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{nursery inspiration} yellow & turquoise

Posted on April 2, 2012 by cara

Inspired by the upcoming Easter festivities (and the treat of a little sunshine here in the PNW) this week we’re featuring 4 fab inspiration boards in the cheerful shades of the season. Plus – we love celebrating good design even more when the price tags don’t break the bank so each room inspiration we share with you this week will fall into our {under $600} category!

Curtains: Chloe Gauze Curtain, $20 (x2). Lighting: Small Gypsy Chandelier, $79. Art: birdAve on Etsy, $20. Rocker: Baxton Studio Cradle Chair, $139. Rug: Floral Fiesta, $30. Bedding: Yellow Gingham Crib Sheet, $19. Pillow: IKEA Stockholm, $12.99. Crib: Gulliver, IKEA $129.

Total: $469

I just love this bright rug from Urban Outfitters which ended up being the inspiration for the whole room. Stay tuned for more brightly colored playful rooms {under $600} this week as well as our favorites to fill your little one’s Easter baskets!

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{bluum box} february

Posted on March 21, 2012 by cara

Have you heard of Bluum yet? No? It’s fabulous!

Sign up and each month you’ll get a sweet little box full of deluxe goodies for mom & baby to sample hand-picked by the lovely mamas over at Bluum. It’s a great opportunity to try a bunch of fabulous products without commiting a lot of $$. Love the products in the box? You can purchse them full-sized directly from Bluum as well!

I know I’m a bit behind but here are a couple of my favorites from the February box:

Bumble Bar: Almonds + sesame + chewy gluten-free goodness all rolled into one little snack bar. YUM! (Currently sold out on Bluum but you can still get Bumble Bar here!)

Pinxav Diaper Rash Ointment: (Pronounced pink-salve) Seriously, the real deal! This awesome ointment has been around since 1927 and has continued to be a hit with mamas & their babies. (Currently sold out on Bluum, get PINXAV here!)

For a list of the other awesome products in Febrary’s Bluum Box or to get Bluum boxes delivered to your door, visit the Bluum website!

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FUNdays for the kiddos at Nordstrom!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by cara

Who doesn’t love shopping at Nordstrom, right? I KNOW! Well, shopping for the little ones there just got a little bit more fun. Not only do they have some of the most adorable clothes & accessories but for the next couple of months they have gotten creative with some Fundays meant especially for the kiddos!

If you haven’t gotten your special ‘Just for Kids’ catalog in the mail yet, check it out online here.

Also – take a peek at the adorable little man in the tiny suit on the last page. To DIE for!

For more info about Fundays check in with the Kidswear department at your local Nordstrom. Cookie Day is coming up soon – this Saturday March 24th – don’t miss it!

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touch of green

Posted on March 16, 2012 by cara

We’re getting in the spirit of the upcoming weekend’s festivities with a little inspiration for the nursery & baby gear in the shade of the season, green!

1. Verner Panton S Chair 2. Mamas & Papas ‘Juice’ Highchair 3. Flensted Happy Whales Mobile 4. Bloom Alma Urban Crib Frame 5. Oilo Modern Berries Crib Bedding 6. Bloom Coco Stylewood Baby Lounger 7. Barnslig Ringdans Rug, IKEA

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{lines we love} peter rabbit organics

Posted on March 15, 2012 by cara

Although in {lines we love} we usually focus on fashion, the next week is all about amazing products that are not only good for baby (and sometimes mama too) but also get the stamp of approval from the {sometimes picky} little ones they are meant for!

Not only do we LOVE Peter Rabbit Organics over at Bella Bambini, but it’s also local to my current home in Oregon. Like many of you we jump at the chance to support local businesses (big or small) especially when the products are this yummy!

About Peter Rabbit Organics: They make delish organic fruit & veggie blends in convenient, easy to use squeezy pouches. The 3 promises made when they started the company? 100% organic, 100% healthy, 100% delicious! A pretty good deal if you ask me.

A hit with test subjects of all ages, the little one’s top pick was the Pea, Spinach & Apple
and the older crowd (translated: over the age of 20!) went for the Peach & Apple.

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{nursery inspiration} black & white, take 2

Posted on March 11, 2012 by cara

While our love affair with black & white is certainly nowhere near it’s end, we have one last bit of black & white nursery inspiration to leave you with!

Get the look: Velvet Burnout Curtain, $59. Owl Lamp, $35.99. Audrey Artwork, $50. Lolly & Me ‘Taylor’ crib, $350. Madison fitted crib sheet, $19. Zig Zag Pillow, $39. Crochet Pillow, $34. Dress Form, $300. Sheepskin Rug, $30.

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black & white: put it in lights

Posted on March 11, 2012 by cara

If you haven’t caught on by now, it’s all about black & white in the nursery at the moment here at Bella Bambini. Today features some lighting options sure to please in our current colors of choice.