There are varying definitions as to what a sugar plum actually is. One food website describes it as a small round or oval shaped candy made of fondant with a candied cherry or piece of dried fruit in its center. Another source claims that “sugarplum” was a term in Victorian times for a prune (dried plum) rolled in sugar. Sugarplums were served at holiday feasts as a special treat. Still another source dates sugar plums back to the 1500s when it was first discovered that sugar could be used to preserve fruits, although it isn’t entirely clear how the process was equated with just the plum. However, what is clear is that two famous works of art, Clement Clark Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (more commonly known by its first line “‘Twas the night before Christmas”) and Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” are solely responsible for correlating sugar plums with Christmas. For a toddler girl’s room, while a sugar plum motif would be especially relevant at this time of year, it is also a great variation on the classic princess theme.

Decide what to do with the walls. To create a “sugar plum fairy” mood, select soft pastels in ice cream colors like dainty pink, spring green and lemon yellow. Wallpaper is certainly an option, including anything in pink and white such as rosebuds, fairies with gossamer wings or ballerinas. Adding silver or gold sparkle to the walls via decals, a border or a mural enhances the confectionary fantasy.

Start with the Little Miss Liberty Paris Toddler Twin Bed. It has a whimsical appeal with its hint of sleigh-bed-like design and dainty floral motif.

Pair it with the Lea Elation Nightstand. This night stand has a delightful air and timeless charm, with its decorative molding, oversized bun feet and textured drawer front