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Emerson’s Letters & Numbers Nursery

Description

This is the nursery that I created for my son Emerson.  Only a few items were purchased brand new; most were hand made by family and friends or refinished by me.  

Design Inspiration

My inspiration was my love for reading and my husband's love for computer programming and math.  That was the inspiration behind the Letters & Numbers theme for my son's nursery.  

Decorating Style

Modern, not to matchy matchy, and eclectic.   

Project Details

*Ubbi Diaper Pail - purchased at Giggle

*Numbers Wall Art - DIY project with vinyl numbers, canvas and spray paint

*1970 Dresser - Purchased off of Craigslist for $100.  It used to be white and I painted it a lovely burnt orange color

*The print on the dresser - purchased off of Etsy and

*The teal and lime green lamps - purchased from Target

*Teal clock - purchased at Target

*"You Are My Sunshine..." Wall Art - DIY yourself project with vinyl letters, canvas and spray paint

*Abacus - DIY project.  This abacus was made by my brother-in-law

*Changing pad cover - purchased off of Amazon

*Black bookshelf - I painted this myself

*Teal curtains - purchased online from Brylane Home

*Night stand - Purchased off of Craigslist also for only $35 and painted.  I used the same black paint that I used on the bookshelf.  

*Glider - The Little Castle Enchanted glider and recliner which we purchased at Walmart

*Teal foot stool with storage - purchased at Target  

*Floor lamp and teal floor rug- purchased from Urban Outfitter

*Crib - purchased from Kids 'N Cribs.  It is the Creations Baby Summer's Evening Sleigh Crib w/ toddler rail

*Quilt hanging over crib was sewn by my best friend to match the various fabrics in the nursery

*Crib skirt was sewn by my mother   

*Quilt inside of the crib was made by my mother with fabrics we selected to match the room.  The back side of the quilt is a very soft minky dot fabric.

*Crib sheets - purchased off of Amazon

*Alphabet wall - DIY project.   I purchased a variety of wooden letters from Michaels and Joann's Fabric and then I spray painted them.  

*Mobile - made by my best friend

*Child sized rocking chair was refinished by my grandfather

*Yarn wrapped "E" was created by my best friend as were the 3 stacking teal storage boxes

Favorite Items

My favorite item in my son's nursery is the burnt orange dresser & changing table combo that I painted.  

Advice

Be creative.  Don't be afraid of color.  Don't feel like all of your oranges have to match perfectly or all of your reds have to be exactly the same.  Pick and chose fun items from all over the place that way your room will achieve a more eclectic feel.  

Our Current Obsession | T&M

Thursday 18th of December 2014

[…] Choose a brighter shade of turquoise if the room is small and dark or if the furniture is black and the rest of the colors are cold. The curtains will cheer up the mood a bit but consider also adding a warm accent detail.{found onprojectnursery}. […]

Our Current Obsession – Turquoise Curtains | Club Oferteproprietari.ro

Wednesday 17th of December 2014

[…] Choose a brighter shade of turquoise if the room is small and dark or if the furniture is black and the rest of the colors are cold. The curtains will cheer up the mood a bit but consider also adding a warm accent detail.{found on projectnursery}. […]

Our Current Obsession – Turquoise Curtains

Wednesday 17th of December 2014

[…] Choose a brighter shade of turquoise if the room is small and dark or if the furniture is black and the rest of the colors are cold. The curtains will cheer up the mood a bit but consider also adding a warm accent detail.{found on projectnursery}. […]

Lindsay T.

Thursday 8th of May 2014

I love this nursery! I keep going back to it for inspirations on my son's nursery. I was wondering, does your friend make quilt to sell? I absolutely love the one she made and I can't find any I love as much.

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Monday 18th of November 2013

Congrats on a job well done. {Wonder how a light teal paint color would look on the walls}