Lay Baby Lay - Nursery Inspiration & Delights!

One of you (and I can’t recall who, so if it’s you, please let me know and I’ll credit you!) once wrote on your blog that “black accents are like mascara for a room.”  Love that!  A bit of black and white can really add a bit of fresh polish to a space that needs some extra pop.  The extra bonus for a nursery is that babies love the contrast, and it will keep them entertained for quite awhile (just don’t put it in their line of vision from where they will be sleeping!).  I posted a few favorite black and white accents on BHG style spotters today – check it out for the sources!  (And don’t forget to enter the quilt giveaway!!)

First, thanks to everyone who entered the Darling Clementine giveaway!  Congratulations to Erin Collins on winning the cute little Maileg mouse!I also wanted to post an update that there is some new artwork on the Lay Baby Lay Society 6 shop!  I have added the zebra prints with a Dr. Seuss quote, as well as some flamingo pairs.  There are options for the zebras and flamingos on one poster (18″ x 24″) so it’s a little easier to frame if you want to go that option.  I think the separate panels work a little better, but I know it can be pricey to have custom framing done!  I’ll keep adding more artwork here and there.  Be sure to check it out, and let me know if you have any requests!Lastly, here are a few fun favorites this week:Oh My Deer Proverbs 31 print: A beautiful poster sized piece of art that would make a great mother’s day gift.  I recently purchased another one of her posters for our den, and it’s just as beautiful in person as you would imagine.

Sophie & Lili Hand Knit Baby Dolls: Aren’t these adorable?  They are also 20% off until 5/4 (tomorrow) with the code KNIT20!

Leather Triangle Mobiles:  These are so beautiful (I have the black and white Gigi version!).  I’m trying to decide where to hang it – either over Brigette’s changing table, or perhaps in my nephew’s room!

Rainbow Houndstooth: I posted this on Instagram a few weeks ago, and saw it again this past week when I went back to the fabric store.  All of you seemed to love it and I have gotten a few inquiries about it, so I thought I’d post the info.  It’s so beautiful – might have to come up with a project!  I can’t seem to find it on Forsyth’s website anywhere, but the color way is called Ridonculous Garden (there are two colorways, but I think this is the prettiest – the other is Ridonculous Carnivale) and the number on the tag is 353101, so I’m sure if you call them (404.351.6050) they can help you find it.

Happy Weekend!!

Thanks so much to everyone who entered the Jen Wright photo session giveaway!  The winner is Robyn – congratulations to you!

Also, as I know many of us are on nursery budgets, I wanted to put together a crib roundup of less expensive options.  I frequently feature cribs that are on the more expensive side (a girl can dream, right?), even though I try to keep many of the other nursery details reasonable, but there are a lot of really beautiful options in a more affordable price range.   I really love all the options below, and while there are many others available for similar prices, I think these look the most high end and would work really well in the inspiration boards featured on Lay Baby Lay (and for bedding inspiration, check out this post, and also this post for a few simple tips on how to save while planning your nursery!):