There's a reason why our nursery will never grace the pages of Architectural Digest. Between trips to the washroom and clinic appointments, there's only so much decorating we can do with this burgeoning belly. 
With blank walls, we seek the artistic vision of Painting by Sarah Covert. These whimsical acrylic painted animals, on a 20x20 canvas ($150), add a splash of colour to any bland room (i.e. ours). From the Silver Pig to the Bright Blue Rhino to the Pastel Yellow Panda, this Montreal artist knows how to captivate any audience, including our upcoming newborn. So while they're snuggled under the covers, our enchanting tales of jaguars, zebras and giraffes will set their imaginations running wild.
And if our wee one's favourite animal ends up being on the hard-to-find list ("Mommy, I love wallabies!"), Sarah will custom-create their new friend.
Paintings by Sarah Covert
www.sarahcovert.com
Available online