 Club MomMe Report: One of
the contacts I made at the Club MomMe Spring Family Fest was Stephanie Avila ("SA"),
designer and co-founder of Rockabye Mommy.
What stopped me in my tracks was this stunning flower wall. It is a Tonia Fischer creation, and it is a design element they have used in some of their nurseries (not the whole wall - usually only a few flowers per room). I’m glad I stopped for a chat – she is a
great resource if you are a SoCal mama and can enlist her services. If you are not in SoCal, you can take
advantage of her design sensibility by following her on Pinterest or connecting
with her on Facebook or Twitter. About Rockabye Mommy:
Be sure to scroll down to the end of the post to see the special offer available to SoCal families.
SA: I have over 10 years experience in Residential
and Model Home interior design. So when a friend of mine 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 me to expand my
design expertise in a new way. SPB: Where do you draw your design inspiration? SA:I find inspiration in anything unique and beautiful. It can be
nature, a piece of furniture or a fashion magazine. The great thing about
designing children's rooms is that inspiration can come from anything that
brings a smile to your face because the end result should be a happy, magical
space for a child. SPB: Are there common denominators
across the different nurseries you design? What are those elements? SA: Yes and it's funny
because I try to start every new project with a clean slate but it's my natural
design sensibility to keep an element of sophistication in each room I design.
It always ends up working its way back into the design in some way! The fabrics
I choose have a more modern aesthetic than the typical novelty prints you
usually see in a child's room. That's where the element of sophistication comes
in. I rarely use themed juvenile prints or storybook characters. I feel that a
whimsical space can be achieved without looking childish by selecting
children's motifs in a sophisticated color palette or by using a bright palette
in a modern style. SPB: Do you have a favorite place(s) to shop with new mommies? Which
ones and why? SA: Yes, my go-to locations are The Land of Nod,
AFK Furniture and Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. This is my dynamic
trio! The Land of Nod offers a modern selection with bold colors and graphic
patterns while RH Baby & Child offers a more neutral, soft sophisticated
color palette and transitional furnishings. AFK Furniture manufactures
beautiful French-inspired furnishings. The level of detail in their custom
woodwork and hand painted motifs is absolutely stunning and what puts them in
the higher price point category. SPB: When is the best time for a mommy to start working together
with you to create their Sweet Pea's space? SA: I have started projects
at many different times during a mommy's pregnancy but it's ideal to begin
during their second trimester because it's a more enjoyable time for mommy. The
nausea has usually passed and she is generally in a good state of well-being
which makes it easier to get through all of the design decisions. It also
leaves us plenty of time to get any items on order, schedule any contractors
and have the room completed before baby arrives. My goal is to have the room
ready at least three weeks before baby is due so that mommy can relax and be
worry free knowing that the nursery is complete. SPB: What sets your concierge service apart from other
designers? SA: I think what sets any
designer apart from the other is their personal design sensibility. I love
creating whimsical spaces for children with a sophisticated feel. The other
thing that sets us apart is that, not only will you get a well designed room,
we also offer personal styling and design packages with entry to the exclusive
ACCESS lounge at South Coast Plaza. Our goal is to provide a VIP experience for
our clients during this special time in her life. As members of the exclusive
South Coast Plaza personal stylist program, Our VIP Mommy Treatment is an experience
like no other for the mommy to be! This package includes a two hour design
shopping trip throughout the plaza where we'll help you pull your room concept
together and suggest our favorite items that work with your scheme. A two hour
personal styling session in the ACCESS lounge and a
personalized Tiffany & Co. gift. We also offer three additional packages
and have created them especially for mommy, knowing that she deserves to be
pampered! Where to connect with Rockabye Mommy How about you...what was the inspiration piece or color for your nursery? Please leave us a comment - it will be moderated and
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