I recently had the chance to check out Oilo’s crib bedding collection in the Modern Berries design. Though pieces can be purchased separately, the three-piece crib set comes with:

• a foam-filled bumper and zippered, cotton slip cover in either their Modern Berries, Cobblestone, Raindrop or Wheels design,

• a fitted, striped cotton sheet, and

• a solid color drop skirt (some have a contrasting white stripe on the skirt as well)

What I Love:

• Color palette – in addition to their calm neutral tones, the entire Oilo bedding collection is gender neutral making it a perfect choice for parents who are holding off on finding out if their new addition is a boy or girl.

• Built-in design – design is not one of my strong suits, but I love that the combination of prints, stripes and solids give parents like me lots of options for adding coordinating elements in the nursery.

• Sturdy but soft – looks are all fine and dandy, but rough crib bedding just won’t do. Oilo’s 100% cotton bedding offers just as much comfort as they do style while still offering the durability and craftsmanship to last for years to come.

• Machine washable! And the zipper makes the bumper slip cover a breeze to remove.

• All pieces are made in the USA.

Whether you are expecting yourself or heading to a baby shower this spring for someone who is, Oilo’s collection of crib bedding is the perfect choice for creating a nursery that is serene and stylish.

Want more? Check out Oilo’s entire line of furniture (including cribs, gliders and changing tables), lighting, wall art and pillows. Use their Store Locator to see their collection in person at a retail store near you or visit www.oilostudio.com to purchase online.

FOR MWS READERS: At www.oilostudio.com, enter code mws2010 to receive a free crib sheet with any order (a $50 value).

Kenneth Brown is a leading celebrity designer in LA. Currently, he’s designing rooms for Soccer Star Mia Hamm and LA Dodgers first baseman Nomar Garciaparra, The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s Founder’s Room,  The Park Residence in Laguna Beach as well as other high profile clients. But even more important, he has a little one of his own, Harper, and he recently designed her room… so he has a great understanding of nursery design. (Read Brown’s baby room design tips here.)

His new signature line at Babies R Us combines modern shapes, southern colors and a tiny bit of cutesy (Monkey Vine, for example, focuses on  modern coordinating patterns of stripes, dots and vines, but has a super cute monkey popping out every now and then.) The soft sheets and fantastic firmness of the bumper make the entirely reasonably priced crib ensemble one to definitely consider for a baby’s room. I’m so impressed with the craftsmanship, and my kids love the monkey. Yesterday, in the midst of a playdate, 3-year-old decided it was time to get the baby’s room ready, so he found the Monkey Vine bedding and proceeded to open it and take it out. To say nothing of the fact that the crib is still in pieces in the basement, I asked where this bedding would go? He wanted to decorate the guest bed, currently in the future nursery.  Huh. I didn’t know 3-year-olds nest.

On a recent venture to Babies R Us, the boys were on a treasure hunt to “find the monkey”, in-other-words, I wanted to check out the rest of the line. If you’re familiar with Babies R Us’ store design, Kenneth Brown’s selection isn’t found on the “back wall”. Its over by the designer collections and, in the case of the Exton, PA, store, on an end cap. (Speaking of the store, if you need it, its a great time to get lots of baby gear and furiture on sale at BRU Exton right now. They had an over abundance of floor models stuffed into small areas).

That adorable monkey was featured on so many coordinating products you could really go monkey-wild. But it wasn’t in an obnoxious way. The soft yet modern colors and patterns dominated the fabrics, wall-art, and accessories. I’ll soon be adding the wall art, decals and lamp to my “boy” registry–no need to shop around for coordinates when its all so nicely done right in front of you!

Included in  the crib bedding package is a Nursery Design Guide with helpful suggestions from Kenneth Brown. The highlight of this guide, paint suggestions! Because even with my background in design one class in interior design at the local night school, paint suggestions aren’t just a desire for a nesting mom, they’re a splendid relief amongst a great deal of stress and confusion.