I have five friends who are expecting their first or second child (with two who just gave birth). My life is all about baby registries and showers right now.

As I was browsing for gifts recently I started to notice items that I would actually consider for my apartment: a geometric lamp or India-inspired sheets, for example.

One friend was saying what a hard time she had finding bedding that didn't have cartoon characters all over it. She wanted something a little more modern that fit the rest of her home. Here are a few I thought she might like -- there are more collections where these are found so each site's worth a browse.

1. Dwell Studio Meadow Powder Blue Play Blanket


2. Serena & Lily Chambray Penny Tile Crib Collection and Wayne Pate Whale Pillow


3. Oilo Freesia Crib Bedding Collection


4. Land of Nod Lightly Striped Baby Blanket


5. Beacoup de Fraises Crib Bedding

(Images: As credited above.)