Although I am a "fashion over function" gal in the handbag and shoe department, when it comes to design for the home, practicality is king. I simply want to get the most bang for my buck so when planning for baby's room it is important to forecast for the years to come. This is just …
Baby Rooms
Nicole is the owner of online boutique Hoity Toity Baby, offering delightful hand-fashioned children's clothing and accessories. So when it came time for Nicole to design a shared space for her "Hoity Toity" twins, she lovingly created a gender neutral room choosing green as her base along with accents of traditional girl pink and boy …
Tricia Lowenfield, wife, mother, artist, singer, songwriter and designer of today's Real Room. Tricia loves nothing more than the simple pleasures in life which she exhibits in her creations. It's also her love of European folk art that inspires her vintage style which is showcased in this charming red and yellow nursery designed for one-month old …
The game is on! I don’t know about you but I am sure enjoying this season of Design Star. Maybe it’s because the judges critiques are harsh, the tasks are ginormous, the time lines are tight or because one poor team never seems to finish a
A fresh coat of paint is my absolute favorite way to not only update a room but to add a little drama. Sarah, mother to three-month old Griffin, must agree. By painting the room a warm shade of cafe-au-lait, she created a rich backdrop for an elegant and sophisticated nursery. Inspired by Dwell's Circles crib …
Many of you blogging home decor enthusiasts may already know Nicole Balch. She spends her free time "transforming the so so" and documents it all on her blog "Making It Lovely" from her charming Oak Park, IL bungalow. Nicole is a stationary designer, shop owner, graphic designer, new mom and seasoned blogger who can simply …
Melisa and I love when our husbands show interest in our decorating endeavors. It means so much to have their input and participation. Oh, who are we kidding - we just want them to agree with our design plans and love the fact that we will likely be changing the room decor every other year! All …
I am happy to announce that I am pregnant with baby number two! And now that my morning sickness is subsiding, I'm smiling again and the pep is back in my step! In about two weeks, I'll learn the sex of my baby. I cannot wait to get this nursery makeover underway. I hope you'll …