Black Polka Dot Glam Nursery Mood Board

It's that time of year perfect for snuggling up with one of our new blanket options!  Pictured here is a mood board we've created around our black glam nursery blanket.  We hope our fun finds will inspire you to your own ideas for making your nursery beautiful!  Enjoy!

1. Pink Pendant Lamp
2. Crib
3. Black Crowns Crib Sheet
4. Nesting Dolls
5. Rug
6. Black Glam Baby Blanket
7. You & Me Art
8. Dresser
9. Boppy Pillow Cover
10. Rocking Chair
11. Storage Bin

Our New Offering "Spanish Serenade"

We are so excited about our new blanket offerings!  Pictured below is  our "Spanish Serenade" blanket stylized two ways.  We hope our inspiration will spark in you creative ideas for making your little one's nursery the most talked about room in your home.  Enjoy!

As pictured in Neutral + Color Pop:

Spanish Serenade Baby Blanket

Elephant Print

Sparrow Walnut Crib

Modway Rocker Lounge Chair in Red

Racoon Toy

As pictured in Bright Bohemian:

Spanish Serenade Baby Blanket

Don't Worry Be Happy Print

Yellow Jenny Lind Crib

Turquoise Rug

Moroccan Leather Pouf Ottoman

Girls Puffer Winter Jackets 2015

As the weather outside cools down, puffer jackets are the best option to keep your little girl warm and cozy in style! This season’s puffer jackets are sure to chase away your winter blues. Whether you choose a bright pop of color or sleek neutral with belted closure scroll through to see our top pics of the season!

Don't forget to enter our Pinterest Contest for a chance to win $100 store credit to shop at NewMomDesigns! Click here for all the details!


1. Boden Kids
2. Kate Spade
3. Patagonia
4. Hanna Anderson
5. Childrens Place
6. Old Navy
7. JCrew
8. Gap

Modern and Rustic or Nursery Mood Board #2

Modern and rustic come together is this serene and soft-palette nursery mood board.

Inspired by the long nature walks, and beautiful free-spirited hikes, world travels, vintage treasures and appreciation of handmade...

1. Brass chandelier

2.Wood Bird Mobile

3.Crib sheet

4. Crib

5.Wild and Free artwork

6.Decorative shelves

7. Throw pillow

8.Rocking chair

9. Rug

10.Map pillow

11. Console

12.Orange sleeping fox

13. Little Monster artwork

Children's Parade or Nursery Mood board #1

Bright and colorful nursery mood board for a little girl! By switching a few items, it can be easily transformed into a boys or gender-neutral nursery. Our new crib comforter "Children's parade"  has inspired me to create this cheerful grouping. Enjoy!

1. Pink Lampshade - this comes in other colors too!

2.Sweet birds garland - absolutely adorable!

3. Yellow bunting crib sheet -  it is gender neutral!

4.Carousel crib - soft and tender blush pink

5. Watercolor hearts - so simple yet brilliant!

6. Yellow burst rug - add a little sunshine to your room

7. Peeking Panda Poster - love this oversized image!

8.I love you pillow - seriously, I LOVE you!

9.Dresser - yes! other colors available!

10. Aqua ottoman - fun for any room!

11. Pink diamonds boppy cover - for a true princess!

12. Childern's Parade Crib comforter - just lovely and can be customized!

13.Nancy the Slug- the cutest slug I ever encountered

Go Tribal

Your little one’s nursery is his / her first room in their brand new world!  Why not 

forgo the classic pink for girls and blue for boys and instead of just cute, think design and inspirational…enter the tribal nursery.

With soft and earthy colors the tribal nursery provides a gender neutral palette pleasing to all.

Our charming cuddly Teepee pillow is the perfect accent piece.  You will adore the soft hand drawn illustrations and beautiful pops of color.

The front side features a tribal design in soothing minky fabric your newborn will love to snuggle with!  The reverse side is solid white minky and has the smart feature of a large pocket for PJ’s, small toys or whatever else you might fancy tucking away.

Sized at 18x20 these pillows won't get lost on a large bed either! Tip: stack the Teepees all side by side or mix with other softies for a better effect.

Hidden zipper on the bottom allows for an easy removal for wash.

Be intentional with your tribal nursery design and let your imagination run free!

"West"

"North"

"South"

"East"

Product Credit:
Tribal Rug  luluandgeorgia

Be Brave Little One Starandarrowdesigns 

Child’s Tepee  Reosenberryrooms 

Tepee Pillow and tribal bunting - NewMomDesigns

 Dreamcatcher  - WhiteTail Road

How to use navy blue for girls rooms and nurseries

When it comes to decorating a nursery for a girl, you have millions of options: peach, pinks, golds and yellows and teals. Not many moms choose navy blue for baby girls. Yes, it is an intense color ,traditionally associated with boys, and it's tricky to work with. But when done right , the results can be very rewarding. If you are up for a challenge to make your girl's nursery unique, bold and pinterest-worthy, here are some tips on how to make deep navy blue work for you. 

• PAIR NAVY BLUE WITH YELLOW/ MUSTARD

Brighten the navy area with fun contasting color, like yellow or golden mustard. Pay attention to the type of pattern too. Better to choose playful and whimsical to dillute all the seriousness of a navy blue.

• PAIR WITH WHITES

Another great color to combine navy blue with is white. Simple and dreamy navy/white combo will help you create a gender neutral nursery that can also be used as a guest room. Add variety of textures and patterns with different scales for a good balance.

• PAIR IT WITH CORAL / PEACH and GOLDS

Probably the most popular way to use navy for girls is to add a good amount of coral or peach to it.

Yes, this combo is lovely and it is also very useful when trying to transform a boy's nursery into a little girl's. No re-painting of the walls needed! Make sure to use some metallic gold accents for a bit of bling and reflection,  plus navy and gold is so classic.

• USE NAVY SPARINGLY

You don't need to paint a whole wall in navy or have a wall-to-wall navy blue carpeting.. Sometimes less is more! Pepper the navy color throughout the room in small accents. A lamp, artwork, pillow or delicate navy pattern in bedding. Load with white, greys and beige to offset the dark accents.

What I want for Mother's Day

Here is the list of beautiful, hand-crafted items I wouldn't mind getting for Mother's Day or any other day for that matter.

From left to right:
Black Top - looks slimming and sexy
Leopard print Flats - because every woman needs a pair
Tote - can't have too many chic summer bags
Pink Cup - need this beauty in my life for my morning coffee
Stacking bracelets - just lovely!
Weekly Planner - I actually have this and LOVE it! Every momma needs one!

No more onesies, please! Or 13 must -have gifts for new moms

I admit, I was clueless as to what I needed for the baby when I found out I was pregnant.

I added a bunch of useless, but pretty-looking things to my baby registry - yes, it is very overwhelming for a newly pregnant and hormonal young woman to think clearly.

I am here today to share what items I was gratefull for and you would put on my baby list over and over!

DIAPERS

Can you really have enough? No! If ever in doubt - get boxes and boxes of diapers ( in variety of sizes!)

I loved Pampers Swadller in the begining! So soft and cuddly! diapers.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Yes, it is unconvertional gift, BUT you will forever be remembered as the person who gave the gift of a clean, orginized house... even for a couple days..

Young mothers are sleep-deprived zombies and babies are needy attention-seekers. Surely the house mess moves down on the priority list. New momma will be thrilled to have someone come and clean her house. Trust me! This gift NEVER fails!  use local cleaning service agency - reserve at least 2 appts.

BABY BEDDING

This is essential for a new baby! And it can be pricey, so why not help out with a Gift Card to a trendy, cute, modern baby bedding site, where the expectant mom can select her baby's crib bedding or even order custom made pieces. NewMomDesigns -will work one-on-one to get the perfect nursery bedding for your friend!

SPA DAY GIFT CARD

Agaim, cannot stress it enough, but one day she will THANK YOU from the bottom of her heart for this thoughful gift of rest and beauty - this is something we really, really need to survive those first hard months of motherhood. Spa Finder

BABYSITTER

If you are on the budget, but want to contribute with a wonderful, memorable gift - give the gift ot babysitting time. Either arrange for someone trust-worthy to come in and take care of the baby for a few hours so the mommy can take a shower or a long bath, go to brunch or simply take that precious nap! Donate your own time if you have baby experience! It will be MOST appreciated!

Now for the actuall baby!

BABY MONITOR

Give a gift of piece of mind with such an essential as a high-qualilty baby monitor to check upon a baby without going back abd forth. dropcam.com

WIPE WARMER

Seems like a insignificant item, but imagine someone wiping your privates in the middle of the night
with a COLD wipe... Brhh... Not pleasant! Warm wipes are soft and tender and won't shock the baby into a fully awaken state in the wee hours.

BABY TUB

This ingenious baby tub is so clever AND will satisfy your design-minded gals! It unfolds into a flat little thing when not in use, and you can hang it on the wall.  puj.com

SIBLING RIDE-ALONG

Let's not forget older siblings and help out in that department as well. This sibling ride-along board is pretty much self-explanatory and cool! While you pushing your baby in the stroller, let the older one stand along! You won't be hold up with a slow stride, and the older child will feel included! UPPAbaby

EAR  THERMOMETER

Toss those flimsy, confusing rectal thermometers included in the first-aid baby kits. Invest in a dependable, high-quality ear thermometer that real pediatricians use. It is quick, accurate and simple to use. Will last your for years!

TRAVEL BABY BED

Make sure new parents travel and visit places in confort and ease. This portable, lightweight travel bed is well-ventilated, provides shade and will last beyond infantry. KidcoPeapod

BABY SWING

This stylish and compact baby swing will blend in beautifully in any interior. Washable lining and MP3 plug-in. 4moms

Modern Safari-theme nursery

Modern Safari -theme nursery does not have to be kitchy. Large hand-painted wall murals of jungles and monkeys hanging from trees are a bit outdated. If you like the idea of Jungle-theme, or African animals-theme nursery, but want to keep it stylish and tasteful, you can rock it with a few simple rules.

• Keep the color palette simple, up to 2 main colors + 2 accents sprinkles throughout.
• Add textures to keep it interesting and within the theme. Go with textured sisal-type, or soft faux-animal skin rug would work quite well. Add woven storage baskets or a cool lamp.
• Stay with modern interpretation in fabric and artwork
• Keep wood in lighter tones to resemble warm African palette.

Here is the mock-up for a Safari-theme nursery I came up, share yours!

Credits: Bedding -NewMomDesigns, Artwork - The Animal Print Shop, Basket and Fury Stool - Target

Custom Baby blanket - Crabs

I love custom designs. Here is a little visual about my design process. My favorite part is when I see a complete product! 

This particular design was based on my client's love for crabs! As we kept exchanging visuals and ideas, she told me she likes a more flowy design. 

That was it! 

Roundup: Woman's Sleepwear

I recently found myself without a decent looking sleepwear for summer. Sure, I got tons of wife-beaters and old t-shirts, but let's admit - once you pass the breastfeeding period and your children sleep all though the night, there is really no excuse for looking drap and un-sexy in your sleepwear. So I set out to find myself a comfortable (!) and good-looking, feminine summer sleeping outfit.

 I toss during the night, and I really hate to get all tangled up and twisted in loose pajama pants or a nightgown. I quickly learned that during summer my best oprion is a fitted long tank top and shorts.

I am sharing my findings here in case you need to update your sleepwear too.

What do you wear to bed? And what qualities are you looking for when selecting sleepwear:
fiber, price,cuteness, sex appeal, comfort, classic feel, luxurious feel, elegance? Tell me in comments below!

Top row: 1 2 3 4
Bottom row: 5 6 7 8

Swimwear for little girls

You know what I realized this morning while packing my daughter's backpack for a day camp?
My poor baby does not have a decent swim suit!
After taking swimming classes twice a week during the whole school year, her 1-piece was mercilessly eaten by the chlorine in the pool. It is now a stretched-out, pale pinky thing that barely resembles that cute little bright neon pink/white striped swim suit with a saturated navy trim, I purchased just last year.

"My little princess deserves beauty"- I declared, and started a search on a mighty Internet.

I needed something stylish ( of course!), not too childish, not overly sweet or cutesy, NOT anything with Disney characters on it, and not expensive.

Here is my round up of little girls swimwear that are cute, bold and most importantly AFFORDABLE!
Because you know you going to buy her a new one next year!

Tell me your favorites in the comments below ;)

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Organic Skin Care you will want to eat!

My good friend Romana, a certified make-up artist and cosmetics guru, just recently introduced me to a new line of organic skin care - Eminence.

This is something out of this world, you guys!

Just browsing their extensive collection of divine cremes and moisturizers, and masks, and serums, makes my mouth water!

Literally.

Persimmon & Cantaloupe Day cream, Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant, Citrus & Kale Masque...

Hmmm.... Yummy...

Are you hungry yet??

If you are not sure where to start, here are a few TRIED and APPROVED products YOU WILL LOVE!!

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• Clear Skin Probiotic Masque- for oily skin 
• Yam & Pumpkin enzyme peel, 5%
• Pear & Poppy seed microderm polisher

They also send you small samples of other products to try, along with your order. So follow a good advice I once received from someone :

"Don't be stingy on products that touch your skin, especially your face"

I am ordering a few things right now and let you know my favorite.

Please share your own experience in the comments below!

Disclosure: All opinions are mine only. No gifts or money has been exchanged for this post. Simply sharing my experience.

Mojito - Turks and Caicos style

Sweet and tart wave of mint and lime slowly brings the long awaited coolness...
Hmmm... I can still feel the breezy warm air, and the hot sand stuck under my fingernails...

Every time I take a sip of a good Mojito, I get transfered to the beautiful island of Turks and Caicos.

It took a few days of stalking our beach bartender, but I finally had a receipe for this divine drink that I am sharing with you today.

Perhaps, this weekend, when the grill is finally taking a break, and everyone is so stuffed -they can't move, this refreshing drink will be just what you need.

Turks and Caicos Pineapple Mojito

You will need:

• Lime
• Ice
• White rum ( Bambarra Silver is what he used)
• Mint
• Special sugar syrup
• Juice of your preference
• Shaker

First, prepare the Special sugar syrup ( you can keep the rest in the fringe, indefinitely)

Combine white sugar+brown sugar+honey with water ( 1:1 sweet mixture to water)

Slowly simmer until everything melts into a slighly thickened laquid/ syrop

Cool.

Now, you are ready to put the drink together!

1. Combine in a skaker:  8 leaves of mint + 1/2 lime juice+ 2-3 ice cubes 
2. Shake, shake, shake to break up the mint with ice
3. Add another1/2 lime juice, 5 tsp of syrup, 4 tbsp rum
4. Shake, shake, shake to mix all together.
5. Fill the 3/4 glass with ice
6. Pour the mixture from the shaker over the ice ( up to you to strain or not, I actually like the pieces of mint in my drink, so I dont strain)
7. Top of with a splash of Pineapple juice 

ENJOY!

Turkey Meatball Soup

The summer so far has been kind to us. Its hot, but not humid,with a nice breeze. And after all the BBQ's and grilled steaks on the weekend, I crave something light, delicious and nourishing...

Turkey Meatball Soup fits the bill.

This is how I make it:

Turkey - around 3/4-1 lb

1 Large carrot

2 Med. onions 

2-3 potatoes

1-2 stalks celery

1-2 cloves of garlic

Salt, pepper

1. Put a pot with water on the stove to boil
2. Grind your turkey + 1 onion + garlic, add salt, pepper to taste
3. Once the water comes to a boil, start forming small turkey balls, around 1" dia, and add as you go to the the boiling water. Reduce heat to med so its simmering nicely during this process.
4. If you have any scum rising to the top, remove it with a spoon, until you have a clear broth.
5. Add stalks of celery, peeled carrot, 1 halved onion, circled potatoes ( circled potatoes are potatoes diced into circles for my kids-  you can do it the grown up style - "quartered")
6. Add salt, pepper, bay leaf ( optional) and finely chopped fresh herbs of your preference. I like dill+cilantro, my classic version.
7. Reduce heat to low and cover partially with a lid. Leave for 30-40 min.

Voila! You have just made a delicious, light, healthy soup from scratch!

You can also add cooked rice, or small pasta directly to the serving bowl, to beef it up a little. But that's totally optional.

I hope you are proud of yourself.

Enjoy!