Peek Inside this OH SO CHIC Nursery

A nursery is more than just a room. It is all about making a cozy & chic place for your little one to adore - in our case - a sweet little girl. Take a peek inside this OH SO CHIC nursery and see exactly what makes it the perfect place for your princess.

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You can't have a nursery without a crib so we choose a brand we know & love (and wouldn't get recalled) - Carters by Summer Infant. The Sleep Haven 3-in-1 convertible crib is perfect to feel secure. The simple white crib ($330) is beautifully designed and really enhances the beauty of this nursery - it is a classic design at a price all parents will love. And you don't have to give it up quickly - it converts into a daybed and toddler bed. We also love the all wood construction, hidden hardware and four position mattress adjustments - sure to be the perfect centerpiece of your nursery. Complete the look with the changing table and dresser to match.

Another must is the Sleek&Secure Handheld Color Video Monitor - check it out in detail here. The hip new monitor looks just like a cell phone with great features and lets you talk to baby when you aren't in the nursery - one of the best features besides the 100% digital technology to provide a secure & private connection from up to 350' away. As always Summer Infant is staying ahead of the curve.

Decor: Finishing Touches

The sweet dreams striped plaque from Ladybugs & Lilypads matches the polka dot & stripes theme just perfect - hang it by the pink ribbon or use it as doorknob sign. We also found the perfect rug that doesn't take over a small space. And we LOVE the wooden baby blocks from Elegant Baby that fit perfectly on a white shelf. Polka Dot decals & Pottery Barn Teen Bright Bloom Stickers in pink fill the cotton candy walls.

A little girls room is never complete without bows. And we found the best place to get them - Etsy! The heart hair bow holder from Shinning Star Boutique, a cute store we have come to love along with the blue/green flower loop boutique hair bow. Balasa Designs gets us excited for spring with the adorable tulip flower clip and Pampered Princesses gives us no slip clips we love. Sassy & Sweet tops if off with a cupcake hair clip perfect to sass up your sweetie. And of course, the Sweet Harper ClippyArt is the perfect hanging accessory, complete with Sweet Harper singles & triplet clips for your little one's room.

And let's not forget those lovies! Bundled gives us oh so chic little giraffe rattles you little one will just swoon over. We also love the personalized unique dolls from Sophie & Lili - they have became our favorite doll to snuggle with. For a splash of color on your little ones easy chair -Blabla's Berry-Lee doll is a unique hand knitted find. You can never have enough to snuggle!

Check out your local Homegoods store for the finishing touches for the perfect place. We found great hat boxes, storage trunks and cute little signs to make the room complete. The best part is everything was under $10!

essential chic- mom needs inside your hospital bag

Why we can't tell you everything you may need, here are a few essentials we just can't let you leave off your list when packing the hospital bag - for both you and babe - minus registration papers, insurance card and all that boring stuff.

For the chic-momma we suggest packing at least 2 to 3 dear johnnies hospital gowns (we love the fashion- forward ava print!) to make you feel comfortable, stylish and beautiful – hey, ya gotta look good in those first pics right?! You will feel totally safe and secure in the feel better hospital gown. Throw on a headband (we love this one) and make sure you have a hair tie to complete the chic momma hospital look – at least you will look glam through the drama & pain. During labor make sure you have your EOS Lip Balm for those chapped lips. It will add a little labor & delivery glow and keep your lips feeling healthy, and it’s 100% natural!

Make sure you also pack a bathrobe, slippers and socks for that ick of a hospital floor along with a brush, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste and shampoo, if you’re lucky enough to grab a shower. Also, don’t forget loungewear for the trip home and a nursing bra that is one size large than your normal size.

Moving on to the reason we are at the hospital – the babe. For those expecting a girl, here is the perfect hospital hat! A boy? We love this hat from Etsy!

Make sure to pack the perfect first blankie (celeb fave!) - Little Giraffe Spotted Luxe Blanket, along with Trumpette Socks, and his/her very first lovey from Bundled – and don’t forget the newborn sized “first day home” statement outfit.

Pack it all up in your Timi & Leslie Le Petit Voyage Overnight bag. It has all the great features of a well organized diaper bag with a chic designer hand bag appearance. Both you and babe will look stylish going to and from the hospital. Even better, they are on sale now here.