Peekaboo Design Group

When contacted by someone who has just found out they're pregnant we always advise, "Get plenty of rest your first tri-mester and we'll see you in the second tri-mester."  Your first tri-mester is really a good time to relax and let the idea of being pregnant sink in!  Plus, you typically have more energy in your second tri-mester.

Once that second tri-mester kicks in and you get down to the nitty-gritty of planning, I recommend first looking at the nursery, specifically your furniture.   Most stores that carry nursery furniture do not have their own warehouse.  They keep floor samples and order the furniture from the manufacturer once a customer places an order.  Even your larger chain stores, like Babies R Us, do not keep furniture in-store.  Furniture, once ordered, can sometimes take between six and even twelve weeks to get in, depending on the furniture you choose.

To delay things further, when the economy first started to turn, manufacturer's limited their inventory so not to create excess that might not be sold.  Now, not only did the order have to be processed before delivered to the vendor, it also had to be created.  This assured later delivery dates for the customer.  The economy hasn't fully recovered, so I'd caution that this could still apply today.  In fact, count on it.  Down times force companies to find more efficient ways to operate in order to stay alive.  After an economy recovers, it is expected that many of these operation changes will remain.

All of the above should illustrate how important it is to get our in front of your furniture ordering.  Better to have plenty of time to order that piece you absolutely love, rather than have to settle on the piece that can be here in 4 weeks.  After all, you're on limited time to begin with, you don't have a tri-mester to wait for furntiure! 

Need help in deciding what furniture best fits your lifestyle?  We can help in a snap!  Contact us for an in-home nursery & style assessment  + a mood board: Only $125 with the mention of this post. E-Mail: nurseryconsult125@peekaboodesign.com Call:  972.818.BABY (2229)

We are located in the Dallas-Ft.Worth area but can help over the phone/e-mail as well.

This changing table just didn't fly for our Vintage Travel Nursery, so we mapped out a new plan.  We refinished the changing table to match the crib.  Then, we decoupaged the front with maps that we aged for a more sophisticated look.  After replacing the drawer pulls with more worldly knobs, we had a changing table fit for travel!

Renee and I recently dropped into Lone Star Baby to pick out the glider for our BurbMom.net Project Surprise couple. 

As usual, silliness ensued.  Click on the pic below to see our great glider adventure.  See if you can guess which chair we chose and make sure to go to BurbMom.net to see the nursery reveal!

Things to Remember When Choosing a Glider:

 1.)  Know Your Space Gliders come in a variety of sizes.  Make sure to measure the glider to assure you have enough space in your nursery to rock with ease.  It's no fun only being able to rock half way because you're afraid of damaging your walls!  And, if you're keen on a place to rest your feet (ottoman)...make sure to account for those measurements as well.

2.)  Comfortability! Once you've determined the size that will work best in your nursery...go for comfort!  The Rock Station as we at Peekaboo DG like to call it is typically Mom and Dad's (and big bro & sis's) favorite part of, not only the nursery but, the house.  Make that space a comfy one. 

3.)  To Hassock or Not?  Many ask, "What the heck is a hassock?"  The answer is: a glorified ottoman.  Most of our client's want a place to prop up their feet, but the reality is that sometimes small spaces don't allow for it.  We highly recommend a place to raise your feet, so if you don't have room for the ottoman, we often create small ottomans sometimes called tuffets. 

4.) Growing With Family This is a phrase we use often at Peekaboo DG.  When choosing a glider, think of how you can transition that glider into your next nursery and then later (after babies) out into the house...perhaps your master bedroom or den.  If this makes sense in your overall design scheme, then it helps justify spending a little more to get a quality glider. 

5.)  Keeping Little Fingers Safe In researching gliders, we have heard complaints on the wood/metal based gliders.  The report is that little fingers can get caught in the movement of the  slats at the base.  This is not a problem with all wood/metal gliders, but be sure to verify this before purchasing.

6.)  Side Table a Must!  When planning your Rock Station, be sure to make room for a side table.  This will prove a very handy place for a bottle, book or maybe even your beverage of choice (whatever beverage that may be...we don't judge here at Peekaboo...Just remember to Pump and Dump, Ladies!).  

Here were our favorite chairs according to comfort:

"BEST" RECLINER

"BEST" CHAIR GLIDER/ROCKER

COMFY GLIDER

Happy Shopping!!