Love is spoken {a completed nursery for my niece}

Excited doesn't even explain how I am feeling about sharing this nursery!  Ecstatic, nervous, giddy...those may be better words to use.  This nursery is near and dear to my heart because it is for my niece.  I think because this nursery is so very personal to me it makes it a bit more nerve wracking to share it.  I absolutely adore the way this nursery came together and even more importantly, my sister loves it, so the "client" is happy.

I shared with you the inspiration photos a while back here.

Here is the design board I had created for the space.

My sister wanted soft colors for this space with touches of gold.  We went with shades of coral and peach, white, ivory, pops of teal and golds.  A few items that I think really stand out in this space...if I have to pin point a few...are the framed ombre wrapping paper sheet from Paper Source, the subtle floral rug and the transformed Craigslist dresser.  I just love how these items make such an impact.

I knew we needed a large pop of color in a few places in this room because the walls were such a neutral that we weren't allowed to change.  When I saw this wrapping paper from Paper-Source I knew it would be just perfect framed.  

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The rug was a great find since we knew we wanted to keep it a neutral color, but I also wanted the rug to be gorgeous.  When I found this Martha Stewart Rose Print rug I knew it was perfect.

Lastly, the biggest transformation in this room was the Craigslist dresser I found.  Here it is before:

I loved the lines of the dresser and its size, we knew it just needed a new color.  

Without any further waiting...here is my niece's nursery and newborn photos. Get ready for photo overload and baby cuteness!  Enjoy!

A huge thank you to my very talented friend and photographer Gilmore Studios! Jennifer has photographed every special moment for my entire family.  If you are looking for amazing newborn photos, be sure to contact her!

Source list can be found here

Hello Darling {Harper's completed nursery}

I'm back....I have to say, high five to all the bloggers that can blog every day during the holidays.  I just want to snuggle up next to my Christmas tree with hot chocolate and watch Polar Express with my kiddos...oh wait, that's what I have been doing.  I guess it's time to get some work done.  I am happy to share that a completed nursery that I helped design with my amazing client was featured on On To Baby yesterday.

I designed this nursery over a year ago, and I am so excited to finally have it shared with you all.

All photos taken by the talented Marisa Holmes

For more images and a list of sources visit On To Baby

It's the frosting {touches of gold}

I am convinced that a room can look even better then it did if you add a bit of gold.  Whether it be the gold glass candle votive on the mantle, the gold vase on the bookcase or the gold piece of art on the wall.

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For a nursery, I love to add a gold metal side table, a sunburst mirror or a gold light source to the space. In moderation, gold adds just the right amount of warmth and glamour.

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In my 'Natural Love' design board I added a gold pendant light that I felt really added a punch of wow to this neutral nursery.

I thought I'd gather some of my favorite pieces of art that can add a bit of gold to any space.  Got to love Etsy and all the creative people out there.

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Do you have touches of gold in any of your spaces?