so happy together: twin girls

Written on October 24, 2012 at 2:22 pm , by Joni Lay

Today’s inspiration is a fun and bright room for twin girls!  The prices for each item are listed below, as you could do this room on a smaller budget, especially if you create some of the artwork yourself and find a dresser locally at a thrift or antique store for considerably less.

(1) Pink Pendant Light, $99; (2) Yin Yang Print, $20; (3) Rainbow Garland, $12 each; (4) Dream a Little Dream Print, $75; (5) Lion Print, $40; (6) Giraffe Print, $30; (7) Tiger Print, $40; (8) Ebony Jenny Lind Cribs, $179 each; (9) Rabbit Coat Hook, $20; (10) Elephant Pillows, $34 each; (11) Icy Mint Dresser, $325; (12) Deer Coat Hook, $20; (13) Polka Dot Rug, $299 for 5′x 8′; (14) Color Block Curtains, $39 each; (15) Hearts Fitted Crib Sheets, $29 each; (16) Animal Heap, $16.50; (17) Poang Chair, $69

Hope you enjoy! ~Joni, Lay Baby Lay

so happy together: the little captain & his first mate

Written on October 10, 2012 at 2:29 pm , by Joni Lay

As another follow up to the “so happy together” post a couple of weeks ago, here is a board for a big brother and baby brother.  I love the “sure we could try that” artwork as it seems like the perfect thing for an encouraging older brother to say to his baby brother when he wants to do something new.

(1) Striped Pendant Light; (2) Banjo Playing Narwhal; (3) Sure We Could Try That; (4) Sailing; (5) Rainclouds; (6) Set Sail; (7) Whale Chart; (8) Locker Storage Bed; (9) Round table; (10) Kudos Crib; (11)Striped Pillows; (12) Don’t Give Up the Ship; (13) Whale Tissue Holder; (14) Racing Stripe Chair; (15) Mustard Yellow Dresser; (16) Yellow Lamp; (17) Fresh Fish; (18) Star Chart; (19) Mindful Gray Paint; (20) Wire Basket; (21) Geometrics Rug; (22) Five Whales Print

Hope you enjoy! ~Joni, Lay Baby Lay

living in: anchorman

Written on September 26, 2012 at 7:17 pm , by Joni Lay

Fall is in the air, and the change in seasons is such a lift.  Here is a warm room inspired by Mr. Ron Burgundy of Anchorman that feels like fall to me.  First, a glimpse of his apartment (source here):

And an inspired nursery look here (for a cozy man cave or living room, just take out the crib, and add a manly leather couch):

Sources, from top left: (1) Stay Classy needlepoint; (2) Amber Pendant; (3) Point Loma Surf; (4) Triangle Poster; (5) San Francisco Trees; (6) San Diego Pine; (7) Black & White Painting; (8) Brass Seagulls; (9) Arc Lamp; (10) Mustard Ikat Pillows; (11) Cigar Baby Announcements; (12) Leather Bound Books; (13) Kudos Crib; (14) Perspecta Dresser; (15) Hobnail Jar; (16) Mustard Chair; (17) Charcoal Rug; (18) Poodle Pouf; (19) Martini Side Table

Hope you enjoy!  ~Joni, Lay Baby Lay 

so happy together: a shared room

Written on September 12, 2012 at 9:56 pm , by Joni Lay

I receive frequent requests for shared room ideas, and I can understand the dilemma, especially with age and gender differences involved.  Here is one look at a room for a big sister and a baby brother to happily co-exist.

(1) Quatrefoil Shade; (2) Love Love Me Do Print; (3) Mountains Print; (4) Hot Dogs Poster; (5) Confetti Poster; (6) Vintage Ampersand; (7) Treat Me Nice Print; (8) Reinette Iron Bed; (9) Yellow Campaign Side Table; (10) Ebony Jenny Lind Crib; (11) Zebra Pillows; (12) Aqua Dresser; (13) Yellow Jewel Lamp; (14) Confetti Rug; (15) Empire Rocker; (16) Big Sister Pouf; (17) Mr. Lion Poster

Hope you enjoy! ~Joni, Lay Baby Lay 

get the look: hunger games & revolution inspired nursery

Written on August 29, 2012 at 3:33 pm , by Joni Lay

I’m so excited for fall, and the cooler air means lots of outside time, and it’s always nice to get a fresh start.  The new TV season will be starting soon, too, and Chip and I are interested in checking out the new Revolution show, a post-apocalyptic story that sort of brings to mind Hunger Games with the skilled archer heroine.  With that around the corner, and the recent release of The Hunger Games to watch, here is a nursery inspired by the outdoors, archery, and courage:

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(1) Wooden Pendants; (2) Mountain Landscape; (3) Handmade Arrows; (4) Arrowhead Collection; (5) Mockingbird; (6) Berries Botanical Chart; (7) Arizona Landscape; (8) Home Is . . . Print; (9) Be Brave Print; (10) Triangles Pillow; (11) Natural Sparrow Crib; (12) Triangles Print; (13) Triangles Pillow; (14) Vintage Tree Print; (15) Mid-Century Dresser; (16) Gold Lamp; (17) Agate Bookends; (18) Beetle Chart; (19) Souk Rug; (20) Meloni Chair

Hope you enjoy! ~Joni, Lay Baby Lay

do-it-yourself toddler table

Written on August 15, 2012 at 1:46 pm , by Joni Lay

I’m currently in the process of working on a playroom for my 21 month old, and one of the essentials is a great play table.  We built two awhile back, and I plan to update them with some oilcloth covers to be wiped clean after play dough marathons or snack time.  Kid tables can get quite pricey, but for about $40 (plus the cost of paint or the oilcloth) you can make your own great little toddler table, and if you want to make use of the whole plywood sheet, you can make two for approximately $60!  Below are the details – if you buy the 24″ x 48″ sheets of plywood at Lowe’s or Home Depot, they will cut it for you in store.  I’d recommend sanding the edges well to remove any splinters or roughness, and if you don’t plan on using paper or oilcloth to cover it, you may want to add a little flat trim around the edges to keep it looking neat.  Another great part of these tables is the low height is perfect for toddlers, but you can easily replace the legs with taller versions if needed, and plainer versions are available as well if you don’t like the turned look.  I’ll post photos of Vivi’s tables with the covers when I get them done!

(1) Birch Plywood; (2) 7″ Table Legs; (3) Top Plates; (4) Neon Tape; (5) Construction Paper Roll; (6) Grosgrain Ribbon; (7) Oilcloth