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nadia’s bright & thrifted nursery.

I wanted a bright and girly nursery for Nadia.  I also knew I wanted something she wouldn’t grow out of too quickly.  My top two choices were vibrant/ethnic and  rustic/burlap/cream so I combined the two.  My jumping off point was Dena Fishbein’s “Kumari Garden” line. I used bright colors, natural elements, and lots of yard sale and thrift finds.  You can read more on my blog www.thetastefulllife.com.

Reese’s Hot Pink & Black Damask Nursery

After 2 boys we are expecting our first girl…..Yes, there is alot of PINK but  this is the first shade of pink in our house in 10 years so I don’t mind  ;)
We used the same furniture we had in both our boy’s nurseries we just sanded it down and painted the pieces black. I love the pink and black contrast!
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The chandelier was $100, no cost on the furniture, the fabric for the bedding cost $100, the paint was $75, crown molding was $45 and my husband put it up, black paint was $35 to paint the furniture and molding, most wall decor was from Hobby Lobby and I used 40% coupons, the closet organizer was on sale at Target for $40 plus the 4 pink canvas boxes were $24. As you can see, the room did not cost all that much money. The most expensive piece was the glider from Buy Buy Baby (it was a gift) $400-we used a coupon and bought the floor model for an extra discount!

“Sound the Alarm” Firehouse Birthday Party

Sound the alarm! What little boy wouldn’t love to be a firefighter for the day? For my little mister’s 3rd birthday we headed on over to the Westmont Fire Company in Haddon Heights, NJ for a fun filled afternoon he and his guests would never forget.
Rebekah of A Blissful Nest designed the most adorable set of party printables that incorporated bright, vibrant colors with a modern touch. With traditional firehouse colors of red and black and a hint of yellow, everything from the invite to the cupcake toppers to the favor tags really made the party “pop” inside the firehouse.
As soon as the kids got to the firehouse, they were allowed to check out the rows of engines with the firefighters. The kids got to sit up front and “drive” and had a blast checking out all the different types of equipment the firefighters use. The men of the engine company couldn’t have been more wonderful with the kids and showed them all how fast they had to get dressed during a fire alarm. The kids even got to try on some of the equipment!
After the kids met with all the firefighters it was “break time”. To make it an easy lunch, I got bright yellow lunch bags from the party store and filled them with simple treats such as yogurt, applesauce, goldfish, raisins and a water bottle. We finished up the party with cake and cupcakes topped with the most adorable fondant toppers from Cakes and Kids! They matched the theme perfectly!
Each child was sent home with a favor bag that included a delish chocolate lollipop from Suckers by Steph shaped as a fire engine, a personalized cup from I Have A Favor and a decorated sugar cookie from Batches. The engine company also gave each child a fire safety bag that included a coloring book, a fire hat and other goodies!
The best part of the whole day was the family ride through town in the fire engine. What 3 year old can say they rode in a real fire truck! It was the best surprise from the engine company and one we will never forget!

Serene Cherry Blossom Nursery

We wanted to create a space that was calming and comfortable for our new baby, something that was appropriate for a little one but could easily grow with her.  We wanted to make sure there were a lot of organized storage options because the room lacks a closet.  While we wanted the room to be girly, we also wanted to avoid it becoming over-the-top pink.  And most importantly for us, we needed to put together a nice space on a budget!  IKEA to the rescue!

With sugar and affection: Teresa’s elegant and eclectic nursery

Teresa’s nursery is whimsical and sweet without being too girly. I tried to use different textures and patterns, delicate images and references. We were on a limited budget, but it’s incredible how much you can do! The painting was done by my mother-in-law, the dresser refinished by my husband, and lots of DIY projects. Each project made us so proud! It took time, energy and love to make this dream nursery for baby Teresa.

Toby’s Green and Orange Sunny Nursery

We wanted a warm, bright, little bit pastel, little bit whimsey room that our baby boy could grow into.  We wanted to use simple inexpensive furniture pieces that would transition well with our baby as he grows.  I know that babies are supposed to see brighter colors better when they are younger, but I thought this room would still give off a happy a secure glow even though the colors are more pastel.  We were so happy with how the room turned out.  I’m shocked and amazed at my decorating abilities with this room.  It may be my decorating magnum opus!!;-)