My husband thinks I'm joking when I tell him he needs to find a new place for this clothing. This just isn't enough room for her things. He says she already has more outfits than him. And while I don't think that's quite true YET, it could very well be a good possibility in the near future, so we'll need to get a dresser. I'd like to place it across from the foot of the bed if it'll fit.
We don't really have room for a diaper changer, but we don't have one anyway. I think most kids don't end up getting changed there for long anyway so I'm not heartbroken over that.
I'd LOVE to put something up where this ledge/ shelf thing is in the room. It's high up there, and I'd have to use a chair to get things up and down but I think it would be a good place for some sort of decoration. Ideas?
There's a balcony off the room, and a little spot over near that door. I'm thinking we may put a toy box or bookshelf there. We need a bookshelf to go somewhere so I think that'll be the place. I'd also love to decorate outside on the balcony, but I doubt it'll be nursery themed.
Ok, now want a sneak peek at what I'm working on? I'll post tutorials as I finish them but here's a peek for now:
I'm working on a butterfly mobile.
And I just ordered the 10" wooden wall letters that I plan to decorate (matching her mobile) and hang on the wall above her crib. I'm hoping to do it something like this:
But I'm thinking brown ribbon, and more variation between letters. I also chose a font called "whimsical." Oh yes, and that means we decided on a name! ... No, the name above is not it.
Other than that, I'm currently searching for crib bedding. I saved my birthday and Christmas money for baby girl crib bedding (in case she was indeed a girl) and we got a free crib, so I figure I can splurge a little on bedding. I'm looking for something to this effect:
(Warning, rant ahead!) I KNOW everyone says not to spend a lot on the bedding yada yada yada, but really, I'm not going to settle for something that I sorta like just cause Spawnie may puke and pee on it a few times. I'm thinking I'll make a blanket myself to match it, but the bumpers and bed skirt is what I'll splurge on (no need to tell me how unsafe/safe bumpers are, I've read the facts, and plan to use an on/off method when necessary). I am HOPING the poop, puke and pee doesn't make it down to the bed skirt that often. I'll also buy some cheap simple pink and/or green sheets to go on the bed that can be changed often. So this may LOOK frilly to you, but I think it's beautiful and I'm going about it a good way. If I end up hating it hater and regretting not settling for something semi-ugly later I'll let you know, but as for now, the bedding is my "centerpiece."
Also, I'm not planning on going crazy with the butterflies but I did buy these:And I have a friend paining me pictures on canvas of fairies with big butterfly wings. I think I'll call the room "pink whimsical." Crazy? Ugly? Adorable? Ok don't tell me if you hate it, I'm very sensitive about this stuff!
I'm also teaming up with Artistic Sensations in the search for my room decor and baby bedding. I'm hoping and praying one of their designers can make bedding similar to what's above! They have a HUGE selection on their site of artwork and things of that sort. And my friend Nicole, from Chic Cheap Nursery is an interior designer and she's offered her services to me as well!
SO... I'm sure our three heads are better than my one (especially since I SUCK at decorating) but I also think that 100 heads are better than three and 1000 heads are better than 100. So if you have advice, tips, etc, PLEASE share, I'd love to hear it! Or, just tell me what you think so far!