For years, I would see the word ‘bunting’ in British novels and think ‘crepe paper’, or maybe a baby wrapper of some sort. And then, thanks to the internet, I finally learned that bunting was essentially those awesome Tibetan prayer flags, only looking like they were made by Cath Kidston and without the praying. (OK, to be totally type-A about it, bunting is actually the fabric the flags are made out of. And also a teeny little bird.)

I really love these, for their happy aura and the DIY possibilities. I’ve been seeing a lot of bunting lately, so here is what I’ve saved up…

I bet these are what the original British ones looked like:

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This photo, from last season’s Zara Home kid collection (not available in the US), is one of the inspiration images I go back to a lot. (Click on it to see the full-size version.) It helps me remember my goal of creating a serene space for Little Capucine. My guiding words are ’serene’ and ‘happy’ - the happy part is easy, with all the color out there for kids. The ’serene’ part is the challenging one, so pictures like this are a big help! I like the colors in this room mostly - white, flax-grey, and wood. I try to stick with those myself, but color is so tempting!

A wardrobe and a room this size sure would be nice to have, too - it’s hard to get this bare feeling in a little room. I noticed they are using the same wardrobe and chair as props this season, so I guess the stylists at Zara loved them too!

We wanted a simple and soothing (as opposed to stimulating) mobile with a real music box, made in natural materials, for Little Capucine’s crib. It turns out wooden crib mobiles are pretty rare, we were only able to find a couple intended for crib use (as opposed to ceiling mobiles). From the ones we found, we ultimately bought one by Kaloo, a French stuffed-animal company that is widely available in the US. This is our review of the Liliblue mobile we bought; we’re giving it a thumbs-up.

The mobile in use in our baby room:

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These hooks are too precious, and since I can’t decide if the tips of the wings are a safety hazard or not; you decide!

The small size comes in pink or silver, but the big white ones are what caught my eye - maybe because of that refinished door, like the one Papa Capucine is slaving over (about £8.25 at Rockette St. George in the UK, US shipping is £6.50):

Found via babygadget.