Guest Picks: Take Your Nursery on a Safari Trek
Jonathan Adler's kid designs hit the mark with decor that is equal parts funny and quirky. The basis for any interior safari is a fierce crocheted lion rug, of course.
Perfect for some white noise while providing moisture to soothe congestion and coughs, this friendly elephant humidifier is fun and utilitarian.
This crib set from Land of Nod is just perfect for my own nursery. It's green, orange and gender neutral — done and done.
These birds are sold separately at Land of Nod but are just begging to be grouped as a flock in a totally unique mobile.
This peacock paper lantern would make for an exotic nursery lamp or nightlight. Just imagine the rainbow of colors it will create.
Designed by Benoit Convers, the Sultan Dog stool is just too cool for school. Ibride, creator of all things chic and one of my personal favorites, does it again.
A petite ceramic elephant makes the perfect perch for a stack of books or magazines. I would love this next to my rocker.
It's hard to avoid faux wall-mounted animal art these days, so just give in and enjoy the trend. These papier-mâché rhinos from West Elm are an easy and affordable way to create your own 3-D instillation.
On a slightly smaller scale, these aluminum wall hooks are prefect for organizing backpacks, coats, jewelry and toys. Collect a whole set to make your own menagerie.
This faux leather king of the jungle bookend from Serena & Lily will rule your bookshelves.
And to complete your bookshelf wildlife refuge, here's a white giraffe. Weighted to keep the heaviest books in place, it also makes a great doorstop.
Colorful, bold and vintage-inspired, this mustard and cream wallpaper would make for a delightful accent.
Senegalese storage baskets are the perfect place to hide away toys and laundry or play the occasional game of hide and seek.
I just adore this giraffe growth chart and mirror available at Land of Nod. It would be fun to mark off your little one's growth in stickers or marker while admiring your reflection.
These vintage-style prints are playful and neutral in warm sepia tones. They're a nice addition to the wall and a pleasant play on the antique-modern juxtaposition that I love so much.
This camel print evokes the look and feel of an antique field guide with typewritten notes and anatomical line drawings in the margins.
My 3-year-old self is dying to own this jungle rocking chair from Target. It rings in at a reasonable price and is a riot of color for any corner of the playroom.
Made from sustainably harvested bamboo and earth-friendly renewable resources, this wooden jungle mobile is cute, green and a feast for baby eyes.
The classic rocker gets a fun remake from Giggle with this plush lion. The soft coat, smiling face and ruffled mane are ready to rock — literally!
Seriously, how cool is this safari tent? There's no more need to build your own from sheets when Restoration Hardware has created this rad retro version. If only they had stuff like this when I was a tot.
This set of four prints is accessible and affordable, and most importantly, it's instant art. The lion, giraffe, monkey and elephant are all invited to the party on your wall.
Why not inject some fun into your mundane trash collection?This is perfect for quick cleanup in the nursery or the little one's bathroom.
Even your lampshade needs a few animals.
This jungle pillow evokes the lushness of the tropics (or the dining room of the Beverly Hills Hotel), even while perched on a glider. I'll take two, please!
This is a vintage take on a side table that's disguised as toy trunk. I would love to spray one like this with some fun, bright stencil art (safari animals perhaps?) to make it a little less serious.
These light switch plates are available in an assortment of colors and animal motifs. They can even be customized with the name of your own little special nursery dweller.
These day-glow fixtures are sold as chandeliers, but I like them as mobiles. What baby wouldn't be dazzled by these eye-catching monkeys swinging from trees? When the tot grows, convert it into a lamp.Next: Pint-Sized Design: Charlie's Owl-tastic Nursery
This lovely nursery has the same color combo (gender-neutral green and white) as my unfinished space. I added a few accents of orange with a lamp, side table and bedding. The jungle wallpaper is a knockout and is making me consider adding an accent wall.
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