The Nursery Issue 2008 by Carmen Natschke

The Decorating Diva TH E NU R S E Y

Style, Design &Décor for Decorating Divas

Get Ready for Baby From Cribs to Rugs to Wall Art – Everything you need and more

I S SU E

10 Design Tips for Baby’s Room

New in Nursery: Décor & Furniture

by Celebrity Nursery Designer, Sherri Blum

How-to: CRIB Shopping

Color & Design nursery trends Fashion Inspired Baby Decor

NURSERY TECH

Eco-Baby Style

3 Must Have Hi-Tech Gadgets

Get the look: Sophisticated, Modern, Organic & Princess Nursery Designs thedecoratingdiva.com

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New Arrival

Welcome to our first issue of The Decorating Diva magazine/flipbook. We are excited to be able to provide you with another channel with which you can get the latest design trends, decorating advice, product reviews and design industry news. Being that this is our very first issue and we feel like it’s our baby , we thought we’d make our inaugural issue about all things baby décor. Perhaps, a bit corny, but oh, so honest – this is our baby and we hope you think she’s pretty, smart and engaging. In every issue, we will share regular features that will help you: create a beautiful home; stay ahead of trends; learn about : interesting designers, books, design websites, high tech home gadgets and home furnishing products; as well as get

From The Editor’s Desk

the inside scoop on the design industry. Our commitment to the environment has led us to include a permanent section dedicated to Green Living that will help introduce you to environmentally friendly companies and products . In addition to our regular features in this issue: You’ll be inspired by nursery design sketchbooks covering four hot styles in baby room decorating: Sophisticated, Princess, Mod and Elemental. Celebrity nursery designer Sherri Blum shares her top 10 tips for decorating your baby’s first room. In the 6 Design trends you’ll learn what’s hot in baby and infant furniture and décor. Environmentally-aware expectant parent’s who appreciate good design will enjoy reading about a super-multi-purpose crib that’s beautiful and good for the environment and the pocket book. Trendsetting parents will delight to get the inside-scoop on the hot colors in nursery furniture and decorative accessories.

Carmen M. Natschke Editor-in-Chief / Publisher The Decorating Diva LLC thedecoratingdiva.com

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Baby Nursery Gadgets

BABY TECH No nursery is complete without the latest in high tech gadgets that will make taking care of baby easier, faster , more comfortable and of course safer! We picked

three must have nursery tech gizmos to get you started!

Keep an eye on baby (from anywhere in the house) with the Day and Night Color Flat

Screen Video Monitor ($300) from Summer

Hi-Tech At Home

Infant . Where to buy: summerinfant.com.

Keep baby warm and happy at diaper change time with this innovative

Wipes Warmer ($22) and the classic high tech electronic gadget that will get baby sleeping, well, like we hope baby will â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Slumber Bear ($25). Both from Prince Lionheart. Retail locations:princelionheart.com.

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Cottage Chic Inspired

Design Sketchbook

PRINCESS NURSERY 1

6 5 The ultimate fairy-tale princess nursery comes to live in 7

beautiful pastels , shimmering crystals, comfortable cottons ,and whimsical artwork and area rugs. 1. Bunny Topiary- doodlefish.com 2. Art for Kids Furniture Cherubini Crib Shown in Versailles Crème $3500 – artforkids.net 3. Maura Daniel Eleanor Chandelier ($600)–mauradaniel.com 4. Bailey Swivel Glider Chair, $830–stores: shopfourseasonsfurniture.com 5. Elizabeth Allen Atelier Ivory Cassandra 3 Piece Crib Set elizabethallen.com & online at laylagrayce.com. (photo courtesy Layla Grayce.com)

6. Dream Topiary Child's Rug - sherriblumdesigns.com 7. StorkCraft Aspen Sleigh Combo Dresser ($315) simplybabyfurniture.com The Nursery Issue 2008

Modern Design Inspired

MOD BABY 2 1

Contemporary baby furniture is hot, hot, hot in 2008 and the trend is showing strong for 2009 and beyond. Expectant parents who love modern and contemporary style décor and furniture can now extend their personal design style to their baby’s nursery.

Classic Mini Library(Birch) – Oeufnyc.com 7 dwellbaby Gallery Wrapped Art Dots Lemon ($85)-dwellbaby.com. ALTO ROCKER by Monte Design ($800)-montedesign.net. Serena & Lily Baker Table Lamp ($250)-serenalily.com. TATI Fiorello Crib & Toddler Bed organic shape and multi-functional design ($2000) – nurseryinstyle.com 6. CELERY LULLABOO Changing Table ($965) – celeryfurniture.com 7. NOTNEUTRAL SEASONS Wool Area Rug ($250) –notneutral.com 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Design Sketchbook

Minimalist Design Inspired

ELEMENTAL BABY 1 2 4

Design Sketchbook

5 Soothing, comforting and organic by design and color. Simple geometric patterns, a neutral color palette and natural materials create a nursery that is serene and balanced. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Inhabit Axis Stretched Wall Print ($70) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; inhabitliving.com Paper Cloud Sunflower Pendant Lamp($185)-paper-cloud.com Luca Glider by Monte Design( $900) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; montedesign.net. Campaign Crib by DucDuc ($1700)-ducducnyc.com NettoCollection Loft Changing Table ($1650)-nettocollection.com Karma Deluxe Hand Tufted Rug ($432)-spacify.com

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Classic Design Inspired

SOPHISTICATED BEBE Black and white nursery 1

furniture with classic lines and patterns give baby’s first room a very sophisticated and glamorous finish. What baby wouldn’t love to be surrounded

2 3 4

by crisp Chanel inspired black and white fabrics like the one adorning the

DeLonge nursery glider and ottoman?

6 5

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Maura Daniel Chloe Sphere in White($340)-mauradaniel.com Bella Silver Mirror ($399)–brocadehome.com Sophistication Black Round Crib – All Things Creative Inc.com ($1100) Art For Kids Vintage Change Table – artforkids.net Classic Rock Adult Glider in Flour and Black ($1200) – jenniferdelonge.com Mini Damask Area Rug ($50) – rosenberryrooms.com

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Design Sketchbook

elegant Jennifer

Fashion Inspiration

P Divine Design

Baby Home Couture

PATTERN

Fashion Inspiration

attern mash-ups: polkadots and stripes in funky cool blues, grays and browns are hot in baby fashions and in nursery home dĂŠcor. Yeah Baby Diaper Stacker from bananafish.com and JJ Cole Burp Cloth Set ($24.99 ) at target.com.

R Fashion Inspiration

Divine Design

etro is Now! 70s inspired baby T-shirt from childrensplace.com ($6.00). All You Need is Love crib bedding from Banana Fish captures the spirit of peace and love made popular in the early 70s. Retail locations at bananafish.com.

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STYLE

Fashion For Your Home

Divine Design

CO LO R

weet confections of chocolate and strawberry are a hit in baby couture and baby home fashions. Dress on the left from cocobonbons.com ($38.50) Chocolate and Strawberry bonbons come to mind when looking at the yummy colored Playspot interlocking foam tiles from skiphop.com ($80).

Nursery Design

BOOKS & SITES WE LIKE Serena & Lily Nursery Style written by the sophisticated baby bedding designer duo of Serena Duger and Lily Kanter (Serena & Lily) help expectant mothers create a baby nursery that reflects their own personal design style. Plenty of lovely photos that inspire creativity and a plethora of decorating tips that will help mom-to-be get the nursery designed in complete style. Available at amazon.com($20) and Barnes & Nobles ($30).

babyzone is one of the oldest baby oriented websites on the net, having made its debut in 1996! The site has a plethora of articles, tips and advice for expectant parents looking for info on nursery design among dozens of other baby-relevant material. babyzone.com

stories, advice and tips. Visit the House and Home section for useful and inspirational articles on nursery decorating and getting everything ready for baby. hotmomsclub.com

Ohdeedoh nursery design and dĂŠcor website with a modern slant. Ohdeedoh, is part of the Apartment Therapy family of sites and can be accessed via apartmenttherapy.com or directly via ohdeedoh.com

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In Review

Hot Moms Club where hip moms gather and share their

Children’s Product Designers

David Netto, a pioneer of the modern nursery design movement, created the NettoCollection in 2003 in response to his own family’s need for modern, stylish, functional and purposeful nursery furniture. With his first daughter’s birth David noticed that there was very little in the way of fashionable modern nursery furniture that would fit in with a modern styled home. So he set about

The NettoCollection Cabine Crib

creating modern furniture for children. Five years since the The NettoCollection, debut , it continues to garner accolades from expectant parents that have been hungry for luxury modern design outside of the Victorian, pastel, lace infused traditional nursery design that dominated the market for so many years. The Cabine Crib , inspired by 1930s French Modernism , can be opened from any of the four sides making it easy for new moms to gain access to baby. ($1750 at nettocollection.com).

Elizabeth Allen, former Bureau Fashion Editor for

Design Star

WWD and W Magazine , couture insider at Chanel, and a serious lover of all things fabric created Elizabeth Allen Atelier in 1998 after selling her handcrafted confections to ABC Carpet & Home. Elizabeth has made her foray into the world of bebe and thankfully so. Her nursery linen collection designs are sophisticated, beautiful and Pool Octavia Baby Crib Bedding

machine washable! Beauty and practicality,

(photo courtesy Layla Grayce.com)

perfect for new moms.

Elizabeth Allen Atelier baby crib linens and nursery bedding can be found at specialty boutiques. Visit elizabethallen.com for retailer locations. Online at laylagrayce.com.

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Buying Nursery Furniture

CRIB SHEET Baby’s first bed will be the most important purchase decision you will need to make when designing the nursery. Here are two tips that will help you make the right decision.

Research online… Who has the time to traipse from store to store – specially while pregnant – looking for the perfect baby crib ? Use the internet as a helpful time-saving resource to narrow down your picks, read crib reviews by other parents, learn about the latest in baby furniture styles and find the best prices!

Then test drive the crib at a bricks and mortar store. (When you’re ready you can BUY online or at the store.)

Look at the workmanship – does the crib look well made? Do the slats meet the safety standards of 2 3/8 inches apart? Crib rails should be at least nine inches from the mattress when lowered and 26

Do the side rails come down on one side, both sides or all sides? This will be important once baby is home and you will be reaching in and out of her crib on a frequent basis. (NOTE: even more important for moms who may have C-sections.) Is the crib stable? You need to be able to give the crib a good shake – then ask yourself “How does it hold up?” , “Is it shaky and unstable?”. Will a standard crib mattress fit nice and snug in the crib? Some European or non-standard cribs may be too small or too large – ask the sales clerk if you have any doubts. Ask what the lead time for delivery is – hopefully the crib will be delivered before baby  The Nursery Issue 2008

How-to….

inches above the crib mattress when raised completely.

Nursery Furniture

D e s i g n Tr e n d s

6 TRENDS FOR 2008-2009

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Multi-purpose furniture – changing station integrated into crib like the Studio Crib from NurseryWorks.net on the right. Modern furniture design that mirrors mom and dad’s contemporary style.

Eco-friendly sustainable nursery furniture and décor made from renewable resources and WITHOUT chemicals like formaldehyde.

4 5 6

Focus on storage and furniture that provides lots of room for all things baby. One-of-a-kind nursery cribs and personalized artwork like the retro wall plaque from Sherri Blum Designs.com on the right.

Ergonomic, chic and high design nursery gliders and rockers for mom.

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Nursery color trends for 2008 and 2009 run the gamut from rich, bold

THE COLORS Delicious browns from chocolate to

Mocha

mocha to espresso to brownie. Pinks from vintage rose to deep raspberry. Shades of blue from vibrant aqua to magical turquoise. Sage, a gray-green is being used as a neutral, along with Dwell crib bedding in Chocolate. dimplesanddandelions.com

Aqua Color At Home

Inglesina Spa Changing Station and bath. inglesina.com

Sage

Ergonomic nursery chair by Monarch. chitchatbabycom

Orange

Jennifer Delonge Ava Chair jenniferdelonge.com

organic tans, grays, black and white.

Chocolate

and vibrant to soothing, calming and soft.

Nursery Colors

COLOR TRENDS 2008-2009

Pink Plaidness/Orange Stripe crib bedding.ducducnyc.com

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Eco – Baby Nursery

BABY GOES GREEN

Baby Natura Organic Crib Mattress is made

Blanket Friend made of 100% Organic Egyptian Cotton ($15) – underthenile.com

with all-natural Talalay latex a renewable natural resource. The mattress is covered in a soft, European 100 percent organic cotton cover. Ecoconscious parents will also love the no-pesticide standard this company embraces. naturaworld.com.

Eco-Décor At Home

5 TipsFor Green Nursery Shopping 1.Look for furniture made from sustainable and renewable sources such as bamboo, cork or from trees harvested from renewable forests in which trees are planted for those cut down. 2. Recycle, Repurpose and Reclaim – three words to keep in mind when looking for environmentally friendly furniture. Many home furnishing manufacturers are now using reclaimed woods . As for repurposing, take a walk into any thrift store and let your imagination go wild..Note the only exception to this rule: buy the crib and mattress new from a Green Vendor.

Solare Crib Ash Cloud with Moonlight Mobile from qCollection Junior Baby Furniture - a celebrity favorite counting among their fans: Gwyneth Paltrow . This eco-friendly baby crib adheres to strict sustainability standards. No use of toxic Formaldehyde! Safe for baby and for the Earth. $1220 qcollectionjunior.com. The Nursery Issue 2008

3. Buy locally if at all possible, doing so will reduce the carbon foot print required to transport the furniture. This is another reason to check out second hand stores for furniture you want, since that furniture has already made the trip once. 4. Avoid any furniture products created with particle board since formaldehyde is used to bind the wood particles. Formaldehyde is a volatile organic compound (VOC) and should be avoided. Also take note of paints and varnishes used on the furniture, as with the formaldehyde avoid VOC laden finishes. 5. Ask for natural fibers (silk, linen, cotton) for furniture fabrics and eco-friendly foam (soy foam is becoming more widely available) in sofa cushions and pillows.

Nursery Design Industry

WHAT’S HOT New products that retailers in the nursery décor, furniture and accessories business are buzzing about. Casa Kids Ola Collection Brazilian hardwood multipurpose bassinet converts into a desk ($500). Casakids.com.

Max Daniel Baby a perennial luxury baby/nursery favorite, delights retailers and expectant parents with the Snow Leopard baby throw ($68). MaxDaniel.com

Children’s furniture designer Jennifer Delonge’s new venture into crib bedding has resulted in sophisticated, modern baby linens crafted from fabulous Marimekko fabrics. Shown here: Lace. Three piece set ($560)

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Seen At Market

Nursery Furniture and Décor retailers were abuzz when presented with the modern chic Madison Sky Empire rocker/glider and ottoman in shades of the very popular and very NOW blue and brown palette . Chair from $1,210. Ottoman is $360. Available at AngelSong.net.

Nursery Design Q & A

Q. A.

We are expecting our first baby, and I’ve already started dreaming about creating the perfect nursery but I’m stuck – I don’t know where or how to start. We can’t afford to hire a nursery designer so we will be doing all the work ourselves. Thanks, Alexis. Alexis, Congratulations on the new addition to your family. Your new baby’s room should be a warm, inviting and above all a safe and healthy haven . I recommend that you consider the following : Design with Safety In Mind At All Times: Insure that there will be no choking, strangling, electrocution or other hazards near baby at any time.

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Consider Your Budget : The budget will drive all your purchasing decisions and the ultimate design of the nursery. If you can only afford to buy one new piece of furniture, let it be the crib and mattress. Space Planning: Floor planning tools such as Google’s SketchUp (free), BHG.com’s Room Arranger (free) and Better Homes and Garden Home and Garden Designer software ($80) will help you plan baby’s room effortlessly. Walls : Nursery murals are quite popular but can be very expensive, noting that budget is a concern for you, I’d recommend using a neutral wall paint and purchasing wall art like decals, lettering , pictures or ready made “murals” to help get the look of a lovely wall without the associated high price tag. Flooring : Opt for wood floors, bamboo or cork floors with natural fiber area rugs. Avoid carpet which can off-gas, serve as a dust trap and can affect baby’s sensitive respiratory system. I discourage the use of hard flooring like tile.

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Nursery Design Q & A

Furniture – Look for multi-purpose furniture as this will help you both space-wise and budget- wise. Many cribs now come outfitted with extra storage, and in some cases there are cribs that have detachable changing tables. In the Décor Spotlight section we highlight several changing tables that double as heavy duty storage. Also keep in mind that as baby grows you will need to buy additional furniture. Thinking for the long term you may want to consider convertible furniture that will grow with baby. It will most definitely be a short-term expenditure but it will become a long term savings as new furniture will not be needed for several years.

Accessories: Lighting , decorative pillows, bedding and linens , and

together. They are small details relative to the furniture, but no room is complete without them. A “neutral” white crib is transformed when dressed in cheerful, colorful and interestingly patterned bedding. The nursery will glow brilliantly with the light of pink crystal chandelier. Personality flows from a wall decorated with lovely art work or letters spelling baby’s name.

Functionality Before Aesthetics : Never more true than in a nursery. Buy furniture, bedding and décor that perform . Avoid the common error of buying something just because it’s beautiful with the thought that you will make it work. A gorgeous glider that isn’t ergonomically designed will become an ugly, pain in no-time.

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other decorative accent pieces will help bring your baby’s nursery theme

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10 TIPS FOR DESIGNING A UNIQUE AND W HIMSICAL NURSERY aby is on her way and everyone is

preparing for her arrival. But none, of course, has as much preparation ahead as the expectant parents. Creating a warm, safe environment is one of the greatest joys and responsibilities of parents-to-be. In the past, children’s rooms were often an afterthought. Whatever hand-me-downs were available sufficed. But trends have changed.

we realize the effects that our surroundings have on our well-being. Now, more than ever, parents are creating exceptional nurseries. So enjoy the process of preparing this nursery for your baby. Everyone is expecting to see the typical pink or blue. Instead, follow a few simple suggestions to create a chic nursery

Guest Column

Photo: Sherri Blum Designs

Terms like Feng Shui are household words as

that will break the mold and have others

and a Louis XVI chair instead of a traditional rocking chair. Try an old world Italian look with golden color-washed walls, a black iron crib, and terra cotta accents. An Asianinspired room with silk fabrics in deep colors and sleek dark wood-toned furnishings would provide the bold contrast of colors that appeal to infants and parents alike. Add bamboo shades and a few well chosen accessories and you have a serene, very sophisticated room. Citrus colors are hot this year. Pair aqua with orange and add brown accents for a

talking!

modern twist. 1. Decorate to please yourself. Baby has no opinion on the room’s design and won’t even begin to care about the theme until he is much older. By then, your little independent thinker will have his own ideas for his bedroom and will deserve to have the space reflect his personality and interests. I’m letting you “off the hook” from feeling committed to a

3. Have fun with furniture. Painted furniture is popular and available in a rainbow of unique color choices. An armoire is a dramatic, yet versatile option for a changing station. When no longer necessary, the changing pad can be removed and the armoire can hold a television, computer, or clothes. Consider built-in shelves and window seats for great storage as well as a custom look that will always serve you well.

traditional, babyish nursery.

4. Mix luxurious textures. A baby might not see colors 2. Rather than a predictable character theme, design a nursery in styles you might have throughout the rest of your home. Create a French nursery with vivid colors, toile fabric

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well at first, but his sense of touch is up to adult levels from birth. Babies enjoy a variety of textures such as silk and chenille. Use these throughout the nursery for their tactile and visual appeal.

5. Give the ceiling some attention. A baby

It doesn’t need to be childish, just interesting

spends most of her time on her back looking at

and well placed. Consider a large wall hanging

the ceiling. A decorative paint finish will last many

such as those in my own line, Sherri Blum

years and will be interesting for a child. At the

Designs. Measuring 3’x2’, they make a great

very least paint the ceiling something other than

substitute for a mural, are large enough to make

white.

a grand statement, yet versatile in that they can be moved to another room or stored for future

6. Add a chandelier for ambiance. Lighting companies are catering to children’s design and

generations to enjoy. Monograms are hot. Paint one on the wall or headboard of a crib. And

are creating chandeliers with whimsical colors and characters to coordinate with bedding. When placed on a dimmer switch this fun light can be

don’t forget an area rug. A well placed rug

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10 TIPS FOR DESIGNING A UNIQUE AND W HIMSICAL NURSERY

makes an inviting spot for story time or playtime and helps to bring some color to the otherwise

very useful for checking on a sleeping baby.

plain floor space. 7. Use your closet in a unique way. Most of baby’s tiny clothes can be kept in a dresser. So

10. Most importantly, have fun. Think outside

in the nursery as their babies and therefore

fabric panels instead. Paint the interior of your

should be proud of this special place they’ve

closet in an accent color to make it stand out. Transform it to a reading nook or puppet theatre

prepared for their little one.

and later to a computer or homework station

About Our Guest Writer:

simply by altering the space within.

Sherri Blum, CID is the owner of Jack and Jill

8. Window treatments should be functional

Interiors, a nursery design company that

and beautiful. Accomplish both by using a roman

focuses on creating unique and functional

or balloon shade in a fabric that coordinates with

children’s spaces. Her clients range from those

your bedding. The shade blocks sunlight when

looking to create a nice nursery on a strict

extended, and is a decorative treatment when

budget, to celebrity clients who want something

lifted. Or customize a crown shaped, painted

extravagant.

wooden valance to top off a pair of luxurious

Decorating for children led Sherri to the creation

curtain panels for an opulent look.

of her own brand of children’s decor, Sherri

9. Accessories are the least expensive

Blum Designs which offers products such as

element and yet are necessary to complete the

wall art, rugs, bedding, clocks and more. These

room! Choose artwork that touches you.

products can be found in specialty boutiques both in the US and abroad.

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of the box. Parents spend nearly as much time

consider removing closet doors and hanging

CHANGING TABLES

Décor Spotlight

THE MODERNS

Changing diapers will be (big) part of your daily life as a new parent, so why not make change look really good? We found these gorgeous and functional changing tables that will make the next diaper change a more pleasant task. 1. LOFT Changing Table - OneStopModern.com 2. Casa Kids OLA convertible changing table – designpublic.com. 3. Solare Changing Dresser by Q Collection – Convertible from baby to teenager furniture - qcollectionjunior.com. 4. DwellStudio™ for Target® Soho Combo Changing Table- target.com.

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Double-Duty Play

CONVERTIBLE BABY

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expectant parents for more than the status quo furniture for baby and home. Savvy parents now look for furniture that grows with baby and works hard. Baby cribs with changing stations are a start but what’s really hot in today’s baby furniture industry are cribs that do it all and convert into furniture toddlers can use; saving parents money in the long-term as well as helping reduce the carbon footprint associated with furniture manufacturing. 1.

Tati Super Bed Convertible Crib ($2200) – Super it truly is. This baby crib converts to a toddlers bed, a night stand, and a desk. Available at modernmini.com.

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Décor Spotlight

The Green Design movement has unleashed a desire among environmentally-aware

Nursery Industry

HAPPENINGS Kathy Ireland Baby and Infant crib Bedding Partnership Kathy Ireland has teamed up with Thank You Baby to bring crib bedding collections via Kathy Ireland Home. “The opportunity to be the sole provider of baby-related top of bed and coordinated accessories for Kathy Ireland Home, the nation’s most trusted and loyally supported brand name, is a unique honor and a giant step,” President of Thank You Baby! Tracy George said. The newly cobranded and licensed baby bedding collections will be available in early 2009.

N e w s F o r Yo u

RECALLS Stanley recalls 1,200 cribs (June 2008) U.S.

Consumer Product Safety Commission said Stanley Furniture has

issued a voluntary recall for 1,200 of its 2nd Nature Build to Grow cribs that could pose a safety issue for infants. The recall involves cribs manufactured in Slovenia and sold in furniture and department stores from March 2006 through December 2007 for about $1,100. No injuries have been reported. More at : youngamerica.stanleyfurniture.com.

Jardine Enterprises recalls 320,000 cribs (June 2008) U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Jardine

Enterprises, has announced a voluntary recall of about 320,000 Jardine cribs. The cribs were sold at KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys "R" Us, and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide and at www.babiesrus.com from January 2002 through May 2008. The cribs retailed between $150 and $300, with one model, the 0309K00 Mahogany Positano Lifetime crib, selling for $450. More at: jardinecribrecall.com The Nursery Issue 2008

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décor trends for the upcoming year.

COLOR AT HOME Fall Inspired Palettes

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Looking Forward

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