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Rainbows and Bunnies

When we were first decorating our daughter’s nursery, we kept it neutral because we weren’t sure whether she would be sharing her room with a future sibling and what her future sibling would be. As she got older, I started feeling guilty for always dressing her in gender neutral outfits and buying her gender neutral toys. So when we decided to remodel her room, I wanted to create a space that was just for her.

Emily’s Nursery

I am so so excited to share my sweet baby’s nursery with you guys! Fun fact – I knew I wanted this color blue (Upward by Sherwin Williams) in this nursery before I even knew the gender of my baby. So I was going to make it happen either way. I really wanted picture frame molding also but worried that it would be too feminine for a little boy. So let’s just say I’m super happy that we are having another little girl! And I love this blue mixed with the pale pops of pink! It’s exactly what I wanted and I’m so in love with every single detail.
I’ve worked with Mod Wood Co on several projects in the past for clients so when it was time for a project of my own, I knew I HAD to work with them again. I sent an inspiration image of what I was sorta thinking for over the crib and she knocked this custom name sign out and had it at my front door within days! I seriously can’t say enough about their company. They are the best! I’m so in love with the freestanding cut out of her name above the crib. And for the wreath, I simply just attached lambs ear garland around a macrame embroidery hoop.
I’m a firm believer in not skimping on your closets. They should be just as much a part of the room as anything else. And it’s another opportunity to have fun with design. This closet was certainly no different. I used this gorgeous floral wallpaper from Livette’s Wallpaper and it was everything I wanted and more! Their peel and stick wallpaper is super easy to use and they can customize the color to whatever you need. They’ll even match colors from brands like Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore. I went with a simple navy here just to make it pop against the lighter blue walls. I LOVE it!
I’m kind of shocked by the amount of people that are so interested in our mini door. Honestly, I wanted to kind of make it disappear so that’s where the idea of picture frame molding came from. I felt it would stick out too much if we were to keep the door white. So painting the trim, doors, and walls all the same color helped it blend in and not stick out. But soooo many people want to know all about this “magical door”. I wish I had a more exciting story but it’s just the entrance to our attic. And don’t worry, we put a lock on it so you can’t get in without a key. AND I made sure to have my husband put the deadbolt lock on the inside just in case little girls try to lock each other inside down the road one day 🙂
This nursery is so special to us and we can’t wait to meet our baby girl very soon! We hope you enjoyed this room tour!

Bunnies and Birdies Nursery

I chose a very soft, pale pink for the walls of the nursery.  I then selected a mirrored crib which would anchor the entire room together.  Slowly bunnies and birdies started to appear everywhere I shopped and it just seemed to be the appropriate accents for the evolving nursery.  I actually couldn’t get enough of the cute birds, owls and bunnies I kept stumbling across during my shopping adventures. I added brushed nickel sconces to either side of the windows and put them on a dimmer.  This would allow me to control the mood of the room throughout the day/night.   As an artist and art collector, I made the focal point of the room a lithograph by Marc Chagall “The Magic Flute” (Die Zauberflote).  The artwork hangs directly above the changing table and the bright blue and turquoise images have proven to memorize and enthrall my daughter when she is lying there.