Laura Jayne's Profile

Fantastic room! We also made a nursery out of our closet. I was just able to fit a stokke oval crib, which is about 2 inches shorter than a standard crib fyi, and my son still fits just fine in it (1yr). Also, I didn't realize the fabric on the ceiling was a fire hazard - I think it looks awesome!

Hey Everyone! Laura here! Thank you for your feedback and I love this discussion. I feel very strongly about the issue of gender rolls that our children are burdened with, which is precisely why I "neutralized" the colors of the stroller. It's frustrating that all toys which are traditionally considered "girl" toys are pink. My son is only 1yr, so he doesn't care what color his toys are. He loves his baby dolls, is a great chef in the play kitchen, and will continue riding in a pink polka dot car seat that he inherited from his sister. This was a fun project which, I believe, removed the gender marker that was placed on this toy.

Wow, this is may be the best layout I've ever seen in a space like this. Every little detail is so smart! Nothing appears to be forgotten or overlooked. It's looks very livable. Very nice!!

I think it's a good idea! I think it's a perfectly legit way to get a sense for what someone might like. Pinterest especially - you could see colors, decor, food tastes, etc. I mean, it's not like someone is going to find their boss's amazon wishlist and go get them an automatic screw driver for xmas just because it was listed there. But they may see that their boss is into wine or cooking or whatever, and be able to find a nice foodie gift.

And obviously, if having an online presence creeps you out, simply don't have one. Don't make wishlists that are public, don't have a pinterest account associated with your known email address, don't join facebook. But if someone DOES choose to have an online presence, then they can't possibly be surprised or creeped out that an acquaintance checked out their lists when shopping for them.

IMHO

Source for that bedding, please? It's gorgeous!

You've gotten some great ideas here! My favorite is the vintage metal wall art, suggested by tequilared. Putting art work make the most sense to me, and having something 3D makes sense with the shallow indent. Otherwise, I would hang a row of those tall, skinny test tube looking vases and put a row of bamboo. I love fresh, living plants when I first enter a home.

I am great with color and lighting, but pretty stumped on furniture. We have a very small house so every square inch counts. There is only room for exactly the right couch and chair and dining table. OH and rugs! I have bare floors because I am paralyzed by the possibilities. A bad rug could ruin the whole space! Not to mention thousands of dollars!

akay: that was something I was wondering about. I love the idea of hosting a neighborhood summer camp for a week, and I know there are a million kids around here who would like to participate. But in addition to the camp substituting daycare for those mornings (meaning no parent could be present) I also wondered about the libility. I guess you could have a lawyer write up some kind of waver for the parents to sign? But who would sign that? If I could figure out a way around that I think I'd be all about planning this for next summer.

No, there isn't a particular design or decor choice that I am "allergic" to.

People are so unkind. I love my home and like to think I'm fairly design savvy, but it's kind of a hobby and it's how I choose to prioritize my time/money. A lot of people have more important things on their mind. Seriously. Like almost anything else is more important. When I am in other people's homes I am focused on the company, not the decor. Imagine that someone is kind enough to invite you in as their guest and you "fix" the art on their walls? Shame on you.

I'm not a fan of the look, but it would be easy to clean under.