Custom Wall Letters

Wall letters have been a trend in nurseries for a while now, and it's a trend that I don't see going away any time soon. Hand painted wall letters are an affordable way to make a big impact on a wall, and it is especially cute over a crib. So, why not go the extra mile and have the letters customized to match your nursery bedding or theme.
This etsy shop owner, Marisol's Gifts, will match your design or theme, and will then create a sketch of the letters to make sure the design is just what you have in mind.
The letters are $12.00 each. Not too bad if you have a little baby Lila (like my friend, Solar's adorable new baby girl), a little more if you have a little baby Catherine, Alexandria, or Elizabeth at home.

Lucinda

Oh Lucinda don't you cry for me. Wait a minute...I think that's Oh Susanna, but Lucinda sounds just as good.

Seriously, I love the Lucinda collection from Javis Davis. The soft pinks and cornflower blue is as sweet as can be.

Lucinda Crib Set as shown $360.00

Maybe because it reminds me so much of one of my favorite footy pajamas on my baby girl.
Oh my, how I love those the footy pajamas on a little baby in the wintertime!

Rock-A-Bye Baby

When I'm asked for my opinion about must have baby items my number one answer is always - INVEST IN A GOOD ROCKER OR GLIDER.

Javis Davis Glider in Shalimar Lacquer

It is really incredible how much time you will be parked in that chair during your baby's first year of life. From my rough calculations I would say I spent approximately 720 hours in my rocker during the endless nursing sessions and sleepless nights of those first three months alone. And even after the first year you will spend plenty of nights curled up with your toddler reading Good Night Moon for the umpteenth time, or rocking your three year old for hours on end when they are not feeling well. A comfortable rocker is a must!

Javis Davis Glider in Splendor Turquoise

You might want to try to pick out a fabric that is neutral enough to use with a second baby or that will grow with your child into their big boy or big girl rooms.

Javis Davis Glider in Empire Stripe Candlelight

But even if the fabric you choose for baby #1 does not work for baby #2 you can always have it recovered. My rocker was initially a denim fabric for my son's nursery which was a western theme, then for $250.00 (plus fabric) I was able to have it recovered in a green chenille for my daughter's room.










A good glider or rocker is an investment, but in my opinion is well worth the money.

Javis Davis Spring Sale

Javis Davis is currently offering a Friends & Family Secret Spring Sale during the month of May, and you will get to take 15% off your total order (excluding fabric yardage and upholstered chairs). This sale is not advertised on the Javis Davis website and is just for those-in-the-know.

Lucinda Collection
3 piece crib set (as shown), $364.00, on sale $309.40
Balloon Valance (as shown), $82.00, on sale $69.70
Square Corded Pillow (as shown), $42.00, on sale $35.70

It's not just baby bedding...maybe you have a toddler that is ready to transfer into a big kid bed? I can help. Looking to update that worn out shower curtain that doesn't match the rest of your child's room? Let me know. Ready to dress up those windows with some custom valances? I'm your girl. Contact me and let's get busy decorating. Hurry though...this awesome sale ends on May 31st.

Bookcase re-do

Back when I was decorating my daughter's nursery I wanted a bookcase in one corner of the room. I found this one and fell in love.
But I was not in love with the price tag...$1,150.00.

I know that in a few years we'll end up buying all new "big girl" furniture and I'll want all the pieces to work together. I wasn't willing to make this kind of investment not knowing if it would work in the room in the future.

So one day while at my local Target I ran across this bookcase.
Kind of plain but the price was right, just $89.99.

I decided to buy it and try to "dress it up" a little. Once I got the bookcase home and started putting all the pieces together I realized that the back piece was made out of a flimsy cardboard type of material. So instead of attaching that piece I went to Lowe's and had a piece of wainscoting cut to the same size as the cardboard piece. Then I painted the wainscoting with a sage green color I had used in other areas of the room. After attaching the wainscoting it made the whole bookcase seem a lot sturdier and gave it a much better look. Then I decided to also paint the drawer front using the same green, and I attached a new hand-painted drawer knob.

I was pleased with the end result, and especially the price...less than $100.00.