- A Project For: Leela
- Age: 2 months
- Location: Maryland
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Description:
I wanted a cheery, bright and not too baby-ish room for our baby girl. I decided to incorporate different sleepy animals because I find them all irresistibly cute! So my theme morphed into a woodland/sleepy animals/rustic type look.
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Design Inspiration:
I browsed many websites for design inspiration. My favorites were Project Nursery, Pinterest, Etsy, and Chic Cheap Nursery. Having a baby girl was an absolute dream come true so I got tremendous joy out of browsing and shopping for the nursery. Love is in the details.
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Decorating Style:
My decorating style is modern and contemporary with a little rustic touch.
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Project Details:
Paint: Benjamin Moore: Robin's Nest
Grey owl on the window sill: Pier One Imports - http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Gifts/tabid/978/List/0/CategoryID/121/level/a/ProductID/8794/ProductName/Plush-Animals/Default.aspx
White book shelf: Ikea Expedit
Baskets on bookshelf: Target
Elephant on bookshelf: Restoration Hardware baby - http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod254017&categoryId=search
Sleepy animals on bookshelf: MiYim - http://www.miyim.com/Infant-Plush-Gift-Set-pc--70.html, http://www.amazon.com/miYim-Organic-Plush-Storybook-Collection/dp/B000S8H1K6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1330123948&sr=8-5
Bear on bookshelf: Pottery Barn kids (purchased 4 years ago)
Vase on bookshelf: Anthropologie - http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?navAction=jump&id=073882&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS
Silver elephant frame on bookshelf: http://www.silverandpewtergifts.com/elephant-picture-frame.html
Crib & Dresser: Munire - Essex
Yellow owl in crib: Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop/lejeune?ref=seller_info
Red fox in crib : Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop/sleepyking
Crib sheet: Target - http://www.target.com/p/JUST-ONE-YOU-by-Carters-Neutral-Dots-Fitted-Crib-Sheet/-/A-13692022
Tree log side table: West Elm - http://www.westelm.com/products/natural-tree-stump-side-table-f655/?pkey=cdressers-nightstands
White owl lamp: Target - http://www.target.com/QuickInfoView?partNumber=13669235&catEntryId=203393702&categoryId=23014&productId=203393701&overlayId=QuickView&validation=true&position=targetCenter&omnitureSuperCatgValue=&lnk=srch_qi_grid_1_4
Lamp shade: Restoration Hardware Baby - http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod103408&categoryId=rhbc_cat101063
Crib skirt fabric: http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=2f3b0f73-8a2a-4c27-bcb8-2ab68d1b3706
Kids's pictures: Milky Monkey Photography (in Maryland/DC area): http://milkymonkeyphotography.com/
Frames for kid's frames: Pottery Barn: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/wood-gallery-single-opening-frames/?pkey=cframes-albums
Curtains: West Elm - http://www.westelm.com/products/cherry-blossom-burnout-window-panel-r919/?pkey=cwindow-panels-curtains-shades
Changing pad cover: Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop/KATIEandKASSIdesigns
Tree wall decal: Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleShapes
Giant Scrabble wall tiles: Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop/15tangerines
Canary yellow storage bench: Target - http://www.target.com/p/Canary-Storage-Bench-Maize/-/A-11935684
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Favorite Items:
My favorite item is the crib skirt that my sister made. I searched all over for a crib skirt and didn't love anything I saw so decided to make one! We followed this no-sew crib skirt tutorial: http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/08/skirting-the-issue/
I also really love the sleepy animals. My favorite is the yellow owl in the crib that was handmade in Australia.
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Advice:
Definitely start early so you can browse multiple sites for inspiration. You may find you like one theme only to discover there's another you like better :). If you find something you love for the nursery, it just may be the thing that helps you visualize the rest of the room. Creating a nursery Pin Board on Pinterest is helpful to gather your ideas. Enjoy the process as it can be so much fun!
