Runway to Nursery: All That Glitters…

 

As the design industry continues to take cues  from fashion – and vice versa – one of the main trends that we are seeing right now in both arenas is metallic gold.  Marchesa’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection showcases how gold is being worked on runways this season, and while I don’t think I have the guts to rock this number personally – I’m inspired by the boldness of it all.

Whether gold, silver, or bronze, metallics are making a huge debut in nursery decor.  If you want to add a little golden bling to your child’s space check out these nuggets for inspiration.

-Lay Lay

 

Sourcing:

1. Elephant – Gold, Dwell Studio $50

2. Small Gilt Wall Crown, RH Baby & Child $99

3. Moroccan Pouf in Gold, Jennifer Delonge $250

4. Gold Piggy Bank, Jonathan Adler $168

5. Worlds Away Shelby Gold Leaf Mirror, Layla Grace $623

6. Modern Clip Lamp in Gold, Land of Nod $49

 

Colour Wednesday: Analogous Harmony

When thinking about colour schemes we often take our cues from nature.  An analogous scheme is made up of colours that are located beside each other on the colour wheel.  These colour palettes appear in nature quite often – think of a field of sunflowers amidst green blades of grass with a backdrop of a vibrant blue sky.  Or the yellow, orange and red hues that can be found in a single flame.  Analogous colour sequences work quite well together and can transform children’s rooms, nurseries and play spaces into harmonious havens.  One of my favourite analogous schemes is the yellow-green-blue sequence.  If the right hues are chosen in this combo it can be quite stunning.  Check out my picks for an analogous themed kid’s space.

-Lay Lay

Sourcing:

1. Yacht Stripe Fabric, Pixie Dust Decor $19/yd

2. Sea Turtle Hook Pillow, Rosenberry Rooms $58

3. Serena Chandelier (small), Currey and Company $2042

4. Lemon Elephant Bookshelf by Dwell Studio, Rosenberry Rooms $124

5. Great Outdoors Number Poster, Land of Nod $99

6. Pondicherry Bed with nailheads in leaf diamond fabric, Serena and Lily $1850 (twin)

7. Moroccan Painted Lamp on green base, Oopsy Daisy $138

Inspiration: Fabric Wall Decals… Simply Amazing!

Elephant & Monkey Trio by Meghann O’Hara

I love wall stickers, but these fabric wall decals from Oopsy Daisy are simply amazing!  What a fun way to let a child get involved with decorating and personalizing their space.  These Fabric Wall decals are made from products that are good for the environment, non-toxic and phthalate free.  Priced at $129 per set these removable and repositionable fabric based wall stickers include a full number and alphabet set for personalization.  The other thing I really love about Oopsy Daisy is they give each of their artists credit, and include a mini profile on them too.  Kudos!

i Gumball Tree Wall Decal by Gale Kaseguma

Once Upon a Time Wall Decal by Jill McDonald

License Plate USA wall decal by Aaron Foster

J’aime Paris wall decal by Shelly Kennedy

Lay Lay’s Picks: One Desk Three Ways – Back to School in Style!

As the summer comes to a close and the kids go back to school, we really owe it to our children to provide a comfortable and well lit study space so they can do their homework.  Today’s post highlights Pottery Barn’s Hampton Classic Desk ($499) and shows how you can use the same piece in 3 different ways:

This combination uses frills and ornate framing to keep the look ultra feminine.

1. Napa Chair and Ruffled Slipcover Pottery Barn, $64 – $199

2.  Hampton Classic Desk Pottery Barn Teen, $499

3. Vintage Hand Carved Chalkboard RH Baby and Child, $110

This look pairs the Pottery Barn Hampton Desk with industrial materials like metals and recycled elements to give the space a masculine feel.  You can also add rustic pieces to this scheme to enhance the vintage aspect.

1. Industrial Era Task Lamp RH Baby & Child, $159

2. Chalkboard Globe The Well Appointed House $342

3. Hampton Classic Desk Pottery Barn Teen, $499

4. Vintage Stool RH Baby & Child, $139

5. Upcycled Desk Accessories in Black/Gray Pottery Barn Teen $7.50 – $31

This look is fun and energetic.  It works well with any bold hue as the accent colour, but since I have a thing for yellow right now, I chose to incorporate it into this look.

1. Graphic Words Pin-It Pinboard Pottery Barn Teen, $61

2. Now Clip it, Clip it Good Lamp in Yellow Land of Nod, $29

3. Hampton Classic Desk Pottery Barn Teen, $499

4. Balloon Animal Bookend Land of Nod, $42

5. Stripe Ooh La La Armchair in Black Pottery Barn Teen $436

Colour Wednesday: Complement me!

Colour can play such an important role in any design scheme, and when it comes to designing a nursery or child’s room colour is often a key element of the design.  The colour wheel was created in 1666 by Sir Isaac Newton, and since then it is often referred to when trying to create harmonious colour schemes.  Today we are going to focus on complementary colours.

This colour combination pulls opposite hues on the colour wheel.  One of my favourite combos in the complementary chord is purple and yellow.  When done right, this colour palette can be quite stunning.

Sourcing:

1. Lemon Gumdrop Pendant $29.99 Serena and Lily

2. Lilac Diamond Quilt Euro Sham $34.99 & Marni Euro Sham $78, Both Serena and Lily

3. Dorm Trunk $199, PB Teen

4. Faux Leather Seat in Purple $79, Land of Nod

5. Brocade Orchid Crib Set $380, Annette Tatum

6. Benjamin Moore Paints in Spring Lilac (1388) and Hay Stack (317), Available in Natura Paint

Inspiration: Up, Up and Away…

One of the themes that I am loving right now is the hot air balloon theme.  I am currently working on a project for a little girl who is as much spirited as she is passionate – making this the perfect theme for her (stay tuned for the pics).  Hot air balloons can be used as a unisex theme that not only screams adventure, but can also be tweaked to have a vintage feel as well.  Check out some of these hot air balloon items for some inspiration!

-Lay Lay

Sourcing:

1. Pink Hot Air Balloon Kids Rug (also available in blue), Rosenberry Rooms $104

2. American Byways – Air Balloons, Oopsy Daisy $119

3. Vintage Metal Hot Air Balloon Money Box, Baby & Child Restoration Hardware $39

4. Vintage Hot Air Balloon Art, Baby & Child Restoration Hardware $99.99

5. Hot Air Balloon Mobile, Baby & Child Restoration Hardware $38.99

6. Hot Air Balloon Toy Chest, Art for Kids

7. Antique Balloon Penguin by Art Fronckowiak, Oopsy Daisy Fine Art for Kids $119

8. Antique Balloon Elephant by Art Fronckowiak, Oopsy Daisy Fine Art for Kids $119

9. Antique Balloon Unicorn by Art Fronckowiak, Oopsy Daisy Fine Art for Kids $119

10. Hermes Hand Painted Hot Air Balloon Decorative Pillow with Flange, Posh Tots $242

11. Hermes Hand Painted Hot Air Balloon Decorative Pillow with Cording, Posh Tots $172

Runway to Nursery: Shakespeare in Love

Although I’m still clinging to the summer months I couldn’t help but discuss this ultra romantic theme that is popping up in fashion and decor for the fall season.  A perfect example of this style can be found in Dolce and Gabanna’s Fall 2012 collection that seems to have a sixteenth century European flair to it.  Some of the key elements of this theme are luxurious fabrics like velvet, lace and satin, in addition to heavy embroidery with golds and silvers.  Floral elements also play a major role in this style making it extremely feminine and flirty.  Below I have shared some pieces for a nursery that I think work well within this theme.  Enjoy.

-Lay Lay

Sourcing:

1. ‘Collette’ Crib Bumper in Satin Jacquard by Bella Notte, $431 Layla Grace

2. Upholstered Cradle, Art for Kids

3. Embroidered Lace Ruffled Chandelier Shade, $28 each Layla Grace

4. Lacework Moss Wallpaper by Amy Butler, $85/roll Graham & Brown

5. Floret Glass Knob with Gold Post, Art for Kids

6. Berkeley in Blue Velvet Embroidered Pillow, $74 Rosenberry Rooms

7. Chelsea Iron Lifetime Crib in Antique Silver, $1,299 Bratt Decor

Inspiration: King of the Jungle

One of my favourite themes for a boys room is the ‘jungle’ theme.  Nowadays there are so many products to choose from so instead of incorporating all of the animals in the jungle, why not focus on one.  My favourite for a boys room is the lion (although I currently have a thing for elephants – but we’ll discuss that later).  The lion is the quintessential symbol for courage, strength, influence and respect – all qualities that we hope to instill in our young sons.  Check out my picks for a lion nursery.  Enjoy!

-Lay Lay

Sourcing:

1. Lion, $138 Jonathan Adler

2. Lion Nightlight, $48 Jonathan Adler

3. Ben Crib Bedding, $33 – $325 Serena and Lily

4. Lion Friends Wall Art, $32 Land of Nod

5. Menagerie Bookend Lion, $58 Serena and Lily

6. Lion Needlepoint Pillow, $98 Jonathan Adler

7. Lion Rug, $795 Jonathan Adler

8. Lion Head Knob, Art for Kids

9. Hansa Large Male Lion, $498 Art for Kids