be hosting the ladies of Project Nursery for a Q&A on their Facebook page. Log on to have all your design questions answered and get tips on how to get and stay organized while designing your nursery. Post your questions on NoJo’s Facebook page, and Pam and Melisa will answer them in real time.

It’s the Chinese year of the dragon. We’ve gotten many requests to subtly incorporate references to the sign in nurseries. Chinese culture says “the year of the dragon is supposed to be particularly fortunate for babies—those born, as dragons are the strongest, smartest and the luckiest.” Who can blame their parents for wanting to pay homage to the dragon in some small way? Here are some of our favorite finds to infuse the “lucky" little ones' rooms with a dragon or two. 1. Helen Doodle's How to Draw a Dragon - when we first saw this print, it made us smile as broadly as our new friend. Choose to have it displayed on stretched canvas or floating between two panels of glass—this image will make your lucky one a happy one. 2.ApplewoodKnoll's Personalized Dragon Art Print is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and it brings both the dragon and personalization to the room. 3. Goki's Wooden Dragon Mobile brings eight bright, flying dragons to entertain your baby. 4. Studio Design Lab's appliqued and embroidered Chinese Dragon Pillows not only bring luck and happiness into the nursery, they add a pop of color, too. 5. Furbish's Colorful Dragon Pillow dispels any concerns that incorporating the dragon may make the room feel too masculine. We love the romantic feel of these pillows by Willa Skye Home, which add vibrant hues to the room and a feminine touch to the dragon. 6. Lastly, if you want a more subtle presence, these Dinky …

I don’t know about you, but during those early sleep-deprived days of new motherhood, I could have definitely used a little powered boost. At the time, I didn’t know it could have come from my nursery chair, but these powered up gliders are a game changer.

As we gear up for another exciting year in nursery design, it’s time to unveil our 2025 nursery trends! This year’s themes are all about adventure and creativity, featuring everything from celestial motifs that whisk your little one off to the stars to vibrant patterns and bold colors that energize your rooms. […]

It’s not often you can find a baby furniture brand that incorporates vintage touches into classic designs to get something that is still entirely fresh. Namesake has a knack for designing baby furniture that is both on trend and timeless. […]

Oh, you know the saying, right? “Paris is never a bad idea?” We feel the same way about French style in nursery design—it’s always a yes for us. As one of the top picks from our 2024 nursery design trends, we knew that classic, elegant, and luxurious-feeling nurseries would be gaining traction. […]

Month: April 2012

Inspiration from a Brush Stroke

How to Pick a Paint Color

Belly Armor Wanted

Giveaway: Baby Keepsake Box by Suzibella

Project Nursery on GILT Baby & Kids! The Ultimate Eco-Chic Nursery

Readers’ Favorite: Brynn’s Big Girl Room

Design with Style: Facebook Q&A

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