Retro nurseries

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While on the lookout for inspiration for the boys' nursery I came across these lovely retro style nurseries. I love those bold 70's fabrics and wallpapers. Not sure yet how I can add a bit of that style to my nursery though. Maybe I need to keep on browsing for some fabric...

Showcase your little artist's work

Since the little one has started her playgroup she brings home all these cute art pieces. I have simply put a sisal ribbon around the mirror in the dining room and wooden clothes-pegs keep the art work in place. You can easily add more pieces or remove and rearrange them...

Counting sheep

Via: http://www.inhabitots.com/2009/03/26/is-dutch-fashion-house-oilily-guilty-of-imitation/rosa5/

Via: http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/decosticks/product/counting_sheep

I remember the brand Oilily from  my childhood days. How interesting to see that they are still in business. Also check out Inhabitots for loads of green products and ideas. And in order to make your little one fall asleep more easily hang those cute little sheep over her cot so she can count them every evening!

Bright teddy bears

Via: http://www.brigitte.de/wohnen/selbermachen/selbermacher-1049364/2.html

Via: http://www.los-list.com/blog/tag/etsy/

Via: http://bkids.typepad.com/intro/page/12/

A couple of bright fun teddy bears. The first one is a cool recycling project for baby socks. Just spend a couple minutes and make one! And how lovely is the family bear print! And last not least the super cute bears made of fabric.

It's bunny time

Via: http://www.abodeliving.co.uk/luxury-homewares/for-kids/daydreamer-doodles-wall-stickers/

Via: http://www.inhabitots.com/2009/11/13/felt-bunny-rattle-by-etcetera-goods/

Via: http://blog.ocechou.com/happy-days/bonne-annee/

Via: http://blog.fuzzymitten.com/2009_01_01_archive.html

Via: http://purlbee.squarespace.com/best-bunnies/

Today I have a couple of lovely little bunnies for you. I have actually made those felt bunnies for Easter last year:

Here is the link with the instructions how to make them: Felt Bunnies

I think those little bunnies from Ocechou are really really gorgeous. Check out their other stuff as well. It's super nice too. And for the creative people there is Purlbee again with some bunny patterns.

Forest themes for the wall

Via: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/62x23-woodland-creatures-growth-chart-squirrel-by-willowcreeksigns

Via: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/bird-on-tree-limb-vinyl-wall-art-decal-graphic

For all those forest lovers out there here come two really cute wall stickers. Almost minimalist and very bright. Great!

More chirping

Via: http://bkids.typepad.com/intro/

Via: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/etsy-lewasdesigns-baby-swirly-bird-wall-decal

Via: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/chirping-birds-wall-art

Via: http://bearpawsbyroxanne.blogspot.com/2009/04/screen-print-pillow.html

More stylish and cute birds for the nursery walls or on fabric. It's twittering everywhere! What a lovely theme for a little bird lover. Even though it's very romantic a little boy might like them too.

In love with owls

Via: http://www.kidstylefile.com.au/category//look-at-the-wall/

Via: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/owl-friends-vinyl-decal--free-shipping

Via: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh04h3re3eshMxsi35VIKrEUsXiP6hHKD13qe5ivvOC7f19-TDYBiVdtAZ2-9ftD1zv54_M-tlnE2Nrz5hBo3GVmis_XFKA8LaEoKn_OkHOfkkwrsTjwb1816gBlqIG450w8rDJq8MxOddr/s1600-h/new+kids+wall+stickers.png

Via: http://sofia.pulp.se/page/5

I have fallen in love with owls lately. Aren't these owls for the walls super lovely? With their big eyes

they will watch over baby's sleep.

Inspiring walls

Via: http://www.babyrepublic.co.uk/product_info.php?pName=-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-room-decor-kit&cName=shop-by-room-theme-all-room-decor&osCsid=c7a96b29284286a56ddf78e37d737897

Via: http://tinydecorblog.com/blog/?p=4035

Via: http://www.janeleni.com/store/shipping.php?#more

A few more inspiring ideas for the nursery walls. The first one is about the very hungry caterpillar and its transformation into a butterfly. So you can read the caterpillar story to your child and follow it on the walls at the same time.
The second one is a lovely print with your child's name on it. So cute!
And the third idea suggests that you take a photo or scan of your little one's art work and make a collage out of them. That's a fantastic idea!

Cute stuff for the wall

Via: http://www.smallable.com/Studio-Violet/2144-friends-of-violet-poster.html

Via: http://www.ariadneathome.nl/ideeengids-menu/paddenstoel-klok/

Via: http://www.babygadget.net/2007/06/index.php?page=all

Isn't the Studio Violet poster gorgeous? All those beautiful little characters! And I like the colour scheme. It's soothing and relaxing - ideal for a bedroom.
The mushroom clock wall sticker on the other hand is bright and fun. Not soothing but also an eye catcher for a nursery wall.
And for those who like it monochromatic penguin mum and her little one are the ideal match. And so cute you could cuddle them right away if it wasn't a wallsticker...

German artist Janosch

Via: http://phil9the9green9flash.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/here-im/janosch-lach-doch-mal2/

Via: http://lwww.kunst-fuer-alle.de/deutsch/kunst/kuenstler/kunstdruck/janosch/292/12/1704/blumen-baer/index.htm

Via: http://lwww.kunst-fuer-alle.de/deutsch/kunst/kuenstler/kunstdruck/janosch/292/12/1704/blumen-baer/index.htm

 

 
Via: http://www.inventa-gmbh.de/website/kuenstler/janosch.htm

The German artist Janosch is a very popular illustrator for children. His little creatures are absolutely lovable. You can either buy a print or poster or if you are the creative type you can copy the illustration to a wall of the nursery.

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed...

Via: http://www.bholu.com/collections/

Via: http://www.bholu.com/collections/?section=shop&category=kids&product=3730252

These quirky monkeys are perfect for little acrobats. And calmer children will most probably love them as much either. They are just some funny pals.

Oh deer!

This post goes to all deer lovers out there.

Via: http://www.smallable.com/looks-and-ambiences.php?id_ambience=738 (Ambiance Animaux)

This brightly patterned deer has little hooks for hanging your little one's clothes or toys.

Via: http://style-files.com/2007/12/07/oh-deer/

Here are some more little deers for the nursery. This is probably more a girl's theme but an adorable one. I love the white cushion with the deer print. I have also seen it in other animal styles. 

Via: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/bambi-wall-decal-by-decordesigns-on-etsy

Another cute bambi wall sticker.  

Mushroom Soup

Via: http://www.inhabitots.com/2009/08/11/reusable-vinyl-free-fabric-wall-stickers-by-mae/mae-fabric-wall-stickers-4/

Via: http://www.ariadneathome.nl/ideeengids-menu/opruim-paddenstoel/

 Via: http://www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk/products/ferm-living/mushroom-soup/71620

Via: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40754780

Via: http://www.panik-design.com/acatalog/Ferm_Living_Kids_-_Mushroom_Wall_Sticker__Red_.html

Mushrooms have been a favourite theme of mine for a while. They have this fairytaly "Little Red Riding Hood" touch. And are a nice diversion of the animal theme. I was so in love with the Ferm Living wallpaper that I made a potatoe printed wallpaper for my daughter's nursery (see below). It's now covering the not so beautiful door of her nursery.