I never shared these pictures (because I'm ultimate blogger slacker supreme) but started on this post forever ago and am trying very hard to get caught up!
So...we moved to our little rent house when I was 34 weeks pregnant with Barrett, which made this nesting Mama a little nervous, so the FIRST thing I wanted done was his nursery! The "theme", if there even is one, is all centered around this AH-MA-ZING hand stitched map of the United States that Brad's grandmother made, starting in 1953. I love EVERYTHING about it and knew if we had a boy it needed to be used! It was in a yucky frame that had been chewed by Brad's former dogs and was not preserved in any way! So I took it to Michael's and they framed is beautifully and it is preserved for the next 50 years! It has wonderful detail and the coolest thing is because she started it in 1953, Alaska and Hawaii are not part of this map. I registered for some coordinating items from Pottery Barn and wanted the colors to be navy, barn red, and chocolate brown. Americana...but not screaming God Bless the USA! HA! My Mom helped add rickrack to the bed skirt and found this great dresser at a consignment store and my in-laws helped purchase that and my other set of in-laws purchased the crib, so this boy was rotten before he was even here! It also helped that it was June when I was shopping for decor and many stores had "vintage-y" looking fourth of July items for sale! I am so happy with how it all turned out!
***Update - the cute tall bookshelf, star accent table & glider stool is a "no go" with this very active boy we have on our hands...the rearrangement includes a really cute toy shelf that he loves to destroy in 2.5 seconds!
I hope you enjoy the extremely belated little nursery tour...
Crib with PB bedding, monogrammed quilt from my girlfriends and framed map
Bookshelf with fun Americana decor, books, toys, etc.
Star table (painted and cut by my fabulous friend Shelley and her family!),
lamp, glider rocker(purchased on Craigslist for $50!!!)...
Changing table, shelves with mementos...
Fun hooks from HobLob for 99cents!!
A custom sign by one of my classroom parents!
An amazing custom pillow from one of my dearest high school friends Lora! LOVED this!
This was special to Brad because it was on his Grandfather's casket at the funeral. The flag in the flag box on the shelf is also from his Grandfather.
Barrett truly is part of a wonderful heritage!
Hope you enjoyed the "tour"! I just love having a boy!
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