Category Archives: Get Inspired

05
15
High Point Furniture Market

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 I had a great time at The High Point Furniture Market. High energy was evident and it was good to see color again.  The one trend every company focused on was the whole “Mad Men” theme. (This is good news … Continue reading →

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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!
05
10
The Organized Playroom

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My son’s playroom is the last room I pass before making my way up the stairs for the night.  Some nights, I’ve found myself delaying bedtime by 30 minutes to tidy it up before turning in.  Other nights, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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About Lauren

Lauren Gindes is the founder of mommylearningcurve.com, a website community for first-time moms climbing the steep learning curve of motherhood. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her son, Nate and husband, Jonathan.
04
30
Gray is the New Neutral

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Last week we posted this nursery on Bellini’s facebook page and it received a lot of buzz!  More and more I am seeing rooms with walls painted in a dark gray shade with pop of pastels.  I love the look … Continue reading →

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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.
04
24
Using a bed or crib Crown

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There is nothing sweeter than seeing a beautiful crown over a crib, draped with tulle or decorative fabric.  I love when the same crown, used over the crib, is used over the child’s big girl bed.  I am sharing some … Continue reading →

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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.
04
18
Classic Boys Bedrooms

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There is something about a boy’s room designed around rich and bold colors that I just love.  I tend to be drawn to blues, reds and bright oranges.  I also love when nurseries transition really well into a big boy’s … Continue reading →

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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.
04
13
Pretty Purple Rooms!

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Something about the Color purple, it coordinates well with so many colors.  It brings a room to life and looks so sweet in a nursery or girl’s room.  Interior decorators agree, check out some of my favorite rooms all dressed … Continue reading →

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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.
04
05
Crochet…Flash back to the 70′s!

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It is official…everything comes back again.  I have seen the crochet look pop in and out of fashion for years. Crocheted bracelets and jewelry are really hot right now. These woven knitted textures are really popping up on the interiors … Continue reading →

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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!
03
28
Beads from above

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My new obsession is beaded light fixtures, and I am loving the whole line from Ro Sham Beaux.  Their line includes bright colors of pinks and blues with just the right mix of natural accents.  I love the pink or turquoise for a … Continue reading →

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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.
03
26
Bellini goes Nautical

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Our most popular theme for boys has been anything Nautical or pirates!  Little boys just can’t get enough and we love all of the blues and reds it brings to a room. In our recent photo shoot we made our … Continue reading →

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About admin

Bellini is an international juvenile furniture company in business for almost 30 years. Visit us at www.bellini.com for more information.
03
20
Candy Colors

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  Yeah Spring is here, I love when the fashion world collides with the decor world.  Creating a nursery or child’s room around this colors is so much fun! Bring color into the room from your lighting or fans, this … Continue reading →

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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.