When thinking of soft and pretty colors, people often go straight for pink or lavender. But I think blue can also be very soft and feminine, too. In fact, did you know that until the 1940’s, pink was considered a boy color and blue was for girls?

Here’s some inspiration on how to use blue for a girl’s room:

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Try it yourself:

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And for the really adventurous, try a deeper shade like navy or peacock blue. These colors aren’t just for boys!

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Try it on your own:

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By Anna Passadori

Anna develops and designs exclusive product for The Land of Nod. She hails from the west coast and has traveled the world to source product. She loves anything Marc Jacobs, Sofia Coppola or stripes! (So, if anyone can get a photo of Sofia Coppola wearing a striped outfit by Marc Jacobs, please send it along.)