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The {Modern} Giraffe-Inspired Nursery

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When Tara from StrollerTraffic asked me to create a style board and design tips for a new nursery trend she was researching, it sounded like a fun project, but I got even more excited when I found out what this new trend actually was… because it just so happened to be my favorite {wild animal} already – the giraffe!

Since there’s so much cute stuff out there, I had a hard time making decisions (nothing new!) – so I ended up with 2 boards instead of 1. You’ll find all of the nursery design tips + product links for Board A (pictured above) – over on StrollerTraffic.com, and Board B with product links/info is pictured below.

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Product Links for Giraffe-Inspired Nursery – Board B

• Egg Crib Bedding Collection by Olli & Lime (Swoon!!!)

• Egg Wall Art by Olli & Lime
(mocked up in a yellow frame for this inspiration board)

• Personalized Giraffe Print

• Safari Block Vinyl Decal – Elephant/Giraffe/Rhino

• Jonathan Adler Giraffe Sconce

• Clothes Tree (in Natural)

• Giraffe Coin Bank

• Gio Aqua Boudoir Pillow by DwellStudio

• Giraffe Pillow by DwellStudio

• Squares Wall Mobile

• Gerry Giraffe and Mary Monkey Wall Graphic

• Tiddliwinks Musical Mobile – Giraffe

• Giraffe Area Rug

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Thanks again to Tara for giving me an excuse to work on this project! Next project to add to the agenda now… a giraffe-inspired baby shower! =)

26 Comments

amanda b. young September 22, 2009 at 5:38 am

You’re killing me over here! I’m a HUGE giraffe fan – both of these boards are fabulous… but especially the second one. I love those colors. So many cute details!
Keri September 22, 2009 at 7:02 am

I actually have the bedding in your first board and those colors are exactly what I have in my son’s room. Oddly enough, his theme isn’t giraffe’s (it’s actually more color driven), but I do have 2 modern-looking giraffe sculptures in there. :)

Just a note for anyone thinking about getting the Area bedding, it looks beautiful, but my experience is that the tabs on the bumper come off very easily. Also, there’s no slip cover or anything so washing the bumper is not an easy task. Children and not-so-easily-washable white do not make for a great combo. :(
Jill September 22, 2009 at 7:37 am

These are both adorable! I just love Board A though – the giraffe wall mural and blanket are extra FABULOUS!
Lindsey September 22, 2009 at 7:48 am

SO, SO cute!
I love the theme and the colors.

{ Lindsey }
http://greatfullday.blogspot.com
Mrs. R September 22, 2009 at 7:59 am

I love it! Super cute and Modern :)
southern hostess September 22, 2009 at 10:27 am

So cute! I love this idea.
Globetrotting Bride September 22, 2009 at 11:15 am

I am so over the owls too. These giraffes are sooo adorable. I’ve already bought the baby in my belly giraffe Pjs and now I’m rethinking the nursery…
Debra September 22, 2009 at 8:21 pm

I love this party theme.
It is one of my most popular baby shower invitations.
Heather September 23, 2009 at 11:39 am

I love giraffes too and this totally spoke to me! I especially love the colors on Board A, but both looks are fantastic!
Diapers and Divas September 23, 2009 at 11:49 am

I love giraffes! These are adorable!
stacy @ nameyourdesign September 23, 2009 at 1:29 pm

you are right on with the giraffe theme…they are also my favorite jungle safari animal! they seem to fit so nicely with a modern baby aesthetic such as yours!

love your color choices on board a! you may enjoy this modern canvas giraffe print from my site b/c it happens to fit perfectly with your fresh color palette.
JanetG September 24, 2009 at 10:13 am

Love the giraffe theme. I recently posted that I felt a giraffe “uprising” mostly I was hoping but loved some of those products that you featured. Love it!!
Irma @ Gifts Define September 24, 2009 at 1:11 pm

We feel the “love giraffes” fever is invading…we’ve been receiving custom mobiles featuring these friendly animals. We think the next one would be elephant…: :)

Custom giraffe mobiles in colors to complement the room/nursery/bedding: http://indollgences.blogspot.com/
Down Pillow September 27, 2009 at 6:18 pm

So many cute finds! Loving the adorable giraffe lamp :)
Katy September 28, 2009 at 4:31 am

ADORABLE!!
At Home with Kim Vallee September 29, 2009 at 9:33 pm

Modern giraffes are gaining more and more popularity. I can understand, they are so cute. You selected some of my favorite accessories for nurseries.
Meghan Shadricke October 1, 2009 at 4:52 pm

I also got the Area bedding for my sons room and we have giant size giraffe in the room too!- love it, but have to agree with another post that it dirties up more than I’d like. Its organic bedding, which is great, but the instructions say not to use bleach. I had a tab on the bumper come off as well (but a quick stitch fixed that)
Dena Smolek October 5, 2009 at 12:15 pm

Love it! My son has the Melissa & Doug huge giraffe in his room and loves it… interesting to see that this is emerging as a trendy theme for nursery decor… there are some really cute designs out there and you seem to have found the best of the modern pieces!
dining tables June 6, 2010 at 10:23 pm

They are so adorable! My child likes animal stuffed toys! They will surely like this!
solid wood furniture August 2, 2010 at 6:59 pm

so cute! i think my children wiil like this very much.
Cabin Plans October 12, 2010 at 1:11 am

Sooooo cute and adorable, what a great idea.
Silk bouquets October 13, 2010 at 1:55 am

Wow, am loving the giraffe theme, I like the second one though.
Sherri November 10, 2011 at 12:35 pm

I really want the blanket in the first board, where is it from??
Selena January 1, 2013 at 7:07 pm

I love the giraffe design boards. The modern look and neutral color schemes with a pop of color is just my style. Thanks for sharing

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