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Design Language
Allie affirms style for the small

From the moment we realize a bun is (or buns are) in the oven, we immediately desire communication. We read aloud to our bellies. We play music. We begin journals so that our offspring may later read of, and hopefully understand, our ardent anticipation.

After 40-ish weeks, Baby is well acquainted with audible affection bestowed in-utero. Make sure that, upon arrival, Baby is greeted with surroundings that stimulate his/her visual, olfactory, tactile and tasteful senses.

While our forebears’ default to pastel shades and puffy plush may never go out of style, growing numbers of contemporary designers are finding their inspiration via modern mini-muses.

Conventional. Theme-driven. Retro. Unisex. Custom-made. Thanks to artists creating for kids, diminutive fashion and furnishings in the 21st century are limitless. No need to settle when you can select.

Here’s my latest sociological hypothesis: baby names are indicative of décor. I’ve yet to assess my percentage of accuracy, but give me an Anne and you’ll often find a girl and her nursery resplendent in traditional garb: pretty pinks, wholesome cottons, hand-turned wood spindles on the crib. Conversely, I’ve got a Ringo. Imagine what you will…you’re likely spot-on!

Please don’t feel the need to rationalize or apologize for time (or money) invested in pursuit of high-design, style-savvy children’s furniture and décor. Pepper genetic predisposition with environmental influences and chances are your wee ones will share your appreciation. Allowing that perfect brings-tears-to-your-eyes item to get away, that is truly inexcusable.

Design regrets? I’ve had a few. But then again, too few to mention.