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Nursery Ideas

It all began one warm summer day as I was washing sheets from the three beds in our home; our queen, the guest/our son’s full, and the crib. I started thinking about ways to make the kid’s bedroom work for both our son and our unborn daughter. Around the time that my husband and I were planning our wedding, I read an article about using white bed linens and towels not only for ease of washing but also for simplicity and cohesion. Needless to say, I did not purchase white bed linens or towels. With multiple moves and rearrangement of … Continue reading →

Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Pregnant Woman in Your Life

This is probably the first year in my life that I have been finished with my Christmas shopping before Christmas Eve. It’s a miracle and I attribute it to the wonder of online shopping. I just checked the tracking and my last gift will arrive on Friday, just in time to wrap it! I never had to leave my house. My husband will probably go out tonight or tomorrow and buy all of the stocking stuffers. I can’t believe Christmas is just days away! If you’re not done with your shopping, here’s your cue to freak out. Please do not … Continue reading →

How Ideas Change

It’s interesting how ideas change. Years ago when Mick and I were first married and only had a doll’s house sized timber home, we used to look with something akin to envy at the big homes, while realizing we’d probably never afford anything like that. We were reminded of this recently while watching slides taken during our young days. In amongst the slides of scenery and us doing various things, usually on holidays, were several slides of houses. ‘What are these? And why on earth did we take photos of them?’ Eventually we realized they were what we then thought … Continue reading →

A Timeline for Putting Together the Nursery

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Probably one of the biggest projects during pregnancy is putting together the nursery. You might think you have all the time in the world, especially if you are planning on having your baby room with you for the first few months. But it’s not just the baby you’re getting ready for, it’s all her stuff, too. Without adequate storage space, what used to be a cute little room is going to become one giant pile of stuff. That’s just one reason to get started right away. You also have to consider how (un)productive you’ll be in your third trimester and … Continue reading →

Most Important for the Nursery

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One of the most important decisions you will need to make when planning a nursery is the type of cot. There are many kinds on the market in many different finishes from paint to stained wood to natural pine. A good idea is buying a cot that can be adapted as the child grows. For example when our daughter was young we bought a pine cot that also had a change table and drawers attached. The deep drawers were a good place to store diapers and other things baby needed when being changed. Later it could be adapted into a … Continue reading →

Nursery Design for Renters

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One common element of most nursery designs is paint, but if you rent an apartment or a home that does not allow you to paint the walls any shade but white or beige, suddenly your options are limited. You could go with a white nursery theme, but only the bravest of mothers (with extreme stain-fighting skills) usually go this route. Fortunately there are tons of ways to add color to your walls without ever touching a paint brush or losing your security deposit. 1. Hang a quilt. Most crib bedding sets come with a matching quilt. Since your baby has … Continue reading →

Decorating a Nursery

Decorating a nursery can be a lot of fun. Okay, I know it’s been a long while since I did it, but I still remember the fun of getting a nursery ready for a coming baby. One of the first things these days might be whether you know the gender of the baby, as many people choose to find out beforehand. This could determine the color scheme you choose. This was one I never had to worry about. I just found out when the baby was born. If you don’t know, then you might want to stick with colors not … Continue reading →

Nursery Paint Ideas

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Are you looking for something a little out of the ordinary in terms of design for your baby’s nursery? An interesting paint job can make even the most popular “nursery-in-a-bag” look like custom designer decor. Skip the solid pastel wash and try one of these simple, yet elegant designs. The first step for any of these ideas is to pick your perfect color, whether it be pink, green, blue, yellow or purple. Head to the paint department and look through those handy paint cards – the ones that have 4 or 5 shades on each one. Pick a swatch that … Continue reading →

Planning a Nursery

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One of the most exciting parts of my pregnancy was planning my son’s nursery. I could not wait for my 18 week ultrasound so I could find out the sex of our baby. Even before the ultrasound, I had begun planning color schemes and themes for both boys and girls. I found myself hoping for a girl simply because I preferred the brown and pink modern theme I had picked out. Once we got the news, I forgot all about my pink and brown nursery, and started pouring over ideas for a little boy’s room. It wasn’t long before I … Continue reading →

Elements of a Modern Nursery

Frills, ruffles and a matching Winnie the Pooh layette is out for baby’s nursery. Instead, the hippest parents are taking their cues from celebrities, whose nurseries are modern and chic. while you may not be looking to spend $1500 for a crib, there are plenty of practical options will make your baby a sophisticated star. Here is what is hot right now for the modern nursery. Crib bedding Forget the cutsey and go for a bold statement with modern graphics that are easy for baby to focus on. Dots are really hot right now for the crib bedding, as are … Continue reading →