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Actress Tiffani Thiessen and celebrity designer Lonni Paul of HGTV Design Star team up to launch PetitNest, a sophisticated line of furniture and decor -- for kids!You may remember her as the bubbly bombshell, Kelly Kapowski, from "Saved by the Bell," but today Tiffani Thiessen (she dropped the "Amber" back in 2000) is taking on two new roles: Mother to baby Harper Renn and most recently, designer. That's right -- Thiessen has joined forces with Lonni Paul, the award-winning designer and reigning female finalist from HGTV's hit show "Design Star," to launch PetitNest, a new line of infant and childrens' room furnishings.
Courtesy of PetitNest
The design duo first met when Paul designed a guest room for Thiessen on HGTV. But it was when they worked together on Thiessen's kitchen in her 1920s traditional-style home that inspiration hit. "We were just beginning to work on the baby's room when we realized that there wasn't a lot of furniture out there that appealed to adult taste," says Thiessen. "From there, Lonni and I decided to create a line that would aesthetically connect the nursery to the rest of the home."
The result: A "modern contemporary" furniture and bedding collection that looks all grown up but still boasts plenty of childish charm.
"We really wanted to create something that could also be used as a child grows -- and could even work in other areas of the home," says Paul. "It's really furniture that you won't outgrow because it doesn't look too juvenile."
Photos: Courtesy of PetitNest
"We express ourselves every day through style: From what we wear to where we live," says Thiessen. "We want to give parents the freedom to express themselves and to create a room for their child that is a true reflection of who they are." And Paul agrees: "Kids rooms should flow naturally with the design aesthetic of the rest of the home, while adding a bit of whimsy and playfulness. That is exactly what PetitNest offers."
Photo: Courtesy of PetitNest
Want to hear more about the collaboration? Check out ParentDish's interview with the designers!