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Finding a cool mobile that adds style to your nursery, but is also appealing to your baby can be a harder task than most new moms realize. Go with those ubiquitous big-box store mobiles and you'll get the lights, colors, and sounds that just might make your newborn fall in love with his crib — which for some new moms can feel like an impossible goal — but you're stuck looking at a plastic Read more
Move over Ariel, these Under the Sea nurseries have no sign of the Disney princess. Taking baby's room and turning it into an Under the Sea nursery is a creative, and fun, gender neutral design idea, and they're just as much fun to design when you know the gender of your baby too! The centerpiece of any nursery baring this theme is a mobile that reflects the calm and serenity of the sea Read more
It may be a paper moon, but there's nothing make-believe about it. Paper projects have become a staple of the DIY craft space thanks to colorful tissue pom-poms made popular by Martha Stewart-types and precious details like tissue flower cake toppers. Now, crafty designers have made decorating a baby's nursery with a mesmerizing mobile easy. Feast your peepers on these darling designs! Read more
I'm a big fan of mobiles, so I was excited to check out FluffyCo's Eco Mobiles ($68). Made of sustainably farmed wood veneer over recycled, formaldehyde-free MDF, they're a great option for your living room, bedroom, or a child's nursery. The mobiles currently are available in two motifs: a circus version (shown here) and a bird version. While the bird mobile seems a more natural choice for an Read more
No nursery is complete without the perfect mobile hanging above the crib to lull a lil one off to sleep. The visual stimulants can inspire tots to reach for the stars and help young eyes begin to focus on individual objects. Finding a mobile that fits your nursery design is easier than ever. Here are 10 to get you started. Read more
Like decorating your first apartment, decorating your baby's nursery is a really exciting task. But many new moms tend to forget that their $59 polyester pony mobile will end up in the attic within a few months. So if you're shopping for a holiday gift for an infant or a nursery-decorating friend, I recommend wrapping up a mobile that can act as décor long after a baby moves out of Read more
The last episode of Design Star narrowed the field from three to two designers. In my opinion, the designer who was eliminated (Lonnie) created the most cohesive and style-forward rooms out of the three. Everyone did a great job, though, and there are plenty of great ideas to take away from the latest episode. All photos courtesy of HGTV Read more
Mobiles are eye candy for babes! The visual decorations help aid baby's growth and development. While some feature colors and patterns, others just add a touch of design to a nursery. Simple: Ikea's Barnslig Mobile ($8) features four downward facing plush animals to stimulate a tot's curiosity and keep them occupied while in the crib. Swank: The McKenzie Musical Mobile ($50) also uses four Read more
Search the aisles of any baby store and you are likely to find at least half-a-dozen teddy bear and celestial sky mobiles. For the modern mama searching for a unique, blissful look for her lil one's nursery, check out Frazier and Wing's handmade mobiles. Made from card-stock, the pieces are die cut into various shapes and hung from a clear acrylic disc. Available in a rainbow of colors, the Read more
This earring was made by a famous sculptor and mobile maker. I recently featured his French home on a coveted crib post. (Hint: The earring looks very similar to his famous mobiles.) Can you name the sculptor? Read more
