Girly Milk & Cookies Birthday Party in Pink and Gray

If your kiddo loves milk and cookies, and you’re considering planning a birthday party with this theme, you’ll surely be inspired by Amelia’s second birthday party — featured exclusively on OnToBaby.com.

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Amelia’s mom, Nicki of Vitalic Photo, was inspired by little girl’s love of cookies and milk to put together this adorable pink and gray “Cookies and Milk” themed party.  Mom designed the invitations and solicited the help of Jesi Haack Design to create the dessert table backdrop —  using a ruffled shower curtain from Urban Outfitters, which was embellished with stuffed heart pillows — for the sweet birthday theme. Read More...

Noteworthy Find: Valentina Ramos Aaron Art

Urban Outfitters always has the most amazing decor pieces up for grabs. Today, we’re putting the spotlight on the vibrant artwork by Miami-based artist Valentina Ramos. Her unique art is digitally transferred to canvas, and stretched over a wood frame. This colorful elephant Valentina Ramos Aaron Wall Art is 15 x 18 and only $34!

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Featured Nursery: Eclectic Vintage Nursery

New mom Jen Hauer has followed Chic & Cheap Nursery for quiet some time and she finally got her chance to put together a nursery for her precious baby girl, Kynlee. She sent photographs of her eclectic vintage nursery and we are thrilled to feature it on the site.

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!

Scroll down for more images and room resource list.

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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Baby Girl Nursery Ideas: Pink, Black + Glam

I know we’ve all been a little crazy with the start of the new year — but that would be no excuse to end the first month of 2012 without a nursery mood board! Pink and black is a color combo that I really love, but if you ask me, it’s been a tad overdone. I added some glitzy gold elements — and steered clear of damask — for a sophisticated look that’s reminiscent of old Hollywood. This one’s for a baby girl that’s glam and girly…

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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Black and White Nursery {Inspiration Board and Decorating Ideas}

At birth, baby’s vision is pretty fuzzy and the most interesting things in the world to him/her is your face and high-contrast items, like a checkerboard. Inspired by this, I’ve put together this black and white nursery.

I went for contrast between white and black, and modern and traditional {hence the modern crib and rocker paired with the classic dresser}. The birch crib and rocker add another layer of contrast to the room.

The room design is pretty neutral but I added a girlie touch with the curtains. You can swap those out for plain white, black or natural panels and a little baby boy could also enjoy this high-contrast nursery!

Room Resources:

Curtains – Waterfall Ruffle Curtain, $79.

Crib – Oeuf Eco-friendly Sparrow Crib {Birch}, $730.

Art – I love you more than cupcakes {eye chart print}, $15.

Mobile – Wee Gallery Mobile, Flensted, $24.

Rocker – POÄNG Rocking Chair {w/ Dala natural cover} from IKEA, $149.

Rug – Milliken Black and White Collection Vibe Techno Black Rug, $84-$319.

Dresser – EDLAND 6-drawer dresser from IKEA, $299.

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Pink Swan | Black Swan Inspired Nursery {Decorating Ideas}

Inspired by Natalie Portman’s growing baby bump and all things Black Swan-ish. Feminine, innocent and affordable, the budget for this nursery is a little under $1,200.

I know you’re probably wondering “where are the feathers?” but let me tell you, feathered items are pricey!

But we’ll be sharing some feathered DIY projects soon, so stay tuned :)

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1. Paint: Devine Poodle from the Flora Fauna Colors {Collection #1} by Devine Color.

2. Curtains: Waterfall Ruffle Curtains from Urban Outfitters, $78 each.

3. Pom poms: Decor Paper Pom Pom 5-Pack in White by Martha Stewart, $16.99.

4. Crib Bumper: Filigree Blossom crib bumper by DwellStudio, $158.

5. Crib: Jenny Lind-Style Crib from Amazon.

6. Mirrors: Shaped Mirror Collection from Pottery Barn Kids, $39-$49.

7. Drawer pulls: Save with the Brainerd 1 Knob from Lowe’s for $3.97 each or splurge with the Cocktail Ring Knob from Anthropologie for $8 each.

8. Tutu: Hang it on a decorative hook, frame it or dress your little white swan in it. Bubble Gum Infant Tutu by TutuSisters, $25.

9. Dresser/Changing Table: Hemnes 8-drawer dresser from Ikea, $299.

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Storage Art: Top 5 Design Trends for 2011

This week, I’m taking Michelle Adams’ top 5 design trends for 2011 and sharing with you five ‘trendy’ items that you can incorporate into your nursery design.

We’ve already covered design trends #5 and #4, mirrored accents and typography, respectively.

Today we’re tackling top trend #3… Storage Art!

LonnyMag editor Michelle Adams anticipates that storage art will be one of the hottest design trends for 2011. She recommends using Lucite storage to show off accessories instead of hiding them away. “Vintage desks can be used as vanities to store shoes, clear stands can be used to show off necklaces, and scarf holders, like the one displayed from Ikea, can be hung from the wall to show off colorful accessories.”

1.- BÄSTIS Hooks from Ikea, $1.99 each. A colorful way to display those adorable baby outfits.

2.- KOMPLEMENT Multi-use hanger from Ikea, $7.99. I would use this scarf hanger to display swaddle blankets.

3.- Boon Stash by Boon, $24.99. Use it to organize feeding utensils, as shown, or use it as in your changing area to organize diapers and creams.

4.- Hand Painted Mirrored Shelf from UrbanOutfitters.com, $58. This item’s got you covered for design trend #3 AND #5.

5.- Refracted Ambiance Jar ($18) and The Chemist’s Jar from Anthropologie. Perfect place to store things like cotton balls and Q-tips.

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