Last Updated: 23 April 2011← Come See A Sextet Do “Much Ado” This Weekend at the Black BoxSIGNS OF THE TIMES →So, you’re planning for the arrival of your little one and getting the house baby ready. But let’s be real: While you’re all about necessities, you don’t want your stylish house turned into a jungle gym. So where does that leave you? Since we were kids, baby-friendly furniture has come a long way, which we think we proved with our 25 creative and beautiful nursery design ideas. (And if you’re still looking for a high chair, take a peek at these super cool picks!) But let’s not get ahead of us, what you first need is a rocker. We rounded up our favorite modern chairs that will help you rock at being a first-time parent, without sacrificing your style. 1. Brendan Gallagher Rocker: With its walnut finish, mesh lining and low seating, this sleek rocker almost has a mid-century feel. 2. GT Rocker ($1,150): If you love retro, then this ’70s statement piece is perfect for your nursery or living room.
3. Dock Rocker ($135): Nothing says modern like this ultra-hip black curved rocker. With seamless lines and no harsh edges, it’s simple, yet bold. 4. Modern French Rocking Chair (Call for pricing): Could this worn leather look be any more boho chic? Mounted on a steel frame, you’ll be the coolest parent rocking your little one to sleep. 5. Skeleton Rocker: We couldn’t describe it better than its name already does. This modern, linear rocking chair is definitely for those searching for pieces that are one-of-a-kind, if not necessarily comfortable. But hey, if you’re cool with adding a chic throw pillow and making it work, then go for it. 6. Dim Sum Rocking Chair: Two words: How. With an oversized seat and super bold color, this rocker is so inviting you’ll want to take it home even if you’re not a soon-to-be parent. Who wouldn’t want to cozy up in this chair? 7. Buttercup Rocking Chair ($899): Cheer up, buttercup. We want you to get excited about your baby furniture, so we found this fab rocker constructed from bent plywood with a wood-grain finish that makes it even more perfect.
(We didn’t think that was possible.) 8. Bangulella Rocking Chair: Um, can we say cool beans?! Yes, this space-age rocker might just be the coolest one yet. Similar to Fritz Hansen’s famous Egg chair, this takes modern to a whole new level. 9. Mid-Century Rocker Chair ($289): Mid-century-inspired furniture will never go out of style and this rocking chair is no exception. It’s classic but still edgy enough to make a statement. 10. Ryder Rocking Chair ($699): With a delicate frame and upholstered cushion, the Ryder chair is super chic and will make any room in your home look ultra smart! Which trendsetting rocking chair will you rock your little one to sleep in? Let us know in the comments below!Free Shipping in February — Take advantage of free standard shipping this month on Case Study® Furniture. CLICK HERE for more details. Proudly made in California —Generations of Experience.Brasilia Chaise — Unique design brings a natural, curving form to any interior space.
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Wreaths always make a door look beautiful. Of course, a double door would need two wreaths and symmetry is often chic.Here’s a front door décor which is extremely easy to put together and also appropriate for Halloween. It will make visitors think twice before they enter.What is Halloween without bats? Make some out of black cardstock and hang them at the entrance. Some spider web would also be nice.Set up your witchy front door décor. of course, the brooms can’t miss and you might also want to use some pointy shoes.You can also combine a typical fall front door décor with some scary Halloween details like the spiders and the web.I don’t know if anyone has ever died in their rocking chair and was left there to rot until they became a skeleton but it’s definitely a popular image for Halloween.Set up a spider attack on your front door. Use lace for spider web and plastic spiders of different sizes. You can even get a giant one and make it their queen.Something simpler means better.
Here’s a Halloween front door with minimalist but symbolic elements like the crow or the dead trees.If you have a porch then there’s even more space to work with when you set up the Halloween décor. More space means more fun.This is a front door décor that witches would be proud of. It has a little bit of everything and it’s not too cluttered either.The little details often make a huge difference on the overall result. In this case, the little spiders and mice are the key elements.Cover your front door with creepy cloth resembling spider web and top it off with a witch’s hat. It’s simple but powerful.Going from a regular fall front door décor to one suitable for Halloween is easy. You just add a few themed details like the jack-o’-lantern on the wreath.Spiders and spider webs are always popular Halloween decorations and there are lots of ways in which you can use them.This is a more happy and cute Halloween-themed front door. Even the pumpkin is smiling, surrounded by beautiful fresh flowers.
Now all Halloween decors have to be scary. You can opt for elegance instead and choose decorations that suit your taste.A few simple adjustments can change your front door from boring to eye-catching. In this case, it’s the crow feather wreath that does that.The carved pumpkins placed on the stairs are just amazing and they’re spectacular at night. The skeleton isn’t bad either.We can only assume that those white figures are ghosts and not being sure about it makes them even more scary.Here’s another fun front door décor idea. It’s very cute and not that difficult to make either. You need fabric and imagination.The colors often give a décor the plus of credibility it needs. In this case, the orange and black combo is a nice choice for Halloween.In case you were worried that you’ll need lots of materials and time to decorate your front door, here’s an example that shows the contrary.It’s hard to say which is more beautiful: the swarm of bats, the chevron pumpkins, the wreath or the garland.
Another strategy can also be to just get all your decorations out of storage and figure out a way to combine them.The bold colors and the happy ghosts are not exactly scary but they’re definitely right on theme.It’s hard to say whether this front door looks confused, mad or just sad it’s missing an eyebrow but it’s definitely eye-catching.don’t aren’t real mice on the stairs. They’re just painted and they’re actually very cute and funny.You can make a bunch of signs for the front porch just to add a little spice to the whole Halloween décor.This definitely looks like the layer of a witch. The broom is at the entrance and the little sad and scared faces are quite suggestive. Plus, the sign says the witch is in.{found on craft}.This front door has everything from ghosts to bats, cats, skeletons and pumpkins and it’s amazing that they all get along so nicely.Here’s another bunch of familiar faces. They don’t look very friendly so you might want to think twice before ringing the doorbell.