The questions are now going from "when are you due?" and "are you finding out the gender?" to "what will your nursery look like?" In my former life, I was an interior designer. Having the pressure of the "perfect" nursery is in the back of my mind but I am slowly getting over this fear and deciding to just go with my gut.
Since we will not be finding out the gender, I take on the challenge of designing a "gender neutral" nursery. Oy vey! All I do know at this point is the nursery will be have a 'collected' style. My house has no theme to it what so ever, just a bunch of collected items with a ton of stories. Some may say it's a collection of old and chippy junk, but I say to them "Your trash is my treasure." That's what I want for my babies room.
I have collected items for my little one's room (more of that to come) for many years. I know, you are probably thinking I am a pack rat, but really, I promise, I just like old and chippy things.
I have gathered some inspiring nursery designs and ideas...take a peek!
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| thebabygardener.com |
This collection of pictures, vintage plates and other miscellaneous decor is adorable.
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| jonesdesigncompany.com |
I love the floating frame idea with vintage baby clothes and shoes. I have a collection of empty frames that would love to leave my damp and scary basement.
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| Armellejewelry.blogspot.com |
OH MY, I just adore these embroidery hoop fabric swatches! This may be a more appropriate design idea for a little girl.
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| Mabelshouse.blogspot.com |
Although this is not a nursery per say, I like the non-matchy collection of furniture, the wall collage and the bright punches of color.
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| weewonderfuls.com |
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| weewonderfuls.com |
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I can't wait to start putting together all these random thoughts into that "imperfect" nursery that I know will be perfect for the lil' one.
Don't forget to stop my my sister's blog All in a Day's Work for Mommy Monday posts and other encouraging words throughout the week.
3 comments:
love the antique quilts on the wall!
can't wait to see what you come up with!
I did the "hodge podge" nursery. We knew gender (girl) but I went with a blue (Tahitian blue to be exact) paint and bought a crib and sheets and fabric for curtains. I used my childhood antique dresser for a changing "table" and the vanity to hold a variety of items stolen from around the house. It turned out cute and while not finished (my daughter is almost 2), I think it's pretty cute if I do say so myself. Have fun and congrats! Many wonderful things are about to come your way. :)
When Dave and I went to Ikea last, I saw this.....what do you think?
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90153244
Cuteeeee!
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