Landon’s Sock Monkey Nursery
A sock monkey nursery for our baby boy, Landon.
A sock monkey nursery for our baby boy, Landon.
We were pretty much in love with the dog “gentlemen” prints the moment we saw them. They inspired the whole nursery! We wanted something colorful, modern, and true to our style. We’re hoping our baby loves dogs as much as we do.
A Thrifty Sock Monkey Nursery for baby boy! (sorry I don’t have a good camera to take high end photos! Just an old digital camera!)
I wanted to create a nursery that combined all of the elements I love with unique personal touches. I knew there would be my two favorite prints-chevron and greek key. My statement piece was the huge 1878 reproduction map of Annapolis, MD, as well as the Naval Academy football programs from the 1920s-1970s. From there I had a blast finding “vintage” items for storage and decor.
We did a sock monkey and soccer themed room.
A comfortable, happy nursery for our first child!
Shared bedroom for 2 little girls
This is my Son Davey’s first Birthday party. I spent about 3 months preparing for this event!
Argyle print in orange, blues and grays. Small space, lots of character! Books and sock monkeys make up much of the decor.
The theme for my son, Allen’s 2nd Birthday was sock monkeys.
With the help of my talented aunt, the professional interior decorator, I created this nursery for my first child, Will. My wonderful mom and I sewed all of the bedding, pillows, and curtains.
A sock monkey themed first birthday party for our twins, Wesley and Andrew. http://www.doublethegiggles.com/2010/09/twins-first-birthday-party.html
A modern girl’s nursery transitioned from her brother’s room with a few easy changes.
A baby shower I threw for my friend Jocelyn who is having her first baby, Everett.
Bright C non-traditional sock monkey room
Preston’s walls are painted a dark “Sock Monkey” brown and a 12″ red boarder is painted around the top. The trim and furniture are an antique white. All of the colors were pulled from those of vintage Sock Monkeys! Most people think nurseries should be bright and pastel, but I disagree. Preston’s room is cozy and makes napping EASY! There are red and white gingham accents throughout. They can be seen on the drapes, crib skirt, personalized PBK soft chair in the reading area, on the ribbon attached to the mobile I made, and on a letter “P” hung above the rocking chair. The other fabric selection is ivory with Sock Monkeys. The crib sheet, crib blanket, rocking chair pillow, changing pad cover, light switch plate, lamp and night light are in this fabric. Some of the pieces were bought on Etsy and others purchased individually at babybedding.com. The pieces from babybedding.com were my only splurge, but are still affordable. I painted all of the picture frames an antique white and glued red buttons on (a project that cost $11 including frames-Walmart wooden frames, spray paint and some red buttons I had). Button details are also on the mobile and hamper. I also made the “No Monsters Allowed” sign that hangs above the closet. Our home is a 1941 bungalow. I wanted a nursery that may have been there when the house was built but with a modern twist-of course. I was also on a small budget, because I lost my job shortly after getting pregnant. The entire space was done for under $600, excluding the crib and dresser-gifts from our parents! My dad made the red shelf above the crib, and we painted it with leftover wall paint. Another friend made the personalized wooden blocks and made the personalized basket that holds toys. I found the alphabet art for $10, at TJMaxx and the letter “P” for $2.95 at landofnod.com. The “P” is hung by a handpainted Sock Monkey knob-$3.95 on Etsy! The red rugs, red changing table basket, and ivory rocking chair pad were Pier 1 clearance finds! The rocking chair was snagged from my parents porch. The crib, changing table/dresser, and bookshelf were ordered on sale from JCPenney. The small “bedside table” was purchased at a HUGE discount from a furniture store that was going out of business. The hamper was bought for $19.99, from babiesrus. I cut the wood buttons off, that it came with, and sewed on large red buttons I got at Walmart for $3. We painted this room with the intention that it can be used for years to come. The crib converts to a toddler bed and full bed, the changing table becomes simply a dresser, and the few sock monkey elements can be easily removed. With new sheets, comforter, rugs and art, this room can be transformed. I have visions of adding baby blue or orange to the red and brown, for a “big boy” space. For now, Preston loves “his monkeys” more than we could have hoped. He giggles and “talks” to them often, and we beam with pride!
Nursery for a little boy.
Did you know that the sock monkey not only is brown and fuzzy and has bright red lips but is nearly 100 years old? I’m sure that little one-year old Maxwell from Eagle Mountain, Utah knows a thing or two about the sock monkey since his entire nursery was designed around these little guys! Using the fabric from a hand-made quilt as inspiration Max’s mom, Lyndsey was able to create an adorable nursery filled with the sock monkey motif. Here’s all the details on Max’s “Monkey See, Monkey Do” Nursery…