Lately I have literally been up to my ears in bedroom decor for kids! Between trying to create a gender-neutral room for preschool aged grandchildren to sleep in out of my old bedroom, to advising a high school friend on bedding choices for her tween daughter, I know what all the comforter choices out there are! From high to low end, I have seen it all. We all settled on something priced in the middle, and both chose bold colors mixed with white. For the Washington D.C. based girl, the room all comes together on the left. The  Company Store Bright Dots duvet cover commands everyone's attention on this loft bed. And the pillows, actually bought before the duvet cover, match perfectly! The two seen here are from Casapoema Creations, while an owl pillow is flying in from SweetRiver. The flower wall decals from Target were bought a while ago, and have been waiting for this room to come together. And now it has! ~ Where did you buy your children's room decor? ~

No one can deny that personalized gifts are all the rage! But my question to Little Uni's co-founder Andrea Needlman, was simply, "Why?" Here are her top reasons for creating and recommending personalized gifts this holiday season. 

"New parents love seeing their baby's name, especially if it is a unique name or a family name.  

Personalized gifts last longer. Outgrown personalized clothing can be worn by stuffed animals, framed as a keepsake and personalized plates can become wall decor.

It makes a memorable gift. In the sea of new baby presents or holiday gifts, the personalized gift will stand out from the rest.  

Ownership. For siblings, there is no arguing over who gets the 'princess' plate. Everyone gets their own."

CONTEST NOW OVER! Congratulations to Darlene & Heather B! Everyone seemed to love the owl plate, among many others!

PROMO CODE: Use HOLIDAY2012 for 15% off on the plates. Expires December 15.

GIFT GIVEAWAY:
Now it is your turn to be the gifter or recipient of two of these adorable personalized plates! Just visit Little Uni and pick out the two plate designs you like (not all of them are featured in this post) and comment below with your choices. The Chanukah menorah and Christmas tree plates make great gifts this time of year. Two winners of two personalized plates each ($52 value) from the combined Blog and Twitter comments will be picked at random on Wednesday, November 21, at 12:00pm PST. Just in time for the start of the shopping season! 

This is the most adorable way to teach a child about flavors and tastes! And this print from Acopladitos has it all, bitter, sweet and even umami! Which is great for all the mini sushi loves out there! This piece could easily decorate a child's bedroom, playroom, play kitchen, or the real kitchen or dining room. After all, good food is universal! Proceeds from artwork by the artist Tatiana Arocha, originally from from Bogota, will benefit the New York Aquarium in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, since she now lives in New York. ~ What is your child's favorite flavor? ~

An animal theme is a pretty safe bet if you don’t know the gender of your baby. And what animal is better for your little tadpole than happy hopping frogs? They’re little, they eat bugs and they look cute on baby items. Here are five baby essentials that happen to be decked out in all things frog. So I guess it is easy being green.

No one can predict which stuffed animal or blanket your baby will grow attached to. But the Angel Dear Froggy has an advantage as a lovie contender since it is part blankie and part plush pal. The friendly frog face and soft material will make anyone want to cuddle with it. It is available on its own, and is also sold as a set of three, in A Pair and a Spare. That way your baby will never be minus one little speckled frog.

While the little green friend on the Nova Nature Natural Frog Teether is busy contemplating its next meal, your little one can feel free to chew away on the teething handle. Made of natural rubber and decorated with non-toxic paints, this is one thing that you will want your baby to stick in their mouth. As a PVC, BPA and Phthalate free product, it won’t bring chemicals into your pad.

You will think you have found your frog prince in this multitasking Boon Frog Pod. It can be mounted to the wall in the bathtub, and used to store toys and baby wash bottles. The holes in the holder will allow toys to dry, and in turn last longer. And the toys will have somewhere to go besides the bathroom floor. Now that’s something to hop up and down about!

The Bestever Frog Baby Mat will be your baby’s first best friend. It is a comforting place to lay down, try out tummy time and start to learn to play. The soft fabric and stuffed mat can easily be moved around the house. So you can know that your little one will always a plush place to lay down, and will have a friendly face to look at too. Because babies need to relax too.

The Pretty Lady Anne Happy Green Frog Burp Cloths bring a sense of style to burp time. How can a baby not smile while looking at those friendly frog eyes, while expecting the long awaited burp to show up. The cloth’s soft flannel and peanut shape create a soft spot for your baby, while actually staying over your shoulder to do its job.

Froggy or not, any baby products will do the trick, but we suggest choosing ones with some fun and friendly froggy flare.

~ What gender neutral nursery themes have you used? ~

One minute you're decorating a nursery for your baby-to-be with two of your closest work friends, and the next minute you're writing about it while planning her second birthday party. How did that happen? Luckily I have photos to help me reminisce about her first room. And oh those Blik wall decals! How fun it was to figure out how to put them up, and how complicated we made deciding which shapes should go where. Luckily my friend Wendy, graphic designer by day, stuffed animal savior by night, was on hand to tell us a story with the shapes' placement, which actually did help us decide which ones to put where.  These chores can become tedious, or they can be tons of fun. You decide.  ~ Parents: How did you decorate your tot's first room? ~