to market, to market

It’s that time of year again! I’m headed to Atlanta tomorrow morning for Market. For years I’ve either met my mom and her best friends at Market in Atlanta or Dallas. It has always been so much fun to tag along with them as they laugh and look at all the latest trends. They stopped meeting up at the Dallas Market a few years ago and have been going strictly to Atlanta for about six years now.

This is the first year that my mom’s friends aren’t coming, but both of my parents will be there. I’m picking my folks up at the airport tomorrow morning and then we’ll be shopping. More like browsing this time. We won’t be getting anything for our house for a long time and we’ve got a particular bedroom to focus on this time.

And guess what! I think I get to meet Belle from A Belle and Her Beau!

Since I don’t know the baby’s gender yet I’m just going to browse around and see what I like. Once we know the gender (on January 27) I can make some final decisions on a crib, a rocker/glider, dresser, etc. I know that I can order a lot of these things through catalogs, but having the wholesale option is very attractive and I’m going to take advantage of it.

So I’ve already got some fun color combinations that I like. Of course almost all are for little girl rooms. I’ll apologize to my baby later if he happens to be a boy. My mom and I will be working on picking out fabrics so she can make the bedding, but I do want some inspiration rooms.

I just stumbled upon Serena and Lily. Have I been under a rock? Have all of you heard of this adorable catalog and website before? I’ve posted some of my favorite rooms from their collections. I’m really digging the pink and yellow combination in the Isabel collection. The pink is soft, but I love the vibrant yellow.





And here’s my gender-neutral color palette. Yellow and green. It would totally work for a boy’s room and it’s so bright and cheery in there! I wouldn’t use flowers for a little boy, but the colors are fantastic together.

I also love yellow, black, and white for a girl and green, black, and white for a boy like this nursery from HGTV’s Rate my Space.

That’s what I’ll be doing this weekend. Browsing and looking for ideas. It would be nice to get these big furniture pieces wholesale if the price is right. I have to say that it’s still a little surreal to be in a position to be making these kinds of decisions. I’m sure I’ll procrastinate on it, but I just want to make sure the room is ready when the baby comes home with us in June.

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Comments

  1. Mrs.Preppy says

    I love Serena and Lily. I almost went with one of their patterns, but then changed my mind at the last minute. Have you seen thay they now have some adult stuff? I just got the catalog…

  2. Mrs. Stilettos says

    Ohh! Thanks for passing this great site to us! I’ll be sure to check it out! Have fun this weekend! Don’t forget to report back on your great findings!!

  3. Pink Preppy Party Girl says

    You are so lucky that you get to attend the Atlanta Market. I think I have been there before but it was not really open (to me the general public). Please report back.

  4. Mojito Maven says

    I am LOVING these!! I actually love the Maggie! it really is so bright and cheery. i also like the Isabelle…the pop of yellow really makes the room stand out!!! have so so so much fun!! Take pictures!!

  5. Abbie says

    How exciting that you get to start looking AND that you’ll know the gender is just a few weeks! Love the green and yellow… you could use the room for a second child, even if they aren’t the same sex. You could always throw in pink accents if it’s a girl, too. Have fun!

  6. Liana says

    oh my gosh they’re all so hard to choose from! im really digging the masculine colors for the boys room! cant wait to see which one you choose!

  7. SassyEngineer says

    That sounds like so much fun! I have to say that the Scarlet is my favorite, but I also like the gender neutral colors you picked too!

  8. The Pink Chick says

    Have fun at Market! I will be there on Monday and Tuesday. So sad I am going to miss you and A Belle and Her Beau.

  9. southern daze says

    What a fun weekend you have planned! I can’t wait for you to report back on tell us what you found. I love each and every room you included and think “blue-eyed baby” will be happy with whatever you and Todd choose! Happy hunting…

  10. Good Gals Inc says

    I love going to Market!! It’s so much fun and you get to see the latest and greatest stuff. You will have a blast and I love the Scarlett room! Too cute! Have a blast!

  11. Ruby Slippers says

    Those two nurseries are ADORABLE.

    I just clicked on the link and it says the blog doesn’t exist. Is it right? I think I would enjoy it a lot…especially considering we’re looking to buy a house and I’m clueless about design!

  12. Piper Jacquelyn says

    I've never heard of Serena & Lily either, so thank you for the info! And that circular crib? Oh my, to die for! Have fun!

  13. NINA says

    HI Friend!!! It’s been far too long since I’ve been reading/commenting. I’m temporarily back… @ the airport right now in one of these Power Stops by Amex (SO cool btw). I absolute love all of these options but I would have to say my favorite is the Caroline. I so glad to see your name so many times in my Reader. Can’t wait to get caught up. Oh and I can’t wait to be able to talk about Lipstick – double time bc I will catch up on Tomorrow’s episode too!!

  14. SC Crew says

    E – I’ll be there this weekend with my mom. While I won’t have nearly as much fun shopping for baby things, I’d love to see you. Call me cell and let’s meet up. Message me on facebook if you don’t have my cell number.

  15. Rachel says

    These are gorgeous options!! Girls are so much easier =)! Check out poshtots.com too, they have some fabulous stuff!!

  16. Preppy 101 says

    Have fun at market! That’s so neat that your mom can make the bedding for you. That will make it all the more special! I am so excited about LJ tomorrow night!! Thanks again for the info about last week’s! Do you watch Mad Men??

  17. Sara says

    Oh my gosh what beautiful rooms! I am holding off on children but I’d make a baby room just to decorate it like one of those! Good luck finding some cool stuff at market. Have a great time.

  18. The Ballard's says

    Thanks for posting that site, they have a ton of great things! Have fun at market, so jealous you’ll be there!

  19. Well I Do Declare says

    All those rooms are to DIE for! If you are shopping around the market, look for my friend Cottie. She sells “Cottie Cups.” Her display will most likely be pink and green and she is from Raleigh, NC. If you stop in, tell her Amelia sent you!

    Have fun!!!

  20. Gleatie says

    You are going to have a blast at market!! I’ve been several time with my mom since she owns a small business in Atlanta. I take advantage of the vendors all year! Can’t wait to see what you pick out!

  21. Suzette says

    This is too funny, I have the exact same picture (the last one) I saw a few months back and put it in my baby room idea folders… I found a really cute boy’s room today! This is the hardest room I’ve ever decorated!

  22. MMM says

    I LOVE Serena and Lily. They have a great blog too, the link is on my blog. Have a fun time at market. I have a few friends going and I’m quite jealous!

  23. savannah redtops says

    LOVE those rooms! Especially the green and white, it’s so invigorating! Love your blog, too! So glad I found you!

  24. The Lavender Lily says

    i love the green black and white combo…it seems like that could work for a girl, too. my friend is doing a black and white damask pattern with pink accents for her baby girl due in march! i’m not ready for a baby, but the decor is so fun to look at!

  25. Curious D says

    I just want to say I saw your mention of my shop Smitten ( smittenxoxo.etsy.com ) in someone else’s post — thank you very much! It’s quite a compliment coming from you. Your blog is fantastic!

    Take care!
    L

  26. Destinesia says

    you know me…i’m a visual. so of course i looked at the pictures before reading your post…

    i was going to tell you that the yellow and pink is the most “you” looking…i was on your same page! i love the pink white and gold room, but that reminds me of your wedding! change it up, change it up! 🙂
    miss you, e!

  27. Naturally Caffeinated Family says

    Oh those are gorgeous! Wow, hard to pic a favorite! Love the Caroline and Maggie 🙂 Sounds like a fun time at the market, hope you’re doing great! Our next appt is the 27th too:) What an exciting appointment for you guys!!

  28. Milltini says

    I can’t wait to find out if you are having a little boy or a little girl…either way, its going to be the best-dressed, most adorably preppy little baby SC has ever seen 😉

  29. The Doctor's Wife says

    Love Serena & Lily. Their paint is the best I have ever used. Also love Rate my Space. Obsessed is the word!

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