Target ombre' decor {my favorite finds}

If you know me at all you know that I shop at Target for just about everything.  I don't go to a grocery store anymore, I just shop at Target, so you can say I am there a lot.  I like knowing where everything is in a store, it makes for an easier shopping experience.  I have to say though it is pretty bad when you over hear another shopper ask her friend where something is and you know darn well you could direct them instantly, instead you are too embarrassed so you let them find "a red shirt."  Yep, that happened the other day.  Anyway, I thought I'd do a little round up on my favorite finds from Target right now.  Heading into Spring and Summer is usually when some really fun products arrive and it seems like Target is really into "the Ombre".  I thought I'd bring these fun finds to your attention because there is so much goodness on the Target site, it can be overwhelming.

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By the Sea {a nautical nursery}

My goodness...I must apologize for my absence.  It is amazing how quickly days can go by, how I can feel so busy through out each one of them and yet truly feel like I got nothing done!  Why is that?  This poor little site of mine has been neglected terribly and I feel bad about that.  We are nearing the end of the school year and I feel like there has been a lot of school events to attend and being a mommy is my number one job.  I am going to try to get my agenda back on track and hopefully get to chatting with all of you more often.  I've recently started helping a new client and I'm excited because the nursery is for a boy. You've all recently seen two rooms I designed for girls, so I'm sure it will be a nice change.

Here is a design I completed for a client in Hawaii who wanted a slightly nautical nursery for the upcoming arrival of her little guy.  Somehow I forgot to share this design.  I didn't want the usual, navy, red and white color scheme.  I decided I wanted the nursery to have varying shades of blue like the ocean, tans like the sand and then let the art and accessories incorporate some nautical elements.

Out of respect for my paying clients I do not provide sourcing.  If you have any specific questions or would like to inquire about my services please email me brimoysa@emersongreydesigns.com

Etsy printables {easy art}

I am all about switching art often in my kids room.  I think it is fun to rotate art as the moods and seasons change.  This has become even easier with the amazing selection of inexpensive printable art available through Etsy.  There are also many free printables out there in the WWW, but I also enjoy being able to search specifically for a piece and Etsy is my go to for that.  Having the ability to print a piece same day or at least by the next day satisfies my retail therapy sometimes too.  Here are a few of my favorites right now:

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This arrow printable has such a simplicity to it in the black and white, but I love the extra detail in the feathers.  

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This 'I love you' printable is such a simple and elegant piece to add to a space.  The continuous lines makes it a piece of art rather then just words. 

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This is definitely a favorite of mine, I used it in my kids room.  Continue to the end of this post to see how...

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I love this 'ABC' printable.  The use of different fonts adds such a fun moment to this print.

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I love adding a bit of pattern to a space and I think this Aztec printable is just perfect.

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What a fun way to add animals to a room. These watercolor-like animal printables are beautiful, graphic and a perfect trio.

You'll have to venture to each of the shops that I featured as they have so many more pieces to choose from.  Many of the ones featured can be made in a large selection of other colors, so all these prints can work perfectly in so many different spaces.  

And here is how I used the mountain and stars printable in my kids room.  I love how it came out.  I knew I was going to use the printable in a poster size because I wanted the impact of the strong contrast between the black graphic and the white walls.  I had the print enlarged through Staples poster print option.  The quality turned out great and I couldn't be happier.

HGTV Remodels {feature}

If you would have told me a little over a year ago a room I designed would have been included in an article on HGTV, I would have told you you were crazy!  Well, I'm so happy to say you're crazy!  (not really, but you get what I'm saying.)  I feel very honored that HGTV thought one of my rooms was worth adding to their article on Wallpaper, Murals and More.

I would say this is a good start to my Monday!  I hope you are having a good start today too.

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Styling shelves {our new home}

I haven't been around for a while, but it is good to be back.  I've got lots of fun new projects on my list of 'to dos' that I can't wait to get to.  Soon after we moved into our new home I immediately got to work at making our space feel like us.  Some things I'm taking a bit more time on, but there were two spaces I wanted to fill up and design quick.  They were the space behind our toilet and the wall between my kids room and the hallway.  Both spaces were blank slates.

The way that our bathroom is set up is a bit awkward.  I hope to some day knock out a wall to make it a grand space, but for now it is working just fine.  But because the vanity and sink are in a separate area, it didn't allow for any accessible storage for toilet paper, towels, etc.  Here is the before (try not to cringe, cause the blue toilet seat was 'awesome!')

So bad right?!  And the millions of towel racks that the previous owners had was almost comical.  And here is the after so far...

I'll save the rest of the room for when that's complete.

The other space was the wall between my kids room and hallway.  Here is the before:

Gotta love the previous owners art selection ;)

Here is what I did with the space.  

I have to say, this shelf styling really allowed for a great place to feature some really special photos of our family without adding clutter to the family room.  It also allowed me to disguise the thermostat and door bell placement, which is so randomly placed.

We are continuing to make progress on little bits and pieces in our home.  I'll continue to share as things get completed.

Favorite things {Etsy finds}

I don't know about you, but I am always on Etsy.  Not just for me, but for clients.  It is amazing the talent that can be found on Etsy and the unique products too.  I've recently been searching for things for my own home and thought I'd share my newest wants.  Do I hope to get them all soon, yes!  How soon is soon?  Not sure. =)  A girl can dream that her budget increases, right?

I want this pillow for my sofa so bad.  It is from a shop called Raiscase.  I've corresponded with the owner Julie and she just seems like such a great person.  Be sure to check out her other products.

I love this print in black, but had to share all the other fun colorways too.  If you have kids you know they just love Yo Gabba Gabba (whether you want them to or not.)  The statement is such a true one though and I think it would be fun to add it somewhere in our home.  It is by the Etsy shop TuesdayMourning

I'm kind of completely obsessed with this cloud pillow by Colette Bream.  She hand knits them herself using 100% Scottish Lambswool and I just think my kiddos each need one to snuggle with.  She offers it in a few other colors as well.

Have you been oohing and aahing over anything on Etsy?

Bonjour {pale blue and pink nursery}

I have another completed nursery to share.  It's been a fun few days for me receiving photos of a few nurseries I designed.  I am also honored that Project Nursery liked my 'Delight' nursery enough to be picked as readers favorite.  It is always special to receive confirmation that something you helped create is liked by many.

I am sure you are all going to like this nursery/ guest room just as much.  I happen to work on 'Delight' and 'Bonjour' at the same time and I just loved that the color schemes were completely different from one another.  This room is sweet and full of soft pastels.  There are touches of matelasse and velvet adding rich texture to the space. Personal items bring extra special meaning to this nursery like song lyrics to "Over the Rainbow" framed reminding mom and dad of their wedding day.  The dress hanging from the shelf was my clients dedication ceremony dress she wore when she was a baby.  The guest bed was worked into the space so that it complimented the design and continued to provide a night time spot for mom to rest, or a place for grandparents to sleep when they come to visit.  I hope you enjoy!

 

Thank you to my client for the amazing photos and being such a pleasure to work with.  I can't wait to hear about the little lady's arrival.  I hope she likes her room just as much as we do! =)