New Fabric Decals to Excite and Delight

Now here's something new and exciting for boy's bedrooms that we haven't seen before...

NEW! Paper Plane Fabric Decals for Boys' Bedrooms $70

...a striking green paper plane that will add movement, colour and style. Perfect for bubs and bigger boys I think this refreshing, modern look is going to be an instant hit. And let's face it what boy doesn't love making paper planes? I know my Alex does. Each kits contains two paper planes and six smoke trails, very good value for $70, wouldn't you agree? If you're interested, pop on over to our store as we only have a small initial quantity of these.

We've also added in two more delightful Bird and Owl designs - one for boys in blue and green and one for girls in pink and grey (loving this new colour scheme).

NEW! Owl and Bird Fabric Decals for Boys' Bedrooms $70

NEW! Owls and Birds Fabric Decals for Girls' Bedrooms $70

These kits are also very good value at $70 (includes two owls and five birds). And did I mention how easy these decals are to apply? We've put the Windy Tree up in Sebastian's nursery and I couldn't believe how fast and simple it was to do. These fabric decals are just the best.

Hope you like the new options.

New Gorgeous Quirky and Whimsical Prints

Our first new products for 2012 have arrived and they are sooo, sooo cute. I just love every single one of them. We're adding six new art prints for girls and three new ones for the boys to our Quirky and Whimsical range.

Here are the beautiful new girls' designs:

Beautiful, new quirky art prints for girls at Gelati Art

New quirky art prints for girls at Gelati Art

Whimsical new art prints for girls at Gelati Art

And are here the boys' designs:

New quirky art prints for boys at Gelati Art

 And last but certainly not least, my favourite new design for the boys:

New quirky art print for boys at Gelati Art

We've got lots more lovely new things on the way so stay tuned.

New prints to make you happy...

New prints coming soon to Gelati Art

I'm calling these new designs from Sarah Jane Studios "the happy prints". We'll have them in store in a couple of weeks. I can't wait for them to arrive. The colours are so fresh and well...happy! They'll be available as a set of three or individually for $30 each.

New boys print coming soon to Gelati Art

And we can't forget our amazing boys...this new print is on its way too. Also $30.



Check back in a couple of weeks if you're keen to buy. The will be available from our vintage prints section.

New nature-inspired wall decals coming soon...

It's always exciting adding new products to our range especially when they are so cute...Check out these new fabric wall decals coming to our online store soon...

New Birch Tree wall decal

New Tree with A Bird Nest wall decal

These new decals will be available exclusively through our website in a around two weeks time.

I love these new options for boys. They're so fresh and modern. A perfect way to bring nature-inspired, decor into your little one's room.

New Magnolia Tree wall decal

Tree with Owls

I'd have to say my favourite one is this new Windy Tree. I think it would look beautiful in a boy or girl's nursery or room.

New Windy Tree wall decal

I hope you like them!

Red and blue - a perfect combo for boys

I stumbled across this image in blog-land a little while ago and had to look twice as the big "A" canvas on the wall reminded me so much of the 'My Very Own Initial' design in our canvas art range. Our canvases are not so large but they are very, very similar. The colours are almost identical. Isn't weird how this happens sometimes? Here's our Gelati Art one below.

I designed this in 2007 and it is still one of our most popular designs for boys. Since then I've also added in the co-ordinating Play, Laugh, Dream canvas set in this colourway. And of course our fun Red Racer and Beep, Beep, Zoom collection also comes in these colours.

Stumbling across the top image reminded me what a great colour combination red and blue is for boys' bedrooms. It's one of those classic combinations that never goes out of style. I've noticed it's also becoming a very popular colour scheme for girls' rooms.

I love the cushions on this window seat and the stripey walls. What a fantastic kids' playroom.

First Look...(part two)

And now for the new Red Plum Linen bedding for boys...

Gorgeous navy!

I love navy for boys' rooms so I'm very excited to see Sura has added in a new navy lattice print fabric to her range.

Here's a first look at it...

 

New bedding for boys from Red Plum Linen

I think it looks so fresh teamed with these crisp white sheets. It's definitely a sophisticated and smart look for boys.

Sticking with navy theme I think our new Vintage Car print (just in this week) would look very smart in this room.

Or perhaps our new and white and navy Play, Laugh, Dream set of three canvases, which are coming soon and will be available early September.

It's a Pirate's Life for Me!

Helllo! I'm finally back after a very, very jam-packed two months. I didn't plan to stay away for this long but I was completely overtaken with Christmas (and Christmas orders), holidays, family coming to stay, new year orders (January is the most popular time to decorate kids' rooom!) and lastly getting my two off to school. Rather a big deal in our household this year as the family baby started Prep. So far so good I'm pleased to report; although this morning he did ask me, "Why do I have to go to school every day?". With all this going on I've hardly had a moment to catch my breath let alone blog. It's good to be back, though,  I've missed the world of  blogging and I have lots of exciting things to share.

A-M's favourite nook this week features our Cute Pirate - I'm chuffed!

First up for 2010 I thought I would share with you an impressive boy's room that features none other than our Cute Pirate canvas print. I came across it this week on one of my all time favourite blogs, The House That A-M Built. A-M's house is simply to die-for (thousands of blog followers from all over the world drool over it, myself included) so you can imagine how thrilled I was to see my wall art take pride of place in her son's superb room.

 

All little boys need their cuddle toys 

  

And what a room! It so spacious, stylish and practical. It has everything a boy needs: a huge window for daydreaming, a big desk for drawing and homework, a giant armchair for reading, a massive wardrobe for storage and lots of mirrors for practising rock moves. I love the red, white, blue and navy (with a hint of green) colour scheme - so classic and timeless. And I love the subtle and tasteful pirate theme.Ticks all the boxes for me. I bet he loves it too!

Another article for Style Collective

I noticed my postings have been a bit neglectful of  boys lately so I thought today I would share with you a recent article I wrote for the very stylish online magazine, Style Collective. This magazine is so clever at seeking out gorgeous children's brands and is well worth a look at leading up to Christmas.

My Favourite Boy’s Room

Decorating tips for your little man - Author Vanessa O'Sullivan (Gelati Art)

I’m thrilled to have been asked to write another children’s decorating piece for Junior Style. This time, I thought I would share with you my current favourite colour scheme for boy’s rooms - this gorgeous red, white and caramel bedding that Red Plum Linen released this year.

Images courtesy of Red Plum Linen

It’s a new look for boy’s rooms that I must confess I fell in love with immediately. It looks stunning on cots and in older boys’ rooms and is such a lovely alternative to red, white and navy. I absolutely love the spots and stripes pattern, the pom-poms on the personalised throw cushion and the ribbon banding on the doona. It just goes to show that boys can have lovely detail on their bedding too!

There are so many ways to complete this room… you could include chocolate coloured accents, red coloured accents or stick with the caramel and red colour scheme. You could do a fun animal safari on the walls or even a retro circus theme… A stylish option from Gelati Art is the Red Racer canvas and Beep, Beep, Zoom canvases; colour-wise, these co-ordinate perfectly with the bedding.

For a baby or toddler’s room you could consider the Cute Pirates set of three canvases or the singular Cute Pirate canvas. These are trimmed in a chocolate coloured outline so again they tie back perfectly…plus they are so friendly and sweet!

Our white and red You’re A Star canvas and Play, Laugh, Dream set of three canvases also look great if you are partial to a more classic look.

I hope you love this new colour scheme as much as I do. Thank you for allowing me to share it with you. And finally, to end, here are a few tips that I thought you may find useful to keep in mind when decorating your own baby or child’s room:

Vanessa’s Tips for Decorating Children’s Rooms (part II)

1. Children’s rooms should be unfussy yet cosy.
2. Children’s rooms should be filled with toys, books, décor and treasures that encourage fantasy, possibility and imagination.
3. Children’s rooms should be spaces where children can enjoy being carefree. Their room should be a fun place where they want to spend time.
4. Children’s rooms should have some music in them. Something as simple as a CD Player and your unwanted CD’s will do (my daughter loves going to sleep at night with my old Enya CD playing). Music can be fun, uplifting or calming and a way they can enjoy “alone” time in their room. Include some tranquil or classical music in their collection for times when they want (or need) to “chill”.
5. Children grow up quickly and their tastes change fast. You should therefore plan to refresh your child’s room about every two years.
6. Children’s rooms should include lots of storage space so that they are encouraged to keep their room tidy. If you provide plenty of places for them to store their treasures, you will encourage them to take care of their belongings. The playroom pictured below is a perfect example of how clever storage can facilitate an orderly room (and encourage reading – how great are those bookshelves and how inviting is that reading nook?!).
   
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   Image courtesy of Black and Spiro Interiors
7. Involve your child in the decorating of their own space as much as you can so they feel comfortable and at home in their room. Strike a balance by giving them the freedom to add some creativity while ensuring their room is in keeping with rest of your home.
8. If possible, include a full length mirror in your child’s room – on the inside of a wardrobe door is a good place – to help your child to develop a sense of self.
9. If possible, include a lamp close to their bed to encourage night reading.

If you would like some more children’s bedroom decorating tips, please see My Favourite Girl’s Room, Part I of this series.

Pick of the week!

When it comes to boys' bedrooms you can't beat a classic navy and white theme. I'm totally in love with this bedroom. I just love the simplicity of it, which I believe is important in decorating children's rooms. I imagine it would inspire a boy's adventurous spirit...it's certainly got me dreaming of far off places.

Anyone that knows me, knows that I love white timber furniture in children's rooms and this room definitely ticks that box. I also love natural rugs - especially for boys. Tick again. I don't know if I would be brave enough to wallpaper but I think it certainly gives this room its personality. It adds a sophisticated and slightly nautical touch to the room, don't you think?

When my little boy gets too old for spots (which I also adore) I think I will do his room just like this. It's definitely a room that I would never tire of. Until then, perhaps I will try it in our guest room or perhaps even in my own room...

Image via Swish and Swanky

Art to go with Blue and Caramel Bedding

If you're looking for some artwork to go with the gorgeous blue and caramel bedding I posted yesterday our Night Critters tie back nicely. Our Play, Laugh, Dream canvases also co-ordinate beautifully.

Relaxed and Fresh Looks for Children's Rooms & Blue-Caramel Love

I'm loving this blue and caramel look right now for children's rooms. My friend recently built a new home and this is the bed linen she chose for her two boys who share a room. Don't you think it looks fresh and relaxed? I absolutely love it teamed with white timber furniture and white walls.

The best thing about this blue and caramel colour scheme is that it's so adaptable. It works for babies, young children, older children and boys and girls. It's perfect for sister-brother share rooms and for coastal homes....this is my pick of the week!


Image 1 and 2 courtesy of Siroccohome