Noah's Room

Hey everyone!

Welcome back and thank you for coming by to view the living & dining room reveal last week! This week I wanted to share a bit of my son's room. I wanted to focus mostly on one side of his room because I honestly haven't decided to put anything above his crib. The reason is because he's a toddler and if I add any artwork, he may actually touch it & knock it down! -  I know other moms can relate to this.

I thought about some vinyl stars again, but just felt it would appear too cluttered. I already think it has a lot and that's due to the open West Elm Parsons shelf we added. BUT don't WORRY...the shelf is securely bolted to the wall! So remember, I would not recommend adding this to a toddler's room unless it is securely bolted, so safety first! My son is also NOT a climber thankfully!

So here it is, his little space that he enjoys and I think his favorite part is the table + 2 stools we got him from Sprout Kids. We also added two more chairs from Oeuf NYC which I absolutely love! We chose the Eco-Friendly Bear Play Chair set of 2 in Birch. You can also add these fun play stickers to your purchase as well! However, if you're feeling creative you can certainly purchase some craft paint & paint some faces yourself! Hope his space inspires you! 

-images by jen ramos

Resources: 

'lion book ends' not available but recommend these or these. 

Oeuf Nyc Bear Ear chairs set of 2 via Barneys

beaumont white book ledge via Land Of Nod.  

Star Lamp by Fromage La Rue 

sensory play space divider by Edu2Toys

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Noah's Nursery

For the longest time I always imagined what a nursery would look like.... if I ever had a child. I even wrote about it here after we started the adoption process back in 2014.

When we adopted Noah - I was looking forward to creating a space where he could play, learn & and enjoy. A few days ago we celebrated his Birthday & we also surprised him with his own little space. To be honest, it's a large space that is half my office & half his room. Some people may wonder how this could work....well, since he's on a schedule, I always know what comes next & it's easier to plan my days around his day.  Ok, so let me show you around Noah's room!  I have always loved the idea of neon lights, so I shopped around & quickly realized that neon vendors are very pricey!

So, we found another alternative from a company called Cool Neon. We got the one called High Bright Hella Phat. They actually offer EL Wires that glow when electricity is sent through, but not quite in the same way as neon. Meaning, you won't see it as much in the daylight, but as the sun goes down you'll start to see the neon-look! If you purchase this exact light, you would need the light... plus a driver which can also be bought on the Cool Neon site here. The most important thing to remember when creating your own sign is to measure how much you'd need. The wire doesn't bend easily so write whatever the letters are going to be on some paper. We decided to have it say "you are loved" - and our sign took about 20 feet of neon.


Another reason we chose Cool Neon is because it was very affordable, both battery & electrically operated, can be programmed to blink in patterns & doesn't take training to make the signage. The photos are of the sign in the afternoon - but this photo was brightened to show the neon-look a lot brighter. It isn't as bright as this during daytime. That is the only downfall. Eventually, I'd love to get this in actual neon so I can see it brightly during daylight!

Here is an awesome DIY on How-to-Make a Neon sign using the same El Wire we purchased. We are also happy that we got to collaborate with The Land of Nod for Noah's room. They sent some amazing items our way.  One of the items we wanted for his room were bookshelves... so we could place his collection of kids books. We opted for this straight & narrow book ledge in white from The Land of Nod.  It displays book covers so you can find them easily + you can also use it to display kids art or any wall hangings you may have!  We love how it looks on the wall!

Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to have a son. Not sure why......I guess it was just my preference.  So, when I saw this 'Boys Rule' print, I wanted it for Noah's space. You can get one from Mini Learners. Thanks to my friend Sarah for gifting it to him. And how about these wooden bow Tie blocks? Adorable right? They're also from the Land of Nod. Noah loves biting on them.

Of course, a baby room must have an area rug that is comfy.  I first bought a wool rug...BIG mistake. It shed way too much, so I returned it.  This one is a soft trellis shag rug from Rugs USA & we love it! It's pretty thick already but we still went for the thickest rug pad from Rug Pads USA.

Here's Noah (above) inspecting the new space from his Babyletto crib. Below you'll see a similar name print to the ABC kids ones I used to sell in my shop. Well, this one was made by my cousin, it incorporates Noah's name throughout the Jeremiah 29:11 scripture. It's perfect. You'll also spot the blue Wobbly Stacker a popular little piece from The Land of Nod along with one of my mini-zebra prints! 

The silver vinyl star decals are such a HUGE part of his space. These removable stars are from Urban Walls and designed by Danielle Hardy. Thanks to Danielle, these are now part of his room. They were easy to put up, all you need is a soft, clean surface! The gray "pull up a pouf" is from Land of Nod & it mixes in with the space quite nicely. It's soft to the touch, but firm and comfy to sit on.

Toy storage is a big deal to us. I can't stand having baby toys all around the house. So, in order to contain them, we decided on the 3 bin palozza from The Land of Nod. As of right now, all his toys are stored away and he can easily access them.

The cutest Zebra Throw pillow sits nicely in his crib. 

This little wooden robot has parts that come off and are placed back on by magnets. Find him and BoConcept.

Below: Here he is when we surprised him on his birthday with his new space! So grateful for moments like these.

 I hope Noah's new space will INSPIRE you to create something beautiful for your baby!

-post & photos by jen ramos

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My Baby Boy Room Ideas

I've been imagining Noah's nursery for several years now, and although he doesn't officially have his own room, he will one day soon!  Right now he shares a space with us in a side area of our room.  Living in the City requires sacrificing space & oftentimes people will share their space with their children for a several months until they can figure out another (more-convenient) arrangement.

In the next couple of months I hope to CREATE a few digital-nurseries & then choose, execute & start working on it in REAL LIFE. That's my plan.  I've come up with option number (1) below, which includes some of my own new ABSTRACT art. Hopefully as he grows, he'll be inspired to incorporate his own art into the space.  All in all, I wanted the room to feel modern, creative with bright pops of color! One other feature I really want to add is the black- striped teepee from Land Of Nod.  I can already picture myself reading to him inside this cozy little teepee ! 

Another decor item I'm also considering is a neon sign.... in a blue-ish tone.  I love the effect the neon lighting gives off in a space. It adds such a cool effect!  However, I haven't decided what I'd like the neon to say.....hmmmm.  I remember wanting to have a child for as long as I can remember. Adopting Noah was a dream come true, and he is so loved.  But I'm stuck on what the sign should say.... Any ideas??? Maybe his name, Noah? Or maybe something else like 'dreams come true' or "You are Loved".  

I'm currently looking at a company called Endeavour Neon for the sign, so we shall see.   Books are so prominent in my home, I want them to be a BIG part of Noah's life. So, I figure start adding them to his space & that should hopefully generate interest in them! I can literally keep going on decor...but you get the idea. Stay tuned for another nursery down the line!

Curious....what do you think the neon should say?

1. delaney rug in 8"x10" via pottery barn kids
2. teepee via land of nod
3. snow rabbit via ooh noo 
4. set of 2 or 4 blue abstract art via made by girl (coming soon)
5. modern alphabet blocks white letters via ooh noo
6. boys rule print via mini learners
7. custom neon signs via Endeavour Neon 
8. mini zebra print via made by girl 
9. new issue book case via Land of Nod 
10. Andy Warhol's Colors book
11. bow tie blocks via Land of Nod
12. WHERE THE WILD Things Are book via amazon
13. Personalized name kids book via Pottery barn kids
14. sort and tip truck via pottery barn kids
15. rainbow stacker via Land of Nod


-post by jen ramos

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MadeByGirl here & there

    So awesome to see my GOLD Love print in the newest issue of Adore Magazine - love how parents decorate their nurseries with them.  We have them in METALLIC Silver & Gold.

Check out the rest of the new Adore issue here, many beautiful images! 

-images via adore magazine

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New at Made By Girl

Please excuse my absence, but I am mostly updating on my instagram these days. I'll be trying to figure out if I want to take my blog in a different direction and post more personal posts. Wonder if that would be of interest to people out there.....hmmm.

On another note, we have a cute new print called The "Um, Ok" Bunny, but it's already sold out!  BUT, you can pre-order it here! - Great for kids rooms!

 Check it out below!

-image by jen ramos

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JEN'S FESTIVE GIFT IDEAS: KIDDOS

Anyone know someone who is having a baby? If you do, then I pulled together some great gift ideas for you!  We're in the process of adoption & I admit (even though we a have a ways to go), I've purchased a couple of things, as I like to be hopeful. One thing I purchased is my favorite childhood book called Corduroy by Don Freeman.  - Have you read it?  Sweetest story ever for kids. 

I picture myself reading this book to my child as they smile & ask me questions about Corduroy....

Oh & don't forget the personalized prints we sell at Made By Girl. You can add any color & name you like! These are ideal for kids learning the alphabet + you can use them to teach kids how to spell their names too!!  Neat huh?  Happy Shopping!

1. | elephant rocker 2.  | aaron's apothecary sophie baby giraffe teether 3. | baby animal portraits via restoration hardware  4. | baby easy peasy boots via jcrew 5. | antique gilt wood letters 6. | personalized name baby artwork via made by girl  7. |  bonne annee one piece via jcrew 

 8. | Corduroy the book  9. | BABY one piece via ILY couture

-post by jen ramos

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Thoughts + Nursery

As we get closer & closer to this adoption journey - my head is full of thoughts. But I've been so busy I haven't put much thought into a baby's room / nursery.  I know we haven't signed up with an adoption agency yet, but we've narrowed it down to two & will make our selection this month! Exciting & nervous?? Yes.  Anyway, living in NYC will pose a few challenges when baby enters the picture. Hint: Apt. size.

We currently live in a 2 bedroom apartment - but the 2nd bedroom is my office. I work there every single day...& honestly, not much room for a crib.

So......I was glancing around at nurseries online today for a total of 15 minutes (crazy busy day) - I realized, we may not be able to pull this off, at least not as gorgeous as this one below designed by Sissy + Marley.  Something will have to give, right??  I can't say I'm ready to move to Brooklyn or anything - because we love our Manhattan, but we have to be able to make an area for the baby while maintaining some of my office space.  Anyone out there currently facing these challenges? Apt. size??  These thoughts have been on my mind the last few days......luckily, we still have plenty of time to think about it - so that's a good thing. Phew.

 

-images via moms best network

Sometimes I wonder if it will be a boy or a girl... 

Funny, this picture below has been on my hard drive for several months now - I labeled it 'future' - to remind myself of the future God has waiting for us.  I pictured myself walking in on my own child as she/he put their toys away.  And above her/him would hang one of my Cocoa & Hearts paintings....the art that led to this journey.

pic above via

jessica de maio blog

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Love in a little Girl's Room

Hi everyone! Check out this super cute little girl's room that features my Gold LOVE Candy print.  I love the soft colors in this gorgeous design by Jana Bek whose gorgeous studio apartment was recently featured here in My Home, My Space series. 

- images by Erik Melvin

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MY HOME, MY SPACE

What is your favorite area in your home and why?

It's Hannah here, from inspirationalbliss. I wanted to send you some pictures of my favorite space in our small NYC apartment...my daughter's nursery. It's such a great space with amazing windows which, as you know, can be very hard to come by in the city! When I designed her room, I wanted it to be a room we would want to spend time in. My husband and I both are not fans of pastel pink everything like a lot of traditional girl nurseries! 

We wanted a simple, stylish room filled with character that our baby girl could grow up in. I like to mix modern and vintage pieces which is why I chose such a modern crib, white dresser, and rocker to balance out my great grandmother's dresser, little antique nick-knacks, boho style pom-pom garland we have above her crib, as well as the vintage inspired marquee light of her name that I made when I was 9 months pregnant! I'd have to say my favorite spot in her room is the reading nook we created in the corner. 

It gets amazing morning sunlight and I find Vivienne sitting there reading her books all the time. The colorful blanket we have on the floor was made by her great grandmother, which just makes the space all the more special. I also love the painting I made for above her changing table. She loves to look at all the colors in it when she's getting changed everyday.  

- photo via inspirationalbliss

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Nursery by Nest Design Studio

Sometimes I think about what it would be like to decorate a nursery & what kinds of art & decor I would add into the space. 

I ask myself things like would the art pieces be educational or purely aesthetically pleasing to the eye ? Would I paint the walls or add wallpaper? Would I fill the room with unnecessary toys? (hope not)
With that said, I wanted to share this gorgeous nursery for all you moms-to-be so that you would gain some inspiration if you're stuck on what to add into the space! This space was designed by Nest Design Studio using one of my Gold Love prints - which looks fab, don't you think? Belinda of Nest Design in Australia, put it all together for her client's baby! 

-images via nest design studio

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