The Nursery & Decorating

Having a baby means having "stuff." I am all for creating an inviting, warm space for my children but I tend to stick to items I really need, are simple in design and are versatile. I always enjoyed activity time using a play mat or activity gym as a special time to bond with my ...read more

Now that I am moving back from hobo to diaper bag, I don't want to have to give up on expressing my style. That being said, my diaper bag needs to be big on function, organization and comfort. I am going to be the mama of three little ones and although, the time around I'll only ...read more

Big City Moms hosted their Biggest Baby Shower in NYC, and these ladies know how to throw a baby shower! Aisles of vendors, helpful demonstrations, products and informative lectures made this an evening that expectant parents didn't want to miss. The biggest change I noted was ...read more

I can'??t think of a better keepsake than a beautiful painting of your child'??s favorite toy. Thanks to Your Toy Portrait, you can have a custom painting created of your daughter'??s snuggly or your son'??s prized truck. It'??s like a snapshot from a particular time in the ...read more

I resisted a splat mat for a long time. Then, my child graduated from a high chair to a booster chair and the crumbs and spills kept coming. I got really tired of cleaning the floor after every meal and those splat mats started looking a lot more attractive. I could have saved ...read more

Why do I comb trade shows? Because every now and then I stumble across an artist such as Shelly Kennedy. Kennedy an artist who believes in color and messaging. I was looking for artwork for our girls' room. It couldn't be too sweet nor could it be too sophisticated. What I ...read more

I called in favors for a few special design month features and do I have a treat for you. Juile Browing Bova and I met at the Nate Berkus show. I asked her to tell me what is trendy and cool in the world of design and here's what she said: Pantone 18-2120 --the color of the ...read more

Love the vintage look in a child's room or nursery. We found these beautiful leather planes and cars ($60 each) from Linea1930. They come in copper or platinum color and are made from synthetic leather, with poly fiber, iron pellets and magnet fill. They are meant for ...read more

The wall sticker trend is not so new. What is new is the personalized fabric selection from Emily Press. These stickers are small in scale and are 100% reusable, removable and rearrangeable. We've shown you the Parade Love set above ($24.95) We got a set to test for our ...read more

Liven up your wall with the modern look of Dwell. The brand that has come synonymous with hip prints for the nursery has expanded with an incredible collection of wallpaper. DwellStudio has partnered with Vizzon Decor to offer customizable wallpaper. The line includes ...read more

There's never enough space--at least that's the lament I hear from most moms. Finding storage solutions is our never-ending quest. That's why we love the Domino Bed and Trundle. The bed comes from Tulip a Canadian company. A bookcase headboard offers additional storage. The ...read more

Obsessed with DIY design? Can't blame you so am I. I love the idea of owning something that suits me perfectly. Mottega lamps serve that purpose. Tap into your inner designer and in five simple steps you'll have a lamp for your home that is as individual as you are. Pick your ...read more

Decorating a child's space takes a special touch. Too busy and you stifle creativity. Too bland and the child isn't stimulated. It's all a careful balance. One place where you can let your creativity soar is the artwork. We've gotten a few samples from Art.com and ...read more

A bassinet that folds into a rocker--that's clever. This beautifully designed piece is ideal for the modern nursery. Sleek and curvy this is the so appealing after seeing all the clunky rockers out there. Koo is a product of the Lunar company. The bassinet can be folded down ...read more

This newly released New York City map print would be a gorgeous addition to your child's room or workspace. The stylized map was created by French artist Julie Mercier. Mercier is and artist and illustrator. She created this work for L'Affiche Moderne. The collection also ...read more

The lady behind Little Crown Interiors knows how to spot trends and make them work for your family. Naomi Coe is the woman behind SoCal's "Go-To" interior design firm. Little Crown creates the chicest nurseries around. They company has designed more than 60 nurseries are in hot ...read more

We simply adore fun, well-designed furniture that looks modern. The Tatolino play chair caught our eye last year at a design show and we wanted to share this find. This is more than a chair, with accessories it can be turned into a table, wheeled toy, art station, scooter or ...read more

You've got stuff--artwork, invites, school notices--and a need a clever spot to put all the papers. We don't want your counters cluttered. That's why we're talking about ThreeByThree.com. The Seattle women behind this brand are all about attractive solutions. Let's consider a ...read more

Maclaren has always been a savvy brand. They knew parents wanted style and substance in a stroller and they have become a premiere brand in that market. I was not at all surprised that they identified David Netto as a stellar talent in the design world and brought him into the ...read more

It'??s design month, so why not get decorating with Jill Vegas'?? valuable tips to creating a fabulous home in a week or less. We captured the best tips from Jill'??s book, Speed Decorating ($14.95 Amazon), to share with you. Speed decorating is a step by step, room by room ...read more

Magis a leading European design house has turned their talents to making modern designs for your hip kids. The kid-centric collection is called Me Too and is sent from Milan with love and playfulness. Me Too is a space where designers can think small and BIG at the same time. ...read more

The power of independence is tremendous. Give a kid a bench and you open a world of opportunity to him. Whether it's for a sink, counter or window a few extra inches can make all the difference. We get a boost (literally and figuratively) from the Manny & Simon benches. Use ...read more

Every year I scour the NYC trade shows getting ideas for Design Month and every year Little Nest delivers the goods. Last year it was the Yolk Chair. This year, I'm obsessing about two pieces in the collection: The Giddy Up and the Little Bert Chair. The Giddy Up is very Jeff ...read more

If your home feels more like a toy store than a nest, we can relate. We're always on the hunt for cool ways to sort and organize the toy clutter in our home. KidStyle has solutions that range from the urban and sleek to the vibrantly colorful. The stacked mini Euro Suitcases ...read more

One of our first features way back in 2007 was about BlaBlaKids. Now nearly four years later, we still get excited about this brand. BlaBla continues to delight us with fresh offerings such as the latest creations the Hold Me Tight pillows ($44) and blankets ($78). Here's how ...read more

Your little bundles might sleep a little sweeter in this glorious bedding collection from Sefte. The luxurious line is eco-friendly and handcrafted and if you are looking for exceptional ways to spoil your baby, this might just be it.. At a recent tradeshow, we drooled over ...read more

Animals make an appealing design theme for a variety of ages. These colorful safari critters from P'Kolino work just as well in a nursery as they do in a 1st grader's room. We've been fans of this brand for years. J.B., one of the founders, is a regular at trade shows and we ...read more

Trend Alert: More than ever moms are commissioning customized art for their child's room. Be it a nursery or a tween room every child feels special seeing his or her name turned into one of a kind art. Love this idea? Laura Hill of Lillunia has made a business out of pairing ...read more

Little things mean a lot...especially when you can't find them at 2 in the morning when you have to change a diaper. 3 Sprouts has a handy and stylish new caddy available to keep you and baby organized. The organic canvas caddies come in three animal options (Purple Owl; $23.99 ...read more

Making earth-wise decisions doesn't mean reaching for the nearest item with a big green leaf on it. Thoughtful purchases are a green parent's best friend. To help illustrate this point, I interviewed Andrew Thornton one member of the parent designing (Jenny Argie is the other) ...read more

Designing your child's nursery is meant to be fun. While you are dreaming up the perfect spot for your baby to sleep, play and snuggle, you'll want to take into account these eco-friendly design tips. 10 Tips for Greener Nursery Mary Bauer the President of Bratt Decor Inc. ...read more

Some may call me off my rocker, but I find this Modernica Rocker so pleasing to the eye. It's all clean lines and cool colors. Pick from more than a dozen colors in this fiberglass chair ($375). An ideal rocking chair for the urban home that simply doesn't have space for a huge ...read more