This vs That

We are in the midst of planning out our son's big boy room. Yes, he's over 3 and still in his crib...but you know what? He still naps and I am taking advantage of this as long as I can! I know once he gets in the big bed, he will crawl right out of it.

I digress. So, we are getting together the room decor which I am trying to keep as non-juvenile as possible. I just want a room that doesn't scream "truck" or "dinosaurs", but yet still make it fun for him. I probably won't share too much until the finished product, but I am having a pillow dilemma. What I really want is this...

The coveted letter pillow by Jonathan Adler. I love how bold and graphic they are, but $110 for one pillow isn't really in the budget.

So, I came across these bamboo felt pillows on Etsy by Studio Design Lab and I kind of love them. They start at $39 for a 12x16 and go up to $54 for a 20x20. Also, you can custom match the colors according to your room decor. Pretty adorable, right?

I am thinking these are a much more budget friendly purchase and are equally as cute. What do you think?

Kids Wall Art Faves

I often have friends ask me for some of my favorite resources for kids artwork. I usually send them to Etsy because of the variety to choose from. I thought I would share with you all just some of my personal favorites. Happy Artwork shopping!

I love Almost Sunday for not only their artwork, but their mobiles as well. Such adorable things she has! Prints range from $24-$45 dollars.

If you are looking for sweet, thse original acrylic paintings by Animal Crackers are adorable $40-$60

I love the use of color and graphics in the prints by Suzy Ultman. $20 for 8x10

English Muffin Shop has cute name prints that can be customized with colors to match your decor $30

These prints by Trafalgar Square are so precious. The animals and children have the sweetest faces! Right now all 5x7 prints are 25% off. Some are only $6!

You can't go wrong with Chic Chinoiserie by Pink Pagoda. Definitely for a more sophisticated and eclectic kids room or nursery. $20-$40

Sycamore Street Press has some fun and  kitschy prints. 8x10's are $35

For a Boy and a Girl

My friend was looking for inspiration for her twins (one boy, one girl) bedroom. Eventually they will be moving them out of their cribs into big kid beds, so she was trying to come up with a theme for the room that would accommodate both children. I have to say, it's not an easy task!

My suggestion was to go neutral or soft blue on the walls which ties in great with pinks, greens and yellow.

Of all the images on Pinterest, my favorite is this grey, green and blue room. It's still juvenile enough for little ones, but would transition nicely as the kids get bigger.

Source: decorpad.com via Melanie on Pinterest

This room is so bright and cheerful, what child wouldn't love to hang out here?

Source: gusandlula.com via Melanie on Pinterest

I like how they mixed so many vibrant colors in this twin room

Source: tipjunkie.com via Melanie on Pinterest

The muted walls are the perfect backdrop for bright headboards and pillows

Source: cococozy.com via Melanie on Pinterest

A chic retreat

Julian turned 2 and the thought of moving to a big boy room is kind of on my mind. We are about a year from doing this, but I can't help thinking about it and what I might do with the space. Thankfully Erica from Moth Design now has a blog dedicated to children's rooms called Little Moth. Oh and let me tell you, everything she posts is GORGEOUS! I love the unique feel of each space and the fact that they don't look  so juvenile. I would love to do something more sophisticated, a room he can grow with. She also posts some amazing nurseries as well, if you are looking for inspiration for a baby room.

Here are just a few pictures that she has posted...

Thank you Erica for all of your inspiration!

Goody,Goody, GumDrop!

Looking for the perfect pouf for a toddler bed or even a cozy chair? Look no further than the gumdrop pillow from Pixie Dust Decor. Each pillow is made with a combo of 2 fabrics and can be personalized with your child's initial. How sweet! Want to know the best part? Right now Pixie Dust Decor is offering a Daily Candy deal of 25% off their ENTIRE SITE! Just enter DCDEALS at checkout.

$48 on Pixie Dust Decor