Guest Picks: 20 Picks for a Happy and Hip Nursery
Pastels and ruffles, begone! Outfit your nursery with bright colors and a bit of wit and whimsy instead
It used to be that gliders were bulky, unfashionable items you could not wait to get rid of. Maternity clothes were, frankly, hideous tent-like outfits in dark colors or puffy dresses with Claudine collars. All things baby were pale, washed-out shades of blue or pink. If you were lucky enough, you'd encounter an occasional yellow item and pounce on it.
The world has changed! Parents expecting babies have so many selections to choose from nowadays. The industry appealing to babies and their parents has found its niche, and hip products and outfits for young parents and children abound. Let me share a few really smart items that I would not hesitate to purchase for a new nursery. — Barbara from Chez Elza
The world has changed! Parents expecting babies have so many selections to choose from nowadays. The industry appealing to babies and their parents has found its niche, and hip products and outfits for young parents and children abound. Let me share a few really smart items that I would not hesitate to purchase for a new nursery. — Barbara from Chez Elza
Puzzle Rug
I was stunned when I first laid eyes on this rug! It doubles as a puzzle — simply brilliant.
Stokke Sleepi Crib with Mattress
A gray oval crib is the ultimate in chic. Who says you need to bed skirt baby's bed?
Pumpkin Border Frame Rug
This is a nursery rug with a bang! I love this zesty, 100-percent-cotton frame rug. It also comes in all sorts of cool hues.
Ducduc Parker 4-drawer Changer, White/Blue
It's a changing table/commode all in one. Yep. One day you can use for something else, but right now, please, it's for baby — oh, and your eyes, of course.
P'kolino Clothes Tree, Orange
This wooden tree-shaped coat hanger is just the right size for your little one. It comes in a great array of colors.
Fig. 1 Butterfly Decals, Blue Moth
Decals, anyone? This colorful butterfly looks ready to take flight; good thing it won't fly away! Little ones can stare at it for hours.
Classic Crib
This crib and dresser set by Oeuf offers the advantage of a great neutral color palette. I love how unfussy they look.
Dylan Crib Bedding
The Dylan baby bedding collection is simply charming and beautifully designed with delicate drawings.
Groovy Blooms Wall Decals
Decals are an easy and fun way to add interest in a room. They won't break the bank and can be switched around when you tire of them.
Contemporary Wall Sconces
This giraffe wall sconce by the one-and-only Jonathan Adler would be superb in a child's room.
Totem Collection Cloud Shaped Cushion
A pillow shaped like a cloud with drops of water hand-blocked on it? Sounds like a winner to me.
Garden Stripe Woven Cotton
This reversible and affordable 100-percent-cotton rug comes in a gorgeous color scheme.
Laura Felicity Dotty Bird (Sparkle) Wallpaper, Bespoke
Laura Felicity's Dotty Bird wallpaper is peaceful and dreamy. It would look fabulous in a little baby girl's room.
Eames Molded Plastic Armchair with Rocker Base
This Herman Miller rocking chair can be recycled in any room when baby grows up and goes to college. I know it's hard to believe, but it happens!
Oilo Pendant Lighting Solid Taupe Cylinder Double
Chandeliers aren't just for grownups. This streamlined version would look fabulous in the nursery.
Leka Cirkus Play Book
This colorful and soft baby book will appeal to baby's need for tactile exploration.
Mr. Wise Guy Pillow
This owl-shaped pillow would jazz up the nursery in a jiffy! Scatter a few fun pillows on the floor to make a child's room cozy.
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