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Melisa Fluhr: Co-Founder, Project Nursery

Project Nursery Co-Founder Makes Her Mini and Me List A Very Special Project

ELAINE SAYS: Melisa Fluhr's Project Nursery is a social, interiors website for moms. The crisp, modern site design creates a playful backdrop for the thousands of kiddie room decor ideas submitted by style-seeking (and sharing) readers...moms and designers alike. It's fun to navigate and not surprisingly, I get completely lost looking at the gallery of pretty rooms and clever ideas. Check out the blog as well, for tips, trends and editor picks. Here, Melisa shares some tot trends of her own with her Mini and Me List of Local Faves.

Posted on November 11th, 2011

Kids

Eco-Baby Gift Go-To: Bloume Baby VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 1300 Highland, #13, Manhattan Beach Mom, Annie Totten curates some of the hottest “green” baby products in her mod, Manhattan Beach store and online shop, Bloume Baby. I always say…when in doubt, send something soft, sweet and organic for new baby
Stand0ut Sweet Treats: Cake Walk Desserts VISIT WEBSITE Move over cupcake, the cake pop and pie pop are all the rage. So-Cal baker, Andrea Smetona has perfected and beautified these creative sweet treats, destined to be a showstopper at your next event.
Coolest Kid Gym: Fit For Kids VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 1106 North La Cienega Boulevard, West HollywoodAfter trying out every children’s gym class from Mid-Wilshire to the Valley, both my kids and I dig Fit for Kids. They had me at the rock and roll sound track they play during class.
Favorite Book For Wroking Moms: Mommy Brings Home The Bacon VISIT WEBSITE Explaining why "Mommy goes to work," to your growing toddler can be an emotional topic. Take cues from Los Angeles mom of two and Executive Vice President of SBE, Nikki Mark. By day, she is top brass at the company that brought us The SLS Hotel, Katsuya and Cleo. Switching hats, she shares her mom-story in the lighthearted children’s book, "Mommy Brings Home the Bacon."
Wow-Factor Birthday Party Attraction: Trains!! VISIT WEBSITE My son went through a serious train phase. While bounce houses and characters are fun, nothing quite wows the crowd (or the neighborhood for that matter) than a trackless train rental from Trains on the Move, serving Southern California.
Impressive Playdate Menu: Joan's On Third VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 8350 West Third Street, Los AngelesCleaning up after a playdate is hard enough so why not make it easy on yourself and pick up something tasty for the group? Joan’s on Third creates hands down, the best Mac and Cheese and Chinese Chicken Salad. Just heat or toss. The result? A very happy play group.
Feel Good Baby Skin Care Line: MD Moms VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Bel Bambini 464 North Robertson Boulevard, Los AngelesLeave it to two LA Pediatrician/Moms, Diane Truong and JJ Levenstein to create the first pediatrician-developed personal care line for babies called, MD Moms. Their baby silk line is naturally based and hypoallergenic. Quite frankly, we’d be lost without their amazing Silky Liquid Powder this summer.
Mommy Must-Haves For Tired Eyes and Chipped Nails from YSL SHOP EYES | SHOP NAILS I wouldn’t normally associate the classic three letters YSL with, "MOM," but their Touche Eclat and Nail Touch Lacquer Pen Brush are lifesavers for both tired eyes and chipped nails. My own personal diaper bag essential!
Holy Hand Made Goodness: Favorite Etsy Shop VIEW WEBSITE It’s so important to support handmade and the many crafting mom suppliers who have made a name for themselves through Etsy. From DIY printables for your 1^st birthday bash to clever poster prints for your nursery. And it can all be found in this one sensational online artist community! One of my favorites is Two Sugar Babies for their clever and cool, fondant, cupcake toppers.
Fabulous Furnishings: Layla Grace VISIT WEBSITE There’s nothing like being able to furnish your living room and baby’s room all in one shot. Pasadena based, Layla Grayce inspires great design through their tasteful selection of sophisticated furnishings and accessories for every room. I love their selection of Baby Blankets like the duck and dino designs by oioi...they've become a favorite "new baby gift" resource!