The bookshelves and "window seat" are from Ikea, I made the cushion for the bench. Yes, we know the recliner doesn't exactly "go". However, now that I have had a baby and used a very cute vintage rocker with custom back and seat pads in my nursery, I say COMFORT IS KEY!! I didn't rock my baby longer than 5 minutes in that thing, it was so uncomfortable. So. Giant brown leather recliner it is. Throw pillows for the seat and chair are forthcoming...whenever I get time to make them. :-)
So many things I love about this! One thing I hate; the wrinkled bedskirt. This is classic Tara. Just grab that baby out of the box and throw it on there. The linens are from Pottery Barn. I'm sure they'd cringe at the state of them. :-) (Sorry, Tara! You gotta own it though.) On to my favorite thing; the mobile! I texted Tara mid-make and told her it was the cutest thing I've ever made. I really love it. Felt is so fun. The artwork on the wall was Alex's contribution - he is a budding artist at the ripe old age of 5 and we are in love with his "Row Row Row" painting! The waves he made from the cardboard template I did for his dad to use to paint the FAB waves around the room. Love. And what crib is complete without a bunting across the front? Certainly none of mine.
Love love love. I am actually a little perturbed that we did Nautical in Jude's room...what if I have a boy? Oh well, I'm probably bound to a Star Wars theme if I do produce a male child. My husband will insist. Stay tuned to see if THAT nursery turns out cute. :-)
Our art wall - the fabulous giant anchor is from Hobby Lobby and is totally perfect. The "don't shoot" Lobster was 2-year-old Eli's artistic contribution (i.e. his mother held him down and painted his hands and feet while he screamed and was placated only with the promise of Sweetarts). The nail art was another fun project I did...I am really loving the nail thing, it is super easy and fun to do. Definitely see more of those in my future.
Shelf and curtain detail - the curtain tiebacks are a decorative block and tackle I found for super cheap (like $3 each), along with the sailboat sheer (which you can only see the bottom of because of the light in the window - also $3) from the wonderful Christmas Tree Shops store. No, it's not just christmas trees. In fact there are none, but it's summer so why would there be. But it is my new favorite place. Just saying.
Nautical Flag Alphabet blocks - these are just balsa wood blocks from Joann spray painted white, then Mod Podged with pieces of paper to replicate the nautical alphabet. The only ones that have letters on them spell Jude, the rest he will have to figure out when he gets bigger and can match them up!
Close up of the stroller blanket (draped on the back of the recliner) - the back is patchwork with felt anchors. Turned out to be my favorite blanket I've made so far...I've got to quit doing my best stuff for other people! Sorry, Reagan, that your blanket isn't as cute as your cousin's. :-)
So, that's pretty much it...there are no pics of the changing table wall because it's not really done...still looking for a round mirror...which will then be modified to my liking...:-) 23 days until he gets here (c-section in case you thought I had the power of prophecy)...hope you like your room, baby boy! Aunt Lisa loves you!!
