Baby on Board Chic Week: Nursery Chat with ROCKABYE mommy

Designing the nursery for your new little love is SO MUCH FUN! However, deciding on a theme, the furniture, necessities ands decor can often be enough to make your pregnancy brain explode. So, thank goodness for wonderful companies like ROCKABYE mommy. Their services and tips allow you to feel less overwhelmed and focus on the fun part of designing a nursery. And just think in no time your new baby will be sleeping peacefully in that room… Or crying the night away. Either way at least your nursery looks good!

And, if I can stress one other thing, make sure you have a fantastic rocking chair. Mine has been re-covered for my three babies and it is my favorite chair in the house. Not only is it super comfy, it is trés sentimental for me. I rocked and nursed each of my babies in that chair. In fact, it makes me tear up just thinking about it. Yes, those sleepless nights spent in the nursery are tough ones, but now that I am sleeping again I can say wouldn’t trade those precious moments for anything.

That being said your baby’s room is such a special place. So, enjoy ROCKABYE mommy founders’ Stephanie and Ashley’s design words of wisdom. xx

1. Briefly describe ROCKABYE mommy.

ROCKABYE mommy specializes in creating unique spaces for babies and children. With our e-design service, we are able to create customized room designs for anyone in the U.S.! A customized e-design packet can be emailed direct to your inbox in only 3-4 weeks. As experts in children’s room interiors, we will create an imaginative, whimsical and safe environment for your child to play, sleep and grow.

2. What inspired you to start ROCKABYE mommy?

Ashley and I met while studying at the Interior Designers Institute many years ago and have great experience in residential and model home interior design. So when Ashley approached me with the idea of starting a business catering to expectant mothers I knew immediately that this niche would be such a fun experience and would allow us to expand our design expertise and Ashley’s personal experience with motherhood in a new way.

3. How do you help clients decide on a nursery theme?

Oh this is the fun part for us! And also the most confusing for many clients, haha! With Pinterest and all of the many websites out there to pull inspiration from, our clients often already have a stack of ideas printed or torn out of magazines that they’ve saved. It’s great because we can see what a client is drawn to and what their personal style is. We know right away what will work and what won’t work, so we take a clients’ favorite ideas or products and blend them with our special finds to create a beautiful, cohesive room design. If a client doesn’t have a specific vision yet for the room then we come up with a couple awesome options for them. We have so many different ideas floating around in our heads and know of specific fabrics and furniture options that are out there that we can’t wait to use so after our initial consultation we head to the design center and select options that match what we know the client will love. We like to present our clients with two options, one that really fits their exact style and another that is unexpected but we know that they will love once they see the entire concept pulled together. It’s really difficult for most people to envision the end results, and that is why we’re here! To help guide our clients through this exciting process and create their customized room design that is beyond their expectations.

4. What are some of your favorite brands and/or home designers?

We love Newport Cottages furniture for a more transitional style and Babyletto Furniture for modern designs. Naturepedic is our favorite mattress because they are organic and non-toxic. ECOS paints are our go-to because they are organic as well and VOC free.

5. Do you ever shop for clients online? If so, what are some of your favorite sites?

Yes! There are so many great online shops now. We love LaylaGrayce.com for an assortment of all things baby. They carry a lot of brands and styles that we love. AllModern.com has a fabulous selection of modern baby + kids furniture. A new great find recently is PopandLolli.com for really cool wall decals and over sized wall art.

6. What advice do you have for first time moms when it comes to designing a nursery?

Take time to consider what style or theme you want for the room before shopping. It will make the selection process so much quicker and easier for you! Take measurements of the room and have a space plan ready so you know what will fit and what won’t. Also think about incorporating personal heirlooms, which will really add to the space in a special way and bring back great memories. Most importantly, have fun with it! This process should be fun and exciting. If you feel stressed, then you can call us! 🙂

7. What do you love about being a mom? And/or working with moms?

We love that our clients are moms. If it’s a new mommy to be then the process is such a happy and exciting time! And for moms that already have a child/or children, we love taking this process off of their shoulders so they don’t have to worry about it. There is so much that mommies have on their plates, so we like taking this project on and checking it off their lists for them! It also great because Ashley loves sharing stories and experiences with other moms.

8. What do you enjoy most about your job?

The opportunity to be creative on a daily basis is pretty amazing. What makes it even more amazing is that our clients are allowing us to be a part of such a special moment in their lives and we in turn, enjoy creating a space for their little one that is absolutely magical.

9. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?

Stephanie: Mykonos, Greece – It seriously looks like paradise. Ashley: Italy – I’ve wanted to go my entire life!

with love,
Ashley & Stephanie

Ashley and Stephanie of ROCKABYE mommy provides invaluable resource for expecting mommies who need an extra hand and expert advice when it comes to designing your nursery.
Ashley‘s expertise lies in parent education, providing clients with the tools and support they need to be new moms. She has helped many of her friends prepare for the arrival of new children, and truly enjoys guiding other new moms through the hurdles of early motherhood.
Stephanie, a graduate of CIDA-­accredited, and Interior Designer’s Institute, is seasoned in model home and residential interior design. Combining her talent for interiors and an eye for fashion and design, Stephanie creates one of a kind nursery rooms that are memorable and inspiring while reflecting the needs and personal style of the client.
For more information about the duo and ROCKABYE mommy, visit their website.