Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts

2011/07/13

Creating the Perfect Baby's Room



Is it in my mind or many women are pregnant lately? I have seen many pregnant ladies in the street.  Matter of fact, four of my daughter’s friends are pregnant and two of my friends’ daughters are pregnant too!
I’m not sure if it’s the season or what, but baby fever is all around!   





                                                         

I thought I should welcome those coming into the world, with beautiful baby room inspiration images. I hope to help expecting moms to decorate their rooms. From gorgeous colors to decorate the walls and decor, to beautiful ideas for bedding, seating, and cribs, these ideas are just waiting for your new baby!


So the question in planning a baby’s room is, Will it be a Prince or a Princess? Either way, the options are endless for both sexes. Even gender neutral nurseries are popular to welcome baby into a color palette neutral nursery.  The sky is the limit when planning for baby’s arrival.

Every nursery should evoke a personality, a sense of calm and a lot of charm.  This stunning combination of baby furniture and accessories combine to make an enchanting and unisex nursery for any girl or boy.


Powder blue is not just a color for boys as hints of floral, feminine details and satin bows can easily take a plain nursery from simple to elegant with both feminine and masculine undertones.
          
One of the main challenges in decorating baby’s rooms is storage. Whether it is due to baby’s growing needs, or increasing amount of belongings, storage needs to defer.


An adorable and inexpensive solution will solve the storage needs for the first years of the baby’s growing up.  Consider using multifunctional storage units and furniture to house clothing, bedding, and baby essentials.

Once the child gets older, your child will need more storage space to address a growing child’s needs, clothes, toys, and taste! After all growing children will have new challenges such as space for reading, sleeping, and playing with friends. Therefore, their room will need to adapt with their changing lives.
Here are some nice and inexpensive storage ideas for your growing child.





So welcome babies into the world with these inspirational decorative ideas for their room. Since the world is not always as bright and friendly as we’d like, you can make your baby’s room elegant and welcoming.
To all of the new babies coming into the world – “I hope your room (your first little world) will be!”
      

We found some great items at Pottery Barn and we thought of sharing them with you.  Many of these baby items are on sale and would be wonderful additions to your child’s room.




On sale now at Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Lamp Shades

Pottery Barn Curtain Rods



We hope this baby inspiration will give you wonderful ideas for your little one's new space!

             

















         


















2011/07/10

SUMMER IN THE CITY



Do you ever feel like Samantha Jones, from Sex in the City and still can't beat the heat this summer?


 This summer the days are hot, and you cannot stand to stay out under the sun and last year at this time you were on a vacation! 
Maybe you would be drinking your coffee by the sea right now.
But not this year unfortunately due to economical reasons you are at home, wishing you were somewhere else.
Most Greeks and many others are in the same position as you are.  So, don’t sit in your house in misery.
If you can't go on a needed vacation or holiday right now…
BRING THE SUMMER ATMOSPHERE INTO YOUR HOME!


How about adding a little sea theme decorations that don’t cost much but can cheer up your mood? Consider adding pillows, candles to decorate your balcony while creating a small city oasis at the same time? After all, bringing the seaside theme to your home can make you almost forget that you aren't on vacation!


The best way to relish in your vacation-like interiors is to spoil yourself!  Buy a set of luxury hotel bed linen that will make your bed feel like heaven. While this could be expensive, I will suggest to you, but I know you deserve it and you will feel relaxed and surrounded in peacefulness when you rest.



For added ambiance around your living areas, add some candles and sea shells in your house decoration. It will create an elegant summer atmosphere, with a few beautiful platters or display pieces, your interiors will come alive.



Set your table with summer dinnerware and treat yourself and your loved one to a summer night dinner.


It’s always a challenge deciding what to do with the balcony – as a result, many people leave it bare or just use it as storage for bikes and milk crates. While it might seem difficult at first, even the smallest balcony can be turned into a cozy retreat with some simple seating, plants and a little imagination.


Make your home a summer retreat and a take a break from the everyday with summer inspired interiors. Love your home and the beautiful summer inspiration you can infuse into it!