Lovely Little Room: Boys' Shared Space

I've been a long-time fan of Danielle Thompson's home. The bright colors, the retro patterns, and the mid-century furnishings give the house so much style and character. Her boys' shared bedroom is no exception. Danielle managed to create a colorful and whimsical space (that yes even includes pink!) that still feels perfectly boyish.

Perhaps my favorite part of the room is the wall of brightly patterned fabrics clouds, which Danielle applied using corn starch - perfectly natural and removable. Genius!

I'm sure the boys' imaginations run wild in this wonderland of a room, and that their biggest argument is weather to play airplane pilots or soldiers on that particular day. Thank you so much Danielle for sharing your boys' lovely space with us! To see more photos of the boys' room and Danielle's home, visit her over at her blog - Thompson Family-Life.

Lovely Little Shop: Colette Bream

I'm completely infatuated with the magical world that is Colette Bream. She's the mastermind behind her namesake Etsy shop, full of whimsical and lovely things for little ones. Her passion for creating began out of a desire to surround her daughter with simple, natural, beautiful things. And beautiful they are - from her lambswool pillows to her linen bedding, her knitted garlands and her papier mache wands. Each of her creations is uniquely lovely. See more of her magical creations by visiting her Etsy shop here.

Lovely Find: Pregnancy Announcement

Isn't this pregnancy announcement just the bees knees? Melanie Blodgett of You Are My Fave just comes up with the most creative ideas! How did you announce your pregnancy?

One Lovely Thing: Custom Name Sign

I'm completely smitten with this custom name sign from knock knock custom signs on Etsy. I'm incredibly into stars right now, so this caught my eye right away. It's hand-stitched using linen and gold thread, and the hand lettering is divine! It's definitely on the pricey side, but what lovely inspiration.

Lovely Little Room: 'Unruly' Animals

Sometimes themed nurseries can be completely over the top, but this one got it just right. Alyson Brown of Unruly Little Things (as well as its grown up counterpart, Unruly Things) decided on an animal theme when she was expecting. She kept it simple with a handmade jungle animals mobile (made by baby Wolf's grandpa) and some fun art and accessories sprinkled on the shelves.

Everything is gorgeous, but the very first thing that caught my eye (other than the adorable baby) was the fern print. I was sure it was vintage and was completed shocked when I read that it was made by Alyson herself! I love that Alyson was able to pack so much style into such a small space (Wolf shares his nursery with the Brown's home office), and was able to pull off a beautiful nursery without a designer price tag. To see more inspiration from Alyson, visit her at Unruly Little Things here and Unruly Things here. Thanks for sharing Wolf's lovely space with us Alyson!

photos by Leah Verwey


Sources:

blanket - Pendleton muchacho
crib - Ikea
fern print - made by Alyson
mobile - made by Wolf's grandpa
constellation print - Little Bright Studio
little red bird - Stephanie Congdon Barnes
wolf puzzle - a gift from Wolf's grandma
zebra - Pier One, from Wolf's grandma
squirrel lamp - Anthropologie
bunny print - esoule
gold W block & stump - cabin 7
red & blue W blocks - vintage
wooden spoon - carved by a friend
wolf stuffed animal - oh albatross
wooden car - from an art show in Idaho

Lovely Little Things: Wooden Mobiles

One: DIY Wooden Trees Mobile by Melanie Blodgett of You Are My Fave
Two: Bird Trio Bamboo Mobile by Petit Collage
Three: Wildlife in the Forest Wooden Mobile
Four: Birds of a Feather Wooden Mobile

Recipe for Bathtime Fun

giggle floating ducks . wood toy shop wooden rubber band boat . boon bubbles suction cup bath toy

Lovely Little Things: Nursery Neutrals

one: Coconut Flower Pendant - Pottery Barn Teen
two: woven hamper - Brookfarm General Store
three: Anne-Claire Petit knitted rattle - Rakuten Global Market
four: NUMERO 74 Taupe bed sheets - Smallable
five: wooden mushroom - Etsy seller Naomi Gallery
six: h-luv Owl - flora & henri
seven: Robin Crib - Oeuf NYC
eight: Moths Print - Sarah Burwash

Lovely Little Room: Colorful + Crafty

Being the self-proclaimed 'craft guru' (aka Lifestyle Director) at Parents Magazine, Amanda Kingloff knew that she would be tackling plenty of DIY projects in the creation of her son's nursery. From the window treatments to the dresser pulls, no corner of this space escaped Amanda's creative touch. As if that weren't enough, she topped it all off with a wall of my favorite Mountains wallpaper from Fine Little Day and a gorgeous Caravan Crib from Kalon Studios. The result is a bright, colorful, and creative space in which I'm sure little Oliver will enjoy many happy moments.

You can read more about the project on Amanda's blog, The Violet Hours, or over on Parents.com. A big thank you to Amanda for sharing your son's lovely space with us!


Photographs by Heather Weston

Lovely Little Things: Anne-Claire Petit

These crochet rattles by Anne-Claire Petit are just the bees knees! Crocheted from organic cotton yarn by women who work from their homes in the countryside. Sounds idyllic, no? In bold contrasting colors (and a little jingle bell in each) - perfect for your little man or wee lady alike.

Lovely Links

A little bit of flora.

Plus beautiful DIY crepe paper crowns.

Forget the kids - I want one for me!

Moonrise Kingdom nursery.

Handmade wooden baby gyms.

Check out my Traveling with a Toddler posts over on A Lovely Life: Part 1, Part 2

And a sneak peek at my little girl's new room

Have a lovely weekend!

Lauren

Recipe for Bathtime Fun

Patrick Rylands bath toys . sud smart bath crayons . boon trace bath appliques

A Lovely Find: Monthly Baby Photo

I came across this lovely monthly baby photo setup over on Angela Hardison's blog. Little Margo is the cutest and her mama is so full of creative ideas and inspiration!

Lovely Little Things: Up, Up and Away!

Up, up and away! These hand-knitted hot air balloons would make such a dreamy mobile above a crib. Snag a finished creation by shop owner Dawn Finney, or purchase the pattern to knit one of your very own. See more of Dawn's work over at her Etsy shop here.

Lovely Little Room: Neutral + Green

I love spaces that are mostly neutral, but have a bold pop of color here and there. This green is so unexpected and different that it caught my eye instantly. Paired with the natural wood, tans, taupes, and grays it looks striking. It's a perfectly soothing space for sleep but still fun for a child. And aren't those posters just to die for?!

The space was created by Nicole Rosenberg of Little Liberty. Nicole is an interior designer specializing in children's spaces, including nurseries bedrooms and playrooms. Unfortunately for us Yanks, Little Liberty is based in Melbourne Australia, but Nicole does offer E-Decorating services. You can visit Little Liberty's website here and blog here. Thanks Nicole for sharing this lovely space with us! You can read more about this nursery here.

A Nursery Starts with Art! 001

I often get asked how I come up with my nursery design ideas, and the answer is that I almost always start with one inspirational piece. In my daughter's nursery it was her curtains; in her big girl room it was her rug. But one of my favorite things to use as a jumping off point is art. This lion print by Lizzy Stewart is a perfect example - it's got serious style and a beautiful color palette to work with. What did you use as inspiration for your little one's space? I'd love to hear about it!


To view sources for these lovely items, check out my ideabook over on Houzz.com.

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Genius paint chip fun for kids.

Beautiful maternity shot.

I can't wait to see this happy little space when it's finished.

Adorable printable dollhouse

DIY play makeup

Kid-designed fabric!

Balancing work + motherhood.

How to make a ten-foot banana split

Have a lovely weekend!

Lauren

Lovely Little Things: Personalized Art

Everyone wants to make their child's space as personal as possible. And what better way to do that than with personalized artwork? Here are ten of my favorites (after the jump)...

Lovely Little Things: Furry Friends

Squirrel Tape Dispenser . Kitty Cat Tape Dispenser

Wouldn't one of these look adorable on a little desk or art table? I think every kid would love to have such a helpful friend sitting around! The only problem is that it might migrate to mom's desk instead...

P.S. Happy Fourth of July!

Lovely Little Room: Gray + Coral

I was absolutely thrilled when Erin Loechner of Design for Mankind decided to launch a sister site - Design for Minikind. I've been following along with her pregnancy and have been waiting with bated breath for her nursery reveal. It didn't disappoint! Erin and her husband wanted to keep the space similar in aesthetic to their home, which has a white backdrop and Scandinavian-inspired accents. Keeping the main pieces gender neutral was another must (in case of a future bambino). At the same time, they wanted to incorporate whimsical elements and pops of color for their little girl. I think that they hit it out of the ballpark!

To see more photos of Erin's nursery, visit her blog here, or check out the video tour over on mom.me. A big thank you to Erin for sharing photos of your space with us!

One Lovely Thing: FleurLux

Wouldn't this make a dreamy mobile above a little girl's crib? Or even as a baby shower decoration. Each tassel is handmade by Shelby DiMarco of FleurLux using hand painted tissue paper. She strings each piece individually onto a dried branch or piece of driftwood to create the organic look. You can find more of Shelby's work at her Etsy shop here.

One Lovely Thing: Swoop Bags

I'm completely in love with the idea of these Swoop Bags! What a clever idea. An awesome playmat for blocks, Legos, or basically anything with lots of small parts. Then just 'swoop' them up in the bag - easy peasy. And they come in a ton of great colors to boot! Genius.

Lovely Little Room: Neutral + Neon

This clean and modern space is the creation of mama Casey Baudoin of Sugar Lander. Casey is a stay-at-home mom to Asher and Noah, and is currently living in Aberdeen, Scotland - how exciting! She also runs a paper goods shop over on Etsy called Paper & Twine.

Casey created the nursery for her new bundle of joy, Asher. I love the great use of space and how she kept the room bright and airy with whites and neutrals. The Themis mobile adds that perfect wow factor. The cloud pillow and blanket were handmade by Casey, and she managed to repurpose the curtains, crib, rocker, and wooden bins from her older son's nursery.

 For more photos and sources, visit Casey's blog here. Thank you so much for sharing your son's lovely space Casey!