Let's reach back into our memories and remember what the room looked like before...
...and think back to all the hard work Brad did on the walls and the craftiness I did on recovering a bumper and night light shade.
And now, walking in the room, this is what you see:
LOVE IT!
After seeing some cute painted oars in a Pottery Barn catalog (I think!), my dad got some oars at Academy and painted and distressed them for me. Aren't they super cute?!
I love how the bumper turned out and how the crib looks. I know the ribbons look weird right now- I didn't feel like re-tying them for the pictures. My mother-in-law took the bedskirt (which is from John's old crib) and added a stripe of the plaid material across the bottom. Unfortunately, you can't see it right now since the mattress is raised so high. But I promise she did a fabulous job on it!
I found the cute sail boat mobile from Target. I had originally thought I would make my own sail boats and attach them to John's old mobile. I quickly realized it would be WAY easier to buy it instead!
I love this chair from John's room (so glad we decided on a blue chair and not boring beige!) and I love it being next to the sunny window. My mom found the anchor pillow on sale at Restoration Hardware and once I made my own pillow form and stuffed it, it is perfect in the room. I found the little fish table at Kohl's on sale and once I used a coupon it was about $8! Can't pass that up!
Another great find was this boat-shaped shelf from Craigslist. I love that it was already navy and even though it is a little scratched up, it looks perfectly distressed for the room. I am not thrilled that it is yellow on the inside, but repainting it wasn't priority so I am leaving it for now. It is perfect for the little pails for storage! (The shelves are not totally done either- I am not in love with how it is set up but I will probably wait until the baby gets here to know how I really want everything to be accessed.)
So, there is a huge blank spot on the wall above the dresser. I am ordering a wooden sign from Go Jump In The Lake on Etsy (you can see it in the link!) so once I get it, my dad is framing it with reclaimed baseboards and we will hang it up over the changing table. It is going to say 'Lake Matthew' so I am so excited about it! It is really simple and will be perfect for the room. I can't wait to get it!
My mom and dad found this cute mirror made from an old port hole. It even opens so I really want to put a picture behind it or paint a 'M' on the wall so there is a little surprise when you open it. haha! :)
Last but not least, here is the night light that I recovered. Love how it turned out too!
And there we have it...an {almost} finished nursery just in time for Matthew's arrival!
Super Cute!
ReplyDeleteYay it looks REALLY great!!!! :) Way to go.
ReplyDeleteHow precious!!! You did a great job!! ...can't wait until Matthew arrives!
ReplyDeleteOoooooooooh I hope you do something with the porthole and share it!! I love the idea...
ReplyDeleteI am stopping by from the 733 link party.
ReplyDeleteYour nursery is adorable! I totally love the bookshelf and your dad did a great job on the oars!
Looks good!! :) Not much longer to meet the kiddo!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the oars on the wall!! looks awesome! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog post. (ps. I have 2 little boys, no girls either - that was made for a great tutu drive that sends dress up clothes to seriously ill children. You could always make one for that :] )
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet space. You can't go wrong with a nautical theme.
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Everything is really cute! The boat shelves are a GREAT find.
ReplyDeleteLove the room! All of your (your family's) hard work paid off! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteThe oars and the shelf are adorable!
ReplyDeleteThis is ADORABLE! Such a cute nursery!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my twine wreath tutorial. I have actually made a full wreath of coffee filters as well, not sure if it is like your sister, and it does take a while.
What a cute room! It is so nice that your family is helping you. The boat shelving is great!
ReplyDeletei love the nautical theme! y'all did a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us for another great Anything Related! ~Bridgette
ReplyDeleteI love a nautical theme especially when it's tastefully done like yours. You did a beautiful job! Thanks for sharing in the DIY Project Parade! I love it!
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