Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Bradley's Nursery

I meant to post this post long ago. However, turns out, nearly 7 weeks since the baby has been born and the nursery is still not 100% complete eek. That's my fault though. I didn't really go into designing the nursery with a clear vision..I knew bits and pieces of what I wanted/liked only. So, this what we got:

 changing table the only difference is that we didn't add the wheels to it, it just stays put.
La Z Boy recliner we got this in the champagne color. At first I wasn't so sure about the color, but now I'm fine with it. I think the rocker/recliner was the best purchase we could have made. I'm so glad we broke down and spent the extra money on a La Z Boy. I found the Chevron throw pillow at Target and the color matches perfectly.
The Chevron curtains were made by my mom. I absolutely love chevron pattern and wanted accents throughout the room. I picked out the fabric here and I believe ordered 7 yards. It ended up making 2 panels for the curtains and a crib skirt. I was inspired by The lil house that could blog.
We ended up changing our minds and ordered this crib instead. I'm glad Jordan was persistent; I like the look of this one much better.
The personalized blankie is from my sister- she had it made when she did a student internship at Disney World. No bumpers on the bed..I just never really found any actual bedding I loved. I change his crib sheet from baby blue, navy, light green or tan. 
 The rug is from Target. I bought it in store, on clearance for $17 or so and can't find it online any longer. I bought it for the colors, not knowing if I'd actually use it, but couldn't pass it up because of the price. I'm glad I didn't because it ended up working out just fine. I almost bought a Chevron print rug, but couldn't decide on a color and thought it may have been too much. I think I was right.

The shelving also came from Target. The monogram was a gift from the bestie; I love monograms and obviously chevron. I love the idea of a "Oh, the places you'll go!" Dr. Seuss theme, but I'm not much for themes, so we just added some globes and maps around the room.
  The bookcase came from surprise, surprise..Target! I like that we chose the case with the doors for extra concealed storage. 
I wanted to add trinkets to the shelf with a "vintage" feel. The Mickey Mouse ears were mine from when I went as a child in 1993. All the books were mine as a child. The globe book ends were my grandfather's and the democrat donkey is a family heirloom. 
Overall I'm pleased with how it's turned out. I still want to put some kind of photo above the bed...or..something, I don't know yet. Suggestions? 
This was a fun project for me as I love to decorate, even though I'm not the best at it. I really never thought I'd get to design a nursery :) I love that my sweet boy has a space to call his own in our home.
 

3 comments:

kristi said...

Very cute!

Unique Baby Gear Ideas said...

Wow! You look amazing and so does your baby's room!

And...you really should drop by www.unique-baby-gear-ideas.com and enter your pics in our baby photo contest! The room is tooo cute!

Congrats!

Jan

Jules said...

Super cute nursery room! I've seen a great idea using that book, Oh the places you will go. I wish I had done it for my girls. Each year, once Bradly starts school, have his teachers write a note in the book for him. When he is graduating high school, give him the book :) My first born turns 16 this Thursday and seriously, it feels like I just brought her home from the hospital yesterday! The time goes by so fast!