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We all know that Ikea is a great source for modern, affordable furniture, but I thought I would share some of my favorite Ikea items that aren’t necessarily for kids. We own and use almost all of these items daily!

I’m in the market for a nursery nightstand. I need something to hold a small CD/clock and a lamp, and one drawer for my Flintstones, Expecta prenatal vitamins, and baby’s vitamin D drops. The big box stores fail me in my mid-century inclinations, so most of what you see below is from fabulous etsy artisans, and […]

I love bold colors. What better excuse to embrace them than because of a small child? I remember crazy furniture in Disneyland as a child and always wanted something curvy and colorful. I love these quirky furniture pieces, and many of them are handmade etsy pieces. The frames (5) are particularly affordable, and they would […]

I knew when I was planning Juliet’s nursery that I wanted a beautiful bookshelf, not only for books but also for display purposes. I loved that idea to make Juliet’s nursery more personal.  I fell in love with this bookshelf from Restoration Hardware but the price was simply ridiculous, so the hunt was on. I […]

I had pinned the most darling bear mirror when pregnant with my daughter, having aims of creating a subtle woodland-themed nursery for her. No longer available, I set about trying to easily recreate the bear mirror, finally settling on cork as a substitute for wood (I haven’t ventured much beyond straight cuts with my jigsaw!) I love […]

Roses can be intimidating. Thorns? Delicate petals? Do not be afraid. Here’s a surefire way to make a chic and modern rose arrangement that perfect for a baby shower or any other special event in your life.

Being in the stationery business has made me an avid lover of postage stamps. One might even call me a philatelist. Since I assist many of my customers with wedding postage, I’m especially fond of love stamps. We used a combination of vintage love stamps on my sister Ali’s wedding invitations this year. I was […]