Stylish Storage for Kiddy Clutter

I once had a stylish and sophisticated abode worthy of dinner parties, cocktail gatherings and the occasional bridal or baby shower. Of course this was all B.C. (Before Child). My beautifully decorated home is now littered with toys, shoes, clothes and other random things thanks to my two year old. You would think I’d have thighs of steel with all the squatting, bending and lunges I constantly do picking up all the clutter.

Because of this I am always on a quest for stylish storage solutions. It gives me peace to see the clutter crammed in esthetically pleasing baskets, buckets and tubs. Below are a few I happened upon on my latest search for MORE storage.

I covet these Bradshaw Kirchofer toy boxes, but they are serious budget busters. Available at www.laylagrayce.com

Of course there is always old faithful Pottery Barn and Land of Nod.

Chic on the cheap options at www.Ikea.com

Or affordable custom work from www.Etsy.com

Seeing Spots

Cool. Hip. Fun. Call it what you want this room screams style! What a beautiful and unexpected way to add unique design to a kid’s room. These wall decals are from Stampin’ Up! Décor Elements. To see how to buy these dotty decals visit www.stampinup.com. What makes this look fun is the many different design directions you can take.




I would pair one or two of these beautiful fabrics with it to complete the look.

Could it be cornice love?

I think so. My heart flutters for this beautiful fabric cornice. The ball fringe, double sided fabrics, its perfect pleating and draping to the floor. Gorgeous! I would love to make this one day. Any takers?

These children's rooms are designed by Palmer Weiss and here are a few more to inspire you.

Design Contest Update

Remember the design contest entry in my last post? Everything had to be based on the Domino the Book of Decorating. I submitted an entry for a girl's nursery and got runner up! I am so honored and excited to be acknowledged! Thank you Erin!

Check out the results and winners here http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/

There's Inspiration Around Every Corner

Happy Friday! I thought I would share with you a room design I did for a contest. The rules were you could design any room of your choice as long as the inspiration came from the Domino the Book of Decorating cover. Since I love designing rooms and bedding I decided to enter the contest and naturally I chose to design a nursery. I love the way it turned out. Click on the image below to enlarge the design and read the notes. By the way, the notes are added for my blog readers. I hope it brings a little inspiration to your day.



Where to Shop:

• Fabrics www.Heatherbaileystore.com
• Lattice Fabric and Monogram www.JacquelynReese.com
• Mirror, Table Lamp and Glass Knob www.Anthropologie.com
• Rug and Chandelier www.Potterybarn.com
• Wicker Shelf Basket www.Potterybarnkids.com
• Dress and Sandals www.JanieandJack.com
• Oversized Stuffed Dog www.FAO.com
• Yellow Dresser and Bookshelf www.Ikea.com
• Waste Basket www.Marye-Kelley.com
• Crib www.Artforkids.net
• Glider and Accent Table www.Serenaandlily.com
• Lucite Tray www.iomoi.com
• Moses Basket www.Mosesbaskets.com
• Bird Mobile and Rattle www.BlaBlakids.com
• Domino Decorating Book www.Amazon.com
• Paint www.BenjaminMoore.com Hazy Blue and Antiguan Sky

Perfect for a Boy or Girl Update

As promised here is an update to the red and brown crib bedding. Remember this? It's the original rendering the client sent of how she wanted her bedding to look.

Here’s the finished product and I think it turned out beautiful! The red is a deep crimson accented with a soft ivory and chocolate brown. Please excuse my amateur photography; these pictures do not do these fabrics justice. The client requested red bow ties. Check. Soft cuddly minky for the bumper insides. Check. A tailored center kick pleat crib skirt. Check. Single monogram accent pillow. Check. And a reversible minky blanket. Check. Click on the photos to enlarge.

This bedding set is on its way to its new home and I hope it brings the family great joy as it was a pleasure to make. So tell us...what do you think?

A Place to Call Home

Currently my husband and I are house shopping and I would like to do a little venting. House shopping is so much harder than you initially realize. We have seen dozens of homes and it always seems to be the same story-too expensive, too much renovation work, a piece of junk, too small, bus stop behind the house, busy street, someone else buys the house, apartment community behind the house, you name it we’ve experienced it. I am so over house shopping. The only thing that keeps me going is my sweet love, my daughter Jacquelyn.

When we pull up to the open houses and stop the car her favorite thing to say is, “We’re home!” Some of the homes we’ve toured have had a few of these in the backyard.

Every time we step into the backyard and she spots the play system she lights up like it's Christmas morning. “Playground mommy, look playground!” she squeals. Ugh! The guilt! She’s only two but man can she lay it on thick.

Mommy’s trying to find you a home baby. Sigh.