Guest Picks: Desert Beauty for the Baby's Room

The cactus mobile in this ideabook was just too cute for me to resist, so I went and collected a roomful of items that would work with it. I especially like the thought of a white nursery with lots of green and coral accents to liven it up. — Vanessa from Silly Eagle Books

Desert Cactus Mobile by MiMo Project - $40Delicate and beautiful, this mobile would delight any child for years and years. I could easily see it hanging in a living room as well.


Crystal Cactus Print by Cactus Club - $20Colorful and modern, this print pulls together a variety of desert tones and would be the perfect focal point for an empty wall.


Bloom Retro Crib, Oak - $1,200I like the modern lines and warm chestnut color of this crib. It would stand out against a white wall.


Jonathan Adler Sputnik Chandelier - $2,760This is pricey, but it’s beautiful. I like the sculptural element it adds to a room, as well as the way it suggests the warm desert sun.Buy


Saguaro Cactus Rib Ceiling Medallion Light by Desert Gallery - $115This ceiling medallion is a less expensive “sun” option for a desert-theme nursery.


Aztec Arizona Desert Dream Baby Bedding by Oh Sew Cutie Pie - $285I love the colors and patterns combined in this custom-order bedding set. It would be just right for a little girl’s room.


Cacti Nursery Bedding Set by Little Woolf - $90For a more gender-neutral color palette in a nursery, try this bedding set.


Fitted Crib Sheet, Light Jade and Champagne Cacti by Little Woolf - $65When I had my first child, I went all out on a bedding set and discovered that we didn’t use the bumper or crib skirt for very long at all. With my second, I decided that just a few cute crib sheets would serve our needs well enough. I love this cactus print, and it’s available just as a crib sheet, without all the other bedding set extras.


Realistic Crocheted Cacti and Succulents by Luna's Crafts - $12These adorable crochet cacti would add a ton of whimsy and charm to a low bookshelf or side table. Soft and squishy, they are perfect for the little hands that will undoubtably grab them.


Plush Cactus by Mystery Snail Crafts - $16Not only is it a cactus to cuddle with, but think of all the imaginative play it will inspire. I love the size and the zigzag stitching.


Kaleidoscope Kilim Rug, Black/Ivory - $169This graphic pattern works well with the crib bedding, and the rug looks incredibly soft for hours of playing with toys and reading books.


Balancing Cactus Game - $29.99This is another one of those toys that works perfectly as both decor and plaything. I love the bright colors and wooden construction.


Belham Living Holden Modern Rocking Chair, Upholstered, Ivory - $199.99I love wooden rocking chairs, but they don’t always look comfy. The padded seat and back make this one look just right for late nights of rocking baby to sleep.


White Rattan Storage Basket, Open, Round - $178Large round storage baskets are great for corralling stuffed animals and all the various other toys that accumulate in kids’ rooms.


Desert Art Poster or Print, Cactus With Yellow Blossoms by Adams Ale Art Prints - $7This nature poster has a vintage feel, and I think it would look good as one of those hanging wall charts. You can get two dowel rods and use brown paper tape to get the look yourself.


Woven Wall Hanging by Maija Elizabeth Ekey - $65The various textures and pops of green in this wall hanging mean that this piece can transition from the nursery to a variety of different spaces.


Babyletto Spruce Tree Green Bookcase - $199I know this isn’t a cactus, but the color works well with all the saguaros that I’ve found. Plus, a nontraditional bookshelf will naturally invite children to pick up the books on its shelves.


Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus by Barbara Bash - $1.99My kids have this book and love it. We don’t live in the desert, so cacti and desert creatures are extremely fascinating to all of us. This is a good start for a little one’s bookshelf.


Deserts by Gail Gibbons - $7.19Gail Gibbons is one of my kids’ favorites for informative and beautiful books. This and any of her other numerous titles are sure to become go-to favorites.


Sounds of the Wild: Desert by Maurice Pledger - $16.20Good for younger kids, this pop-up book is extra fun because it also has sounds. My kids like hearing the various animal sounds and looking at the fun pop-up pages. There are several other habitat-themed books in the series too.

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