Lay Lay’s Picks: Pillow Talk

Pillows can be a great way to enhance a room’s aesthetic.  Whether they tie in other elements of design, or add a little whimsy, pillows can really make a room pop.  While looking for pillows to soften a little girl’s day bed I came across a fabulous collection of girly pillows by Land of Nod.  Hopefully they will inspire you on your search for cool pillows when it comes to children’s decor.

-Lay Lay

Sourcing:

All Pillows are from www.landofnod.com:

1. Fade to Pink Sham $36, Land of Nod

2. Ruched Throw Pillow in Pink $29, Land of Nod

3. Sherbet Stripes Throw Pillow $29, Land of Nod

4. Good Night Pillowcases in Pink $16, Land of Nod

5. Ruffle Throw Pillow in Hot Pink $19, Land of Nod

Inspiration: The Queen, her Town and her Flag

With all the hype over the 2012 Olympics I am pleased to see a resurgence of the ‘London Town’ theme in fashion, design and art.  Being a fellow “Londoner” myself there is nothing that warms my heart more than seeing things like The Union Jack, The map of London, and queen-inspired elements in accessories, furniture and decor.  I have put together a little compilation of things that can definitely be used in children’s rooms and play spaces to add a royal touch.

-Lay Lay

British Flag Needlepoint Pillow, $110 Jonathan Adler

London Subway Wall Decal, $29 CityStic (Etsy)

‘London Collection’ Cushions by Lizzie Allen $102 each

‘London’ and ‘London Bus’ Illustrations by Alice Tait, $29 each

‘Crowns & Coronets’ Wallpaper $70 per roll with ‘Royal Jewels’ $9, both from Graham & Brown

Union Jack Ottoman, $169 Restoration Hardware Baby & Child

So much nostalgia… I love it!  Happy Olympics friends…

Life As I Know It: Maternity Leave Officially Over…. :(

Well my youngest daughter, Nala, is now five months and although that is still extremely young (in my opinion) to go back to work, the time has come to start structuring my life to include work again.  I do have mixed emotions about it… but hey, we all gotta do what we gotta do.  I also want another baby in the near future (I swear this is the last one), so I have to get a move on.  I don’t know how Nala is going to adjust (since she has grown so accustomed to being held in my arms every waking moment of her existence).  But hopefully we work it out 🙂

-Lay Lay