Nursery
One Room Challenge Week 1: American Evolution
Surprise! I just decided to jump into the fall 2018 One Room Challenge as a guest participant. Like, literally about an hour and a half ago. This will be my sixth (!) rodeo, and I truly had no intention of doing this due to being short-staffed with a crazy workload. I believe I’m close to…
Read MoreFriday Family-Friendly Find: Incy Metal Cribs
So glad to be back after a little six-week ‘vacation’ for Friday Family-Friendly Finds! When I did the One Room Challenge last fall, I had just started this feature, so I kept doing them and had three blog posts per week during that time. It was a little too much! Anyway, I’m happy to feature…
Read MoreFriday Family-Friendly Find: DwellStudio Vanderbilt Convertible Crib
I’m sorry for skipping out on my Tuesday blog post this week. My posting schedule has not changed; I just had a momentary case of creative and writer’s block. All better now! Days of sourcing fabrics for client projects (like today) tend to get the juices flowing again :). Onward… I am a big fan…
Read MorePint-Sized Perches: 10 Cozy Kids’ Chairs
No big kid bedroom or playroom would be complete without a child-sized chair (or four!). They are handy for playtime, arts and crafts, getting dressed, and even the occasional time-out (sorry, kids). Here are 10 positively adorable, and perfectly-proportioned chairs in a range of styles, for the little ones in your life. 1. Knoll Risom…
Read MoreEamon’s Vintage Americana Nursery Tour
I’m pretty much still floored that my work was featured in the Boston Globe today (check out the online version here). I’ve been working hard to develop my portfolio, and of course hoped (dreamed!) to be published sometime in the distant future, but I honestly had no idea it would happen now. I’m so grateful. Especially…
Read More7 Cribs With Traditional Style (plus, an announcement!)
Well, hello there! I’ve been on hiatus for awhile, which happens from time to time, but I always come back to blog when inspiration strikes. I’ve been busy in general, but one of my main activities in recent weeks has been designing a nursery for a very special new client – one currently residing in…
Read MoreGeometric Baby Girl Nursery Reveal!
I’m so beyond excited to share a few pictures of a very special nursery, created for a very special now-8-week-old baby girl. She made her appearance a bit earlier than expected – in fact, I was slated to pay a visit to check on the progress of decoration of the nursery the very weekend she…
Read MoreFurniture Buying Tips From Real Moms (Part 1 of 2)
Usually, the arrival of a new baby precipitates many new big-ticket purchases, including furniture and home furnishings – and not just for the nursery. The life changes that come along with children often include moving into a new apartment or home, with an opportunity to furnish it in a baby- and kid-friendly way. This can…
Read MoreNursery Theme Thursday: Mother Nature’s Son
It’s been awhile, Nursery Theme Thursday! I’ve been lacking a bit in the inspiration department, but something made me think of yet another Beatles song – Mother Nature’s Son. It isn’t one of their “hits” but it is a lovely acoustic Paul tune from the White Album that is all about being one with the…
Read More6 Tips For Painting Your Nursery
This post is for all you expectant parents, grandparents, and interested friends and family who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a precious little one! One of the most exciting parts of anticipating a baby’s birth is creating their special room in your home. Oftentimes, this involves repainting. It’s the easiest, most basic way to…
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