This sports star of a little boy’s room has just the right touches of classic embellishments with tiny hints of fun color lingering beneath the chambray surfaces. The room provides the right balance of fun textures and subdued colors for your little jock just waiting to don those cleats. The best part about this space: as always, give or take a few accessories and the room will grow for years with your little one. A space that inspires and remains classic to the core, makes the very best kind of place.

1. The Manhattan dresser from Bratt Decor brings in a great deeper finish with handsome lines and a natural stained effect. Add these knobs, for a glimmer of color.

2. This Serena and Lily galley mirror gives a nod to the old, while providing a different look and simple texture for the walls.

3. These art pieces from artist Aaron Christensen bring in great additional texture and colors. They bring a kick of personality into the space.

4. The Bradshaw Kirchofer Grande Marseilles bed in this beautiful grey blue shade capitalizes on a chance to bring in a truly classic piece.

5. This bedding is truly an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary to keep the entire look young and fresh. From the letter pillow to the Whistle and Wink chambray duvet and the classic striped quilt with tiny detailed stitching, the bedding brings a fun feeling to the room. The Serena and Lily dog pillow, tossed somewhere simple like the glider (Serena and Lily Almond Basketweave Hayes Glider shown here), has a great vibe with a touch of yellow. Grab some yardage of this Caden Lane star fabric for some custom window treatments and an extra fun feel!

6. The great, scaled back paint color brings the room together while keeping it fresh and airy with a delightful, near-neutral yellow.

7. The glider selected for this space is classic and feels fresh with some simple piping and classic lines. Yet another great piece to grow with your child, a glider is always a smart investment.

8. The simple design of this Oilo navy blue pendant brings in yet another touch of color and masculine flair.

9. The taupe beauty of this Bone Deco Frame rug with its structured lines brings in a definite element of interest to the floor, and seems to bring the entire room together.

This space for your little sports star is sure to wow and inspire. What else would you add to truly personalize the space? Some great old fashioned sports memorabilia and some more vintage pieces, perhaps? I’d love to see this space completed!

Do you remember the nesting tables that served as the inspiration for a “Room to Grow” a little while ago?  Well, I cannot seem to get these nesting tables off my mind!  Here is a totally different spin on incorporating them into a nursery fit for a king:

Book Case: Serena and Lily White Hayworth Shelf Wall Art: Oopsy daisy Red and Yellow Line Series #12 Pillows: Serena and Lily Bedding Red Letter Pillow Lamp: Oopsy Daisy Vintage Stripes on Blue Lamp Table: Serena and Lily Red Lucky Lacquered Table – Red Glider: Oilo Nursery Glider Cohen Storage Bins: Serena and Lily Large Storage Bin Navy Basketweave Nesting Tables: Serena and Lily Chai Nesting Tables Bedding Fabric: (Red) Starlight in Red (Blue) Annette Tatum Crib Bedding Bamboo Indigo Crib Sheet (Spots) Annette Tatum Crib Bedding Bingo Indigo Crib Sheet Crib: Nurseryworks Snow Loom Crib

We are HUGE sports fans around here. From the Cowboys to the LSU Tigers {and, I assure you, dozens of teams in between} every season brings new excitement. Today’s gift guide celebrates your little fan — and will hopefully help your gift-giving game plan for the holidays!

Personalized Sports Locker Wall Art by Jones Segarra for Oopsy daisy: Available for six different sports — soccer, lacrosse, hockey, baseball, basketball and football — these canvas wall prints can be personalized with your little athlete’s name AND number.

Which sports fanatic gift is your favorite? Check back tomorrow for Gift Guide 3!

ABC’s Modern Family. Artist Aaron Christensen.
Around here, we are huge fans of both.
If you don’t know Modern Family, it is one of those rare shows that we don’t save on the TiVo.
We watch it live, and love every minute of it.
And if you don’t know artist Aaron Christensen, you should.
His stretched canvas wall art is printed at Oopsy daisy studios in San Diego — and is a big hit at Polka Dot Peacock!

How fun it was when we saw Aaron Christensen‘s I Love Rock and Roll Wall Art ON Modern Family.
At 36 x 36″, it is a substantial and amazing piece of art.
Stylishly sophisticated, it is well suited for any modern kitchen, playroom, bedroom or living room!

Scoop it up now at Polka Dot Peacock for 10% off using coupon code win-oopsy at check-out.
You can also enter to win a $200 Oopsy daisy shopping spree at Polka Dot Peacock.
Keep your fingers crossed and perhaps, on September 27, we’ll announce you as the lucky winner.
{Should you decide to go ahead and purchase AND are the lucky winner, we’ll refund $200 of your purchase! Just like that.}

Decorating can be difficult; we have been there. At times, we decorate with themes — whether it be planes, trains or automobiles — and then there are times that you are determined to pull a room together because you’ve found the perfect bedding.  Whether you are decorating nurseries or big-kid rooms, Design Diva is here to help!

Get your brackets ready; The NCAA Big Dance starts today and, as always, Design Diva is prepared! Design Diva’s task is simple: Create a basketball-themed big-kid room that isn’t too overwhelming… A space that highlights his love of sports without being overdone. With pieces from Whistle and Wink, Serena and Lily and Oopsy daisy artist Aaron Christensen, Design Diva comes through again!

Get The Look:

• Whistle and Wink Navy Embroidered Stars Quilt: Embroidered stars dance upon a navy blue ground to create a look that will never go out of style. The luxurious Whistle and Wink Embroidered Stars quilt is hand-quilted with red contrast binding.

• Serena and Lily Navy Rugby Sham: With navy stripes red seersucker binding, this euro sham is bold bold and sporty.

• Serena and Lily Red Star Sheet Set:  A classic star pattern in All-American red, the Red Star Star Sheet Set is timeless.

• Aaron Christensen for Oopsy daisy Vintage Basketball Wall Art & Nightlight: Drawing inspiration from sport field signage and memorabilia, these weathered-looking art pieces create a basketball-themed space in a classy way!

• Serena and Lily Red Color Frame Sham:  Serena and Lily Color Frame Shams are so simple they are brilliant. Want a personalized touch? Add his name!

• Aaron Christensen for Oopsy daisy Vintage Stripes Lamp on Red: The horizontal stripes add contrast while still maintaining an All-Star look.

For 24 hours only, enjoy 10% off select Oopsy daisy Princess Art! San Diego based Oopsy daisy, Fine Art For Kids began out of a desire to provide art for children that would engage and inspire. Since its beginnings in 1999, Oopsy daisy’s collection has grown from a handful of pieces to over 1000 works of art, and more than 70 artists from around the world are involved in their creation. Oopsy daisy manufactures the vast majority of their line in the United States. Part of Oopsy daisy‘s commitment to children and to their community of artists is to foster learning — many of Oopsy daisy‘s pieces have educational aspects and on each piece of wall art Oopsy daisy includes an artist biography. Kids can learn about the unique hand and mind that created their artwork, and they can learn about the path that leads to art as a successful career choice.

Polka Dot Deals today includes princess favorites from Oopsy daisy artists
Aaron Christensen, Shelly Kennedy, Megan and Mendy Winborg, Colleen Hall, Stephanie Bauer and Jill McDonald!

Save 10% on the following Oopsy daisy selections:

Oopsy daisy Happily Ever After Carriage Wall Art by artists Megan and Mendy Winborg	Oopsy daisy Royal Alphabet Wall Art by artists Megan and Mendy Winborg
Oopsy daisy Happily Ever After Rapunzel Wall Art by artists Megan and Mendy Winborg	Oopsy daisy Happily Ever After Canopy Bed Wall Art by artists Megan and Mendy Winborg
Oopsy daisy Pumpkin Carriage Wall Art by artists Megan and Mendy Winborg	Oopsy daisy Happily Ever After Wall Art by artists Megan and Mendy Winborg
Oopsy daisy Graffiti Sign Girl Fairytale Wall Art by artist Shelly Kennedy	Oopsy daisy Princess Crown Wall Art by artist Stephanie Bauer
Princess and the Pea {Blonde} Wall Art by artist Stephanie Bauer	Princess and the Pea {Brunette} Wall Art by artist Stephanie Bauer
Oopsy daisy Once Upon a Time Wall Art by artist Jill McDonald	Oopsy daisy Rapunzel Wall Art by artist Stephanie Bauer
Princess Fairest of Them All {Lavender} Wall Art by artist Aaron Christensen	Princess Fairest of Them All {Pink} Wall Art by artist Aaron Christensen
Oopsy daisy Vintage Crown Pink Wall Art by artist Aaron Christensen	Oopsy daisy Vintage Crown Charcoal Wall Art by artist Aaron Christensen
Oopsy daisy Vintage Crown Chocolate Wall Art by artist Aaron Christensen	Oopsy daisy Carriage Wall Art by artist Aaron Christensen
Oopsy daisy Princess Wall Hanging by artist Shelly Kennedy	Oopsy daisy Fairytale Princess Castle Wall Hanging by artist Shelly Kennedy
Oopsy daisy Vintage Princess Wall Hanging by artist Colleen Hall	Oopsy daisy Modern Princess Wall Hanging by artist Shelly Kennedy
Oopsy daisy Princess Coach Wall Hanging by artist Colleen Hall	Oopsy daisy Personalized Princess Wall Art by artist Shelly Kennedy

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Touchdown! As you watch the Super Bowl, maybe you are thinking that you need a playbook for your little boy’s room. Football is the perfect theme for all little boys because it is fun, as well as sophisticated. Put your small athlete on the field with football-inspired bedding and decor. You never know — this decor may inspire Junior to become the next top NFL quarterback.

The Whistle and Wink Vintage Sports Collection features a navy comforter with classic white and red stripes that will transform your child’s bedroom into an all-American pastime. The Vintage Sports Sheets are illustrated with vintage sport images. This set can grow with your child from his toddler years to his tween years as he dreams about becoming a football star. The Play Book Pillow is a must have to make this bedroom a winning play.

To really bring the love of football to your child’s room, add Oopsy Daisy artist Aaron Christensen‘s vintage football art. There are nine adorable pieces that can be arranged throughout the room. Try two pieces over the headboard for a centered look, hang all nine pieces in collage form or purchase the Super Bowl Bound Wall Art {available with both cream and black borders}, which features all nine prints in a large square. All nine pieces coordinate well with the Vintage Sports Collection bed set.

Picture above shown is Super Bowl Bound Wall Art {Black Border}.
Each piece is also available separately. From top to bottom, left to right:
Football Tryouts Wall Art, Touchdown Wall Art, Football Star Wall Art
Yard Lines Wall Art, Thirty Two Wall Art, Playbook Wall Art
Alumni Game Wall Art, Home Field Wall Art, Game Supply Wall Art

Whether your team wins or not, keep your little boy’s room from becoming a dead ball. For the classic football theme, coordinate your color palette with hues of blues, reds, and white. Add a few football accents and you have a winning game!