In the past few years, nursery design has greatly expanded from the days of pink or purple for girls and blue or green for boys. Designers and homeowners alike are thinking outside the box, using unique color schemes in their nurseries and children’s rooms. We, of course, think this is a fabulous trend, and thankfully, …
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To trend or not to trend—that is certainly a question worth asking when it comes to designing a child’s space. Should you go for the current craze (think the mustache craze a la early 2012), or play it safe with something that Grandma would love? Right now, we’re loving a craze that’s truly the best …
Many months ago, I noticed that something was happening over at The Land of Nod. They may not know this, but our relationship goes way back. They were my source for my oldest son’s first crib, and ever since, I’ve enjoyed receiving their catalogs move after move after move. Just the other day, I came home …
I love attending the NY gift show to get a sneak peek at all the fun fare that will be heading to my favorite shops in the upcoming seasons. So this year, I decided to share some inside scoop with you all on the hot design trends. Here are some new and noteworthy finds that …
A Nursery revamp inspired by pink global wallpaper.
It’s hard to resist a nursery that’s geared towards the rough and tumble sorts of boys. Big ol’ dinosaurs, monster trucks and, of course, those beloved pirates come to mind. In honor of the pirate vibe, we got creative and put together a design board inspired by the Ahoy Mate nursery collection by NoJo. Without …
It’s the middle of summer, and we’re loving the long days outdoors, swimming, sunshine and little freckle-kissed faces. We’re also wild for this season’s bright colors—orange, yellow, bright blue and lime green. They definitely brighten up our moods! We will start with the most important item in a nursery: the crib. This Caravan Crib from Kalon …
Growing up in Massachusetts, my summer vacation was always in Cape Cod. My mother would pile my two sisters and me in the wood-paneled Plymouth Volare station wagon, and we’d head down to the famed arm-shaped peninsula. Thinking of these trips to the Cape with my mother and sisters always makes me happy. Right now …