Pink, Blue or Yellow? How To Decorate Your Nursery

Interior of nursery.

Guest blogger Rachel Turner gives her tips on creating a beautiful unisex space for your little one. How do you go about creating a gorgeous, unisex nursery when everything baby-related comes in various shades of blue or pink? That was the challenge that presented itself to me when pregnant with my first child. Not wanting to spoil the surprise, we decided not to find out the sex of our child before the big day. The right decision for us, … [Read more...]

Adorable DIY Elephant Lamp

from How Joyful
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Are you ready to be amazed? Because you will be. I promise. After finding inspiration in Jonathan Adler's elephant lamp, Joy from How Joyful decided to try her hand at making a diy elephant lamp for her baby's nursery for a much budget-friendlier price. Not only did she try, but she succeeded. Now didn't that just bring a smile to your face? It's adorable! It looks like ceramic, doesn't it? Well, it's not. Joy used (you … [Read more...]

The Photo Galleries Of Beautifully Decorated Rooms Are Back

and they're better than ever and easier to use!
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I'm so happy to have the photo galleries now added to the new A2D!  These galleries are very much improved over the old ones, and once the photos are tagged (I still have quite a bit of work to do on that), then they'll also be searchable by any number of words and room features. As before, these galleries include rooms from incredibly talented interior designers and decorators from across the U.S. (and some from beyond), but this time, I'm … [Read more...]

Inexpensive and Colorful Clock Makeover

from Wonderful Joy Ahead
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I don't even have a wall clock in my home. I rely on the clock on my stove, the clock on my computer, and my alarm clock in the bedroom. Why? Because I can never find a nice clock that actually interests me. But this DIY version from Wonderful Joy Ahead definitely caught my eye! I love the colorful face, the big graphic numbers, and the simplistic faux bois background. The best part...the cost of this project came in at around $5. To see … [Read more...]

Dresser Transformations

twelve ways to repurpose an old dresser
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If you find yourself in possession of a less than desirable dresser, or a dresser that you don't necessarily need, think about repurposing it! Dressers can be transformed and repurposed in many different ways, and can be used for much more than holding your socks and t-shirts. To help start thinking outside-the-box, I've gathered ideas for twelve different ways you can repurpose your dresser.   1. Turn a dresser into a … [Read more...]

Shabby Chic Nursery

from All Things Heart And Home
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This nursery from All Things Heart & Home is one of the prettiest nurseries I've ever seen. I love the soft colors, the pink dresser, and the bird chandelier.   See much more at All Things Heart & Home. … [Read more...]

Adorable Boy’s Nursery

from Ohdeedoh
inspiration files--boy nursery from ohdeedoh

This nursery spotted on Ohdeedoh is probably one of the cutest nurseries I've ever seen. Heck, move the crib out, and a bed in, and I could move right into this room!   Click here to see the full tour. … [Read more...]