Everyone is talking about Bratt

Bratt Decor is thrilled to announce they will be debuting their stellar label of infant furnishings in Europe at this year's Kind+Jugend show. Designer, Stephen Bauer has created exciting new designs especially for the European market which promise to dazzle. Bratt Decor is the leader in sophisticated, opulence in baby. A long time darling of Hollywood, their designs continue to reign supreme because of the timeless quality. Both wrought iron and wood is used in their collections, which includes cribs, changers, armoires and more.

Each piece is an original design of Mr. Bauer and offers stunning, original finishes and details not seen elsewhere. Bratt Decor has been making furnishings for baby since 1995 and are the gold standard in terms of safety, quality and designer excellence.

Visit them in Hall 10.1, R508, and at www.brattdecor.com

New parents spend between $5,000 and $15,000 to decorate Baby's nursery, according to the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, driving a $7.3 billion industry. That's a lot of money to spend on a room Junior can't enjoy until he's crawling.


Parents spend a lot of time in their new baby's room, which is why some parents consider their own decorating likes and dislikes when creating a nursery.


Sarah Horn, owner of SHA, said parents are looking for custom pieces to put in nurseries. "People are liking to create their own now, versus buying something off the shelf," she said. "Once somebody realizes they can really put their personal touch on it, they tend to like it."


Including Mom and Dad's personality in nursery decor gives the room a comfortable and personal feel. It also creates a space they enjoy spending time in-and they will be spending a lot of time in it.


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Bratt Decor's President & design guru shares design tips for creating the ultimate nursery!



And Ali Landry talks about the launch of her new children's clothing line and her magical room makeover for daughter Estella, sponsored in part by Bratt Decor.

Bratt Decor's blu dresser in wheat is highlighted in the amazing collection of hot baby products, entitled "Livin' the dream".

If you're awaiting a visit from the fabled stork, join the club. There are more than 73 million moms or moms-to-be in the US today, ranging in age from teen years to 40-plus. While each and every one of them is going to need at least one crib, a changing table, and a rocking chair, the demand for baby goods doesn't stop there.


Grandparents also play a major role in spending and "are expected by 2010 to be 80 million strong and spending $35 billion per year on their grandchildren," says Lauren Estep, spokesperson for Young America, a furniture manufacturer based in Stanleytown, VA. The baby business is booming, and with it comes an endless array of options aimed at creating a child's room that is safe, functional, and fun.


When it comes to creating your first nursery, there are several must-have items every parent should consider, with a new crib topping

With her due date quickly approaching, and the probability of an early delivery looming, Hot Moms Club introduced Brooke Sheen to Amanda Moore and her interior design firm re:place to create a dream nursery for the beautiful twin boys that she and Charlie Sheen welcomed into the world this Spring.
The Sheen's stressed the priority of comfort to their design team at re:place, which started with the plush 100% natural wool wall-to-wall carpet that covers the entire nursery. Little crawling knees will be very grateful! Brooke and Charlie wanted the perfect pair of comfortable gliders, for bonding, feeding, and of course for watching ESPN highlights. They chose Serena & Lilys ultra comfortable and stylish Henry Gliders with matching ottomans. The nearby Bratt Decor Casablanca Daybed creates yet another space for kicking up ones feet for cuddle time. On the daybed is a mix of brown and blue Serena & Lily

Bratt Decor, known for its classic and traditional designs in nursery and youth furniture, is introducing a new bedroom group with a decidedly more modern aesthetic.



The Blu collection is made of ash wood and oak veneers and features clean lines with contemporary touches. The line includes two cribs-a four-post canopy version and a panel crib that can be completed with optional upholstered microsuede panels and bumpers. The cribs, $880 each, have stationary side rails and three adjustable mattress levels. They also convert to toddler and day beds.



Other pieces in the line include a convertible changer/dresser, armoire, storage cubby and wall shelves. Blu is offered in wheat and mocha finishes and the upholstered crib panels and bumpers come in sky, sand, fern, sunset and rose colors.



The line is available for sale now and will begin shipping in December.

Bratt Decor, located in Belvedere Square, creates gorgeous, designer looks, for Hollywood's A-List Babies!

Bratt Decor's president and co-founder Mary Bauer dishes with anchors on CBS's morning talk show, The Morning Edition, about the latest trends in baby and nursery decor. And, oh, the accessories! Babies have the cutest things. Bauer bought with her a display of some of of the most popular gift items and must haves in baby. Items featured are sold at Bratt Boutiques and Bratt Decor online.



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Click the link below to view a video clip about Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's nursery for their new twins.

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What does it take to put together a fantastic nursery? It turns out you don't need a huge budget, interior designer pals or even a perfect space--just a little creativity and sense of what will work for your family. In fact, the whole process was a lot easier than P&N's very pregnant AMY BRAYFIELD expected it to be--which is a good thing, since she waited till pretty much the last possible minute to prep her own nursery.


Things to consider.....


Think furniture


You're going to need a crib and a storage center, but beyond that, think about what you and your baby will really need. Some moms can forego, say, a changing table completely, while other moms swear their changing table was an essential they couldn't live without.


When it comes to furniture, the key is to think about how you'll really use it. If it's important to you to be able to move

Fox 45 News anchor Jennifer Gilbert is expecting and this chic mommy-to-be has chosen Bratt Decor to furnish her nursery.


"There really is nothing else out there in terms of high-end, luxury nursery furniture," says Gilbert about her haute decision.



Gilbert chose the entire Chelsea collection--a cradle, crib, toddler conversion kit, convertible changer/dresser, and armoire, all in espresso. As well as a Zanzibar cradle, and custom bedding sets by Lulla Smith (sold online and at Bratt Boutiques)


"We really love our furniture! The espresso is such a rich color. Its perfect!" she says.


Jennifer is due late this summer. And boy, will her new babe be sleeping in style!


To find and purchase items that Jennifer bought for her nursery go to our online store, or just click on the "how to buy" button in the menu, and browse under the Chelsea collection, Cradles, and Bedding.

Bratt Decor's new Manhattan Collection was chosen as one of the standout new collections at September's ABC Kid's Expo.



The Manhattan Collection includes 2 cribs, the Park Avenue and Soho, toddler conversion kit, 2 dresser/changers, an armoire, bookcase, mirror and wall shelf.

Charlie Sheen is very impressed with the nursery he and wife Brooke have set up for their twin boys, due in April.



"Forget being a babies' room. If I had a room like that growing up at any point, I would have been over the moon," Sheen, 43, told PEOPLE on Tuesday at Las Vegas's MAGIC convention, where he unveiled his new DaVinci Collection by Charlie Sheen clothing line.



The couple hope to put the finishing touches on the nursery this week.



"We have a deadline," said Sheen. "It's that last-minute push with the paint, furniture and all the accessorizing and all that, but it's going to be lovely."



Bratt Decor is proud to furnish the Sheen twin's baseball themed nursery!

Everyone in the know, knows Kids Today is an industry standard for news from the kid world. We are so thrilled they highlighted one of our favorite retailers, Sugarplum Dreams this month. We love the photographs of the chelsea rocking cradle and casablanca premiere heirloom iron crib. The article highlighting the ABC Spring Conference was great, and we were so happy that they put the spotlight on our gorgeous little manhattan dresser, in sable. Oh, so rich!

Go Green In The Nursery


The biggest change I've noticed in the world over the last five years, would be the world wide awakening that has happened as far as our responsibility to this earth, and how we can evoke positive changes. I have to say, that I am thrilled with this new state of being. I am a nature lover, most peaceful in the mountains, and being half Lumbee Indian, I always felt a special connection to the earth, the forest, the rivers, the air . . . So, naturally I've tried to incorporate respect for the earth in all areas of my life, including my business. And, as more and more demand for eco friendly products emerge, so do the resources to create them. That is one of the reasons I love business, it will make available what we demand, and if our consciousness turns toward more responsible behavior,

Outfit your family with goods that go the distance.


Bratt Decor's Manhattan Dresser was selected by Pregnancy & Newborn magazine as a must-have to give your nursery furniture longer life.


"Once baby is past her diaper days, remove the changing tray and continue using this timeless chest of drawers for years to come."

On tonight's episode of Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, Tori & Dean are at Bel Bambini in West Hollywood shopping for Stella. Bel Bambini worked with Tori and Dean to decorate Stellas nursery with the finest furniture and accessories featured in the store. Following are items that are featured in the nursery:




Bratt Decor Jane Book Case ($520.50), Casablanca daybed ($750.50), Casablanca Wardrobe with armoire glass ($1496.00)



Newport Cottages Cape Cod Roses White Crib ($1364) and Celine Changer in White ($1330)




Monte Design Luca Glider ($895) and Ottoman ($385)



Green Frog Art Versailles Cradle ($450)



Argington Fuji Toy Box ($420)




Peg Perego Aria Twin 60/40 / Red ($369)



Cariboo Classic Basinet ($360) with Babystar Tag Pink Bag



Maddie Boo Moses Basket ($180)




Life & Style will be revealing Stellas nursery very soon in an upcoming issue.

Versatility and multifunction have always been big in youth furniture. Lofts, under-bed drawers and trundle beds all make keeping a kid's room organized and user friendly an easier task. But the furniture in today's market goes beyond solving storage and space issues, offering a life span through college and beyond.



A MATURE SENSIBILITY

Youth Furniture manufacturers, keen on parent's tight purse strings, are introducing collections that easily transition through the years. Youth furnishings are built with a lot of versatility, says Jackie Hirschhaut, vice president of the American Home Furnishing Alliance (AHFA), High Point, N.C. I think what manufacturers are trying to do is come up with looks that are appealing to youngsters as well as teens, so that a parent can hopefully make a single investment and have it satisfy the child throughout that period.



At Broyhill Furniture Industries which recently launched a comprehensive children's line, Ready, Set, Grow

Mompreneur-- Local mom Mary Bauer began creating European-inspired infant furniture in 1995. Today, the company has blossomed into a multi-million dollar company with an international presence. Donna Hamilton and Stan Stoval talk to Bauer about balancing her life as mom, wife and CEO, her baby furniture designs, the latest trends and working with Hollywood's biggest stars.


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Bratt Decor designs gorgeous room decor that is pure luxury for your little angel. A favorite to the stars, Angelina and Bratt Pitt, Heidi Klum and Seal, Courtney Cox, and Marcia Cross's newest additions have all slept in cradles, cribs and nurseries by Bratt Decor, to name a few.


"Each Bratt product is designed by International artisan Stephen Bauer, whose unique works define Bratt Decor and have fueled the company's growth since its start in 1995. Today, in an age of fad and modern nursery design, Bratt Decor remains at the top of the baby industry with its elaborate designs, intricate detailing, superb craftsmanship, and unmatched quality."


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Decorating a nursery can be a daunting task, even more so if your expecting your first child, but trying to save the planet while you're at it could very well make an expectant mom's head spin. Fortunately, eco-friendly options are becoming increasingly available, and although they are yet to be considered mainstream, there are still many adorable-chic-options from which to choose. "Five years ago, eco-friendly options for the nursery were virtually non-existent," says Brian Green, general manager at Great Beginnings. "Today, however, these items are much more popular." Knowing what to look for before you go to the store will help you make wiser decisions, especially if you plan to go green.


When selecting items made of wood - crib changing tables, nightstands - look for one's made by companies that get their materials from sustainable forests, and avoid those constructed of particleboard, plywood, and MDF. "They often contain chemicals, such

If you're expecting for the first time, you may be wondering how one tiny infant can require so much stuff! Between new furniture, stockpiles of essentials such as diapers and wipes, shower gifts of toys and clothes, not to mention the car seat, swing, bassinet, play yard& whew!, you may have noticed your home rapidly filling up with all of baby's things  whether or not you've actually had the baby yet! As your child grows, and accumulates more stuff  namely toys, which get bigger and bigger  your living quarters may begin to feel a little cramped! So, what's a new mom to do?



Resolve to simplify your life this year by starting it off right -- with an organized nursery. Sure, things are bound to get a little messy (okay, very messy) once your little one arrives, but if you have items in place to help keep

Designer Tracy Hutson transforms the boys' bedroom in one family's home into a cozy, girly nursery that the mom-to-be goes gaga for. Using furniture from Bratt Decor's Jane line in pink, this room is all girl!


Fans of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition are used to watching Tracy Hutson completely overhaul run-down homes for deserving families. For this project, however, the designer and author of Feathering the Nest: Tracy Hutson's Earth-Friendly Guide to Decorating Your Baby's Room didn't have to do major demolition or reconstruction. This labor of love involved teaming up with REDBOOK to warm up the nursery in Teresa and Scott Humr's home, in Twentynine Palms, CA.Teresa, a full-time mom to Caleb, 4, and Noah, 2, was expecting her first girl, Zoe Elizabeth (due date: June 22, 2009), and wanted to dress up the nursery, a room her two boys once shared. Our help was necessary because Scott, an

Former Miss USA, model, actress and now mommy to 2-year old daughter Estela, has chosen Bratt Decors fine youth furnishings to fill her daughters room yet again. Bratt Decor has always been Landrys furniture company of choice when it came to her daughter. Bratt Decors stunning Venetian Crib was the mainstay of Estelas gorgeous nursery room.


The current issue of People Magazine, on stands today, features candid shots of Ali Landry and Estela playing in the amazing, vintage-inspired childrens play room. Estelas room was inspired by Alis childhood in the Southits classic, traditional, and whimsical.


The room is phenomenal, a true dreamland, said Landry.
The play room includes Bratt Decors Blu Storage Cubbies, Jane Bookcase, and wrought iron Casablanca Day Bed. Bratt Decor is my choice for any childs room, says celebrity designer Gemma Touchstone who has turned to Bratt Decor for many of her celebrity projects in the past.