Hands Photograph

What a sweet way to photograph your favorite tiny hands. Now I need a new white kitchen. This image is by photographer Debi Treloar. (via Absolutely Beautiful Things)

1970s Nursery

I was all set to hang up a complicated shelving system of white boxes for Pickle's books when I came across this photo of a vintage 1970s nursery. The shelves look so simple and are just like the Valter shelves from IKEA, so that is what I got. I hope it still looks this elegant when it is crammed full of hundreds of books. (via Ohdeedoh)

Tractor Beans

Beans plus baking dish equals super fun tractor quarry! (via Write, Mama, Write)

Elephant Crib Sheets

I love the organic cotton elephant parade crib sheets from Q Collection Junior. The wheat and sky color palette works for both boys and girls, especially when mixed with the coordinating Galileo print. This company also makes non-toxic furniture for baby, something I've been longing for. I'll have to go check it out in person.

Rainbow Jello

Here is a new twist on a summer favorite: rainbow Jello! Blue, yellow, and red blend together to create the full rainbow. (via Do Better)

Toddler Room

This white toddler room with splashes of pink and turquoise just looks so cheery. Check Pure Public to see more of this house full of Scandinavian style. (via All Things Bright and Beautiful)

Family Silhouettes

I really love these colorful silhouettes of Benita Larsson and her family: dad with his wine, son with his trombone, and mom vacuuming. (via Cookie)

Money Flower Sculptures

I couldn't resist another photo of money art by Justine Smith. Isn't this poppy made from Chinese banknotes gorgeous?

Palm Fabric

I love the foliage pattern of this fabric called Palmyra by Osborne & Little. How best to use it? Maybe a slipcovered padded headboard so Bouncy doesn't bonk her head while she is jumping on the bed.

Tube Shelving

The Rock'n'Roll shelving system comes in white, natural, or black and is made from paperboard tubes stuck together with Velcro. You could also make it yourself with sturdy tubes from the hardware store that are used for pouring cement. They are less than $10 each, can be cut with a hacksaw, and you can paint them any color you like. Secure the shelves to the wall with L-brackets, and you have a little home for Buddly's teddy bears.

Flower Montage Art

Wow! This gorgeous flower montage by artist Sharon Elphick would make every day brighter in the nursery. Or if fine art isn't in your budget, you could try a homemade version using flowers clipped from garden catalogs or even pressed flowers.

Corner Wall Box Shelves

Woodworker Derek Welsh has the right idea for corner storage with these wall boxes. They would be great for storing all those different sizes of children's books in a compact and modern way.

Seagull Mobile

This seagull mobile from WhippetGrey is carved from ash wood and flaps its wings with a gentle tug on the pull string. So lovely, but quite a commitment at $200.

Paint Stripe Room

Painting a low stripe along the wall of a nursery is a good way to get a jolt of color without overwhelming the whole room, as in this child's room from the online gallery of British Homes & Gardens.

Bentwood Chairs

Like the look of Thonet chairs but think Super Baby would do a number on your antiques? These unfinished bentwood chairs are made of beech wood and are only $90 each.

Felt Ball Rug

What a fantastic rug! This crazy thing, the Pinocchio rug, is made of lots of little balls of wool felt and sold in two round sizes at SCP. It would look so great in an otherwise minimalist nursery.

Money Map

Artist Justine Smith makes beautiful art out of money. Just look at this map of Europe made out of colorful bills! I think it would be a fun art project to make with Wee Wonder, and stamps of the world would be just as fun to chop up--and more economical.