Shapes, colors and nursery talk

Ever since announcing our upcoming bundle of joy the questions have certainly been flowing from friends and family. Are we finding out the sex? Are we moving to a bigger place? A fully vegan pregnancy, where do you get your protein? What will the nursery look like? Well, the answers are yes, we want to find out if it will be a miss or mister, we will be staying in our 1 bedroom apartment in San Francisco, I get protein from...well...food, and the baby space will be all kinds of geometric. We do have a rather large 1 bedroom, at least for S.F standards and are in the process of designing a special corner just for the little one. And yes, I am fully aware that we are putting baby in a corner, hehe.
When figuring out how we wanted the look to be, the husband and I agreed on a more subdued color palette and lots of shapes mixed with realistic animal prints and photos. And when I came across artist Serena Mitnik Miller over on Refinery 29 my eyes did a little happy dance. I have already planned a geometric fabric panel {similar to the initials we used in our announcement} to cover our stationary closet door but these beautiful water colors from Serena sure do speak to me. There is just something about the lines of color that are both soothing and interesting, I sure hope our little one likes it just as much as I do. As a child I spent many hours coloring in very similar shapes and after seeing these beauties I am more inspired then ever to get back to painting.

images via serena mitnik miller, bottom image found on refinery 29

Abby Diamond

I am loving these sketch like illustrations from Pennsylvanian artist Abby Diamond, this yellow and grey would be absolutly perfect in my muted colored bedroom. It seems to be the one space my husband and I can't seem to agree on how to decorate so it has remained rather plain with nothing on the wall and for some reason a million tables. But back to these little birds...I love the mixture of sketch and watercolor don't you? You can find more of Abby's creations on her tumblr or stop on by her Society 6 page for prints.

Rachelle Levingston

I have always had a love for giraffes, no doubt due to my lack of towering heights, and this spunky giraffe has way to much attitude to ignore. Utah artist Rachelle Levingston has created a shop filled with wonderful watercolors and prints perfect for any animal lover. Her color choices are so soft and serene they would easily coordinate with many styles of decor. With a large focus on animals, Rachelle also included fruit, landscapes and people into her wonderful collection. But that giraffe, he kills me.

photos via rachelle levingston  

Beautiful colors

I just adore these original watercolor and giclee prints from artist Cate Parr of Silver Ridge Studio. They are so soothing to the eye and the color combinations are just perfect. Clearly inspired by fashion, each image  oozes glamour, I can just picture the full editorial spread these originated from. And great news, Silver Ridge Studio is having a great summer sale so head on over and pick out the one that would match perfectly with your decor.

photos via silver ridge studio 

Stephanie Ryan Art

I know sometimes things get a little girly around here, and today is no different. These prints and original watercolor and ink paintings are perfect for any girly girl. Whether its for a teeny tiny little girl's nursery {a collection of these framed on the wall would be fabulous!} or for those young at heart, these gentle images from Stephanie Ryan Art are so soothing you can't help but stare at them. Her shop is filled with flowery goodness at different price points so there is a little something for everyone. And do stop by Stephanie's blog, Small Sweet Steps, where you can find even more colorful inspiration as well as her inspiring journey beating Lyme disease while keeping things positive and beautiful.

photos via stephanie ryan art