A Natural Love

I named this board "Natural Love" for two reasons...loving your child is a natural love, and this room is filled with natural tones and feels.  I wanted to create a place of calm, with just a few introductions of colors.  I've been working on this board for a week or so and was excited to see that Chic Cheap Nursery just said yesterday how they have spotted a new trend of maps in kid spaces.  I guess I felt that way too when I started this design board.  Do you like the new trend? 
I think it is a great way to pull in wall decor that can have multiple colors in it.  The map I chose is an executive map of neutrals with just the softest of colors on the land. 

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Linking up to a few great places...just for fun!

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

Today was supposed to be race day...and you only know what I am talking about if you live with a Nascar fan or are one yourself.  I happen to live with one, two actually, my son has become a fan.  So, because the men in my life love the Daytona 500, I thought I'd create a design board using cars as my inspiration.  I love the use of vintage, rustic and modern.  They play off of each other, almost without letting any one be the shining star.  The teal and yellow colors also liven up the space with different finishes and patterns. 

Start your engines...

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It's a Posh Tots nursery

So, with my request for votes...which, by the way is completely for fun...the Posh Tots judges really make the deciding factor...I decided to put myself to a test.  Do a design board in less then five minutes...I used mostly Posh Tots available items and then threw in a few other pieces I like.  Enjoy!

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Linking up for Homemade Projects on Tip Junkie

Splurge vs. Thrifty

I haven't done a splurge vs. thrifty in awhile, but have been coming across a few things that I thought I'd share.  We all know how the pouf has entered into decor more and more as of late.  They are being used as stools, ottomans, even tables.  I love the wide variety of uses they provide, but some have quite the high price tag.  I won't even venture into the exceptional price tag...I'll just stay in the "possible" price tag and then hopefully introduce you to few lower prices. 

I'm a sucker for white, as anyone who knows me knows.  I just love how beautiful, pure and clean it looks.  So wouldn't this just be a great introduction into a child's space?

Source is Serena and Lily and retails for $450 for a 14"h x 22"d

And then there is this one:

Source is COCOCOZY and retails for $220 for a 16"h x 20"d

Pretty good match for $200 less right? 

Another pouf that is being seen more and more is the square style or floor pouf. 

West Elm recently launched them in their new catalog for $249 for a 24"sq. x 13"h



But one of my favorite Etsy stores has this one:

Aletafae makes adorable poufs and this one retails for $110 for a 22"sq. x 13" h pour

Again, not bad for $139 savings...I love thrifty shopping!

What's your way? Splurge vs. Thrifty...