1. PoshTots Modern Safari Baby Bedding, $660

There’s no better start for a modern, safari-themed nursery than this three-piece bedding set (seen with my own Safari wall prints above). It includes a bumper, fitted sheet, and crib skirt, all of which feature a contemporary safari pattern plus chocolate and green minky fabric accents.

2. Structured Green Oops Crib, $2,450

Structured Green’s Oops Crib is not only child-safe but eco-friendly. Built from bamboo and variegated strips of reclaimed woods, this beautiful contemporary crib is finished in food-grade tung oil.

3. Jonathan Adler Ceramic Giraffe Wall Sconce/Lamp, $150 each

Premier modern design Jonathan Adler brings his keen contemporary eye to the nursery with his Giraffe Wall Sconce/Lamp. Designed to be mounted on the wall, Adler returns to his ceramic roots with both left- and right-facing versions available.

4. BuggaLove’s Custom Safari Mobile, $45

Support an independent artist and delight your child’s eyes with BuggaLove’s Safari Mobile, which features a variety of animals on an 8″ hoop. My favorite part: BuggaLove will customize the mobile to match your nursery’s decor!

5. Nani Marquina African House Rug, $2,145+

Inspired by the murals of the South African Besotho tribe, Nani Marquina’s African House Rug melds traditional and contemporary design. Handmade and hand-tufted, this handsome wool rug is available in three color themes and three sizes.

6. Structured Green Oops Station, $2,350

Structured Green’s Oops Station is a perfect match for their Oops Crib (see above). Compact yet providing ample storage with two drawers, it provides a standard sized changing pad area and is constructed with bamboo ply.

7. Trend Lab Sweet Safari Moses Basket Set, $100

Intended for newborns up to 8 weeks old, Trend Lab’s Sweet Safari Moses Basket provides a safe place for baby to rest without rolling around. It includes a covered 2″ foam mattress and wrap bumper and comes in both blue and pink styles.

8. Safari Animal Stack Growth Chart, $50

I really like how this Safari Animal Stack Growth Chart gives your baby a room to grow on–and in. The vinyl wall decal measures up to 60″ and is available in multiple colors.

9. Storkcraft Hoop Glider + Ottoman in Khaki, $200

Popular and highly rated, Storkcraft’s extra-comfy Hoop Glider + Ottoman features smooth, silent-gliding action in an ergonomic design. Made out of solid wood, it offers generously stuffed cushions, padded armrests, and lumbar support.

10. Bobles Tumbling Elephant, $140

Charming and geometric, Bobles Tumbling Elephants are not only ideal as kids’ furniture but invite safe, creative play with soft-surfaced firm EVA foam that is free of toxins and phthalates. Even better–it easily wipes clean with a wet cloth.

To my readers: I will be regularly fielding questions from Ubiki fans, and will blog them here so that everyone may benefit. I’m by no means an expert but will try my best to point you in the right direction!

Got a question? Contact me and I’ll get back to you promptly! =)

Hello there,

I love your work! I saw it on Project Nursery and fell in love! If I may ask you, I’m a graphic design student and wanted to see what you think is the best way to learn illustrator? I have a class coming up in September but really want to start learning beforehand. Any advice you can give would be awesome!

Thank you,
Mari

Thanks so much for the gracious compliments, Mari!

Frankly, the way I learned Illustrator was with a lot of trial and error–that, and using Google and YouTube whenever I got completely stumped.

The best way to learn? Every day, try and draw something specific. Start off by drawing simple objects like an apple or an egg. Then, gradually make your way up to more complex objects like a cat or an automobile.

For starters, I’d suggest learning the “pen” and “brush” tools — those are the ones you will likely use the most:

	1) The Pen tool is my favorite as it creates very clean lines. It’s also a bit confusing at first (the anchors drove me nuts!), but is worth the initial hassle of learning it as it offers an incredible degree of control–especially when creating straight lines, perfect curves, and angles.
	2) The Brush tool is excellent for achieving a hand-drawn look. It’s much more intuitive than the Pen tool but is a bit less controlled as it tends to captures all of your hand’s movements–quirks and all.

One last thing: you’ll inevitably hear opinions on whether to use a mouse or a tablet with Illustrator. I own both and find them very useful, but I believe it is ultimately a personal choice. I personally favor the mouse, but you can create amazing art with either device.

I hope that helps, Mari! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I’m always happy to help!

Take care,
Sion
Chief Ubikineer

Congratulations to Evam, Amanda, and Kristina on winning an ImageKind Gift Certificate for their participation in Ubiki’s recent Safari line survey at Project Nursery! Each will be receiving a $25 or $50 gift card after being randomly drawn as a winner.

I’d also like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the survey. All of your comments and suggestions were fantastically helpful and will definitely play a role in shaping Ubiki’s future work.

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