Happy Friday! Today’s design has me dreaming of Spring. Everyone on my Instagram chose this pink/peach colored butterfly wallpaper over the purple color. How could you go wrong?! This print is an art piece in itself, I really kept the rest of the accents simple. A fun mirror, sweet wall hooks and as always, bookshelves and picture frames. This print then pairs perfectly with Sherwin Williams paint color Peach Blossom. Check out the design below and let me know what you think! XO – G
It sure is Winter where I am! But this nursery design says anything but cold and dull. It is cozy, sweet and just the perfect touch of color for your baby. I personally think this room could be fit for a prince or princess. The wallpaper print here is enlarged so you can see the detail. Head to US WallDecor to see more! I love the mix of pattern here against the wallpaper with the glider, and the art piece above the crib. I’ve added the classic decor pieces otherwise – shelves, frames and a mirror. Let me know what you think and if you’ll be adding wallpaper to your space anytime soon! Thanks for stopping by – XO, G
Welcome back! It’s Friday and I have another design series to kick off today. The next 4 designs will be all about wallpaper! It may seem dated, but the fun patterns and colors have really been making a comeback the last few years. I think it adds a special touch to any space, big or small. And in nurseries, the trend is to have an accent wall. Why not add a perfect print to build a design around! I’ve found that US Wall Decor has a really great selection of prints. Today I found this sweet neutral animal print. I loved that I could play more into the grey undertones, with pops of warm neutrals in the picture frames and baskets. Take a look at the design below and let me know what you think! XO – G
Welcome to the 3rd color inspired design in this series! We all know that neutrals are trendy, a monochromatic color palette, but would you think to go darker? Today’s design was inspired by Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Color Trends – Chowning’s Tan and Leather Saddle Brown. The two also pair beautifully with a creamy white if you want a brighter space with a darker accent wall. But I love a room styled to keep you feeling warm and cozy, and I think this one does just that by bringing in these dark brown tones. Also, how sweet is the Blessed Are the Children art piece above the crib. Take a look below and let me know what you think! XO – G
Pinks & Purples, what could be better?! Today’s color series design is featuring Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Color of the Year – Cinnamon Slate! I’ve also included Tissue Pink, the perfect accent color to lighten the moody purple undertone color. These two colors together led me to florals and lots of pinks. Most of these pieces could be styled in a nursery and keep with your child’s room for years to come. It’s sweet, yet sophisticated. Just what sugar & spice is all about! Take a peak below and let me know what you think! Happy Styling – XO, G
Another Friday, another design! Today we are wrapping up my design series ‘Styling Spaces’, and this one is for the nurseries and kids rooms. When it comes to designing spaces for your little ones, you don’t need much for décor pieces. The focus is going to be on the wall art and adding special touches here and there. You don’t want them grabbing breakables throughout their room! I curated the below pieces typical to my other nursery designs and what’s most important. Wall shelves and an art piece, plus practical storage. I added here a fun elephant piggy bank, coordinating picture frames and the ultimate stuffed animals by Jellycat. You have to check them out if you aren’t already familiar! Let me know if you have questions as you shop. As always, thanks for stopping by! XO, G
We’ve all seen the neutral nurseries. Cream is the color! But what about sticking to all blues, purples or pinks?! Today’s nursery was inspired by my first neutral nursery, but I wanted to stray away from the cream colored palette. I found myself sticking to a blue gray color base. The rug is our pop of art here, with the coordinating wall color. But the rest of the pieces and colors are very monochromatic. I think this design is peaceful in a way, with a lot of room to grow for styling if you’d like. Maybe add another pop of color to the crib sheets or changing pad cover. When sticking to a budget, the big pieces are where your money is going to go, but keep the décor simple and you still have a perfect space for your little cub to grow. Today’s total was $1,162. Just one more week of sticking to a budget here! Haha. I hope you are enjoying this series. We’ll see you back soon – XO, G
Talk about a score card!! This week’s nursery design is coming in at $1,300, plus some $ for shelf styling. If you can’t tell, I’m really keeping these budget nurseries simple. You don’t need much, but a few pieces coordinated well can make a room feel special. The peel and stick wallpaper is a great way to create an accent wall, making your space feel more elevated. I’m using Etsy prints again for wall art! These can easily be interchanged and ones that will grow with your child. And always a mirror to capture sweet moments with your baby while you watch them grow into who they are. I love book shelves or wall shelves, whichever you have more space and use for. I found these smaller shelves from Target, perfect for above the changing dresser for needed items or sentimental pieces to display. I hope you feel inspired here as you dream of your next space coming to life! – XO, G
Another Friday, another design! And this weeks design kicks off our 2nd series, designing on a budget! Don’t get me wrong, I tend to have expensive taste and want to pick the best of the best, but we can’t always go crazy and spend $5,000 on a bedroom makeover. I also have a degree in Accounting and who doesn’t love to budget a little to see their bank account grow? Keep your money circulating though to see it come back to you, and you have the best of both worlds! So today we’re combining design and budgeting in one. I’m a firm believer that spaces, colors, and pieces that surround you will influence your energy and moods. Creating a space for your baby and kids will be that much more special to both them and you. I’m setting the budget for these next 4 nurseries to be under $1,500! We’re putting most of the budget to the big pieces; the rocker, crib and dresser. As for décor, you can stay fairly simple with bookshelves, frames that you could thrift and fill with Etsy prints, and I love wall decals or peel & stick wall paper to fill an accent wall. Paint can also be an easy room transformation, but the supplies to do so can get expensive. I budgeted on the higher end at $100, but that may be a spot you can save on! Let me know if you have any budgeting questions, or if there is something you want to see on next week’s saving design. Thanks for stopping by! XO – G
I’m sharing with you today the 4th final nursery design in this print inspired series! This purple floral print has been the sweetest blanket I’ve sewn yet. Make sure you head to my Instagram page and swipe to see the pattern! Surprisingly, I did not go the purple color route for this one. I found a floral printed glider from the Home Depot and really built the design around it. The furniture pieces from Pottery Barn Kids led me to picture an enchanted, whimsical garden, like the blanket print, but the grey washed tone kept this design bright. Hence the name Fairy Garden! The accents in this nursery are really simple then. Crepe paper wall flowers and little butterflies from Pottery Barn Kids, a rug to ground the space. Sometimes, less is more! Yet I loved going outside the typical pink or purple nursery design. I am making sure I challenge myself in these vision boards. You’ll also find two of my favorite baby brands I love to follow! If you haven’t noticed, I’m building a baby boutique for everyone along with my designs 😉 BabyBjörn’s Bouncer is one of the simpler bouncers on the market to sit your baby in and play. It can also easily be moved around your house and folds flat when not in use! And for the sweetest and softest outfits for your baby, I turn to Lou Lou and Company for sophisticated patterns. The florals fit this design just perfectly! You may not always have a room you need to shop for, but shopping for babies and kids will always be needed. Let me know if you’re in need of a gift guide!
Thank you for following along these past 4 designs! I hope you’ll be back for the next series! – XO, G
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