I know we are here to feature a "Real Room" on this Monday but before I get to the goods I have to acknowledge Mom Brandy's darling business, Pixie Purls. Knitting is one of those hobbies sitting on my wish list (somewhere between take tennis lessons and live abroad). I've enjoyed a few brief lessons …
Baby Rooms
To guest room or not, that is the question! For many of you space is a challenge and adding a baby to the family can often mean losing the coveted guest room. Project Nursery reader Stephanie had another idea for her guest room. She chose to make the room a combo nursery for her daughter …
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 …
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 …