Grisaille is a term for painting executed entirely in monochrome, usually in shades of gray or brown, particularly used in decoration to represent objects in relief. I have been searching for sources of grisaille in wallpaper. I think the whole classic concept mixed with contemporary color would be phenomenal. Here is what I found….of course it is English…

Designers Guild wallpaper

I think this is so fresh..Also Designers Guild

A more contemporary option..Cole and Sons (by Piero Fornasetti)

another Fornasetti image.


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About susan

Susan Tollefsen:  Quirky, Fun, Stylish…with a Twist Raleigh, NC-based Susan Tollefsen (Susan Tollefsen Interiors) has been an interior designer for 12 years but she’s been working at design in one form or another most of her life – from crafting Barbie’s Dream Drapes as a child to styling dorm rooms in college. Design has been a lifelong passion and she always brings freshness and a new way of looking at things to every project. Flip through her portfolio and you’ll find a sense of style that is fun yet thought-provoking…ever-stylish but with a twist!
Strawberry Fields Nursery

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New Arrivals is one of my favorite crib bedding companies and when I came across their “Strawberry Fields Nursery” set, well…I got inspired.  I love to mix bold and soft feminine pieces in a room together.  The lime green mirror is from Thomas & Vineshave  and soft pink chandelier is from Jubilee Collection. The fun rug is a shaggy raggy in fuchsia which can be found at your local Bellini store.  The custom made letter plaque is one of my favorites from My Adornables.  The mobile was made by hand from a great etsy find, they will also do custom work to match your nursery. What nursery will not be complete with out a snuggle friend?  I just love to decorate with stuffed animals, they pop color in a crib, on a glider or changing table.

 


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About Tracy

Tracy Wild has over 15 years experience in the children’s industry from working behind the scenes at Ralph Lauren children’s wear and DKNY Kids. Before moving to North Carolina, Tracy helped manage the Connecticut Bellini showroom, doing buying and running their online boutique, the bean’s closet. She is also a mom to Julia and Max.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Here are some very sweet shirts for that special day. All can be personalized just for you and your little one!!

#1. Chiccoutureboutique  #2. Kalamitykids  #3  Lildarlingsdesigns #4 Kalamitykids


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About Deborah

Deborah Acquino is the owner of LotAspots, a company that sells children’s personalized accessories. Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/candicenkatiesart to see the latest designs. She has 3 children and resides outside of Charleston, S.C. with her husband Chris and 2 dogs, Simon and Skippy.

We are huge fans of Go Mama Go designs, the perfect alternative to the bumper.  With a lot of new parents wanting something different and easier then your tie back bumpers, Go Mama Go designs created the “Wonder Bumpers”.  Wonder Bumpers hug each crib rail with vertical padding, and is tightly wrapped which increases air flow.  With safety as their first concern, the zipper zips from the bottom where the head of the zipper falls under the mattress and is inaccessible to your baby.  They have several designs to choose from and now offer custom designs, which we love.  We had the chance to chat with Catherine Hall, the master mind and mom behind the wonderful wonder bumpers. 

1. What inspired you to create a perfect “alternative” to the bumper?

We were aware of the dangers of the traditional crib bumpers and the concern that parents had using them. Already in the industry, with the Snug & Tug Swaddling Blanket, we noticed parents frustrated in general with their bumper and then with safety hazards on top of that, parents were forgoing them all together. We did some product research and found no stylish alternatives truly addressed all the issues surrounding traditional crib bumpers.

2. Name 3 words that best describe the wonder bumpers?

Safe, Smart, and stylish

3. With such a busy schedule, how do you balance work, family, and me time?

Well, I am not going to lie, it is difficult to create a perfect balance with life, work and family. It’s always a work in progress. As the kids get older it gets slightly easier, but I believe as long as you are aware of your efforts to create a balance then you are in a good place!

4. Do you have any future plans you would like to share, maybe new products?

We are expanding our Wonder Bumper line to offer matching decor so parents can create a complete a beautiful and safe nursery!

Here our Sydney crib is dressed in their baby basic design in pink and cream.

 

 


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Bellini is an international juvenile furniture company in business for almost 30 years. Visit us at www.bellini.com for more information.

I first fell in love with the aqua & coral pink color story from “House of Turquoise” blog. I gathered a few great finds to create your own aqua & coral pink room.

1. Chandelier by Jubilee collection

2. Lola doll by Blabla kids

3. Candice Olson rug

4. Annette Tatum fabric-garden vine

5. coral dress for inspiration

6. Annette Tatum paint color Breeze

7. Serena & Lily paint color punch

8. Aqua & Coral pink inspiration bedroom

 

 

 

 

 

 


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About Tracy

Tracy Wild has over 15 years experience in the children’s industry from working behind the scenes at Ralph Lauren children’s wear and DKNY Kids. Before moving to North Carolina, Tracy helped manage the Connecticut Bellini showroom, doing buying and running their online boutique, the bean’s closet. She is also a mom to Julia and Max.

I am a kid in a candy store when it comes to picture frames, there is nothing more exciting then decorating with color and the art of your favorite people.  The above frames by  Organic Bloom are my new obsession.  The perfect frame to hang as a gallery in any room!  We all have a pile of pictures we love and cherish but have not figured out what we want to do with them.  Pick a wall and start creating a gallery of you, your family, your kids or your kids art work.  I promise it will be your favorite part of the house.

Websites like etsy have several shops that offer vintage framing in custom colors so you can really get creative.

Create your own memory board or cork board by using some vintage frames like these.

Use picture frames that you love or have fabulous color and display on shelving.

 

 


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About Tracy

Tracy Wild has over 15 years experience in the children’s industry from working behind the scenes at Ralph Lauren children’s wear and DKNY Kids. Before moving to North Carolina, Tracy helped manage the Connecticut Bellini showroom, doing buying and running their online boutique, the bean’s closet. She is also a mom to Julia and Max.

We’re in the middle of January and just now the country is finally reaching some winter weather. Whether it’s snow, rain or sunshine where you live, it’s always nice to perk up in the cold, winter weather with a splish-splash of color that will brighten your look as well as your mood. With the Pantone color of the year being Tangerine Tango, it’s going to be bright, bright year — what color are you looking forward to wearing?

 Blank Denim The Ankle Skinny Jeans, $68, at piperlime.com 

Charmeuse & Knit Belted Blouse, $44.95, at nyandcompany.com

Tall Stripe Roll Back Tee, $36, at topshop.com

Hive & Honey Pleated Maxi Dress, $79, at piperlime.com

BPandora Handbag, $78, at stevemadden.com


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About Christine

Christine Fox is a San Diego-based freelance writer and Everyday Mama to two. She is a style contributor to StyleBakeryMom.com and also has her own site at EverydayMama.com.

Tori Spelling posted this adorable pictures of her three kids on Twitter last week. It seems her Orbit car seat and stroller have held up all these years, as she had the same stroller with both Liam and Stella. Or did baby Hattie get a new one?


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About Patty

Patty Shaw is the creator and editor of the popular blog, Baby Chic 101 (www.babychic101.com).
Babymooning?

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Babymoon has several meanings. The original meaning is a period of time that parents spend bonding with a recently-born baby. More recently the term has come to be used to describe a vacation taken by a couple that is expecting a baby in order to allow the couple to enjoy a final trip together before the many sleepless nights that usually accompany a newborn baby.

The concept of jetting away for a relaxing getaway before your little one arrives has been on the up rise for the last several years or so.  Is it still today?  Relaxing on a beach or on a cruise sounds great and wonderful, your last “real” getaway before you are a family of three or four.  I have been wondering, are “parents to be” spending money for the nursery and other expenses that come along with a new baby or on a “babymoon?”   Is taking the “babymoon” an  important thing to be checked off your list before baby is here or is your “babymoon” something your enjoying with your new arrival?

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About Tracy

Tracy Wild has over 15 years experience in the children’s industry from working behind the scenes at Ralph Lauren children’s wear and DKNY Kids. Before moving to North Carolina, Tracy helped manage the Connecticut Bellini showroom, doing buying and running their online boutique, the bean’s closet. She is also a mom to Julia and Max.
Handmade room decor

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I have been on a “handmade” kick lately,  I love the sweetness that comes with a hand knitted doll or hand sewn pillow.   Here are a few of my recent favorites:

There are so many wooden letter trains out there but I loved the bright colors and designs that vibrant trains used.  They do custom work as well, so what ever your little one is into they can create that theme.

I Love pillows, the more the better.  Honey Pie design makes custom pillows using intials and weet words.  This “M” pillow is so fun for a playroom, make a word with a group of them or get each initial of your child’s name.

Who doesn’t want to snuggle with this bunny?  This bunny is so sweet and designed with joy by cherry time. They have so many adorable animals to choose from in a ton of soft colors,  a perfect gift.

I told you I love pillows!  So fun and bright colored retro pillows, these too would be so cool for a playroom. Get a bunch or add a pillow each year your child has a birthday.  These fabulous pillows are from num pillows.

 

 


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About Tracy

Tracy Wild has over 15 years experience in the children’s industry from working behind the scenes at Ralph Lauren children’s wear and DKNY Kids. Before moving to North Carolina, Tracy helped manage the Connecticut Bellini showroom, doing buying and running their online boutique, the bean’s closet. She is also a mom to Julia and Max.