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ABC Kids Expo 2016
Every year I leave the babies behind & head to Vegas for BIG FUN. Well, if you can call walking a trade show & actually getting 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep fun? But it is exhilarating! I love seeing what is new in the baby world at the ABC show for the Juvenile market. Every stroller, every bottle, every carrier is on display.
Nursery Reveal: The Malets
I have been in this game so long that I have seen life go full circle. When Mother & Daughter team Andi Weiss & Lauren Malet came in to design her nursery I started having deja vu. For some reason I felt "haven't I done this before?". And OHHH...I had, but it was like 10 years ago & it wasn't cribs, instead we were buying Citizen of Humanity jeans! They used to shop with me when Lauren was in High school at Daisy Too. I can't believe the teenager is now the MOMMY. Wow! It's not everyday you get to be with a family for so long.
Girl Bosses of Bethesda!
Its amazing how you never know what path life is going to take you. I honestly never thought I would be a business owner & mom of 3. When I left California & came to DC 13 years ago I never thought I would stay. I was going to go back to school & get another job in Corporate America. But after hanging out with Andrea Paro & Fabiana Zelaya & seeing all that entrepreneurial life had to offer, GRE prep went out the window. Had I gone back to school I'd probably be A LOT richer & easing my way in the Range Rover crew. But I am loving this independent business owner space. It is a constant work in progress & I'm getting better everyday.
Top Trends: Kid's Rugs
The Everly & Monet brand has really allowed me to dive deeper into aspects of design that I have always wanted to do. Like RUGS. I must admit, I've always been intimidated by rugs. With so many to choose from, where do you start. Offering my clients the right selection, quality, construction & color was critical. So now that I have lovely nice sized samples in the store for people to feel & touch I'm ready to take them on.
Nursery Reveal: Baby Bennett
In this nursery reveal, we meet the Ungers as they welcome their newborn son Bennett Martin. For his nursery we wanted to go with a very sleek modern style with cool & different elements. It's not everyday I get to choose a lucite crib. The Spot on Square Alto Crib has lucite ends with curved silver legs. So HOT. The Alto collection is complimented by a 3 drawer dresser & bookcase.
Design a Nursery that grows: Top 5 Tips
Although, I am in the nursery business, I am aware that this is a temporary space. Yes, in less than 3 years you will need to do this all over again. So how much do you need to invest in this space? Even more importantly, how can you invest wisely? Invest in a nursery that can really grow with your child?
Yes, We have Beds!
Yes, we sale beds:
Great beds! Cool beds! On trend beds! Timeless beds! Custom beds! Colorful beds! Upholstered beds! Quality beds
Fabric Trends
I LOVE fabrics. I could play with them all day. At Everly & Monet we create custom bedding sets for our clients' nurseries & big kid rooms. I have hundreds of rings of fabrics. When a client comes in, I help them narrow down all of these wonderful choices & come up with a design that is all their own. Here is a just a sampling of some of my recent work.
Nursery Reveal: Ward & Evie
My work with families is always a collaboration. Some clients brings me a belly & and an open palate. Others bring me a belly & a detailed pinterest board - then it is my job to bring that pinterest board to life. Either way I love the process. And when working with a creative like Lindy Gallagher the process is a lovely journey.
Meet Dana….
Hi, I am so lucky to do what I love everyday! When I owned Daisy Baby & Kids boutique in Downtown Bethesda, MD for 12 years, I designed over 1,000 nurseries & children's rooms across the DC metro area.
In 2015 I introduced Everly & Monet to focus on interior design services. I believe in design that is simple, functional, as well as, inspirational. When you work with me, you get to work with an expert who will bring your Pinterest board to life.