One Print, Three Rooms

Let’s hear it for the boys! After my first One Print, Three Rooms series (which was decidedly girly) I promised to create a series for the little guys. We’ll kick it off today with a modern space inspired by this adorable group of prints from COSAS MINIMAS by Blanca Gomez on Etsy:

The colorful nature and graphic shapes in this print made me instantly lean in the direction of a modern children’s space, but I’ll mix it up in a few days and go with a more traditional and maybe a more vintage-inspired space as well.

Sources:

Rug – West Elm
Bumper Fabric – Kiitos Marimekko
Skirt Fabric – Kiitos Marimekko
Yellow Pillow – cb2
Knitted Pouf – cb2
Triangles Pillow – little studio
Crib – KALON
Light – IKEA
Mobile – Lil’ Sprout Creations on Etsy

Do you need an idea board for your space or event? Click here and I’ll have one to you lickity split!

Children’s Artwork

One of my favorite ideas for the nursery…
Let older brothers & sisters create one of a kind artwork for new baby’s room. A cluster of modern, white frames above the crib is so sweet! via Lonny Mag

DIY Paper Heart Garland

Don’t you love free paint chips? An easy & darling paper heart garland by grace and light.

Thisheart paper punch looks very similar to the one used in the project.

& this one is a bit bigger.

The Perfect Mother’s Day

For Breakfast: Free Mother’s Day breakfast printables from the genius Jordan Ferney:

Card from Baby: Our babysitter made us this adorable card for Valentine’s Day, but it would work equally well for Mother’s Day:

Card from Dad: Rifle Paper Co. – You can’t find prettier paper products anywhere else.

A Family Portrait: Etsy has a ton of great options. Try out The Paper Mama Shop, Pop Pop Portraits, or for something more abstract visit Cozy Blue.

 

Cinnamon Ink

Check out Cinnamon Ink for darling wall art for the nursery. My 3 faves are Take Flight in red, Fly Away, and Red Rover.

I was obsessed with Red Rover when I was a little girl. You can actually have this print customized to say “Red rover, red rover send Harper right over!” So fun!

For Your Little Party Animal: Jack & the Beanstalk

Clockwise from top left: Marimekko Bottna Napkins, Wandering Vines Tablecloth, ‘Bean’ Bags, Vine Garland, Gold Plastic Eggs, Fee Fi Fo Fum Poster, Sweet Sprout Cupcakes, Jelly Beans, Muslin Favor Bags

Party Ideas:

• Fill muslin favor bags with ‘magic’ beans
• Play pin the nose on the giant
• Have a ‘bean’ bag toss
• Fill golden eggs with treats for the partiers
• Create a magic beans mosaic

For Your Wee Ones: Fairy Tales

Clockwise from top left: mother goose, flower garland, tiny story book, w is for wolf print, toadstool, red riding hood pillow, red riding hood cloak, big bad wolf plushie

One Print, Three Rooms: Part 3

On Monday and Wednesday, I introduced the first and second design in my new series – One Print, Three Rooms. In case you missed it, I’m using a painting or print as a source of inspiration to create a series of three different spaces. This week, I’ve been working with this amazing alphabet print from Etsy seller Ampersand:

In the first design, I used mossy greens and muted blues with just a few pops of pink and yellow, while design number two was full of creamy yellows and peony pinks. For the third and final design I went with pear green walls and vintage accents:

Sources:

Bunk Bed – Oeuf 
Rug – Dwell Studio
Paint – Behr Citron
Macaron Photo – Etsy seller magalerie
Vintage Linen Storage Basket – Etsy seller polka dots and blooms
Vintage French Linen Pillow – Etsy seller homemaker movement
Textured Linen Pillow – Pottery Barn
Brass Quail Set – Etsy seller AM radio
Feed Sack Teddy Bear – Etsy seller AM radio
Quilt – Dwell Studio
Mesh Lawn Pillow Case – Dwell Studio
Crochet Pear Toy – Etsy seller California Sweet Peas

Per reader request I’m listing the total price for each idea board for comparison. This version comes in at $2344, although a large portion of that is the Oeuf bunk bed. A less expensive bunk bed can be found here, which would make the total price $1164.74.

And finally, here are all three spaces side by side:

So that wraps up this series of One Print, Three Spaces. Stay tuned – the next series will be all about snips and snails and puppy dog tails!

One Print, Three Rooms: Part 2

On Monday, I introduced the first design in my new series – One Print, Three Rooms. In case you missed it, I’m using a painting or print as a source of inspiration to create a series of three different spaces. This week, I’ve been working with this amazing alphabet print from Etsy seller Ampersand:

In the first design, I used a lot of the mossy greens and muted blues with just a few pops of pink and yellow. In the second design, I’ve turned the tables and creamy yellows and peony pinks are now the main stars of the space:

Sources:

Paint – Behr Stardust
Shower Me With Love Pillow – Etsy seller Pepper Glenn
Slice Pillow – cb2
Crib – Pottery Barn Kids
Bumper Fabric – Hawthorne Threads
Fitted Crib Sheets – Land of Nod
Theodore the Knitted Bear – Etsy seller Yarnigans
Rug – Dash & Albert
Sunny Cloud Mobile – Etsy seller The Butter Flying
Curtains – Pottery Barn Teen
Whale Rollimal – Etsy seller US Wood Toys
Vintage Globe – Etsy seller Little Dog Vintage
Industrial Metal Wall Shelf – Urban Outfitters

Per reader request I’m listing the total price for each idea board for comparison. This version comes in at $1151.954, although a large portion of that is the Pottery Barn crib. A similar and less expensive crib can be found here, which would make the total price $812.94.

Stay tuned for the next space on Friday, and don’t worry all of you mamas of boys – this print definitely calls for a decidedly girly space, but the next series will be all about the little guys!

One Print, Three Rooms

I often get asked the question, “How do you come up with your idea boards?” And it’s actually not as difficult as you’d think. Most of the time my clients have a few items that I can use as inspiration for the rest of the space. One of my favorite jumping-off points is a great print or piece of art. For example, this amazing alphabet print from Etsy seller Ampersand:

I actually feel like I have trouble focusing my finds because there are so many different directions I can go with any given space, so I thought it might be fun to show you how one piece of art could belong in three very different rooms.

To kick things off here is the first space in the series:

Sources:

Paint – Behr Billowy Down
Seaglass Pillow – Crate & Barrel
Fern Pillow – Etsy seller Deid Goods
Crib – Pottery Barn Kids
Bumper – Little Auggie
(not a fan of bumpers? They have a great crib skirt as well!)
Fitted Crib Sheets – Little Auggie
Fox Plushie – Pretty Little Things
Rug – Crate & Barrel
Mobile – Etsy seller Lil Sprout Creations
Curtains – Land of Nod
Lamp – Etsy seller Helen Rawlinson
Hand Knit Squishies – Etsy Seller Sheila Likes to Knit

Stay tuned for the next space on Wednesday, and don’t worry all of you mamas of boys – this print definitely calls for a decidedly girly space, but the next series will be all about the little guys!

Edit: Angela requested a total price for each idea board for comparison. This bad boy comes in at $1338.95, although a large portion of that is the Pottery Barn crib. A similar and less expensive crib can be found here, which would make the price $1014.94.

String Wall Letters

this is a really fun DIY project that Ann from whitehouseblackshutters.com sent me back in February. i love her pretty cursive writing!

all you need is some scrap paper, yarn, and Mod Podge!

it looks easy enough. wouldn’t it be fun to do the entire alphabet in colorful yarn?

if you try this project send me pics please

For Your Wee Ones: Into the Woods

Clockwise from top left: saw whet owl archival print, owl mask, flight series A signed parchment print, mabel the hedgehog plushie, log no. 36 original watercolor, squirrel lamp, branch pillow with mushrooms and moss

nursery decor

budget nursery wall art! i love these mix & match wrapping paper prints – the possibilities are endless. via Loving White

p.s. i always have leftover wrapping paper after the holidays and it used to get torn and wrinkled in my storage closet. i purchased this a few months ago and no more wasted paper!

For Your Wee Ones: Dinosaurs

Because what kid doesn’t love ‘em?

Clockwise from top left: Velociraptor Planter, Little Monster Print, Stegosaurus Push Toy, Dinocat Plushie, Dinosaur Jumbo Crayons, Natural Triceratops Teething Toy, Pink T-Rex Pillow

Nursery Wall Art

what is your favorite print from Sugar Fresh?

Haciendo el Indio

some inspiration via Haciendo el Indio. aren’t their wall decals darling? did you notice the polka dots on the ceiling in the first room? so creative!

Gender Neutral Print

a mini print to add to your nursery wall of art! i love this Winter Wolf…he is perfect for those of you expecting winter babies. he looks sweet, but fierce enough to protect your little one i think he could work well in a gender neutral room. Alice Rebecca Potter

p.s. this one is adorable too!

My Holiday Picks

i spotted this fun abacus from CB2 & love the idea for a nursery, child’s room/playroom, or even your own! modern, colorful, and educational

i like how they mounted 2 of them together in the photos below:

little girl’s room

i first saw this beautiful room on Made by Girl – LOVE the gorgeous blue walls and ceiling. my absolute favorite idea is framing children’s artwork. i love that that she covered an entire wall with adorable handmade artwork. it is definitely the cutest (and probably the least expensive) part of the entire room. for more visit brookegiannetti.typepad.com

Be Thankful (free printable)

decorate for the holidays with this cute printable from libby-bonjour.blogspot.com. more freebies here

quirky bird art

looking for unique wall art for the nursery? i love these dainty birds holding mini paper garlands in their beaks- so sweet! check out Artocrat for more.

no sew paper garland

i get so excited when i find a beautiful and super easy DIY project. my creative time is so limited with 2 children under 2. isn’t this garland beautiful?

supplies:
*Paper, preferably thin paper, as it´s easier to glue together.
*Scissors
*Thread (you can use embroidery thread in a fun color or any other string)
*Glue

fold your paper in half and cut out triangle shapes. and don’t worry, the triangles do not have to be all the same size- irregularity makes it interesting!

fold together over your string and glue

project from Pickles

baby girl nursery wall decor

are you decorating a vintage-y baby girl nursery?? here are some of my fav prints EVER! wouldn’t it look cute to cluster a bunch of these prints together on a wall? to purchase visit Lola’s Room Photography



see more of my fav photography here

children’s drawings into photographs

isn’t this cool? Korean Artist Yeondoo Jung takes children’s drawings and turns them into photographs. Check out his Wonderland series for a lot more.
via museumofhappiness.blogspot.com

Mod Podge Letters

To decorate these paper mache letters, I simply traced them onto the back of cardstock, cut out the tracing, and used Mod Podge to paste the paper on top of the letter. After waiting for it to dry, I lightly sanded the edges of the paper so that it would neatly blend in and then slapped on a few more coats of Mod Podge over the top. When the letter was dry, I added a cluster of scrapbook embellishments including paper flowers, decorative brads, and ribbon.
Stef thisismeinspired.blogspot.com

these are so cute! why spend money on letters when you can DIY??

origami butterflies

cute origami butterflies to hang on the nursery wall! to purchase visit Layla Lou Studio

clothesline "how to"

isn’t this cute? Make it and Love it posted a great tutorial last week using the Ikea DIGNITET.

Pottery Barn Mirrored Wall Hooks

sold out in stores, but you can still find them on Ebay. starting at $.99 each plus $6.50 shipping.

adorable nursery wall art!

do you remember the Lil One Greeting Cards that i won from Crafted By Lindy last year?
well, she is now selling an adorable (and affordable) selection of Wall Art for your child’s bedroom/nursery! check out the 4 animal print mix an match deal. some of my favs:

Nursery Garlands

some wall art inspiration {PRETTY!} this neck of the woods

personalized hanger

i had this adorable hanger made for Rexford’s room! from LILAFRANCES.

DIY Fabric Garland/Bunting

i love this handmade garland and adorable nursery. to learn how to make your own visit abrandnewbaby.blogspot.com.

nursery decor ideas…

3 ideas for the nursery:
hanging garland, paper butterflies, and alphabet flashcards as wall art!




artwallblog.blogspot.com

new abc print

i just got around to framing a new print i bought for the nursery. i think the orange is going to look really nice with the bookcase i am painting orange. (this has been taking me forever, but i promise to post photos once i finish with the minwax topcoat and sanding!)

new print for my son’s nursery!

i just bought this adorable print from a girl named Stella for the nursery. not sure which wall it will hang on, but i framed it yesterday so it is all ready:

(and one other print from a girl named Stella (for my master bedroom):

marionette cards/art

i love this Marionette card series. adorable for baby shower gifts or hang them together in a frame. purchase at Darling Clementine.

wall art for the nursery!

here are a few new pieces of wall art for our little boy’s nursery. i finished the first coat of paint today. i will get some photos as soon as i finish the trim and second coat. so stay tuned….a lot more to come!

Paper Baby Clothing

artwork by Jennifer Collier. much of her work is available for purchase (and not incredibly expensive!)

Framing New Wall Art

thanks to londonbridgechildren.com for this adorable new print for my daughter’s room! check them out for really cute wall art options. you can even have your piece personalized with your son or daughter’s initials!

wall art by Trendy Peas

a neat wall art idea by Trendy Peas:
Have your baby’s birth statistics imprinted on this lovely modern design.

…and a few of my fav prints:

art by Paola Zakimi

i have fallen in love with artist Paola Zakimi. here is a sample of some of my favorites. as soon as i find out the sex of the baby i will be purchasing something special for the new arrival’s nursery! you can find original paintings, drawings, and watercolors for sale at here

beautiful photography

this is one of the beautiful photographs i have picked out to go on one of the walls above my daughter’s crib. (for those that aren’t aware, i am adding some color to her little corner in our NYC apt!) it is from etsy seller, Moonflowers Photography. now i just need a frame!

Sunny Blossoms – Photography Fine Art Print

this is one of the things that will be framed and put above my daughter’s crib in the NY apartment. it is called sunny blossoms and from Photography and Fine Art by Lauri.

i just love her photography. it is a great alternative to artwork in a nursery! here are some of my favs:

contest win!

i was selected as the winner of the Love Tree art print from a contest on luminousartbyshannon.com/blog. here is a picture of the cute print i won:

it is from etsy shop Luminous Dream Designs. here are a few of my favs from the store:

"she who is a mother"

my sister got me this wonderful print. i need to find a frame for it, but in the mean time it is sitting on the shelf above the changing table. i love the poem that comes with it, it is so powerful! from wildwackywomen.com

nursery artwork

are you looking for something special to hang on your little one’s wall? check out Custom Nursery Art by Kimberly!

nursery wall murals

i love the freehand style of these murals. my favorite is the whale!
by Jane Reiseger

garlands

super cute garlands by Paperklip Design. these seem like good DIY projects…has anyone ever made anything like this? i would love to make a garland for my daughter’s room.