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!

Today I have a beautiful and calming nursery to share with you.  I always love a good mixture of greens and browns.

Here is a break down of the goodies:

1. This Oilo Modern Berries crib bedding is lovely and a great foundation to kick start this calming nursery.
2. This Floral Tart wall art by Drooz Studio is perfect in tying the color palette together for the room.
3. This Oilo double decker light is stunning.
4. This comfy Penelope glider will be great for rocking the little one to sleep at night.  Don’t forget the pouf as it is a perfect pairing for this glider to keep comfortable.
5. For additional lighting, add this floor lamp to the room.
6. I’m in love with this changing table from Nurseryworks.  It’s clean and modern and I love those legs!  This Large Blue Moroccan changing pad cover from Caden Lane would compliment the tone of this room very well.
7. This Serena and Lily Leaf Deco Frame Rug makes a statement of it’s own and is a lovely fit for the room.

What do you think of this nursery filled with browns and greens?  Is there anything you would add to it?

With the holidays right around the corner, it is time to simplify the season. Forget the tulle, velvet, and bows. Drop the adorable dresses and suit jackets and keep your tot cozy this year. Babies are always cute. Why not capitalize on this fact and keep them comfortable too? Your tot will be happier and so will you!

1. Kicky Pants Bamboo Basics One Piece
2. BabyLegs Sparkle Leg Warmers Gift Set
3. Baby Soy Soy Organic Knot Hat {Tomato}
4. DwellStudio Dots Chocolate Organic Footie Playsuit
5. Rikshaw Design Seahorse Red Sleep Sack
6. Baby Soy Soy Organic Knot Hat {Grass}
7. Egg Baby by Susan Lazar Blue Cable Knit Layette Romper
8. Caden Lane Coated Bib Red Dot Line
9. BabyLegs Holly Jolly Leg Warmers Gift Set
10. Egg by Susan Lazar Forest Stripe Knit Layette Romper

…now if only we could all get away with dressing this comfy and still be deemed “adorable…”

When Christmas rolls around I will be 37 weeks pregnant, so I guess I have an excuse this year. How does your family dress/entertain for Christmas? Fancy parties? Lots of travel? Or low key family time spent at home? Will you be donning your Christmas best or sporting sweatpants like me this year?

I’m thinking of my 10 year old niece today.  We’ve been redecorating her room, and I love the colors that she picked out.  That how this mood board started – with the colors green, pink, white and blue – the exact color palette that my niece chose.

And now for a breakdown of the goodies:

1. I love Serena & Lily Grass Wall Paint.  This will give the room a nice calm touch and then we can bring in the pinks, blue and white with the rest of the items.
2. The mixture of patterns in Caden Lane Boutique Pink Bedding Collection is perfection.  I love a good zebra print mixed with the flowers!
3. I wanted to bring in more of the green color to compliment the bedding and the wall color.  The Annette Tatum India Toile Petal Collection in Classic Stripe Petal will be perfect for the window treatments.
4. On each side of the bed, I recommend using the Serena and Lily Grey Bel Air Table as end tables.  The quartrefoil is a perfect accent to the flowers and scallops with the dresser.
5. On top of each Bel Air Table, the Serena and Lily Melon Pagoda Lamp will be a great touch and give extra light for all those nights of reading books before bed.
6. The Bradshaw Kirchofer Scalloped Dresser is a great dainty touch to this girl bedroom.  And I really love all the extra storage it provides – look at all those drawers!
7. Poppies are one of my nieces favorite flower and look how great this Oopsy Daisy Birds and Poppies Wall Art fits in with the design of this room!  It’s also a large print- measuring 20″x 26″ so it would hang nicely and stand on its own if hung right about the pouf.  And another good thing about it?  It’s canvas!  So it looks professional and no frame is needed!
8. If reading in bed doesn’t sound like fun, maybe it would be more enjoyable on the Serena and Lily Pink Moroccan Leather Pouf.  This has a slight scallop in the stitching which goes perfectly with the Bel Air Table and Scalloped Dresser.

I can see this girl’s room being a haven for not only the girl, but all of her friends.  Late nights chatting and Saturday morning relaxing.  What do you think about the design?  Is there anything you’d add?

I had messy babies. I never quite understood those people who could actually resell their children’s clothing after their kids had worn them. When mine outgrew their clothes there was little salvaging what was left. Today’s gift guide is dedicated to my messy but adorable children, and mothers like me who must be prepared at all times for the next mess.

Kicky Pants Coveralls: Because baby needs a change of clothes. Made of silky-soft bamboo in a rainbow of colors, this instant outfit takes up absolutely no space in her already overcrowded bag. You know the mess is coming… Might as well be prepared.

	The Pat-a-Cake Baby Juicy Jungle Wet Bag: Useful for soiled clothing, wet swimsuits, toys, wet wipes, snacks, sippy cups, toiletries, potting training supplies, etc. Made of waterproof fabric that is machine washable, dryer safe, and mildew resistant! Hooray!
	DwellStudio Owls Coated Bib Made of PVC-free coated canvas and wipeably clean, this bib doesn’t require any laundry. Important to keep in mind when doting mom is already knee-deep in applesauce drenched overalls.
	Sugar Booger Vintage Alphabet Splat Mat Meant to go underneath messy baby’s high chair — like a huge, wipable carpet — the splat mat is brilliant and I only wish I had known about this nifty invention long ago. The Sugar Booger mats measures 3.5″ feet square and are sure to catch baby’s yogurt-tossing demonstration. Should doting mom ever decide to put it away and store it, said mat folds nicely into cute little pouch {also provided}.
	Caden Lane Classic Pink Shopping Cart and High Chair Cover More to appease the restaurant and/or grocery store baby is frequenting than anything else, this little baby necessity fits cozily inside baby’s seat and catches all the cheerios missing his mouth. Pops in the washer for easy cleaning and is ready for the next romp.
	Olli and Lime Billie Hooded Towel: Messy babies needs lots of baths, and there is little cuter than a hooded baby snuggled in cozy comfort.
	Fleurville Nordic Flower Lexie Diaper Tote: Mommy may have creamed spinach on her tee, but her diaper tote will remain elegant and chic. Green-LAM water-resistant exterior and a seam sealed, water-proof main compartment. Just brilliant.
	Phil and Teds HiPod High Chair: The splurge to save doting mom’s sanity. The aerocore seat is hypo-allergenic, removable, dishwasher safe and wipes clean — and the chic design is just a welcome bonus.

Which messy baby gift is your favorite? Check back tomorrow for Gift Guide 2!

Caden Lane has done it again!! The new Caden Lane Boutique Collection features beautiful turquoise and precious pink colors to make your baby’s nursery stand out like no other. Roses, Dots, and Zebra prints are at the top of every mommys wish list!! The Caden Lane Finley crib bedding creates a traditional sweet girl feel with a little funky twist. Four separate bumpers, idea for conversion cribs, slip-covered for easy cleaning! Extra long grosgrain ribbon ties keep bumpers secure while giving the bedding a clean finished look.

And, to coordinate perfectly with your Caden Lane bedding, Caden Lane offers additional sheets, matching changing pad covers and a multitude of accessories!

Caden Lane Rose Dot Changing Pad Cover	Caden Lane Rose Lattice Crib Sheet	Caden Lane Zebra Crib Sheet	Caden Lane Rose Dot Fabric
Caden Lane Zebra Fabric	Caden Lane Boutique Pink Reversible Shopping Cart and High Chair Cover	Caden Lane Boutique Pink Reversible Spillmat	Caden Lane Rose Lattice Fabric
Caden Lane Rose Lattice Bib Set	Caden Lane Zebra Burp Cloth Set	Caden Lane Rose Lattic Burp Cloth Set	Caden Lane Zebra Bib Set
Caden Lane Zebra Ruffle Blanket	Caden Lane Rose Dot Ruffle Blanket	Caden Lane Rose Dot Ruffle Blanket	Caden Lane Boutique Pink Throw Pillow

Pre-order and reserve your Caden Lane Finley crib set today!
Ships in September, 2010.

Check out Caden Lane’s Coated Bibs!!! Caden Lane Reversible Coated Bibs allows for easy cleaning — a must-have for messy babies and toddlers! Pockets on both sides of the bib serve as a catch-all for crumbs and messes, while velcro closure adjusts and makes it easy to take on and off. AND — Shop with Polka Dot Peacock and enjoy 15% off ALL Caden Lane products {including those adorable and completely functional coated bibs} — a sale that you will find no where else!

			Caden Lane Pink Luxe Coated Bibs	Caden Lane Blue Luxe Coated Bibs
			Caden Lane Blue Classic Coated Bibs	Caden Lane Pink Classic Coated Bibs
			Caden Lane Pink Modern Vintage Coated Bibs	Caden Lane Blue Modern Vintage Coated Bibs

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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! Today we continue our newest series… When that must-have bedding has caught your eye and it is time to plan the rest of the room!

Oh… How Design Diva adores the DwellStudio’s Paper Dolls Crib Bedding Set! For the enchanting Paper Dolls design, DwellStudio went back to a childhood favorite — and the colorful silhouettes introduce old-school cut out dolls to modern times! The fabulous array of bright colors — from the multi-hued pinks light blues and chocolate browns — bring a fun, bold statement to any nursery!

Design Diva Recommends:

1. Lorena Siminovich Petite Pink Tulip Wall Art {from Oopsy daisy}: This collage-style wall art from Oopsy daisy features a flower in bloom. Oopsy daisy‘s kids wall art reproductions are created in their San Diego studios, where they print in the best digital method currently available, achieving great clarity and color resolution in each piece. After printing, the canvas is stretched by hand over a wood frame. The sides of the canvas include a decorative edge, so no framing is required.

2. Cotton Monkey Organic Whispering Grass Solid Aqua Crib Sheet: As it is always important to have a spare crib sheet around, this crib sheet from Cotton Monkey is a perfect match! Created from 100% organic cotton fabrics grown without chemicals or pesticides and printed with low-impact dyes, this Cotton Monkey crib sheet is crafted to protect your baby’s soft skin!

3. DwellStudio Paper Dolls Crib Bedding Set: Set includes bumper, crib fitted sheet, play blanket and crib skirt.

4. Byrdie Graphics Bloom Flower Wall Decals: A fabulous accent for any space, these wall decals can be easily removed and leave no residue behind. Choose lipstick shade as shown, or choose from the other 24 color available and create just the look you are craving.

5. Oilo Raindrops Aqua Cylinder and Double Decker Lights: LOVE the Oilo lighting — Adds an amazing touch of color in completely modern style.

6. Caden Lane Large Moroccan Changing Pad Cover: Complementary colors and added depth, this Caden Lane changing pad cover seems

Also keep in mind — should you wish for everything to be perfectly Paper Dolls — DwellStudio also has  nursery staples including rugs, wall art, pillows and sleep sacks. Everything is designed to coordinate together, creating a harmonious and peaceful space for baby!

Happy decorating!

Welcome to the exclusive Caden Lane Sale! For a limited time, shop with Polka Dot Peacock & enjoy 15% off ALL Caden Lane products {not just the discontinued ones} — a sale that you will find no where else!

The Cassie Crib Bedding Set, a twist on the traditional baby pink, lies within Caden Lane’s Classic Collection, inspired by the simplicity of bold stripes and whimsical dots. Caden Lane’s exclusive Pink Circle Dot, Pink Stripe, Pink Square and Pink Dot Line patterns, in modern shades of soft green, chocolate brown, petal and dark pink, create a crib bedding set perfectly suited for baby girls. Extra long grosgrain ribbon ties lend both style and function, keeping bumpers secure while giving the crib a clean finished look.

Caden Lane Cassie Crib Bedding Set
Retail Price: $450
Polka Dot Peacock Caden Lane Sale Price: $382.50

Love Cassie? Finish the room and your style with Caden Lane’s accessories!

1. Caden Lane Cassie Crib Bedding Set: With modern flair, bold hues and playful prints, Caden Lane bedding is both sophisticated and contemporary. Set includes bumper, crib sheet, cribskirt and blanket.

2. Caden Lane Pink Stripe Bib Set: The Caden Lane Pink Stripe Fabric Bib Set adjusts to baby’s neck and makes it easy to take on and off, while coordinating minky puff backing is super-soft for wiping baby’s face.

3. Caden Lane Pink Circle Dot Ruffle Blanket: A traditional look with super-soft minky puff backing, the Caden Lane Ruffle Blanket makes a great gift for new moms and babies everywhere!

4. Caden Lane Pink Classic Spill Mat: These spill mats are great to use for impromtu indoor and outdoor picnics or creating messy {but oh, so beautiful} art projects — and serves as a catch all to keep car seats, high chairs and floors as clean as possible.

5. Caden Lane Pink Circle Dot Changing Pad Cover: Add a touch of trendy to your average changing pad with a Caden Lane Changing Pad Cover, which help make those accidents on the changer a little less stressful and easier to handle!

6. Caden Lane Pink Square Crib Sheet: You can never have too many crib sheets, and Caden Lane’s Crib Sheets are ideal for mommies who love the Caden Lane prints but can’t decide which one is their favorite. Why choose one when you can have them all?

7. Caden Lane Pink Stripe Burp Cloth Set:  The Caden Lane Burp Cloth Set keeps both Mommy and baby’s outfit trendy and modern while serving its purpose, and the cotton/minky fabric is perfect for drool and life’s little messes.

8. Caden Lane Pink Square Piped Blanket: A contemporary look with super-soft minky puff backing,

9. Caden Lane Pink Circle Dot Hooded Towel: Caden Lane Hooded Towel Sets are the perfect texture and warmth for wrapping up wet little ones.

Shop the Polka Dot Peacock Caden Lane Sale today!

Welcome to the exclusive Caden Lane Sale! For a limited time, shop with Polka Dot Peacock & enjoy 15% off ALL Caden Lane products {not just the discontinued ones} — a sale that you will find no where else!

Caden Lane Sale includes Caden Lane Ava Crib Bedding Set!

Inspired by modern Moroccan prints with a twist of intricate geometric design and a slight vintage appeal, the Caden Lane Modern Vintage Collection was born featuring bold colors and timeless appeal. Sticking with Caden Lane’s mix-and-match style, the Modern Vintage pieces add an eclectic feel and prove that pastel pink and baby blue are no longer the standard in nursery decor!

Caden Lane Ava Crib Bedding Set
Retail Price: $450
Polka Dot Peacock Caden Lane Sale Price: $382.50

Complete The Room:

Add a touch of trendy to your average changing pad with a Caden Lane Changing Pad Cover, which help make those accidents on the changer a little less stressful and easier to handle! Peacock Picks: Caden Lane Pink Large Moroccan Changing Pad Cover

You can never have too many crib sheets! The Ava Crib Bedding Set already includes the Pink Twiggy Crib Sheet. Add a different but coordinating Modern Vintage crib sheet for when you need a spare! Peacock Picks: Caden Lane Pink Octagon Crib Sheet

Shop the Polka Dot Peacock Caden Lane Sale today!