Momeni Lil Mo Kids Rugs–On Sale at OKL

Known for their exquisite handmade Persian carpets, Momeni also offers a whimsical children’s rug line named Lil Mo  that I am sure you will adore. A friend who purchased one for her baby boy’s nursery recently introduced me to the darling collection. The playful characters and muted color scheme was important, but she was most impressed with the softness of the hand-hooked pure cotton and texture of the cut-loop construction.

I too am impressed by the quality and variety of styles and colors… perfect for all types of nursery and children’s rooms. 

And if you have been searching for an area rug for your child’s room, you are in luck because Lil Mo rugs are now on sale at One Kings Lane. Hurry – the sales end April 1st at 11am EST.

Elephant Theme Baby Nursery Design Inspiration

More elephant love! Recently a darling elephant themed birthday party was featured on Simplified Bee. Today the majestic animal has inspired this baby nursery room design. In a palette of soft blues, green and brown, some may say this nursery is all boy, but I’d say it would be fun for a girl too.

1. Noe Crib by PetitNest, 2. Blue Moroccan Hexagon Pendant by Charn & Company at Rosenberry Rooms, 3. Dylan Crib Bedding Set by Serena & Lily at Polka Dot Peacock, 4. Rikshaw Design Elephant Pillow Bombay – Polka Dot Peacock, 5. Eric Carle Baby Elephant Nightlight, 6. Encased Elephant Hook – Anthropologie, 7. Leather Pouf at Calypso St. Barth, 8. Perrin Dresser by PetitNest, 9. Swivel Glider - Restoration Hardware Baby & Child

Babar would be so proud don't you think?

Friday Find: Cute Mobiles for the Baby’s Nursery

New year, new baby? With several recent requests for design tips on decorating nursery rooms, today’s Friday Find is dedicated to cute mobiles. In addition to offering a baby some visual entertainment, the mobile can help pull a theme or color scheme together. With so many adorable options today, I couldn’t pick just one, so here is a sampling of mobiles that caught my eye:

Above: 1.Crawling Critter Mobile 2. Handmade Eli Elephant Nursery Mobile  3. Kushies Zolo Mobilo 4. In the Jungle Mobile

Above: 1.Flights of Fancy Mobile with Peanut 2. DwellStudio Sparrow Mobile 3. 5 Little Birds Told Me {custom} 4. Jolie Petite Chose Bird Cage Mobile

Above: 1. Around the World Mobile 2. Regatta Mobile with 5 Sailboats 3. DwellStudio Transportation Mobile 4. Balsa Wood Hanging Planes

Once you have selected the perfect mobile for your nursery, make sure you know how to hang it safely so that it won’t harm the baby. Go here to learn how.

Happy Friday!

Tips on Decorating a Child’s Bedroom & Polka Dot Peacock

{image via Massucco Warner Miller}

Will you be redesigning or decorating a child’s bedroom soon? The designing process can get a little overwhelming, but having a plan will save you time and money. More importantly the end result will be a space you and your child will love.

Today I am sharing tips on how to decorate a child’s bedroom at Polka Dot Peacock. It covers the process step by step including advice on color, lighting, furniture selection and of course storage. Here is tip number one:

Ask Your Child

When designing a bedroom for your child, it’s important to get his/her opinion first. Here are a few questions parents should ask their child before starting the decorating:

1. Describe your dream bedroom.
2. What do you like about your current bedroom?
3. would you change about your current bedroom?
4. What are you favorite colors? 

Of course, not all of their ideas may be practical or fit in the budget, but this exercise helps make the child feel involved in the process. From their answers you will be able to pick up on colors and themes (i.e. trucks, butterflies, dinosaurs} that will help inspire the room’s look and feel.

For all the tips and the full article, go here.

Polka Dot Peacock is a premier online baby and children's store that offers just about everything you need to beautifully furnish & decorate your baby's nursery or child's room. It has been a great resource for me and I am proud to have them as a sponsor of Simplified Bee.

With fresh and stylish brands like Serena & Lily {bedding in image above}, DwellStudio, Oilo, Annette Tatum and Rikshaw Design, Polka Dot Peacock should be your first stop when shopping for your children's room! Check out just some of the fantastic items in the store currently:

{Small Lighting Sample at Polka Dot Peacock}

{Little House by Annette Tatum - Pinwheel Blue Crib Bedding Set}

{Petit Collage Poster My Favorite Things- Boy}

{Serena & Lily Rug}

{DwellStudio Storage Bins - Owls}

{Oopsy Daisy Sweet Yellow Whale Wall Art}

{Bratt Decor Antique White Iron Crib}

{Oopsy Daisy Personalized Princess Wall Art}

What fun, don't you think? It almost makes me want to have another baby.

Do you have a great tip for decorating a baby's nursery or child's room? Please share with us!

My Favorite Resources for Chic Baby Nursery Décor

Originally this was a guest post over at Odi et Amo, but I wanted to share it with you because of the many emails inquiring about resources for nursery room décor. 

Designing a nursery room for baby is such a pleasure because of the joy in preparing to bring home a new member of the family. A well designed nursery room needs to be high-functioning, but in doing so it doesn’t have to sacrifice on  style. And there isn’t a better time to design for baby. Today there are so many wonderful baby décor companies producing a vast range of style-savvy, multi-functional and eco-friendly products.  In addition, many of these furnishings and accessories can be easily purchased online. Here are some of my favorite nursery room décor resources:

For Crib Bedding

My favorite resource for classic nursery bedding is Serena & Lily. Their crisp, fresh prints are fun, yet sophisticated and several are organic. Serena & Lily sell fabric by the yard which is nice if you’d like to have some custom upholstery or window treatments. They also offer low VOC paint and accessories that coordinate beautifully with their bedding collections.

One design trend making its way into the nursery is Eastern-inspired block prints. The Rikshaw Design offers a romantic and whimsical collection of crib sets, pillows and accessories, all hand block-printed on soft Indian cotton voile. The line is easy to mix-and-match with coordinating prints, florals, stripes and motifs.

For Nursery Furnishings

When selecting a crib, expecting parents have a lot of terrific styles and options today. Classic cribs are always in style, but many are now designed to grow with your child and transition from crib, to toddler bed, to full-sized headboard. I encourage clients to think ahead and purchase items that will represent a smart, solid investments - that will last beyond baby’s first years and become a permanent part of the home. When shopping for nursery room furnishings, I search Pottery Barn Kids, Rosenberry Rooms, and All Modern Baby. PetitNest is also a new baby & children’s décor company worth checking out.

A good nursing chair is also an important piece and investment in a newborn nursery. I advise my clients to think long-term with this purchase. Will it look okay in a big boy or big girl room? Can we move it to a family or another sitting room? Serena & Lily and Restoration Hardware Baby & Child {above} carry gliders with great lines and customizable fabric options.

For Lighting

Lighting is an important part of the overall design of a nursery. It can set the overall mood and provide needed task lighting. My favorite resource for lighting a nursery is Posh Tots. They have a wide variety and styles to choose from. Recently, I also found some great and economical lighting options at Target.

For Storage

Compartmentalized storage pieces are essential to keeping a nursery organized and efficient. The MacBeth Collection {above left} offers tons of stylish storage tins that are easily tailored to the room’s color palette and best of all can be personalized with your child’s name, monogram or name of item it may be storing. Pottery Barn Kids {above right}, Ikea and Target also have fun storage options for nursery rooms. 

For Rugs

An area rug might be necessary if the nursery room has wooden or tile flooring. I always visit Overstock.com first to see if they have any rugs on clearance that might work in the design. Another great resource is Rosenberry Rooms {sampling above}. 

For Wall Art

There are so many great options for decorating the walls of a nursery. One trend is the use of wall decals. They are wonderful to use in nursery rooms because the can be easily removed or changed out as your child outgrows the space. I am also a huge fan of original artwork. Etsy has loads of talented artists that will personalize pieces for your little ones. Another favorite spot for art is Polka Dot Peacock where I found the artwork above.

What are you favorite resources for nursery room décor?