We've been working as much as we can on the nursery, but it truly has been a slow process. Trying to find time in-between everything else going on in our lives has proven to be a challenge. Plus, we don't know what else we will need to purchase for the room until after our two showers.
Since we decided to stay in school house rock after the baby is born, we are very limited on space and options. We are making what was the "guest room"...otherwise known as "THE CAVE" (for those that were privileged enough to sleep in it, haha) into the nursery. The big problems that needed fixing first: cement floors, guest bedroom leftover paint on the walls, no window, no closet, and very small dimensions (but babies are small, right?! :))
First up, paint color. I wanted light aqua, Daniel won with a pale blue. Either way, we wanted it to go with our ocean/seaside "un-theme" theme. We went with "River Blue" by Valspar in the paint/primer premium mix so it only took two coats (thanks for the recommendation mom...she always knows best!)
Now to tackle the cement floors that were previously covered by two 5 x 7 cheapo area rugs since the full-size bed took up most of the guest room.
Meanwhile, we were accumulating totes of all things baby....all over the house...trying our best to keep it organized by category.
Then, we found the perfect dresser at IKEA...even better, it was on sale the week we found it! We had to patiently/nervously wait for it to come back in stock before the sale ran out, but as soon as it did, we ran to get it. It was assembled on our anniversary (pictures in that post)...and we LOVE how it turned out.
Our "babies" have been helping along the way of course. Every time we bring more stuff into the room, they get more freaked out about "what is coming!?!?!"
As soon as the dresser was put together, we got busy filling it up with all of the clothing we already had from friends, and things we have purchased along the way. Needless to say, the drawers are near capacity!! haha
After searching high and wide for the perfect crib at the perfect price...we finally found it. My mom wanted to pay for the crib, and the search was on. As soon as we found out we were pregnant we visited a neat (but pricey) baby store in Manassas called "Baby 2 Teen". Thanks to a co-worker, we learned of the AMAZING "clearance room" in the back. There is no way we would know of it otherwise because you walk through doors like you are walking into their private stock-room. After visiting the clearance room for months, we finally saw it. The perfect crib, priced perfectly. We asked to have it bagged up, and they said "oh, this one is not supposed to be back here..." I said, very matter of factly "but it is..." haha
Since we were able to get the dresser and the crib at knock-out prices...we knew immediately what we wanted to "splurge" on in the room. The glider, rocker, swivel 360, recliner, amazingness chair we spotted at Baby 2 Teen. And fun fact: it is manufactured by a small company in Indiana. :) We ordered it, got it home to put together, and immediately (literally, tags still on the darn thing!) our boy Duke claimed it as his own. He has NOT left it since it has been put in the room. haha
And last but not least....the bedding/crib accessories. This hunt was the most difficult. Not only did D and I not agree on anything we found, but we had a certain design in our head that we could NOT find anywhere we looked. After months of searching every store and website known to man, we finally decided to keep things simple with the sheets and quilt, to make a bedskirt if we had time, and use colors in other places in the room. We did not want a "theme" room...but rather just a calm room with pops of color that looked like the beach. Since my mom was purchasing the bedding for us, I think we tested her patience a bit trying to find the perfect match. We found some sheets at Target that are a simple stripe of al of the colors: pale/ocean blue, orange, tan, and lime-green. She also got us the mobile that we have been lusting over because it is too darn cute!
So that's what we have put in the room so far. We have about a million ideas and decorations already purchased, just need the time/energy to finish everything up. More pictures to come as things progress, especially after our Ohio shower when we will know what else we need to purchase for the room.
Items left to purchase/DIY/put in the room (that I can remember at the moment!!):
Install new light fixture
Hang metal wall sea animals
Hang bookshelves/create his reading nook
Construct wall art
DIY mirror
DIY mobile
Door anchor from Cindy
DIY toy bins
Arrange changing area on dresser
Wash clothes, organize drawers better
Stool for glider
Repot palm tree
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