Must Have Item: Garden Stool… check

Here’s my use of the always fabulous garden stool! 

Happy weekend!

Soothing Nurseries

I’m still slowly working away on my own baby’s nursery and have found a few more lovely rooms and ideas.  It’s hard to come across baby rooms that appeal to someone who shies from bright colors and loud ideas, so you can only imagine how excited I was by each and every one of these!

I can’t get enough of alphabets in nurseries and  I love the framing of these vintage looking prints.  The unusual four poster crib and periwinkle blue wicker rocker add such delightful interest to this pretty room!

 

Isn’t this nursery so calming and sweet?

 

Ooh la la.. another great alphabet!  I love the light blue crib color and the antique pediment on the wall…  beautiful for the babies room now and beautiful for anywhere else in the house later!

 

 

This nursery is so completely perfect for a little southern belle!  Besides the charming color combination and pretty fabrics I love the details of the mint julep cup & fresh flowers on the side table, the antique portraits on the wall in their yellowed frames, and of course the crystal chandelier. 

What little baby couldn’t fall asleep in any of these nurseries?  Can you experienced parents sense my rookie mothering logic that a pretty nursery=sleeping baby :)  Well, even if the babies that sleep in these rooms do have sleepless nights I’m sure it has nothing to do with the interior design!

Bon Nuit!

{Images via Amy D. Morris, Windsor Smith, and Odeedoh}

Knock-Their-Little-Socks-Off-Nurseries

I’ve been busy planning away the nursery for my April baby for months and could keep searching (obsessing) to no end…BUT the deadline is fast approaching and I think there’s plenty of inspiration from these beautiful nurseries to end the planning and start the doing!

So many elements from this light and airy Swedish inspired nursery could move on with the child as he or she grows older…

 

Though not necessarily a nursery, this child’s room could be a more grown up version of the one above.  When I see a room like this it immediately reconfirms how simplicity can be so elegant.

 

    

I love how the curtain treatment above creates a dramatic focal point and introduces a subtle dose of color.  There are so many pretty fabrics to choose from, and creating a swag around the crib can be a wonderful way to show them off.  The matching bedding, crib ties and hanging mobile are elements on my “must” list.

 

 

A nursery for le bebe francophile!  The neutral tones of this nursery are so calming, and everything is so pretty on it’s own that color might even be a distraction.  I love the shelf on the wall with hooks for pretty outfits, baby blankets, and other odds and ends. 

 

Another neutral room that proves color can come in the accessories.  As a lover of typography, I think these alphabet flashcards are a perfect decoration!

 

Proof that a French lantern really can go anywhere!

 

Innovation goes chic with this pretty closet-turned-changing table alcove.  I love how the repetitive use of the simple dot pattern ties everything together (notice it’s even lining the inside of the pendant).  The curtains have a coordinating green ball trim on the leading edge and the custom cut valance top are just icing on the cake.

 

A little bolder, this room took advantage of the wall the baby will be see most often- the ceiling!  Fresh colors, accessories and tailoring, this is one charming little room.

I’m not using a theme in my baby boy’s room, but I do love the idea of globes and maps.  Nice sign too!

     One of my fears as a designer/soon to be mom is that a baby’s room turns into a sea of primary colors and plastic toys scattered about.  While I know that's not completely unavoidable at times, I love that the vignette above brings fresh greenery and sophistication to the space.  And a pretty dresser like this is the perfect place to stash all the toys and baby gear!

I’ll post some pictures of the progress of my nursery as it progresses (currently everything is piled in the center of the room with a dropcloth over it as the walls get painted!), and I’m sure you’ll recognize several details from these inspiring spaces!

{Images via Veranda, Palm Design Group, Better Homes and Gardens, Alkemie, Ohdeedoh, Cottage Living}

Hello again!

Long time no talk!

I’ve been working on a project for a new client who’s been keeping me pretty distracted lately even though I haven’t officially met him yet.  He’ll be moving into his new digs this April whether I’m ready or not!  Yes, our family is going to have a real baby instead of just a furry canine one!

So instead of searching for style lately I’ve been searching for everything there is to know on babies, baby products (which is a whole education in itself!), and of course nursery decor! 

Thank you for being patient during the first trimester blogging hiatus and hope you’re doing well!

       

Hopefully the new baby will sleep as well and easily as this one does!!!