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Creating a boho nursery haven for your little one has benefits, like celebrating special hand-me-down heirloom pieces and encouraging self expression.

While bohemian style (or “boho” as it’s affectionately known) originated in France in the nineteenth century, the aesthetic can be well-suited to just about any home, or room, in 2021. Unlike other styles that are rooted in a particular era - think mid-century modern - boho style is inspired by people, places, treasures and memories, and one that you can truly make your own. This highly personal style is often inspired by travel and experiencing different cultures, which is likely why you’re leaning towards creating a boho-inspired space. We’re all reminiscing about our travels and looking forward to the next opportunity to show our little ones a different part of the world. In many ways, boho style isn’t about achieving a particular look - it is about creating a special feeling. 

An eclectic boho aesthetic is a great choice for a nursery as it creates a warm and welcoming environment for babies and parents (and siblings) - a place your family will want to spend time together. A collected, layered and lived-in look - a hallmark of boho style - helps remove the pressure from parents to create a pristine, overly themed nursery that may quickly feel outdated. By adopting a boho mindset and allowing the room to evolve and take shape over time, you also bring your little one in on the journey to create a room of their own. 

So while we all admire perfectly curated rooms with macrame, pampas grass, and muted rainbow wall murals, here are our top 5 tips to give your nursery a boho feeling, whether you’re expecting or looking to reimagine your little one’s abode.

1. Layer textures for cozy moments. Layering adds coziness and a sense of ease to any room, whether it’s pillows, rugs or blankets and swaddles to have at-the-ready for tummy time, nursing time or nap time. We like to layer our textured cotton waffle blankets and soft muslin swaddles with great grandma’s quilts. Peppering swaddles throughout the room helps ensure your boho baby is always close to a comforting blanket.

above: Daisies & Greenery Swaddles / Vanilla Waffle Blanket / Gingham Crib Sheet

2. Highlight heirloom pieces. The true beauty of boho is creating moments where heirloom and priceless family pieces can shine. Whether it’s a grandparent’s keepsake box, a globe from your childhood or a thrifted vintage piece, the items that hold a special place in your heart should be displayed with pride.

3. Mix prints and patterns. It’s time to throw rules about matching to the wayside. Bohemian style was derived from collecting special items from travelling (and part of a nomadic lifestyle). Mixing prints and patterns that you love will make the nursery feel special and personal. Our boho swaddles come in bundles of two to help you achieve this look. Geometric prints and florals are signatures of boho style. We’ve got you covered.

4. Lean into natural materials. Natural materials are timeless, can grow with your little one and help bring together a boho nursery. Opt for real wood (in furniture or decorative touches), rattan, muslin and other natural fabrics, vintage leather and sheepskin, for example.

above: Fish Change Pad Cover

Remember that creating a bohemian-style room takes time. Once you’re able to begin travelling again, bring back pieces that feel right at home in your little one’s room. And most of all, enjoy the process!

Because we have lots of free time and spare chocolate eggs, we thought this would be a good time for Emily to show us how to make her famous cupcakes decorated with adorable bird nests!

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Let's give back.

This holiday season, Lulujo is partnering with Mamas For Mamas to provide swaddles to mothers and babies in need. We believe a multipurpose swaddling blanket is an everyday necessity for every parent and that they provide comfort to your baby. For every order we receive in the month of December, we will donate a Lulujo swaddle. 

Mamas for Mamas is a national charitable organization that supports mothers and caregivers in crisis by providing ongoing support to individuals and families facing various poverty-related struggles. Their mission is to change the landscape of poverty through innovative approaches to financial barriers faced by struggling families. Their vision a future where no mama or child is left behind. They are committed to giving a hand up, not just a hand out to those struggling by providing them with essential needs. They are working to change the systems that contribute to the vicious cycle of poverty, mental health issues, housing, and food insecurity and have recently expanded digitally across Canada.

Thank you for your order this holiday season!

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I’m Dawn, the founder of Lulujo, and I’d like to introduce myself. I am originally from Nova Scotia but live and run our company in Fredericton, a beautiful small city on the east coast of Canada in New Brunswick. In the beginning and for several years, I ran Lulujo on my own from home so I could be with my children, Emily and Jack - AKA Lulu and Jo! - but today, I have an incredible team who manages design, product development, marketing, customer service, testing, and production, plus amazing partners around the world who represent the Lulujo brand in over 40 countries!

One thing I have learned over the last ten years, is that every mother, no matter where she lives, language, race, age, or income, wants the same thing: comforting, safe, quality items to help them provide the best care for their child. Thank you for trusting Lulujo to be part of your journey through motherhood. We love connecting and seeing all of your beautiful photos and messages!

~ Dawn

We love celebrating milestones and our ten year birthday was no exception! We hosted a fun and meaningful thank you party for some of the people who have supported us throughout this decade-long journey. We wanted our guests to feel that they have been part of something unique and special - how we feel every day!

Lulujo is a small, dedicated, and passionate team with so many supporters; family, friends, community, and loyal moms, our true brand ambassadors, who use our products with their families everyday. All have contributed to the growth of Lulujo from one retail store in our hometown to global distribution in 30 countries today. 

Dawn's story of founding Lulujo while on maternity leave with two children is a touching example of what is attainable with passion, perseverance, and the love and support of those around you. 

Friends, family, and Lulujo moms and dads came to celebrate with us.

Emily (Lulu) and Sophia

Some of our baby models, the beautiful faces of Lulujo!

So much love in one room!

Special treats and swag bags of our new skin care line for guests.

We share this celebration with all of our customers, followers, retailers, and partners. Thank you for ten years of love - we couldn't do it without you!

~ The Lulujo HQ Team xo