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Top 10 Modern Piggy Banks

2013-05-24T17:02:10Z

I used to have a little piggy bank collection, but none of them were as cool as these. Banks make great baby shower or first birthday gifts. It’s never too early to start saving.

1- Luckies of London CapitaLIST Pig (CAPPIG)- $25
2- Reality Bank in Form of Pig by Harry Allen (many color options)- $125
3- Copilcus Savings Bank by Art. Lebedev- $30
4- Oink Ceramic Piggy Bank- $74
5- Wooden Coin Piggy Bank from Gunther Keil- $20
6- Gold Glazed Porcelain Piggy Bank- $50
7- Platinum Piggy Bank from Jonathan Adler- $168
8- Coink Piggy Bank- $50
9- Not Neutral Count Piggy Bank- $26
10- Piggy Bank Set- $54

My Modern Nursery #68: Lovely Lilac and Mint Sponsored by Lullaby Paints

2013-05-23T16:37:47Z

Lullaby Paints recently launched a brilliant partnership with the taste-makers and discerning designers at DwellStudio. With this new collaboration come 20 new trend-setting colors that coordinate perfectly with the DwellStudio baby and kid lines. If you’re buying DwellStudio bedding or accessories or are just looking for additional Lullaby Paints colors, take a look at the DwellStudio collection.

I was particularly drawn to the Mint wall paint color and used it as my inspiration for this pastel nursery. Lilac and Mint– wouldn’t that just smell lovely too?!

1- Lacy Sunday Wall Decal from Blik $55
2- Fancy Doe Girl and Dancing Bears from Binth- $32 each (framed)
3- Wings by Violet May- $28
4- Lullaby Paint’s Mint Wall Paint for DwellStudio- $69 a gallon
5- Miffy Dream from Mr Maria- (coming soon)
Girl Cat Rattle from blabla kids- $20
6- Low-Rise Crib from The Land of Nod- $900
Fitted Crib Sheet in Aqua Raindrops from Ivie Baby- $55
7- babyletto Madison Swivel Glider, Ecru- $350
Lilac Knitted Round Cushion from Article Apparel- $55
8- Eloise Scalloped Side Table from Urban Outfitters- $69
Cilio Doggy Bank- $17
9- Venezia Trellis Rug from RH baby & child 6′ x 9′- $900
Aqua Variegated Pouf from The Land of Nod- $100
10- Rainbow Cushion and Geo Pastel Cushion from Beneath the Sun – $60 and $90

Thanks to Lullaby Paints for sponsoring this post. I’m excited to be working with them on a series of nursery inspiration boards featuring their premium paints. Lullaby Paints are are safe for both newborns and pregnant moms so they’re perfect for your eco-friendly modern nursery.

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Wee Society for Art.com

2013-05-22T15:45:12Z

We’ve been following the fun and colorful style of Wee Society for a while now but just discovered their partnership with Art.com. If you’ve ever wished for more from Wee Society, now we know where to find it! With over 130 designs in a variety of size and print options, there’s no better way to add loads of fun to your walls.

This photo from the Art.com spring 2013 catalog really illustrates the kind of bold bright statement you can make with their collection.

The collection breaks down into three groups…

We You-Things

We Alphas

and my favorite, You Know What’s Awesome.

You can currently score 30% off all Art.com orders (through 5/24) with the code WARM62.

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Etsy Find: Crib Bedding and Changing Table Covers from Iviebaby

2013-05-22T00:44:53Z

Finding the perfect modern baby bedding is a big challenge. When we planned our son’s nursery, it was definitely the most frustrating part of the design process. We wanted the perfect combination of patterns, colors and softness.

Iviebaby on Etsy offers baby bedding and changing pad covers in some amazing modern patterns and colors and even has several organic options.

From the charcoal arrow changing pad cover ($35)

to the fitted crib sheet in coral foxes ($40)

…everything screams cool and modern in this Etsy shop. With many fabric styles and colors, I found options for almost any nursery color palette and theme.

When my little guy was very young, finding stylish rail guards was impossible. We were lucky that a friend let us use hers since it wasn’t something we planned for.

Iviebaby’s custom nursery guards in black and white arrows ($108) would be a fun pop of design and very practical once teething begins.

I could go on and on and I am definitely itching to design a nursery around some of my favorite options. Visit iviebaby for more options.

Mod Mom Furniture Gets Soft

2013-05-20T16:32:52Z

Known for creative, cute carpentry, Mod Mom Furniture has gone soft. With their newly launched revamped website, they’re introducing Material Mod, a collection of organic cotton pillows in partnership with Pure Inspired Design.

$116 each

We’ll be hearing more about Mod Mom Furniture over the next few weeks. This new website comes with lots of fun new goodies!

Nursery Furniture Design Contest from Giggle

2013-05-18T01:23:16Z

Giggle (one of our affiliates) is doing something very interesting. They’re hosting a contest to choose the next giggle nursery. Top designers have come up with their best nursery collection and rocker ideas and you just have to pick your favorites. I’m having a hard time choosing! I just love seeing new and different designs!

NURSERY COLLECTIONS

Olive Nursery Collection by Jeff and Laura Berryman

Alden Crib + Dresser by Jeremy Alden

Klein Crib + Dresser by Ellen Klein

Gregor Crib + Dresser by Gregor Korolewicz

ROCKERS

Stephan Rocker by Stefan Marjanovic

Profiled Rocker by Ellen Klein

Murray Rocker by Jeff and Laura Berryman

Place your official vote with redclaydesign and then let me know which you picked!

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You can also pin your favorite for a chance to win a $1000 gift card to giggle. Find contest information and instructions on their website (ends June 14, 2013).

Etsy Find: Star Trek Pillows

2013-05-17T02:53:01Z

I’m a Star Wars fan at heart (obvious from my Instagram feed, I know– sorry), but I know there are lots of Trekkies out there in the world. For the Star Trek fans, these are practically perfect.

Star Trek Cushion Covers (40 x 40 cm) from Morondanga- $60 for the set plus $9.32 shipping from Spain. They are also sold individually.

Ovum Bassinet Via Etsy

2013-05-15T02:35:18Z

It looks like Ovum Baby is now selling the Ovum bentwood bassinet on etsy. Who knew? This makes is only slightly easier to order one of these interesting pieces. Only slightly easier, because it’s still $1800.

I’d really love to check one of these out in person. Some new photography would be lovely as well…

Heavenly Nursery Pieces

2013-05-14T02:40:32Z

Inspired by Reed’s celestial nursery, this items in this moon and stars roundup are bound to inspire sweet dreams.

1- Ursa Major Constellation from love, california- $65
2- Gold Star Cloud Mobile from Baby Jives Co.- $50
3- Night Sky Map from RH baby & child- $220
4- Star Garland by Les Petites Emplettes- $26
5- Moon Rabbit- $17
6- Moon Pillow from 5 Orange Potatoes- $28
7- World Globe- Black from Z Gallerie- $80
8- aden + anais Serenity Star Electronic Sleep and Feeding System, White- $90
9- Large Star Mirror from Pottery Barn- $100
10- Whimsical Moon Cushion Cover from Art the Moves- $38

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Happy Mother’s Day!

2013-05-14T02:21:11Z

Happy Mother’s Day to all you modern moms and moms-to-be! It’s my 5th Mother’s Day as a mom of two. Babies grow up so quickly– enjoy every minute with your little people! Hope you all had a special day complete with extra snuggles.

With love,
-Esther