Color authority Pantone has named emerald green the Color of the Year for 2013 and we couldn’t be any more excited! Seriously,  this shade has become a staple and we can’t wait for it to really explode in the new year. But fashion isn’t the only place you can get your emerald fix — green is gorgeous for nursery decor (and it’s gender neutral too!). Take a peek at eight of the most whimsical and refreshing green and emerald nurseries and start dreaming up your perfect room!

Tell us about your baby’s nursery — what’s it look like?

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With Season 5 of Mad Men almost over, we’re sad to see it go and even more sad to say good-bye to our weekly dose of 60s fashion and decor inspiration. Here are some ideas to channel that iconic era into a stylish nursery.

When decorating a nursery, you really have two basic choices for the wall: paint or paper. With new innovations in wallpaper like, Sherwin William’s Easy Change papers, you don’t have to fear the commitment and labor often associated with wallpapering a room.

This colorful and happy nursery is a great example of the successful use of wallpaper. It’s subtle color palette doesn’t compete with the design.

Get more details on our Gender Neutral Nursery pinboard on Pinterest — (P.S. If you don’t follow us already, find us here!)