From baby shower through the first several years of your baby’s life, you will undoubtedly accumulate a lot of stuffed animals! Luckily, toys have come a long way aesthetically and don’t need to be hidden in the closet. Stuffed animals have become more...
The more I get to know The Little Market, the more impressed I am with the products that they offer and the great impact they have globally. If you haven’t stumbled upon The Little Market yet, they are a nonprofit fair trade shop who offer ethically sourced,...
The increasing popularity of bold patterns and colors in nursery design has led to more and more brands making products with these fun patterns. Enter the crib sheet. In previous years, a solid or a simple stripe would do. Baby bedding as a whole is fairly simple...
The excitement of a new baby often brings a decrease in time and energy for self care and mental health. The addition of a new family member can bring stress, nerves, and anxiety (not to mention lack of sleep). Be sure to prioritize yourself as much as you can during...
As promised, here are the details for the nursery I’ve been working on in Orange County. This particular nursery is unique because we designed it two ways: one option for a girl and one option for a boy. My client didn’t want to know the sex of the baby in...
Choosing the perfect nursery rocker is one of the most important decisions you will make for your nursery design. So many expecting parents underestimate the amount of time they will spend in this seat! Unfortunately this can also be one of the most expensive elements...
Here’s the thing, if you’ve never had a baby before, navigating the nursery design can be super confusing. Aside from making it look nice, you have to worry about getting the right products, making sure everything is safe, and figuring out where to store...
Even though I specialize in nursery design, a lot of my clients will ask me for help choosing a bassinet. A lot of parents choose to keep the baby close to their bed in a co-sleeper or bassinet for the first few months, so even if there is fully designed nursery, it...
Any interior designer will tell you that there is always that one special piece in any room that gets all of the attention. In a bedroom, it’s usually the bed. In a living room, perhaps the sofa. In a nursery, it’s the crib. When I first...
Great interior design doesn’t have to be limited to large rooms with tons of space. One of the most frequent questions I get from clients is how to design a small nursery space. Typically, the nursery usually ends up being the smallest room in the...
I still remember the first time I placed one of those 5′ tall giraffes in a nursery—you know the one! Those extra large stuffed animals have such a fun and playful quality to them, not to mention kids love them! Because they are so prominent, they can actually be used...
I’ve been a nursery designer for over 10 years now, and I always aspire to find nursery furniture for my clients that is not only beautiful, but also has great function, quality, and provides a good value. That means I do a heck of a lot of research and shopping...
A few weeks ago on Instagram, I shared an image of a nursery design I’ve been working on for a client in Los Angeles. When I first met with her, she knew she wanted some safari elements in the room, possibly in a wallpaper design. Safari nurseries have been a...
The following post is an article I wrote for Project Nursery – to read the original article, please click here. Nursery design is fun and exciting, but it also comes with a set of safety rules that need to be followed in order to keep your baby safe. A lot of...
