Emaline's Elephant Nursery « Project Nursery

A Project For: Emaline
Age: Newborn
Location: Houston, TX
Description:
Baby Girl Nursery
Design Inspiration:
I knew I wanted to do something a little different for the color scheme, and decided on gray and aqua. Then I searched for fabrics that were not standard "baby" patterns, but would still look great in a nursery. Playing on the gray color, I decided to incorporate elephants, but didn't want to go overboard with a "theme", which was a bit of a challenge since I found SO many adorable elephants! I also love books, and want to instill in my daughter a love of reading, so large, fun display of books was a must.
Decorating Style:
I wanted something non-traditional, nothing too girly, but still modern, sweet and fun for my daughter's room. I also wanted to incorporate several one-of-a-kind homemade items, which was mostly made possible by my incredibly talented Mom, who made all the bedding, drapes, mobile and elephant paintings.
Project Details:
Furniture: Land of Nod "Straight-Up" Crib; Land of Nod "Blake" Dresser & Nightstand; Restoration Hardware Knobs "Traditional Glass"; Crate&Barrel "Sloan Leaning Bookcase"; Little Castle Recliner.

Ballard Design Orb Chandelier

Crib Bedding & Drapes: Homemade by my Mom

Elephant Mobile: Homemade by my Mom

Elephant Lamp: Jonathan Adler "Utopia"

Book Ledges: IKEA "Ribbi" shelves

Fabric Orbs: Homemade (construction method closely followed this: http://emilyshares.blogspot.com/2011/02/fabric-pom-pom-tutorial.html)

Elephant Paintings: Homemade by my Mom

Alphabet Wall: Homemade (inspired by: http://jennibowlinstudioinspiration.blogspot.com/2011/09/back-to-school-with-briana-johnson.html)

Storage Baskets: Land of Nod

Elephant Cross-Stitch: Homemade (pattern from RedGateStitchery on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/96850079/cross-stitch-pattern-pdf-little-elephant?ref=usr_faveitems)

Baby Booties: CurlyTailCrochet on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/listing/93169124/crochet-baby-booties-0-6-or-6-12-months?ref=usr_faveitems)

Elephant Picture Frame: DwellStudio

Photo Credit: Baldwin Photography, Houston (http://www.baldwin-photography.com)
Favorite Items:
It's so hard to choose, but I love the Elephant paintings that my Mom made, and the Alphabet Wall that my husband and I made.
Advice:
Find projects that you can make yourself to give it a personal touch, and start early so you have time to find things that you love and are perfect for your space.

Kate

I love this room!!! Great job and great color scheme! I was wondering how you made the fabric orbs that are hanging? They are beautiful!
adebruin

I was wondering the name of your wall paint color?
Christie

The wall paint color is Sherwin Williams Dovetail Gray.

I found several tutorials/blogs online to help with how to make the fabric orbs. This one is probably closest to the method I used: http://emilyshares.blogspot.com/2011/02/fabric-pom-pom-tutorial.html

For attaching to the ceiling, I installed cup hooks and sewed a loop at the top of each ribbon to slide on them.
http://www.facebook.com/ross.neytiri Ross Neytiri

Such a beautiful space! Really nice colors, too. Love everything elephant in here, especially the elephant artwork above the crib. I also like how you did the alphabet wall.
Shaymo10

AMAZING! Does your mom have a business?
Rachel

How did you attach your letters to the wall?
And did you get them at Hobby Lobby?
Christie

Yes, I got the letters at Hobby Lobby. They were way easier to attach to the wall than I anticipated. I just put a few pieces of poster putty on each letter. They are so light weight, the attach really easily.
Anna

Your nursery is absolutely gorgeous!! Can you share the name of the teal floral fabric you used?
Anna

Your nursery is absolutely gorgeous!! Can you share the name of the teal floral fabric you used?
Glenn B

Grandpa Glenn
What a wonderful Nursery. The Teal / Aqua color is my favoraite. The use of colors and shapes is very focused- but calming- Real Genius Level.
The Elephants and Alphabet really finish off a beautiful job.
Emaline is one very fortunate little girl in every way.
Give her a “Monkey Walk” for me.
Christie

I wish I could! I don’t know the name of it, and unfortunately the fabric store in Houston where I got it no longer carries it. If I ever come across it again, I will let you know!
karen m butler

Grandma Karen
Emaline,

Your nursery is gorgeous but it can’t compare to beautiful little you. Ironically, your Daddy’s room was filled with elephants when he was a little baby.
If you are ever “sent to your room for bad baby behavior” (it will never happen) but it will be like spending time in a spa with great books!!!
I love you so much little girl!
Grandma Karen
Nida

I love the elephant mobile. Does your mom make and sell them?
Kelly

How did she make the mobile?? Where would you find those little elephants? I love so much!!

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