droolicious : wall decor

Wall Art for Kids: In Full Bloom

AmandaHill — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

This gorgeous piece of art is a Giclee Print on wood made from an original painting by Sascalia. The colors are just screaming for attention in such a creative combination of colors. I think it would look lovely in a nursery or child's bedroom. With the help of the color combination, a whole room could be tied together. The Giclee Print measures 10.5" by 10.5".

Click on over to Sascalia's Etsy shop to check it out.

Flower Monogram with Initial

AmandaHill — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:00:00 GMT

The more I browse through wall decals, the more I like them. One of my favorites is this flower wall monogram. The set can be customized with 5 of your child's personality traits.

Set includes:
(1) 18" Round Monogram
(1) 10" Personality flower
(2) 8" Personality flowers
(2) 6" Personality flowers
(5) 3" solid flowers

Click over to Home Sweet Wall's Etsy shop to check it out.

Gender Neutral Wall Cards

AmandaHill — Fri, 15 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Somtimes finding gender neutral wall decor for shared bedrooms or playrooms can be difficult. These wall cards, numbered 1-10, are the perfect gender neutral wall decor. Why? They are cut, colorful and creative.

Click on over to Art & Philanthropy's Etsy shop to check them out.

Wall Decor: Glitter Fish

AmandaHill — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The Glitter Fish seen above are just another wonderful wall accessory for a nursery, bedroom, playroom or even a bathroom. They would really a complete a beach or fish themed room.

The fish are available in blue, lavender, green and yellow.

Click on over to Koo Koo Bear Kids to check them out.

Wall Decor: Atlas Tapestry

AmandaHill — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:00:00 GMT

The Atlas Tapestry above would make a great addition to a playroom or bedroom wall. In fact, it could brighten up the whitest of rooms, especially if you rent and aren't allowed to paint your walls. This inexpensive purchase could really turn a room around.

The tapestry measures 90" wide and 108" long.

Click on over to Urban Outfitters to check it out. It's just $36.00.

An Organizer To Hold All Your Knick Knacks

Lisa Estall — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:37:00 GMT

This wall organizer would be really handy in my home. You can set up the chalkboard, storage bins, magnetic clips and all the little extras in different ways so it always looks fresh.

Price is $65 for the whole thing. This is something I would definitley use for my home office or the playroom.

Sold at Pottery Barn Kids

Modern Wall Decor

Lisa Estall — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:22:00 GMT

Artist Anthony Peters aka Imeus Design has designed this colorful, wall decoration to hang in any room.

It's called In the Forest and comes in two sizes.

Sold in Euros. Check out other new works at L'Affiche Moderne.

Up, Up and Off the Floor

Heather Kuldell — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:04:00 GMT

Lisa’s post about bow holders reminded me of a cute one by Giddy Giddy. The Balloon Hair Clip Holder is a handmade, felt hot-air balloon that can be hung to decorate a girl’s bedroom that is perhaps less princess-y. Beneath the basket, a ribbon hangs so barrettes can be snugly and safely attached, and kept off the floor.

Available at Moxie Kids for $32.

Art for Kids: Elephants in Love Print

AmandaHill — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As a parent, it has always been important to me that my daughters walls have been adorned with engaging prints. Recently, I discovered a Etsy shop that has amazing prints like the one seen above called 'Elephants in Love'.

The shope Barking Bird Art has a plethora of engaging prints that would look great on the wall of a nursery or a child's bedroom. I think they would even look cute in a guest room or kitchen. Either way, click over to Barking Bird Art to check them out.

Art for Kids: Hedgehog Print

AmandaHill — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT

I love unique art that looks great in a nursery or child's bedroom. This piece, a cute little hedgehog toasting a marshmallow is particularly adorable. Also, it is limited edition.

This print is available from Barking Bird Art.

In the Nursery: Petit Collage

elizabeth leach — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Petit Collage designs modern wall decor with a vintage feel. Choose from collages on wood, screenprinted alphabet posters, prints and bamboo mobiles. Each one is unique and fresh and will give your nursery that perfect finishing touch. Here are some of my favorites...

The above alphabet poster also comes in pink and orange and orange, green and brown. Measures: 18 x 24. (Unframed for $50)

Collages on wood are made from found, vintage and painted papers and are sealed with a glossy finish onto maple plywood. Measures: 10" W x 10" L x 1/2" D. ($140)

Shop Petit Collage.

Read our last review of Petit Collage here.

In the Nursery: Fantastical Photography

elizabeth leach — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

John Murphy's photography is outrageous. Simple, natural tableaus presented in gorgeous, painted frames. Any one of his photographs would take a nursery from "okay" to "Holy Cow".

Photographs are archival pigment prints. Visit John Murphy's gallery here.

In the Nursery: John Murphy Collages

elizabeth leach — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT

These whimsical collages by John Murphy are beautifully imaginative. At only $35 each you can afford to buy more than one. Each measures 8 x 10 and is printed on matt archival paper. These are limited edition prints so you won't likely see your neighbor with the same art in their nursery!

Visit John Murphy's website here.

(Via Design Sponge.)

In the Nursery: Cici Art Factory

elizabeth leach — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Cici Art Factory creates original paintings and prints by artist Liz Clay. Her "Lotsa" Paintings use patterns of tiny objects on 8" x 8" canvases to create lotsa impact. Choose from lots and lots of milk bottles, chicks, or frogs painted with chunky paint and brilliant colors. The effect is fantastic and thoroughly modern. Hang them in groups to maximize the effect.

Lotsa Paintings are $90 and, until Dec 31, if you buy two Lotsa paintings you get one for free!

Cici Art Factory Portraits (below photo) create a fantasy world that your child can literally see himself inside. Choose from twelve themes and customize the color hair, eyes, and skin tone of the character in the painting. Each painting depicts whimsical adventures such as: a girl in a forest, a girl with a bird's nest in her hair, a boy as a pirate, a boy riding an elephant, among many others. These paintings are done in acrylics and the paint is thick and textural. Portraits are 16" x 16" and $350.

Check out Cici Art Factory prints (below photo) for more affordable artwork. These prints are colorful and fun with animals surrounded by "X0X0". Each print is 10" x 8" and $19.95.

Cici Art Factory can be found here and at several websites like Fawn & Forest and Modern Tots.

In the Nursery: Tattoo Your Baby

elizabeth leach — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:22:00 GMT

This Banner Stencil let's you write in whatever label you wish. Be it your baby's name or something more creative, you decide. I love the simplicity of the classic tattoo-style and I love that I've never seen it before. (Of course, it might be more popular now that I've written about it!)

Banner Stencil measures 8.5" x 26". This is a plastic stencil so you can re-use it as many times as you want. Find it at Romp for $30.

In the Nursery: A Little Bird Told Me About this Mirror

elizabeth leach — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT

This mirror would look fantastic in a nursery, especially on a colored wall. Made from iron with twigs and charming birds. Measures 14.5"w, 20"h, 2"d. And the best part is the price...

Find Bird Branch Mirror at Urban Outfitters on sale for $29.99.

In the Nursery: Drawing on the Walls

elizabeth leach — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Your kids can draw on the walls as much as they like with this charming wallpaper. Hundreds of empty frames to draw, paint, or paste photos inside. Lots of fun for them and it looks really cool, too.

We've written about the same or similar wallpaper by Graham and Brown, but this time it's from The Land of Nod. Buy it here.

In the Nursery: Marimekko's Polar Bears

elizabeth leach — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Babble has written about Marimekko before. (We've written about the Okari pattern and about the very cool Unessa bedspread.) My favorite Marimekko pattern for kids also happens to be perfect for the upcoming winter season. The Jääkarhu pattern is whimsical, modern, and the colors are very fresh.

Buy the fabric and attach to a canvas for incredibly cool nursery art. Bibs and backpacks in this pattern are also available at Finn Style.

In the Nursery: Tree for Me

elizabeth leach — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

I almost didn't love this tree. But then I looked closer and was struck by how perfect it is. Modern in it's simplicity. Childlike in its playful silhouettes of the tree we see outside our window. And you can create the tree you want because all the leaves and animals are arranged by you. This tree decal isn't trying to be anything more than a tree. It's a tree. And it would look simply beautiful in a nursery.

The Tree for Me wall graphics are exclusive to Modern Tots. There are 16 decals including tree. Bare tree measures 49"x 60" at its widest. ($90)

In the Nursery: Climbing Girl

elizabeth leach — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:43:00 GMT

How fantastical is this? Bride & Wolfe is an Australian company that makes these whimsical wall hangings. Many different designs (birds, owls, deer, etc.) and color options are available, all magical and beautiful. Inspired by embroidery, Chinese paper cutting, and Disney movies.

The wall hangings are made of the same kind of ply-wood they use to make boats, so it's very strong.

Shop Bride & Wolfe.

(Thanks, Design Sponge!)

In the Nursery: Collection of Colorful Mirrors

elizabeth leach — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:10:00 GMT

These mirrors would look so cute on a nursery wall. I can see them over a crib, changing table, bookshelf, or play area. Five mirrors in varying sizes per set and each set comes with two colors. Choose from blue and green, pink and orange, green and yellow, or green and blue. Mirrors are made of resin with a glossy finish.

Find them at PB Teen for $69.00

In the Nursery: Your Own Art Installation

elizabeth leach — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:37:00 GMT

These wallflowers remind me of an art installation. Give your nursery, child's room, or play room some drama with hot pink, green, or white plastic wallflowers. The white flowers would look fantastic on a colored wall. The set includes 25 varying sizes of flowers which can be mounted with included tacks, to any wall.

Find Wallflower Wall Decor at Urban Outfitters.

In the Nursery: Modern Name Posters

elizabeth leach — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

We choose our babies' names very carefully. When we finally find that perfect name we'll take any chance to display it, but most personalized items are really cheasy. I love this Name Poster from Romp. Choose from four color options, each one modern and fun. This poster would look fantastic in any nursery.

Choose from 20 x 30 for $65 or 16 x 24 for $50. Color options are: primary mix, blue mix, violet mix, and jellybean mix.

Shop Romp and get free shipping with code: Babble.

In the Nursery: Foxy Artwork on Etsy

elizabeth leach — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Wonting is an Etsy shop that does the most charming Gocco screen printing. Gocco is a Japanese screen printing process that can produce very clean, graphic images. I purchased two prints for my daughter and framed them in simple white frames. They look fantastic. Even better in person. I love Etsy!

The above fox and below seal print are 8 x 10 and printed on high quality, sturdy paper. ($18 each, unframed)

Shop Wonting here.

Genius Idea: Paint-by-Number Wallpaper Border

Erin Behan — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:28:00 GMT

My affinity for paint-by-number has been documented previously, so imagine how excited I was to discover paint-by-number wallpaper border. Designed by Jenny Wilkinson, the 5-foot border can be left as-is, or you can paint in the blanks, either using the provided color palette or by creating your own. While it would certainly add a touch of fun in a nursery, I'm imagining it in our (admittedly) eclectic living room. Two nice things about wallpaper border: The border is relatively cheap ($20 per roll from Unica) and doesn't require the skill that hanging traditional wallpaper does. Availalbe in two patterns--Insect Hustle Bustle, above, or Octopus Hide and Seek, below.