Handmade Love: Love Mae Designs

I came across this lovely shop when I was working on a project the other day and fell in love with the playful/whimsical crib sheets! You can see more from Love Mae Designs here.

P.S. 16 of My Favorite Sources for Crib Sheets + 6 Tips for Decorating a Nursery on a Budget

P.P.S. Don't forget to enter the Hanna Andersson and Stuck on You giveaways - a $100 prize for each!

Share and Share Alike (Plus a Giveaway!) with Bunch & Rosa

The lovely Tampathia of Bunch & Rosa sent over this gorgeous handmade quilt for Lucy a while back, and we love it SO much that I asked if we could have a giveaway for all of you. The colors are completely perfect, I love the design, and it's beautifully made. It was really an inspiration piece that made me want to add more color to Lucy's nursery. It also inspired this shared kids' space - it was a great jumping off point for the color palette. I also love that their quilts are made here in the USA and that they use organic cotton for all of the quilts.

In addition to this particular quilt, there are a ton of other gorgeous designs - some more traditional, some with lots of color, and others with a more subdued color palette. And the best news is that you get your choice of any quilt in the shop!

You can enter via the Rafflecopter below by liking Bunch & Rosa on Facebook or following them on Pinterest. (Sorry, this one is open to U.S. Residents only) Good luck! xo, Lauren

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Design Board Sources:
Navy Crib Sheets
Crib
Don't Give Up the Ship Print
No Jumping on the Bed Print
Lion Cub Twins Print
Abstract Quilt
Map Print
Mushroom Shadowbox
Clock
Fox Night Light
Dresser
Knit Ball
Cross Crib Sheets
Dinosaur Planter
Storage Basket
Table Lamp
Chunky Braided Wool Rug
Sailboat
Knit Bear Hat
Twin Bed

8 of My Favorite Sources for Toddler Bedding

Cute toddler bedding isn't an easy thing to find - although most crib sheets work for toddler beds, it can be difficult to find a comforter or duvet for your little guy or gal to snuggle up in. Here are eight of my favorite sources:

1. Stars Toddler Bedding
2. Polka Dot Toddler Bedding
3. Striped Toddler Bedding
4. Rabbit Patch Toddler Bedding
5. Miller Toddler Duvet Set
6. Clouds Toddler Bedding
7. Marine Queen Toddler Bedding
8. Chevron Toddler Bedding Set

16 of My Favorite Sources for Crib Sheets

I haven't talked much about Lucy's nursery on here, mostly because I'm about 75% there, but have gotten a) super busy with two kids (note to self: finish nurseries BEFORE the baby is born!) and b) I'm kinda stuck. I've been trying to decide for months whether or not to paint the upper half of the nursery white.

I love, love, love white nurseries. Pretty much 80% of my Pinterest boards on home decor are of white spaces. The problem is, I also am very attached to the tree that I painted on the wall before I had Violet. If I paint the space white, the tree will either have to go, or I'll have to figure out some really creative solution to keep in in another color. If the tree goes, I feel like I'll have a blank wall on that side of the room screaming for something. Unfortunately the wall is sloped (so I can't hang anything) and there is no real ceiling - it just curves straight into to the opposite wall, so no wallpaper unless you cover the entire room, which is why I painted the tree in the first place. So anyway, I figured I'll ask you for advice and in the meantime share a little bit of my favorite nursery items on here.

When I started updating the nursery for Lucy, one thing I really searched for were the perfect crib sheets. I wanted them to either be patterned or linen and relatively inexpensive. Here are 16 favorite sources for crib sheets that I came across along the way:

1. Candy Kirby Designs
2. Olive & Andrew on Etsy
3. Serena & Lily
4. Unison Home
5. Mayasri

6. Aunt Bucky on Etsy
7. Land of Nod
8. Little Auggie
9. Iviebaby on Etsy
10. Babiease on Etsy

11. Aden + Anais
12. Dwell Studio
13. RH Baby & Child
14. ModFox on Etsy
15. Target
16. Carousel Designs

Do you have any favorite sources that aren't on the list? I'd love to hear about them and/or hear what you think about the paint/tree situation! I've seriously been going back and forth in my head for months, and at this point I just feel ridiculous lol! xo, Lauren

P.S. Violet's nursery and a couple of peeks into the updated space so far.

Del Mar

I've been dreaming about the sea. I'd love to take a trip this summer, but I'm not sure that it's practical with our small budget and new babe. So for now I'll settle for a pretty ocean-inspired collection...

platter, wave image, botanica, pink salts, vintage tote, linen blankets, bistro table, wire baskets, ocean image, salt water taffy, belly baskets

Bungalow Kids

I'd like to take a minute to introduce you to one of our newest sponsors: Bungalow Kids. Bungalow Kids is an online retailer for children's furniture and decor and I couldn't believe that I hadn't heard of them before! They have a great selection of products, some handmade by Etsy artisans, some from mass market vendors to create a unique mix of styles that could easily fit into any type of decor. Here are a few of my favorites from their site:

Clockwise from top left: baby wire chair . love print . chevron rug . little auggie sheets . pretty in pink duvet . modern kids' table . elephant seat . dip dyed storage bin . birdie pillow . paper star lantern

One Lovely Thing: Mayasri Crib Bedding

I was so delighted when I received an email in my inbox from Mayasri. Their vibrant Indian-inspired crib bedding is simply stunning. Each set consists of a fitted sheet, bedskirt with lining and a soft cotton voile quilt. The Indian inspired designs are printed on 100% cotton using non toxic dyes. They are made in India (the quilt is hand-stitched!) I think the biggest problem would be deciding which color to choose...

Lovely Little Shop: Colette Bream

I'm completely infatuated with the magical world that is Colette Bream. She's the mastermind behind her namesake Etsy shop, full of whimsical and lovely things for little ones. Her passion for creating began out of a desire to surround her daughter with simple, natural, beautiful things. And beautiful they are - from her lambswool pillows to her linen bedding, her knitted garlands and her papier mache wands. Each of her creations is uniquely lovely. See more of her magical creations by visiting her Etsy shop here.