Real-Life Nurseries

Need a little inspiration? Design-savvy parents share their nursery decorating tips. Here are our top picks.

By Julia Langer and Tatiana Mahoney

Lori Mercado

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Noah's Rustic Retreat

Inspiration: The outdoors. "We live in a log house and wanted to keep the rustic feeling," says mom Lori Mercado.

Location: LaGrangeville, NY
Mom's favorite element: The tree. "I love the silhouette look. I just freehanded it and added little birds on the branches to give it that extra touch."
Decorating tips: "If freehand painting intimidates you," Lori says, "then find an image from a book or magazine and project it onto the wall." You can do this by renting a projector that hooks up to your laptop.

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Comments (12)

Ivy_H wrote:

Simple and absolutely gorgeous! Great job Mrs. Mercado!

1/15/2012 10:34:55 AM Report Abuse

NurseryWallArt wrote:

Hand painting these trees is pretty hard to do without professional help. You shoudl try vinyl wall decals for children's rooms. Check out our blog at www.NurseryWallArt.WordPress.com or our Etsy store at www.NurseryWallArt.Etsy.Com

10/12/2011 02:52:55 PM Report Abuse

jpena117 wrote:

I bought the best product ever. I was always having difficulty dressing my boy. after buying the Infant Finger Saver it was a snap. it's on U Tube under Infant Finger Saver.

12/7/2010 10:11:13 AM Report Abuse

lezcam wrote:

simply devine

11/18/2010 10:03:16 PM Report Abuse

eagarnett45 wrote:

I love the paint colors. What brand and colors did you use? I can be contacted at eagarnett45@gmail.com

10/14/2010 06:51:41 AM Report Abuse