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The Look for Less: A Playful and Neutral Nursery

August 16, 2012

Earlier today we showcased a twin boy nursery, with a bit of a safari theme, featuring a few splurge items. And because I just can’t help myself — and I know how much you all love a bargain! — I put together a nursery design board to give you some ideas on how to get the look for less.

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I included some items from the original room design, like the pouf and bookcase, because I felt that they really were quality finds. I opted for an espresso crib vs the two-tone crib to save $100 — and saved big, while still adding custom art into the design, with some personalized prints from Etsy.

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Spring Brights: Nursery Decorating Ideas

June 27, 2012

Neon colors seem to be everywhere I look these days. From fashion pieces, to home decor. So why wouldn’t we bring these fun colors into our little girls’ rooms?

You can go all out, or keep the neon’s at a minimum by just adding in a few accent pieces, like a pillow or a fun children’s chair. But I can’t help but love how this can all look together.

1. Little One’s Table and Chairs ($160)
2. Legare Frog Twin Bed ($280)
3. Stone Joya Rocker ($995) *Splurge Item!*
4. smila bagge bug light ($10)
5. girls’ large canvas buckets ($37)

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Indigo-Inspired Nursery: Baby Decorating Ideas

June 7, 2012

With the weather turning beautiful and warm I am perpetually dreaming of the sea. This crisp, modern yet whimsical nursery reminds me so much of sailing and fresh summer air. Wouldn’t you agree?

Below are some ideas on how you can get a similar look.

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Moroccan Vintage: Nursery Inspirations From Bluebird Kisses

April 17, 2012

When it comes to designing a nursery you’ll love, it’s best to draw inspiration from the things you love. I love to travel and I adore vintage treasures, for example. And there is no reason why these two elements cannot be combined to create the perfect nursery.

This whimsical nursery from One Claire Day is an inspired example of such a room. The colors, the style, it’s all so PERFECT in the very imperfect way that nothing in this room matches. The bright colors and geometric prints bring this beautiful space together and create a visually stimulating, yet calming retreat for parents and baby.

You don’t have to collect nursery pieces from your travels to bring this look home. Visit your local craigslist ads, shop the rug section at IKEA, and take a browse through Etsy to find whimsical pieces for your baby’s room. And if you’re feeling crafty, try refurbishing a few pre-existing household pieces to add an element of spice.

1. The Moroccan Pouf ($396) from The Cross Design
2. The Bird Cage ($134.71) from West Elm
3. The Persisk Hamadan Rug ($599) from IKEA Canada
4. The Cabinet Side Table ($165) from DrabtoFab Vintage on Etsy

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The Look For Less: DwellStudio Owls Nursery

November 3, 2011

Designer nursery collections —like those offered by Serena & Lily and DwellStudio— are coveted by many mamas-to-be but the hefty price tag on some of these items can burst mama’s dream nursery bubble in a flash!

But you can still put together a nursery that looks right out of a catalog or magazine by cutting costs in the right places. Take for example, the ever-popular Owls collection from DwellStudio.

get the look dwellstudio owl theme nursery

The first place I cut costs when it comes to nursery design is crib bedding. I’ve always thought it’s a complete waste of money. And thanks to new sleep guidelines, you’ll probably be more inclined to listen to me when I say, JUST GO WITH A CRIB SHEET! You can save $320 by choosing the Owls Crib Sheet ($40) instead of the Owls Sky Crib Bedding Set from DwellStudio ($360).
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Wallpaper can be expensive. But you can buy the minimum 8 sq ft of the Owls Wallpaper (which comes out to about $48) and cut and frame the pieces to create designer wall art for a minimal cost — an 8 ft wide wall, that’s 10 ft high would cost almost $500 to wallpaper. Eek!
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Get creative! Place a DwellStudio Tree Decal (starting at $50) and decorate it with some adorable Owl Picture Frames ($40 each). You can use velcro to securely fasten them to the wall.
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Splurge on a few Owl Storage Bins ($50 for small bin, $90 for large bin).
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Forget the Owl and Tree Wool Rug ($550) and opt for a long striped brown and cream rug ($150) also from DwellStudio.