The Bonavita & Serta® Mother’s Day Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Kendra Jackson Mason, the winner of our very first Bonavita and Serta Mother’s Day Twitter giveaway! The #MammaSaid week-long Twitter contest ended on Thursday, May 6^th and our winner was announced just in time for Mother’s Day! To enter the contest, Kendra became a follower of both @Bonavita and @sertamattresses on Twitter, and then shared her favorite Mom advice. Kendra tweets as @akritical on Twitter.

Kendra won a Mother’s Day Nursery Package that includes a Bonavita Liberty Lifestyle® Crib and Double Dresser, a Serta crib mattress and a limited edition Serta Counting Sheep plush toy.

The 31-year-old is married and a Mom to an eight year old daughter. They live in Charlottesville, VA where Kendra is a registered nurse and her husband a licensed professional counselor.

When we contact Kendra to tell her the news, she was beyond thrilled!

“My husband and I are trying to have another baby,” said Kendra. “Since our first child was born eight years ago, we have nothing to reuse! Winning is like a reward, I feel like I’m being blessed for living right and doing the right things.”

So what was the best advice Kendra received from her Mother?

“Always stay focused on education and finishing college.”

We received some amazing entries from our Twitter followers and we wish we could have gifted them all!

Here are just a couple of inspirational quotes we received:

@mrcapncaveman kill em with kindness..thats what #mammasaid

@stephysite More Mom's Advice: "People will say 'you are what you eat', but I know that you are what you think you are!" #MammaSaid

@MelissaCK77 #mammasaid you can never give a baby too much love or kisses

@HipsterMom #mammasaid never eat standing up or you’ll get fat ankles. A big butt you can hide, but not fat legs.

@MzNessa17 #mammasaid to be the person you want your child to be.set an example. (Its da best advice my mama has ever given me)

@queenkai My kids will remember the time I've spent with them, not how messy the house was. #MammaSaid

@Domistyle #mammasaid prep meals before baby comes - stock up yr freezer so that 1st week U're well-fed (if zzz-deprived!) @bonavita @sertamattresses

@firefly813: #MammaSaid Always watch the words you say, because one day you will hear them back. They maybe young but they are learning!

@matzsmith The best thing #MammaSaid was, If you settle for less, less is what you get. @sertamattresses and @bonavita

@stayingyoung2 Take the time to really listen to your children...just because you were a kid once, doesn't mean you understand. #MammaSaid

You might have missed this contest, but here’s another chance to share some of your favorite inspirational Mom quotes in our comment section!

And, make sure you continue to follow our Tweets @bonavita! You never know when we’re going to give away another fabulous nursery furniture package!

As Always, Bonavita Wishes You Inspired Nesting!

Bonavita Belly Brunch - smashing success!

Our first ever Bonavita Belly Brunch was a smashing success! Twenty six expecting parents attended the brunch and feasted on decadent cupcakes while viewing Bonavita's line of nursery furnishings. Check out the great photos below!

We'd like to thank Simply Baby and Kids in Monroe, CT for helping us host our first ever Bonavita Belly Brunch!

Get in touch with us if you'd like us to host a Bonavita Belly Brunch at a retailer near you!!

Bonavita Belly Brunch

We can't wait until this Saturday's first ever Bonavita Belly Brunch at Simply Baby and Kinds in Monroe, CT! Stay tuned to pictures and an update on how the event turned out!

How to Design a Stylish Nursery

Pastel paint or cartoon wallpaper? Blinds or curtains? Diaper genie or wastebasket? Dora the Explorer or Sesame Street? Dark wood or white paint finish furniture?

When it comes to designing the nursery, many new parents are filled with excitement while others are overwhelmed. From selecting the perfect crib to choosing patterns and colors to compliment it, designing a baby nursery can either be a great joy or a source of frustration for new parents.

Artist and designer Ron Briere shares some tips for turning that cluttered office or spare guest room into your new baby’s perfect corner.

Inspire Yourself: Look around your house for inspiration. Love country? Modern? Do you love dark wood and pale walls? Whatever you have enjoyed in the rest of your home, will serve to inspire great décor in the baby nursery. Design a nursery that fits your personal style.

1-2-3: Select colors that are soothing or cheerful, calm or bold, but a good rule of thumb is to stick to three complimentary colors and then look for accents and paint and bedding to coordinate.

Cut the Clutter: Wipes and creams and diapers, Oh My! Babies seem to have more toiletries than movie stars but if you have selected your furniture carefully, there is a place for everything and everything should be in its place. Keep everything you need for changing baby in arms reach, but inside a drawer or stacked in a decorative basket near the changing pad.

On the Wall: Artwork and wall hangings are great ways to personalize the room. You do not need to match frames with the furniture but do try to match frames with frames. Pull the room together by selecting art that reflects the colors in the room or choose black and white for a classic look. If you have digital photos, play with the programs on your computer and create the look of charcoal paintings or add borders and other subtle effects. Photos of relatives, cherished pets or even favorite vacation spots can all add character and class to the nursery. Hang wall accessories at eye level for an average adult.

Try, try again: Designers don’t walk into a room and immediately decide where to place each object so neither should you. The best way to decide how the crib and furniture will look, is to move the pieces around and live with them, walking in and out of the room, for several days. Just don’t bolt anything to the floor! As baby develops, you may find the nursery needs to change and grow to keep up as well.

Invest in Rest: Baby furniture is an investment. Many families invest in a crib and furniture set that will grow with the baby. Look for a crib that converts to a toddler bed and even to a full-size bed as baby grows. Select styles that look beautiful in a baby’s and in a child’s room. For great photos to inspire decorating ideas, a selection of Lifestyle® cribs and quality furniture, visit our website.

We hope these tips help, and as always, comment below or contact us with any questions!