It's not a bad game, it gets people talking anyway, which is great if not everyone at the shower knows each other. An option: Place a chalkboard or easel (with a roll of paper attached) on display ...

it really is very pretty. I'm curious about the tree branches and birds, too.

a soft taupe would look really pretty with all the white trim and would complement your blues and greens. There are some lovely features in your place--windows, fireplace--it would be a shame for t...

wooden blocks table and chairs wooden train soft balls (ikea has some plush balls just the right size!) fisher price ring stacker

these are great!

Start with decluttering--eliminate anything that just gets in the way or isn't necessary like books you never look at, trinkets that don't have special meaning. Group like items together--keep all ...

pearl grey, dove grey. A soft grey with a bit of brightness to it.

I love to give simple birthday gifts that have a lot of impact: a large colorful bouncy ball (you can find these anywhere all summer long for under $5. about 2 feet diameter) or classic children's...

I'd avoid anything too ruffled or frilly on the bed--stay with a neutral like white, but add a coverlet or accent pillows (maybe in a modern stripe or circular pattern) in blues, lavenders, browns....

boxerchick: I'd be terrified also! But your situation will probably have many up-sides, also. You'll get to re-use so many of your first baby's things, and they'll likely be good friends and can do...

I like the west elm duvet, which I think is also available in ivory. It's texture is great. With the black Malm dressers, I'd suggest adding some hardware to the drawers (handles/knobs) so they do...

I'd opt for nothing at all, or something long enough for the space but not too angular, more like a long piece of driftwood or some organic objet d' arte. Another option: a long row of the same thi...

I have a 2 year old boy as well--our friends say he's like 3 little boys wrapped up in one. I like to think we are pretty strict and quick to discipline, especially when we are in someone else's ho...

love it. don't have any, but would love it!

are they serious with the costumes?

don't need: wipes warmer, bottle warmer, large flashy blinky battery operated toys. Also, I advise against a changing table, per se, and opting for a dresser with drawers. Get one at a comfortable ...

I would go with green on green, maybe opt for a deeper shade of the sink for the walls, or a lighter shade, and accessorize with pretty green glass or white pieces in towels, mirrors, shower curtain.

It's a rather clever idea and totally adaptable to personal style, whether novelty or streamlined or over the top.

I dig it, just not right over the crib. It's not like a taxidermy bison or moose with eyeballs and such, it's more Georgia O'Keefe and organic looking, definitely adding interest and texture to the...

I don't know about treating brick, but i'd probably start upgrading the curb appeal by repainting the shutters to brighten up the front of the house. Choose a color that complement yet contrasts wi...