Child’s Name: Kynlee Jamison Child’s Age: 6 Months Location: Cincinnati, OH What was your inspiration for the room? I think there are almost too many inspirational rooms and photos out there, so it was hard for me to decide which direction I wanted to go with her room. I am really inspired by rooms that are light and bright but still feel warm and inviting. I love organic, natural items that are fun and trendy as well as functional. And who doesn’t love a good DIY project to make it very personal? I tried to make it a reflection of us while just having fun with it! I have no design training or history whatsoever and just did my best to create something unique and special for our little one.

Describe your decorating style. Eclectic, vintage modern Favorite items in the room. Pallet Shelves, Re-purposed dresser, Rustic Aqua Side Table and all of the special items that were made by my husband and I or passed down from family.

Any advice for mamas-to-be decorating a nursery? Make a plan and a budget! Even if you end up ignoring both it’s a great way to start and be on the same page with your spouse or significant other (or even just yourself). Don’t stress or put unrealistic expectations on yourself—just do what you can when you can. Also, try to find something special from a family member to add in to the room — something that will be unique to your child’s nursery. It’s a fun way to involve the family and to fill the nursery with heritage, instead of just stuff. And have fun!

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Room Resources.

Paint: Gray Morning by Valspar
Dresser: Craigslist score for $10! Re-painted white, added mustard knobs from Anthropologie
Chaise Lounge: IKEA EKTORP ($300)
Aqua Rustic Side Table: Hobby Lobby
Bird Print (above dresser): Etsy shop Paperklip
Moose Print (above dresser): Urban Outfitters
Curtains: Antoinette Damask Curtains ($29) from Urban Outfitters
Wallpaper (behind crib): Yellow Jacobean Floral from Allen & Roth (at Lowes)
Vintage Deer Hook: Urban Outfitters
Mirror: From my mom (used to hang in our house when I was a child!)
Pallet Shelves: Handmade by the papa-to-be. He didn’t even use a tutorial! I showed him a picture as inspiration and he just made them how he wanted!
Mini-Rocker Chair: This was my husband’s from when he was a child.
Mini-Crib: Target — I would not have picked this crib, to be honest, if it weren’t for the fact that it was the only mini-crib that would fit in the opening in the room. However, I am happy with the quality.
Crib Skirt: It’s actually a blanket from IKEA
Shelf: My husband got it from an old building from the 1800′s. It contained lead paint so we had to scrape it and cover it multiple times with polyurethane to meet regulations. Thankfully it’s out of reach of baby so it’s not something I worry about her touching or chewing on!

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So here’s the breakdown for you:

1. Scalloped Glitter Garland in Gold ($14) from Etsy

2. Brass Tiered Pendant Shade ($64) from Urban Outfitters

3. Stay Gold Screen Print 11×14 ($15) from Etsy

4. Grandfather Clock Decal ($37) from Blik

5. “Be Awesome” Art Print ($14) from Super Swoon

6. Sundvik Crib ($120) from Ikea

7. Zig Zag Jaipuri Rug ($195 for  3×5) from Calypso Home

8. Nate Berkus Metallic Pouf ($120) from HSN

9. Ziggy Chair ($279) from Urban Outfitters

10. Edland Dresser ($300) from Ikea

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Child’s Name: Still a secret
Child’s Age: Due April 2012
Location: New York City

What was your inspiration for the room?
Knowing how chaotic life can be with newborn twins, I wanted a room that would be peaceful and relaxing. We brought in a subtle woodland theme with the wall decals and cute woodland plush creatures (bunnies, owls, birds, and a little fox). Given that we live in Brooklyn with a view of Manhattan, a big freeway, and general urban sprawl right outside the girls’ window, it was nice to bring a touch of serenity and nature into this room.

Describe your decorating style.
Our entire apartment is very contemporary and skews a bit masculine (lots of steel, aluminum, dark wood, glass, and grey colors) so for the nursery, I wanted a true retreat from the “grown-up zone”. Everything in the nursery is soft, cushy, and very feminine – it was my chance to indulge in all things girly.

Only one crib?
Yes indeed! The girls will be sharing a crib until they’re about 3-4 months (or whenever they start rolling on top of one another), then we have an identical crib in storage (and identical linens) that we’re bringing out. Another advantage of getting the budget-friendly Ikea crib!

Favorite items in the room.
We simply adore the loveseat for our nursery, and prefer it to a glider for many reasons. The loveseat not only accommodates overnight guests (it’s a full-sized pull-out), but also gives both my husband and I a place to sit and hang out in this room. When the babies come, it’ll be perfect for nursing twins, and as they get older, a loveseat is the only way to cuddle with both girls and read them stories at the same time!

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Room Resources.

Crib: Ikea Hensvik
Changing Table: Ikea Gulliver
Loveseat: Room and Board Ian in Desmond Arctic fabric (easy-to-clean microfiber)
Bedding: Quilt and washed satin crib skirt from Restoration Hardware
Changing pad cover: Pottery Barn Baby
Changing table baskets: Badger Basket
Wall Decal: from Etsy seller NouWall — which were embellished with some poppy flower stickers.
Bunny Fishing Stars Print: Etsy seller Trafalgar’s Square
Fuzzy throw on loveseat: Z Gallerie
Rug: Overstock.com
Wall Shelves: Creative Connectors Wooden Shelving Kit
Ceramic Owl nightlight: Land of Nod
Paint colors: Martha Stewart Cement Grey and Behr Gentle Rain
Stuffed Animals: Bunny – Bunnies by the Bay; Bird Pillow – Land of Nod; Fox – Etsy seller SleepyKing

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If there is anything I love just as much as chevron, it’s hot air balloons. I don’t know if it’s the colors or the way they seem to float effortlessly through the air — but I find them quite fascinating! And I believe they can inspire many beautiful ideas. Check out these hot air balloon finds and let your imagination soar…

This lovely hot air balloon invitation is a special delivery, all the way from Australia. And this little darling is only a sneak peak of the whimsical birthday that followed — styled by Kiss Me Kate with party printables by Anders Ruff .

Here’s another room from Sweden to drool over! We featured two girls bedrooms from Sweden recently, that were simply amazing and now we found this. The hot air balloon curtains are heavenly!

There are lots of party planning ideas from weddings and bridal showers that you can borrow and incorporate into your baby shower or kids’ parties. We’re totally smitten with these hot air balloon centerpieces from a San Diego wedding.

Hold me! This whimsical hot air balloon cake is just too cute. This would make such a great cake inspiration for a first birthday — or any kiddie birthday!

Come fly with me! I’m head-over-heels in love with this hand screen-printed hot air balloon throw pillow cover ($38).

Excuse me while I channel my inner Janice (from Friends) and go: Oh My “Gawd”! This vintage hot air balloon baby shower is to die for!!! I love the soft color palette — and the hot air balloon cookie pops!

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Child’s Name: Hazel
Child’s Age: 3.5 months
Location: South Carolina

What was your inspiration for the room?
I really wanted something bright and fun that wasn’t too girly.

Describe your decorating style.
My house is full of neutral walls with lots of bright, distressed wood furniture. I want it to feel comfortable and not have to worry about things getting dinged up. Refinishing thrift store furniture also allows me to update colors as my tastes change and our needs evolve. Working on a tight budget has become a game for me and allows me to splurge on the focal pieces.

Favorite Items:
The rug. It was my starting point for the room and is now our favorite place to play.

Advice for other mamas-to-be designing a nursery on a budget?
If you can’t find exactly what you want at the price that you want — make it! It gives your room a more custom look for a fraction of the price. When shopping for furniture pieces for the room, look for the size and shape that you need and then paint with colors that you love.

Room Resources:

Crib: IKEA
Rug: Dash and Albert {Click to buy}
Fabric accents (quilt, curtains, mobile, bumper): Handmade with Amy Butler Soul Blossoms fabric
Wall Decals: NouWall from etsy
Crib sheet and changing pad cover: Target
Curtains and breathable bumper: Updated with Amy Butler fabric.
Dresser and lamp: Repainted thrift store finds.
Name frames, mobile and bookshelves: DIY.

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