The trending topic, and super exciting direction new moms and dads to be are taking, is the “surprise baby” approach: right up until that final moment of delivery, their new bundle of joy remains a complete mystery in terms of gender. The challenge, however, is to create a nursery to suit both a male and a female. If you haven’t noticed, these are my favorite spaces to create, and I love the idea of choosing a space both a boy or a girl could use. Especially for future additions to the family, no matter what their gender. The biggest hold up, however, tends to be taking a leap of faith in the design of their child’s room on the parent’s part, but not knowing what their sweet addition will be can be half the fun.

1. These counting animal flash cards from eeBoo would make the perfect bunting for a room, with a vintage feel and charming use of color. When used with twine and sweet little clothes pins, something functional can become an instant masterpiece.

2. The Oeuf Robin crib keeps the room fresh and unpredictable with simple, clean lines and light colors.

3. This DwellStudio glider in a classic, linen finish provides the perfect space for rocking your new little one.

4. A charming chandelier provides fresh pops of color and a great organic shape.

5. The New Arrivals Gypsy Baby bedding could easily transition from boy to girl — and back again — no matter how many children you have, and be kept as a precious, timeless keepsake in the future years.

6. This Bradshaw Kirchofer side table, paired with these great glimmering blue knobs, make the perfect spot for storage, and placing that nighttime story book when all is said and done.

7. A mobile in this charming wood finish keeps the space bright and modern, while entertaining your sweet little one.

8. The great lines in this mirror from Bungalow 5 adds interest to the wall, and brings more light to the room.

9. The Nurseryworks dresser in these clean modern lines and great tones brings in a nice modern touch to the space.

10. The DwellStudio rug in this funky geometric pattern provides the perfect, plush spot for play.

11. This Orioles canvas art is one of my favorites. I love the treatment, and character it will bring to the wall, while reinforcing the room’s color scheme.

This wraps up our design board for a gender neutral approach. Once again, a great option for moms and dads, to be! A classic color scheme in blues and browns, to work either way. What other color combos could also work in this direction?

We have been huge fans of aden + anais for a long time.. And People Magazine is now a fan too!

Celebrity Baby Blog writes, “Everyone from Nicole Kidman and Rachel Zoe to Miranda Kerr and Sandra Bullock are fans of the oh-so soft cotton muslin swaddle blankets and burp cloths by aden + anais. And so are we! So we were excited to hear they’ve launched an adorable line of snap bibs covered with their signature baby-friendly prints. The bibs, aptly named nibble, feature a unique three-snap design, which give them a comfy, adjustable fit. Available in sets of three ($20 each), they’re also super absorbent and easy to clean.”

With a modern assortment of prints, aden + anais has a set of snap bibs just calling your name — whether your little nibbler is a baby girl or baby boy — or your baby bundle is a surprise!

Princess Posie Snap Bibs	Prince Charming Snap Bibs	Jungle Jam Snap Bibs

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Take a walk on the wild side in this sweet swingin’ safari nursery for a little boy. Hits of fun colorful accents, paired with great bones to last a lifetime really make this space a fun place for your little one.

1. Serving as our springboard for color scheme of the room, these Annette Tatum fabrics would make an excellent choice as bedding for the space.

2. The chest from Bradshaw Kirchofer in this easy, light yellow finish brings in a hint of color, while keeping the space fresh. It brings in a nice traditional contrast to the already modern, additional lines.

3. The Oilo pendant light simply furthers the unofficial “theme” of the room with its subtle pattern, and brings the eye upward with a soft grey color.

4. This yellow paint color envelops the space and brings all the pieces together.

5. This handsome glider from DwellStudio provides the perfect place for hours of rocking. Its neutral tones work beautifully with the room.

6.  The rug (also from DwellStudio) keeps the space modern and simple with its geometric shapes.

7. These Jennifer Mercede canvas reproductions that adorn the wall are repetitive with their colors, and reiterate the light jungle-esque theme in the space.

8. This Arteriors Home lamp will last him for years to come, and brings in some more of those wonderful jade green tones.

9. This changing table keeps the lines nice and traditional, and when topped off with these great knobs, bring in yet another shot of blue.

10. The crib in these natural tones are the perfect fit for this nursery.

11. This mirror would be a great fit in the dark blue finish, over the changing table hung horizontally.

So there you have it: A sweet swingin’ safari of a gently themed nursery, with shots of color to balance the neutral, and both traditional and modern touches to provide a great space for him in the years to come. Do you enjoy rooms with a theme, as long as they’re not overwhelming? I’d love to see!

I have been oodling over the pictures of the Oeuf Perch Bunk for days… and I am so excited that today we can finally introduce it to you! Elegant and striking, the Perch bunk bed is the perfect centerpiece for any child’s room. Its compact footprint leaves plenty of room for play and additional furnishings. The bunk’s low height makes it accessible and safe. The versatile Perch easily separates into a loft bed and a standalone twin, giving multiple configuration options. If the pictures aren’t cool enough, the features are even cooler.

The Perch Bunk Bed is sturdy and safe:

• Sturdy frame and solid rails on top bunk
• Lower than a conventional bunk bed, improving safety
• Angled ladder with safety tread for safer climbing
• The CPSC recommends top bunks for children 6 years and older
• Optional guard rails available for lower bunk

The Perch Bunk Bed is eco-friendly:

• Made from Baltic birch plywood and eco-MDF
• Made in Latvia, a nation with a strong woodworking heritage, from locally sourced wood
• Finishes are non-toxic and water-based, free of VOC health hazards
• Made in a Forest Stewardship Certified facility
• Wood wastes and finishing materials are recycled
• Packaged in recycled cardboard

The Perch Bunk Bed is easy to use:

• Loft and twin bed can be separated at any point
• Ladder can be securely attached on either side of the bed
• Both upper and lower bunks take a standard twin mattress (not supplied)
• Top bunk mattress must be no more than 6 inches thick

Available with either a birch or walnut finish, the Perch bunk bed is the perfect centerpiece for any child’s room. Pre-order the Oeuf Perch Birch Bunk Bed and Oeuf Perch Walnut Bunk Bed today at Polka Dot Peacock!

This masculine big boy’s room with touches of modern, is a great example of how you can mix many different colors, to add personality and contrast to your every day furnishings.

1. The modern Sparrow bed from Oeuf is the perfect little addition, in a bold grey and natural contrast.

2. The Annette Tatum Bingo Indigo bedding is predominately navy with touches of a neutral, but when thrown together with shots of orange, yellow, and red, keeps the otherwise serious palette young and fun. I would love to see these same fabrics reflected in the window treatment, as well: perhaps when paired with a bamboo shade to bring in some more of that natural element.

3. This robot art canvas from Max Grover keeps the room whimsical and fun.

4. This excellent pendant light reflects the natural tones in the bed and dresser, carrying the color scheme to the ceiling.

5. This Bratt Decor mirror is a delightfully handsome dark finish, and keeps the room masculine.

6. This Century dresser {part of the new DwellStudio furniture collection} has some awesomely vintage lines that he can use for years to come. I love the idea of bringing in more touches of red by using some fun handmade knobs like these.

7. This Serena and Lily side table brings in yet another touch of bold color to the room, continues the red/orange contrasting theme, and provides a great surface for stashing the small things.

8. This Ashbury Glider with fabulously contrasting piping keeps the room fresh and classic…

9. … And the color of the Serena and Lily Stone Deco Frame Rug does the same.

10. When this room is tied it all together with a simple finish in the paint, it makes accessories and color changes simple in the future.

What other accents would you like to see brought into the room? I’d love to see more subtle touches of color and vintage, to liven and personalize the space. So there you have it…a room brought to life with touches of color!

Our DwellStudio is coming to a close! Save 15% on all DwellStudio bedding — bedding for you, bedding for your kids, and nursery bedding — as well as rugs, decor and other accessories!

Sale! DwellStudio Duvet Set Peacock Dove

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Our DwellStudio sale ends at midnight PST tonight. Don’t miss out — Shop now!

DwellStudio sale ends March 21. Oopsy Daisy and Kicky Pants sale pricing expires March 28. Sale pricing valid only new orders placed after March 14 and cannot be applied to orders previously placed. Sale pricing not valid with any other discounts or promotions. No minimum purchase required. Happy St. Patrick’s Day… and happy shopping!

We are always delighted when 3 Sprouts rolls out new products, and this time around is no exception.

The new storage caddies are not only adorable, but they are perfectly sized to stash everything from diapers to lotions. Available in beaver, mouse and owl characters.

The Ventura Collection has the quintessential beach-house appeal. Breezy and crisp, it looks fabulous paired with color or just pure white! Now available at Polka Dot Peacock… with free shipping of course!

BabyLegs has done it again. As adorable as ever, the new BabyLegs holiday collection is now available at Polka Dot Peacock!

BabyLegs Leg Warmers are one-size-fits-most. At 33 centimeters, they’ll fit hip to ankle on your little crawler to just above the knee on a four year old and as an arm warmer for your teenager!

Starting at top left and heading around clockwise: Santa Baby Leg Warmers, Merry Berry Leg Warmers, Holly Jolly Leg Warmers Gift Set, Jolly Elf Leg Warmers, Sparkle Leg Warmers Gift Set, Blizzard Leg Warmers, Jingle Bell Rock Leg Warmers.

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