August 19th, 2011
My love affair with all things check and gingham began when I was a child. Mom believed in siblings wearing matching clothes- how else were people suppossed to know we had the same parents? Forget the fact that I was girl and they were boys, she made this light blue gingham dress for me with a flower embroidery on the chest. The boys had matching blue gingham shirts which thankfully was missing the embroidery. It was one of those dresses that had a huge twirl factor. Fast forward a few decades and I am still in love with gingham.
I did have a hiatus some 5 years ago when I studied interior design, at that time I did my project in a contemporary, zen-like design style- I have no idea why, then again maybe I was stressed, who knows!
Bella Bliss Button Back Dress
I have no daughters but instead I’m blessed with 4 adorable boys, but if I had a daughter I’ll dress her up in this sweet blue dress from our friends at www.bellabliss.com, where you can even have your dresses monogrammed. I love the check (of course) love the fact that it is blue- helps if you have a tomboy but you want to keep her as a girl and I love the playfulness it offers.
This would also explain why my love for gingham has extended into my home. Gingham duvet covers, gingham lampshades, gingham curtains, all nicely toned down with coordinating solids and stripes.
Are you a gingham lover like me or do you prefer solids?
Love dresses? Stop by:
www.bellabliss.com
Tags: baby bedding, check, childrens bedding, gingham
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April 14th, 2011
I had a dream just the other night about a dear Aunt. Somehow we had managed to go a couple of years without so much as a phone call- nothing ontoward had happened, just the ebbs and flows of life. You can imagine my surprise when she called me out of the blue, 2 years after we last spoke. She said I had been on her mind. All I could do was wish that I had called first as it sounded rather lame to say ” I dreamt about you last night, I was going to call you today” or “actually, you were on my mind too!” Does that ever happen to you?
I have decided (rather belatedly) to stay better conected with friends and family. It is so easy to allow facebook, twitter and the likes to replace loving family relatonships -having my cousins on facebook and posting the customary, annual “happy birthday“, along with that pink, 2-tiered cake with yellow candles everybody uses doesn’t really do our relationship justice. So it is more phone calls for me from now on and perhaps even more visits- then again maybe no visits yet, we’ll do it one step at a time!
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Tags: baby bedding design, baby boutiques, baby furniture, baby nursery furniture, bratt decor, childrens bedding, childrens bedroom furniture, childrens chandelier
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February 15th, 2011
2011 seems to be racing to the end of the first quarter already!
We are excited to announce that we have some exciting new lines coming up. Like the Chloe Nursery collection. This beauty converts from a crib to a daybed. And as if that’s not enough can also be used as a headboard for a double bed. Talk about furniture that really grows with your child!
This new collection like most of our nursery furniture comes with coordinating pieces like chests, bedside tables, etc. Don’t forget we custom make bedding too in case you are having a hard time deciding on baby bedding.
Click here to register your interest or call us on (404) 474 4300 for full nursery design assistance.
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Tags: baby crib, baby nursery furniture, Nursery Furniture
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November 6th, 2010
Enjoy 10% of all Lighting in our Daylight Saving Event this weekend.
Simply add to cart and save!
We are totally in love with this stunning chandelier for Boys:
Playthings Blue Chandelier
This weekend you can enjoy 15% off all lighting. Do call us for design assistance as this chandfelier and much of our lighting is custom made to order. We’ll help you pick colors and fabrics to pull your room together.
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Call us to order on 404-474-4300 or email us at design@punkin-patch.com
Tags: childrens chandeliers, childrens llightiong, lamps, nursery room lkiughting, room decor for kids, save on lighting
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June 6th, 2010
We have tried really hard to keep still until this stunning line arrives at our online store, but we can’t any longer.
Our new wall decor is a range of stunning, playful but modern stickers and wall murals that enable you to dress up your child’s bedroom wall in an instant. The range is literally endless as our in house artists can custom design a theme for you too. We love the owls because owls are currently “in” and the wall stickers are just too cute!
Sometimes a single letter is all you need, especially if your bedding or furniture is very “busy”.
Email us to register your interest or for design assistance.
Tags: baby boutiques, baby furniture, baby nursery room accessories, baby nursery wall design, big boy room, big girl room, children's bedroom accessories, children's room design. interior designer, children's room makeover, childrens art, decorating, decorating childrens room, kids art, kids room decor, room decor, wall decor, wall decor for babies
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May 21st, 2010
These prints capture the spirit of every boys favorite past-time, sports! This inlcudes the set of three print: baseball, football and basketball. They are simply timeless, enjoyed by both the young and the young at heart.
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May 19th, 2010
In room design you introduce colours and schemes that you prefer, but you can visually increase the size of the room too.
Choosing pale colours over darker ones is one example. Neutral, pastel or white gives the illusion that the walls are farther away than they actually are, Light bounces off the walls to increase the amount of light the room receives and thereby making it airier and more spacious.
If you like wallpaper, choose one with a simple pattern, or with tiny motifs. The larger patterns tend to give the appearance of there being more items in the room, which will give a small room a cluttered feeling. The alternative is to have one accent wall with the busy wall paper or the darker paint colour.
We like the Happy Tree Farm Wall Mural, new and exclusive to Punkin Patch
The same rule of thumb applies to bedding and furniture. The simpler they are, the more spacious the room feels. We love the Jackson Headboard, available in a range of fabrics and with your child’s initial embroidered on.
For more free design tips and ideas call or email us, our designers are always on hand to assist you.
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April 26th, 2010
Very often we are asked to design a bedroom or nursery by mixing the old and the new. You may want to do this for a variety of reasons; keeping heirloom or beloved pieces of furniture, or simply having a preference for the eclectic look.
Eclectic decor can either be seen as easy, because there are no rules or as difficult because it still has to look good!
This can be achieved in more ways than one. The key is to have a common theme running through the pieces, in the form of color palette, shape or style. We chose color.
Bedroom Design: Old Meets New
Vintage
Our vintage choices in this style-file are the Ticket to Ride Bedding collection and the Acorn Chandelier.
This Boys bedding set is made up of fabrics which combine textures and patterns to form a yummy look. We LOVE the vintage pillow sham made a fabric pattern of authentic train tickets which are old and worn. This made to order set like most of our bedding is available in all sizes, accessories like drapery and blinds are available too.
The Acorn chandelier is a classic, handpainted one, gentle rubbing and crackled paint gives it the vintage feel. The chandelier shades can be made in a smart stripe fabric, or we can go completely retro by using the Ticket to Ride fabric. Either way, it works handsomely!
Modern
Our modern choice is the Ricky Bed. We LOVE the upholstered head and foot board, which comes in a fabric of your choice, why not use your bedding fabric? This bed is available in all sizes and in a wide range of colors. The shades on the chandelier can also be a smart modern choice of stripe or plain fabrics.
Finishing Touch:
Our designer picked this adorable stretched art canvas to make it all ‘pop’;
Train Junction Express Railway
Do you need to have a bedroom or nursery designed? Or have a question on our products or services? Then call us now on 404-474-4300 to request this free service, send us at email at design@punkin-patch.com or begin shopping now at www.punkin-patch.com
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February 24th, 2010
We were given the task to create a bedding set in the colors of green, lilac and brown. We love challenges!!!!
Brittany already had an idea of what she wanted, but we had the task of bringing it to life. The walls are painted in large stripes of alternating shades of lilac.
The outside print fabric for the bumper was picked by Brittany and one of our designers. To soften the effect of the print and the lilac walls, we chose to have the inside of the bumper in a thin stripe lilac, and the baby’s initials embroidered against a textured white. The embroidery was done in matching green tying the outside and inside of the bumper together.
The crib sheet is in a minky lilac fabric. Incredibly soft for baby.
The dust skirt is in the textured white and is finished off just below the bar in a lilac stripe fabric.
We love the way the light colored fabrics form a stark contrast against the furniture. For similar furniture, why not take a look here.
The Chenille Braided rug was Brittany’s idea, and we also have it here in a range of colors and sizes.
To get your room looking like Brittany’s, or to transform your ideas into reality, please contact us at design@punkin-patch.com. Even if all you have in mind is a color, we’ll be happy to do the rest.
Addison Claire's Nursery
Tags: baby bedding design, custom baby bedding, custom crib bedding, nursery interior design
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February 10th, 2010
…the pretty princess came to tea.
Our new magical lines include the Princess Furniture Collection, which goes beautifully well with the adorable Pink Pagoda Chandelier:
Chandelier Fit For Your Princess
- Pretty Princess Collection
Do contact us for either of these products or any others on our site, we are always on hand to help!
Tags: baby boutiques, big boy room, big girl room, children's room makeover, childrens bedding, childrens bedroom furniture, childrens chandelier, childrens furniture, childrens light fixtures, decorating childrens room, furniture and bedding, kids bedroom furniture
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