House Tour: Rustic chic in muted tones

Happy Friday Everyone!  I thought you'd enjoy this gorgeous home, which is not only decorated in a modest, but still elegant way, but also has some great architectural bones.

Enjoy!

Not to pick on Lonny Magazine, but is anyone else just a little bit tired of seeing every photo so over-exposed?

Homeowner Estee gives a great design tip:  "I prefer to consider everything in terms of color, texture, and pattern, rather than in terms of period or origin.  If you concentrate on the color of a piece, rather than whether it's Venetian or bohemian, it's much easier to blend different styles into a single room"

Love the white on the walls and headboard with the gray wash of the wood dresser

This is such a sweet room for a little girl, and it will grow with her with just a few simple changes

Nurseries normally don't turn my head, but this one is so serene and calm.

via Lonny Mag

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Dream Nursery

Today, Casi from cupcakeMag is sharing a super cute nursery design they put together, I'll let her take it from here.

Hello MadeByGirl readers! For the last few months cupcakeMAG has been working with the amazing  Land of Nod, Serta, Serena & Lily & more to create the perfect space for our latest cupcakeMAG home makeover project! It is all about focusing on the small spaces trend – creating a wow factor in a small space with big things

Our canvas is a blank 10 x 8 room which we created for 2 sisters. cupcakeMAG wanted to mix and match bold patterns like Chevron and Ikat to create a fresh and bright space with colors little girls love. 

Project Details:

We painted the walls with coordinating Annette Tatum paint in Sorbet + Corneliam makes them really pop. To achieve the white stripe in between, we just peeled off the painters tape. We placed an Expedit Ikea Bookshelf on it's side  under the exposed closet to have a place for storage and to be used as a bench. Instead of having a fish in your typical aquarium we placed a Betta fish in a pretty apothecary jar from HomeGoods. For only $10 - it was much cheaper.  

We found lots of frames at yard sales, thrift stores and Michaels and sprayed painted them in Valspar's Spray Paint for our liking. We created a reading nook inside the closet which will be shown off exclusively on cupcakeMAG. 

We bunched together paper lanterns from  The TomKat Studio Shop and pom poms to create a little something pretty over the bed which brought in even more color! We included lots of little prettiest like the Clairebella Personalized Zebra Tray from Layla Grayce to add little touches of flair. When sharing space, don't put everything out for display. Only a few special things like a pretty doll - we love this one, which just so happens to match the room perfectly from Blabla Kids.

Advice from cupcakeMAG on a small space: 

Don't be afraid to mix and match. Look for things you can re-vamp and give second life too. Shop thrift stores, yard sales and look for Craigslist freebies to make your own. To create a higher bed, add a box spring with the mattress even though this bed doesn't need one like we did with the Serta Mattresses.  

You have to think outside of the box. We created the exposed closet so it would both fill up an empty wall and create a great focal point. We took a bookshelf and laid it down to use it as a bench that can also be used to store toys in. You have to figure out ways to make the space work for you, and just because it’s small, doesn’t mean you can’t create something great!

Shop the Shoot: 

Bedding + Pillows: Annette Tatum 

Both Twin Mattress + Box Spring Sets: Serta

Emily Bed in Raspberry: Newport Cottages

Pottery Barn Teen: Bubble Up Lamp Base

Custom Curtains: Drawstring Studio

Zig Zag Orange Rug, White Bookcase, Owl Nightlight: The Land of Nod

Zebra Lamp: Pottery Barn Teen

White Trunk + Vanity Stool: Belle Patri

I Love You To Paris, She's Got The Whole World in her Hands, Custom Name Prints: Hop Skip Jump Paper

The TomKat Studio Shop, Paper Lanterns

Pink Moroccan Leather Pouf, Saffron/Putty Diamond Lumbar Pillow on Trundle, Serena + Lily

Clairebella Personalized Zebra Tray from Layla Grayce

-Images by Kim Flores of Whimsy Baby Photo

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A Nursery + Cocoa & Hearts + More

Welcome back! It seems like life is a big circle - the weekend comes, but then Monday heads right back in & it repeats itself again & again. So, here we are back to Monday morning & I have to tell you I had an amazing weekend. I made new friends & spent time with my family as well as ate at a few amazing places! I feel so blessed (thank God) & I'm always looking for opportunities to bless others - and this weekend I feel I found an opportunity through my church - I'm so excited to get started! I hope you're weekend went well. 
 

As for today, I wanted to share with you a commission I did for a nursery. The nursery was designed by super talented designer, Frances Herrera for one of her clients.  I love this little space she put together where she included one of my Cocoa & Hearts pieces, very cool!

Speaking of paintings, the new Cocoa & Hearts paintings will be added to the gallery TODAY! I will announce when on my Twitter! Stay tuned!
 

-images by frances herrera

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Josephine's Nursery

A reader sent in these beautiful pics of her daughter's nursery - where she included both my Love Candy print in Grapefruit & 'Rejoice' - one of my first Cocoa & Hearts paintings! Which I'll be adding more of at the end of this month!!

I love how she put it all together don't you??

-photos by Angel

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An AMAZING home transformation

I'm jealous. Pure Style Home's Lauren Liess is only in her twenty something's and has her own interior design business, a family, and one adorable home! What's amazing is what she started out with only a year ago, and what she's turned it into. Check it out -

Exterior before

Exterior after

Entry before
Entry after

Kitchen before

Kitchen after!!!




More of the kitchen
The foyer filled with Da Vinci prints



LOVE this nursery
See the whole story at Pure Style Home

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Decorating a Nursery For a Newborn

, Decorating a nursery for a newborn can be a difficult task. Furniture designers are so many that choosing one can create a real headache. Fortunately, it is not too heavy. With so many choices in baby furniture, it is almost impossible not to find the right style. After a good game plan and some general knowledge of baby furniture sets will make the easy decision.

One of the first steps to finding the right furniture for the establishment of aSubject. Will it be all the classic wood furniture, or will it assume a more modern baby furniture? Most companies have an extensive collection of furniture, the nursery of the decoration, try to be satisfied fit. Several things to note when approaching baby furniture including budget, room size and security. Fit together with the appropriate body of the nursery, finding the right pieces of the budget is of equal importance.

Parents need to know how much money to allocaterelies on Nursery Furniture and Baby Furniture. One of the great things about shopping for baby furniture is that there are literally hundreds of different ways. While some companies respond to high-end furniture and a price north of $ 500 of her pieces, some baby furniture manufacturing company for less than $ 50 for a table or chair. The difference in price is for several reasons, including the design of the guestrooms. There is no need for a lot of money for furniture that will not fit, to pass theTheme of the room. The parents will be able to a room filled with baby furniture from relatively cheap to relatively expensive.

Once a budget is adopted, it was time to choose the pieces that go to fill the rooms of the child. If the nursery is the room is decorated, it is important to understand what a nursery necessity. Nursery Furniture essentials include, but are not limited to, crib, glider, changing table, changing pad hamper, baby bedding and whatever else feels the parentthe child is comfortable with. It is important pieces to find the proposed budget, but also the child's sense of well being that they desire. Picking the right pieces of baby furniture can be a challenge, but it need not be.

Parents should fill out a wish list of the various pieces of nursery furniture you want in the room. The list should contain everything from baby furniture, baby beds. The list should not be limited simply too large pieces,but on the small accessories as well as with the crib will be the focus. Choosing the right nursery is a decision that may take a while to make. However, there are different styles manufactured crib. A convertible crib can be converted into a toddler bed when the child has outgrown the crib. The price range can run the gamut for a convertible crib. Round cribs cribs and Continental are also popular choices. Make sure that the cradle of choice meets or exceeds JPMA SafetyStandards and fits the dimensions of space.

Once the crib was chosen, finding the right changing table is essential. A finding that fits the style of the room. A drawer or cabinet is a touch of class to the room. Companies produce both expensive and inexpensive chest of drawers and cupboards. The installation of a loose or tight spot is no problem. Picking the right table and chairs is an easy task. Most companies provide tables and chairs suitable for all needs.

GivenBaby furniture is a rough task. But with good planning and a robust imagination, it can also be fun and easy.

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Creating a Great Nursery For Your Baby

If you are a baby on the way so many preparations that must be taken and things that have to do with it, get ready for the arrival of the baby. You need a baby shower and you maintain your own body cast because of the baby. You need to buy a crib, diapers, bottles, bibs, clothing, baby carriers, formula and more. Before the baby comes, you get to guess the right to birth announcements and to your family, friends and colleagues. There are so many types ofMessages to choose from. There are so many things that you need to worry about before the baby arrives. But if you only concentrate on one thing before you make a mother then it should be the nursery.

In assembling a large nursery, there are some things you should consider. One of these things is the paint for the nursery walls. This is a very important decision, because it is the first thing you need to do in putting together a nursery.It is much easier to paint a room before you bring furniture out, so you should check the room before painting anything else. If you know the sex of your child, then paint the space accordingly. If you do not know the sex of your child, you should have a neutral color like green or orange light to choose. If you already have some furniture for the room make sure that the paint color you choose this article supplements. After selecting a suitable color and painted the room you areready to pick out furniture.

The next thing that you need to do to ensure that you have a great nursery is to pick out great furniture. Pick out furniture that complements the paint color that you have chosen. If you have a few furniture pieces then make sure that rest of the furniture that you choose complements the furniture that you already have. It you buy wood furniture it is essential for aesthetic purposes to get all the same shade of wood. Some furniture items that you may want to Buy a crib, a rocking chair, a changing table and a lamp. If you are on a budget or have no financial restrictions, you should only use the brackets. If you do not buy on a budget then, what do you think is right. If you do not trust your design skills then you may want to consult an interior decorator. If you encounter any problems if you have the furniture, then it can go off.

The only other thing you want to do is to accessorize. It always takes to throwPillows and blankets. This also applies to the purchase of curtains or other type of window treatments and any type of flooring. If you keep these items and take note of these tips then you will be a great kids together.

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