Sean and Catherine Lowe are one of those crazy Bachelor success stories that make you want to believe in reality TV all over again, especially when they start having adorable babies and decorating swoon-worthy nurseries. Sean and Catherine ditched traditional blues and primary colors for their gender-neutral nursery and gave baby Samuel a chic, neutral-toned space instead. Contrasting white and gray furniture with colorful throw pillows, quirky art and plenty of practical storage, this nursery is cool, contemporary and stocked with affordable ways to steal the look. Check out the full nursery tour on Architectural Digest and then scroll down to see how to get the same look in your nursery.
Since the Lowes didn’t know baby’s gender until he was born, they decided to paint the room a soft gray shade and accent with khaki and cream throughout. They brought in pops of teal and orange, and added cute animal accents like a zebra rocker, a panda mobile and watercolor animal art prints above the crib.
Copy the Lowes’ nursery style with modern furniture options like a white crib, a gray rocker chair and light wood storage shelves. Accessorize with colorful throw pillows, cozy textures and plenty of animal accessories. A hanging shelf is the perfect place to show off family photos, and a quirky storage chest makes clean-up time a breeze.
Ferm Living Round Dorm Hanging Shelf ($174), AHA Panda Mobile ($34), Creative Co Op Alert1 Round MDF Sunburst Mirror ($228), The Land of Nod Feed the Animal Bank ($29), XL Deer Two by XL Wall Art Prints ($23+), Happy Trails Zebra Plush Rocking Animal ($69), Kosas Home Storage Bench ($799), Bungalow Rose Mouassine Scalloped Leather Pouf Ottoman ($204), Delta Children Epic Swivel Glider ($400), The Land of Nod Abstract Throw Pillow ($24), SmartStuff Furniture myRoom 4-in-1 Convertible Crib ($1125), Serena & Lily Sheepskin Throw ($198)
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It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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