Fresh Starts, Happy Hearts: Creating a Meaningful Nursery After Loss

Hi! Nice to meet you as well! I'm Aryanne, based in Los Angeles, my husband and I are luxury travel content creators. We love curating experiences that feel intentional and meaningful, whether that's exploring a faraway destination or creating beauty and comfort at home. Traveling is my passion; it's what fuels my soul. At the heart of it, I'm happiest when I'm building memories with my husband and now, as we prepare to welcome our baby boy, those simple, soulful moments feel even more special.

The fires completely shifted my perspective. We found out I was pregnant a week before it happened, so that was truly heartbreaking. Our home was our sanctuary and our safe place. To start over, especially being pregnant, was overwhelming, but in many ways, it has also been grounding. When planning for our baby boy's arrival, we've been much more intentional—from essentials to nursery, we've chosen pieces that hold meaning and carry a sense of calm and warmth. It's no longer about filling a space quickly, but about slowly and mindfully building a home that reflects safety, love, and resilience.

Travel has shown me the beauty of contrast—the way a space can be both luxurious and minimal, calming, yet full of character. I love interiors that tell a story through textures, colors, and thoughtful details, just like the places we've visited. For the nursery, I wanted to create an environment that feels serene and simple, but also playful, filled with small details that spark imagination—almost like taking him on little adventures without leaving home.

Brazilian designs always carry warmth and soul. There's this effortless blend of modernity with natural elements—wood, textures — that makes everything feel both refined and organic. I've always admired the artistry and care that go into their craftsmanship, and it feels so good to bring that heritage into our son's room. It's like a piece of home traveling with us.

Favorite nursery rhyme:
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star—it feels timeless and calming.

Biggest myth about pregnancy: 
Not so much of a myth but how ridiculous it is to still call “geriatric pregnancy” anyone pregnant after 35 years old. 

Every nursery should have a ________:

Nestig 3-in-1 crib.

Best piece of advice about parenthood you’ve been given:

To work on ourselves prior so we become a safe space for our child. Our emotional well-being and self-regulation have a direct impact on the child's emotional state.

One thing you’d want your child to know about this time of your life:

That even after loss, love carried us forward to him.

Name your color scheme in one word:

Serenity.

One piece of furniture you got for the nursery, but hope to keep forever:

That’s a hard one, I would love to keep it all forever.