Sweet Baby Girl Nursery

Our sweet niece arrived a month ago now!  All perfect 5.9 oz. of her and a head full of hair .  I posted about our excitement of her arrival here.

I guess it is time to officially do a reveal of her sweet little, adorable nursery.

You can read more about the design process and details of the nursery here.  

This first time mommy has a great sense of style, so she was a natural at pulling this room together and coming up with some great decorating ideas.  I couldn't help myself but help her, so I was thrilled to know she actually wanted my help! ;)  Their new home has a beautiful, neutral palette throughout the house.  So, she wanted to keep the space sophisticated and neutral to match the existing home decor, with just a touch of pink!

sweet little Finley Erin loves her new bedroom too! ;) 

I LOVE designing nurseries and kids rooms, especially when it is for family.  This is another favorite of mine -- my other niece's nursery I designed a few years ago. 

{photos by Jenny Meyer Photography & Jessica Stout Design}

Entry Way {Client Design}

It is not everyday when a client throws their hands up in the air and says, "do whatever you want!"  I mean, talk about a dream client!  Yes, there was a budget, as there always is, but since this client had seen my work and trusted I would do a good job, the entire Entry Way design was basically one huge surprise to them!  Which I loved!

Remember this Dining Room reveal I posted a couple of weeks ago.....

Well, while I was designing their Dining Room, I also designed their entry way.

An entry way or foyer is so important in an home because it is the first thing a guest sees upon entering your home.  It is their first impression of the space, it welcomes them into the home, and really sets the tone to the entire house!

I love designing entry ways because it normally doesn't take a lot of money or materials to make a huge impact in the space.  You just need some key features to get started and then layer in some accessories, and that is it!

5 THINGS YOU NEED FOR AN INVITING ENTRY WAY:

RUG:  this rug from West Elm was perfect for the space because of its graphic pattern and sisal material.  You don't want to buy anything you don't want dirty shoes to touch in the entry way.

TABLE:  I love this table from World Market.  It is one of my favorite go-to pieces that I have used in other client's homes.  It is mutli-functional anywhere in the home and you can't beat the price.

MIRROR:  since we didn't have to buy a lot of pieces for the space, I really wanted something a bit spectacular and grand here.  So I opted for this amazing Parsons mirror from West Elm in gray + white in an octagon shape rather than your traditional round or oval mirror.  

LIGHTING:  I like the symmetry of having two lamps on a table in an entry way if you have enough space for it. 

ACCESSORIES:  keep it simple when it comes to the accessories in the entry way.   I incorporated a small, shallow bowl in case you want a place to throw your keys or empty your pockets.  A (fake) plant for some greenery and a picture frame with an inspiring quote that can changed out seasonally.  

This is how I REALLY design a space...........

Because this family just built this home and recently moved in, I had a blank slate to work with!  Love when that happens!

The Everett Table from World Market is perfect for this space because it looooong!  There was a lot of wall space to fill up here.  And, it is hard to tell, but there are two drawers on this table for a little extra storage.

Can't decide what to hang on the wall in an entry way?!? Hang a mirror!  Mirrors are perfect for an entry way because they reflect the light and make the space feel a little bit bigger, and, as an added bonus, you can check your make-up or put on your lipstick on your way out! :)

When you find two great mirrors you like equally, it is really hard to decide on which to buy.  That's why I like to put together these renderings to give me an idea of what the space will look like with each mirror.  Ultimately, I still couldn't decide even after an Instagram vote that turned into a tie, so I chose the octagon mirror.  Solely because the shape is a little different than what I would normally choose.

"what I love most about my home is who I share it with" because really, that is the most important part!

I am pretty obsessed with this rug!!  I want one for my own house now!

This familly arrived home just as I was finishing the decorating and putting every last thing in its place.  So, I made them close their eyes and I showed them the transformed spaces "HGTV surprise style."  It was so fun!  Their three daughters loved the space and gave me a huge group hug.  The littlest, who is three, thought the two spaces were "just adorable!!"  :)

Rug-West Elm  //  Everett Table-World Market  //  Octagon Parsons Mirror-West Elm  //  Glass Lamps-Target  //  Basket-Home Goods  //  Lanterns-Home Goods  //  Picture Frame-Target  //  Fake Succulent Plant-Tuesday Morning  //  Decorative Bowl-West Elm

DON'T FORGET TO SIGN-UP FOR THE COLTS TICKETS GIVEAWAY!!  ONLY ONE MORE WEEK TO ENTER!  HEAD ON OVER TO THIS PAGE TO SIGN UP......

FREE COLTS TICKETS!!!

To celebrate my Two Year Anniversary as Jessica Stout Design, and to show all of my loyal clients my appreciation, I am giving away 2 COLTS TICKETS to ONE LUCKY WINNER!

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We are going to make this Contest as easy as possible!  So no matter where you are, you can enter to win these tickets!  

LOOK for this same photo above on FACEBOOK to share with friends.  That will be the post you will need to SHARE to enter to win.  Visit www.facebook.com/jessicastoutdesign to find the details.  

We would love to see as many of you as possible at our POP-UP SHOP Saturday, August 29th in Carmel on Main Street!  You can also sign-up for the contest that day from 12:00 - 5:00 pm.  

Get all of the details about the POP-UP SHOP HERE.

Jessica Stout Design will also be giving away 2 FREE DESIGN CONSULTATIONS the day of the POP-UP SHOP and you must be there to enter to win one of these complementary in-home design meetings.

It is going to be such a fun day hanging out with Jessica of Jessica Stout Design and Julie of JLM MOMENTS AND DESIGNS, you won't wan to miss it.  Julie will be debuting lots of her artwork and decor from her Etsy shop opening soon, Jessica will be discussing all things design, and one of Carmel's most anticipated events ARTOMOBILIA will also be available to attend right outside the steps of the POP-UP SHOP location!  

POP-UP SHOP!

WHEN:

Saturday, August 29th 2015 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm

WHERE TO FIND US:

We will be located at

408 West Main St. Carmel, IN

(corner building in front of the fountain & painter statue, in front of the round-about)

(photo provided by Google)

(photo provided by Google)

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

I am doing a HUGE giveaway - the biggest one yet.....

Jessica Stout Design is giving away 2 premium seats to an upcoming COLTS vs. JETS football game.  This is a MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL game and I know you will want to be there!!!

Starting Monday, August 17th, all of the details of how to win the tickets will be here on Jessica Stout Design's blog and on her Facebook page!  So check back...

Jessica is celebrating 2 YEARS with her own company as Jessica Stout Design. To show her appreciation to everyone who has encouraged her, supported her, and has been exceptional clients along the way, she is giving away Indianapolis Colts tickets to one lucky winner AND a FREE 1-HOUR Consultation in your home with Jessica Stout Design to 2 lucky winners!!!

That's THREE chances to win one of these amazing prizes!!!

WHAT STARTED THIS POP-UP SHOP:

We are two creative sisters (with a very talented brother) collaborating for the very first time in our first ever POP-UP SHOP!

Business is booming for Jessica with multiple decorating projects and new construction design projects popping up everyday.  She loves the community she lives in and hopes to spread her name throughout the area as your go-to Affordable Interior Designer.  

After years of teaching elementary school in Westfield, Jessica's artistic sister Julie of JLM MOMENTS AND DESIGNS, has decided to turn a hobby into a full-time job.  With an Etsy shop opening soon, the POP-UP shop will be your first look into what she will have available for you. Come shop with the girls Saturday, August 29th for a preview of items for sale.  

With the help of their brother as their lead craftsman, they are bringing one-of-a-kind furniture, home decor and watercolor portraits to you.  

AVAILABLE AT THE POP-UP SHOP:

While we can't list everything, here is a sneak peek of what you can expect to see available for purchase at the POP-UP SHOP.

Wooden Wall Art (pre-made or custom).....

Wooden Decorative Arrows.....

Available in mutliple stain options to match your home decor, as well as multiple styles and sizes.

Custom Watercolor Family Portraits.....

Custom Invitations.....

Custom Artwork for a nursery.....

and original watercolor artwork by JLM MOMENTS AND DESIGNS.....

Custom Furniture.....

This is a furniture piece Aaron created for a Jessica Stout Design client.  

It's a family affair.....

We are three siblings that grew up loving to create things with our hands.  And now, for the very first time, we are sharing our talents with you and hope to bring our work into your homes!