v 3 issue 11: Mod Style

Mod Style

This issue is full of modern style for your tot including clothing, bedding, room decor and more. Bringing a modern flair to the nursery is easy with our modern makeover ideas.

Cover by Connie Hill

Mod Style


1. Modern style starts with the wardrobe and we simply adore this jacket by innies n outies. The London girls jacket is designed with a fabulous stripe on one side and reverses to a mod green. That’s two jackets in one! Shop the entire line of reversible duds at inniesnouties.com.
2. This step stool by Nest has a carry handle built into the base. This sturdy bent plywood stool is perfect for those hard to reach items in your child’s life. Nest offer products for kids that are modern, sustainable, and fun.
3. The modern changing table by UBI is stylish and makes changing diapers incredibly quick. With a fresh diaper ready for the next change, the UBI table is portable and easy, all with a modern flair.
4. Avalisa’s mission is to help others experience life more fully through color and design. With several collections to choose from, you will find the finishing touch for your modern nursery at Avalisa.com.
5. We adore these shiny black Mary Janes by See Kai Run. The black and white flower accent adds the perfect touch to these classic shoes. See Kai Run shoes are handcrafted from butter-soft sheepskin leather and have a flexible rubber sole along with padded collars for comfort. Shop SeeKaiRun.com for styles and to find a retailer.
6. The perfect addition for a modern playroom is the PLAYSPOT by Skip Hop. The soft floor surface will keep your child comfy and happy while complimenting your mod décor. There are several colors to choose from and its large size makes it a perfect play spot for your tot.
7. Urban Crawl offers crib bedding for the modern nursery. Their high-quality designs are geared toward design-savvy parents who want modern bedding styles that are non-baby. The three piece bedding set includes bumper, crib skirt and comforter. Shop UrbanCrawl.com for unique mod bedding for baby.


Mom Tips

Cleaning Tip: If you have scratched CDs or DVDs, try toothpaste or a banana! Watch this video so see how it works!
Green Tip: This green tip is simple, but the results are profound: take your name off of pre-approval and junk mail lists and save a few trees!
Financial Tip: If you have debt on which interest accrues, then remember this simple fact: The sooner you make a payment, the less interest you're going to pay. So, to save on interest, make payments every week or every other week rather than every month. You will pay off your debt sooner and pay less interest, all while paying the same amount every month.
Parenting Tip: A great reference for parents, a learning development chart can help you understand what your child is doing, experiencing and feeling. Remember that development charts are simply guidelines, and that your child's development may be different and yet still be very normal. Of course, if you have any concerns please be sure to discuss them with your pediatrician.

Modern Nursery Style

Want to create a mod nursery but don’t know where to start? Our tips will help you create a modern nursery that is simple, carefree, and perfect for your little modern boy or girl.

A modern nursery starts with the crib. Choose a crib that is made of natural woods, has clean lines and simple structure. We love the Oeuf Convertible Crib. This environmentally friendly crib is also high on safety with its fixed siderails and low center of gravity. This crib will grow with your child as it converts to a toddler bed for longer use.

Clean lines are the hallmark of modern design along with the basic need of form and function coming together. Choose a mellow wall color such as light pastels, grays, or browns as a backdrop for beautiful modern artwork with bright colors like that from Avalisa. Bedding should be ruffle free (no need for crib skirts!) and should include geometric shapes or patterns. You can also add a bright colored area rug to bring mod flair to the room.

Choose furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes (we love the changing table feature of the Oeuf crib) and will grown with your child (or can be used elsewhere in your home. A great example is the Nurseryworks Storytime Rocker for the nursery and as your child grows you can move it to the great room.

Cost can get in the way in designing the modern nursery of your dreams…we say pick one piece that you cant live without that is pricey and then add a few low priced basics. Ikea is a great place to shop for Modern finds like bedding and accessories. You can also use paint as your wall ‘art’ to cut down on costs…think oranges, bright red, yellows and lime greens.

Remember simplicity and serenity is key when creating a mod nursery…and most of all have fun!