A pom pom giveaway — well, sort of. This week’s giveaway is sponsored by Simply Nesting, an etsy shop selling affordable wall art, paper goodies and mobiles for nurseries — including tissue paper pom poms for any space or occasion. Simply Nesting also carries a variety of 3D wall butterflies for a nursery or kid’s space, and custom 3D name prints too.

But it gets better! Simply Nesting is celebrating it’s first year of business — and Valentine’s Day — with a super sale! From February 1st through February 14th, everything in the shop is 20% off. EVERYTHING.

How to Enter.-

Enter for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate to shop Simply Nesting by leaving a comment on this post telling us how you would spend it if selected the winner. Click here to visit Simply Nesting.

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Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on February 7th, 2012.

Winners will be announced on our FB page and emailed. We must receive a response within 48 hours or we will have to select a new winner. All winners are selected via random.org.

*** Sweepstake open worldwide. Must be 18 or older to enter. No purchase necessary.***

I’m beyond excited to bring you this week’s giveaway! As you may or may not know, besides hot air balloons and chevron, I’m also crazy for rain clouds. And I’ve had my eye on these beautiful rain cloud mobiles for quite some time. So what does a good blogger do when she wants something but has no excuse to buy it for herself? She gives one away to her readers, that’s what!

Scroll down to learn how you can enter to win a whimsical cloud mobile on a branch for your babe’s nursery.

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To enter for your chance to win a Branch Crib Mobile ($40), like us on facebook and leave a comment here telling us you do so.

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Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on January 17th, 2012.

Winners will be announced on our FB page and emailed. We must receive a response within 48 hours or we will have to select a new winner. All winners are selected via random.org.

* Open Worldwide!!!

*** This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Alison McCausland, comment #211! ***

Pink looks great with almost any color — but I’m currently obsessed with the pink and purple color combo. It’s fun. It’s girlie. It’s heavenly!

Here are a few of my favorite handmade finds .

Paper Flower Bouquet – Pink and Purple Mix ($26) from Flighty Fleurs | Itty Bitty Clippies ($4) from Bard Designs | Mini Purse, Silk Stripe ($35) from Red Ruby Rose | Silver and Resin Striped Pendant Necklace in Pink and Purple ($95) from Rebecca Geoffrey | Shabby Chic Pink and Purple Rosette Embellished Frame ($12) from Lillyan Lou | Purple and Pink Yarn Wreath ($55) from Heartfelt Yarn Wreaths | Pink and Purple “R” Monogram ($23) from Let’s Button Up | Set of Two Vintage Mason Jar Solar Lights ($28) from Used and Abused | Heart Felt Garland Blue Pink Purple Home Decor ($5) from Amelia’s Market.

For more pink and purple finds, check out this Pink and Purple Etsy Treasury.

Child’s Name: Abraham
Child’s Age: 13 months
Location: Minneapolis, MN

What was your inspiration for the room?
The nursery is at the northwest corner of our house, so it was always a little bit dark. We wanted it to be bright and cheerful, and we wanted a room that could grow with our son, so we painted the walls white and introduced pops of color with the toys, art, and textiles we chose. We figured that it would be easier to replace the bedding and other accessories, rather than completely redecorate the room, to keep up with his current interests as he gets older.

Describe your decorating style.
Vintage Modern – We like bright spaces and clean lines, and often mix old pieces with new.

Favorite items in the room.
I think the sheep mobile is my favorite thing in the nursery. Abe loves it too. We also love all the handmade blankets, artwork, and other gifts our friends made for Abe. They’re a nice reminder of the people we love.

Advice for other mamas-to-be designing a nursery.
Make something special for your baby! (Pinterest and Etsy are great sources for inspiration.) Even if you’re not very crafty, it’s totally worth the time and effort spent trying something new. You’ll never regret having a piece that you can show to your little one and say “I made that for you!”

Keep scrolling for room resources…

Room Resources.

Paint Color: Benjamin Moore China White
Crib: Kendall Fixed Gate Crib from Pottery Barn Kids ($400)
Sheets and Crib Skirt: Dwell Studio for Target
Crib Quilt: I made the crib quilt from a vintage sheet that belonged to my grandmother.
Sheep Mobile: I designed and made this sheep mobile when I was about 6 months pregnant. It was a fun little project!
Ring Stacker: I made this from a pattern by Heather Bailey.
Bookshelf: Target
Vintage Metal Locker Bins: Flea market
Blocks: I made these using a tutorial from Martha Stewart.
Vintage Toys: eBay, flea markets
Knit Bird & Nest: Handmade, gift from friend, pattern by Susan B. Anderson
Knit Frog: The first thing I ever knitted that wasn’t a scarf or a blanket! Pattern by Susan B. Anderson.
Quilt on Chair: Handmade, gift from a friend
Crochet Blanket: Handmade, gift from a friend
Yellow Toy Bin: Target
Vintage Toy Box: From my childhood home
Dresser: My husband and I refinished my old dresser. We scored the vintage glass hardware on Craigslist!
Artwork: Giraffe - Rollover Designs on Etsy ; Rhinos - Avalisa; Chair with Balloon - L.B. Stewart, Snorkel Scrapbook Paper - Cosmo Cricket; Solar System Growth Chart - eeBoo; Birth Announcement – photographed and designed by Michelle
Picture Frames: Ikea
Pirate Robot: Oh Dier
Shelves: Ikea
Wall Lamp: Ikea
Baby Book: Rag & Bone
Other Toys: Manhattan Toy, Plan Toys, Viking Toys, Haba
Rug: Ikea

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Would you like to see your nursery creation featured here on Chic & Cheap Nursery? Shoot us an email with a few images of your room to contact [at] chiccheapnursery [dot] com.

• Custom Chevron Curtains ($140): Two 40×90 panels of this turquoise chevron zigzag pattern can make quite a statement in baby’s room!
• Deer Antlers Chevron Silhouette Print ($18): Who said animal themes can’t be retro and modern?
• Chevron Lampshade ($65): Upgrade an old lamp into a fabulous lighting option for the nursery with a brand new lamp drum — like this modern zigzag find!
• Zigzag Elephants Nursery Print ($10): This digital print is and affordable —and oh-so-sweet!— option for nursery decor on a budget!
• Monogram Melamine Chevron Tray ($55): Keep of of your baby’s diapering necessities on this zigzag monogram tray. It’s a modern accessory that is sure to grow with your little one!
• Yellow Chevron Pouf ($75): Put your feet up or have a guest take a seat on this zigzag ottoman that can stay in baby’s room forever or be relocated to any room in your home!
• Chevron Owl Nursery Print ($22): Got a thing for owls? This unique nursery print with an owl on a zigzag background is modern with a child-like appeal!
• Pillow in Chevron Pattern ($25): A multicolor zigzag pattern throw pillow can add an unexpected touch of colors to the nursery. And it’s super funky!

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