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Nursery decor has come a long way since my generation was sucking its thumbs!In the 1970's our cribs were coated in lead paint and the slats were wide enough for little heads to get stuck.  Our crib bumpers and mattress sheets were even made of the same toxic plastic we're eliminating from all baby products today.  Our parents didn't think twice about throwing various plush and plastic toys with little parts into the crib for us to chew on, and there was nobody warning them of the dangers of window blind cords next to the crib!  It's a wonder as many of us survived childhood as did!  (Don't even get me started on the lack of seatbelt use and car seats back then -- I have a crowned front tooth to show for it!)Furniture selections were limited at the local department store or were handed down to us from relatives.  There were only a handful of themes available for bedding and curtains such as nursery rhyme characters, clowns, or bears.  Nurseries were done in pastel green, yellow, blu... read more »

I've been around the block a while -- when it comes to nursery decor, that is!  I started my nursery design company nearly ten years ago and at that time, when people mentioned wanting a "green nursery," they simply wanted to decorate with the color green! We've learned some great information in the past ten years about our impact on the environment, and now we're finally doing more to rectify the situation.  We've learned how we can reduce our "carbon footprint" by taking steps to purchase organic products, recycled products, or products manufactured locally -- thus avoiding the use of fuels to ship goods from overseas.  There are many ways in which we can each make a difference.  While it might be impossible still to create a completely green nursery, I ask each of my clients to consider even one or two green products for their nurseries.  These baby steps taken today can lead to great progress in the future -- and a cleaner world for our children.Our parental instinct is to prote... read more »

I recently had the honor of designing three kids' rooms as well as a baby's nursery for Buddy and Lisa Valastro, stars of Cake Boss on TLC.  

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Beginning in June 2011, crib safety standards have been expanded.  Drop-side cribs have been banned and all stores are forbidden to offer them for sale beyond this date -- including auction sites. 

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I would give a personalized nursery wall hanging.  It's a beautiful and affordable substitute for a mural -- large scale, yet it can be moved with you from room to room, home to home, and can even be passed down through generations!

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