In anticipation of our wee little bundle of joy I’ve finally finished the nursery I’ve been planning for the last 9 months. Luckily, our very own Erin is an A++ photographer and somehow or another I managed to sweet talk her into coming over for last week and taking some pics. You dudes get to reap the rewards. Let’s not waste any time:
Tada! Ok, let’s start at the top: The light fixture is a repurposed bird cage that had originally been used to hold rolled silver at my wedding. I painted it black, Matt made it work. Art on the gallery wall was covered in this post. The pouf is from this ebay seller, I made the curtains, which are covered in this post. The bumper was made by yours truly and the rug* used to live in Erin’s dining room. I traded her a night of babysitting for it, which, by the way, she never took me up on.
*BTW, I understand that there is a vicious anti-zebra rug movement going on right now, but guess what, I got this rug for free and I don’t have to feel bad if the baby messes it up. Plus, it goes. Winwinwin.
Pretty damn cute, right? You want to know where I got this stuff? The light was a round top score ($10!) and the swivel rocker was purchased at Uptown Modern, I had the cushion made for it because the one that came with it was gross brown. The pillow was bought on super clearance at anthropologie. The terrarium used to hold plants but, despite my green thumb, they died, now it has toys. The star hooks are from hobby lobby and the clock was a whopping $7.99 at Marshall’s.
It just keeps coming, right? Let’s see… the dresser was found by Erin on craigslist (she has CL talent, yo) the tiger painting was purchased by Erin at the thrift store for (wait for it) $3.99 – I think I still owe her for that. I purchased most of the lanterns at the cleverly named, paper lantern store. The orange light is another round top score.
Here’s a shot to put the corner with the dresser in context for you dudes.
How’s my sweet little baby angel supposed to recognize his family without a little educational tool? Pics of the crew live on a magnetic board over his changing table. (table base bought at Salvation Army and painted black by me). FYI, the magnets are made from wood cutouts bought at hobby lobby that we glued magnetic backings onto. It’s hard to find cute magnets these days.
Gratuitous lantern shot. Did I mention that the walls are Benjamin Moore Harbor Grey? I just can’t get enough of it.
And a last look at the top of the dresser. I forgot to mention above that the room is tiger-friendly, not to be confused with tiger-themed. Our little man is going to pop out in the year of the tiger, just like his daddy and his uncle, it’s cool, we’re into it.
So, there you have it: the only completely complete room in my house… minus the occupant.
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I love it! You guys did a great job! I love the curtains best and the art work. Can’t wait to come visit. Maybe you can help me to do Noah’s room when we are back. LOVE LOVE LOVE, B
Wow…that is an amazing nursery….you rocked it! That is going to be one stylish little tiger!!! I know you must be so relieved to have it done…kick back and let the oohs and ahhs bathe you.
best. nursery. ever.
if this doesn’t wind up in a magazine, i’ll be one surprised chica.
It looks fantastic! I love the repurposed bird cage!! what a great idea! He’s gonna love it!
I knew it would be good, but you have truly outdone yourself, KP.
You may just have a new career as a hip nursery designer.
BRAVA, Babe!!!
It looks awesome, yo! Congrats on getting it done in time… now all you have to do is bust out the babe, which will be a breeze compared to all the work you’ve done here.
xo forever,
Erin
wow, this looks good, one of the best i’ve seen. it’s was such great eye candy and so original! you are good girl!
This is a freaking masterpiece of the genre. LOVE!
COME ON. That is the most amazing nursery ever. The tiger framed in yellow kills me.
Eeek!!! Thanks everyone!! I’ve had such a fun time doing this. I wasn’t sure what to do with myself once it was done.
This is epic! He’s never gonna want to move out! Way faboosh
congrats, Alcira
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This is so much fun!
This is the nursery of a future rock star/designer/artist. Maybe all of the above. Amazed.
I want to redo Ozzy’s room now, way to go. It looks amazing and that’s an understatement. Must check out the lantern site. I did spy a Mr. Gold chillin on the table, though! Congrats, great job.
Oh you badass mama! It’s fun and baby friendly and best of all, oh-so-you! I love everything, but my favorites are that killer dresser, your brilliant curtains, the perfect orange lamp, and the repurposed terrarium! I just KNOW that this post will go viral. Bravo!
xoxo-n.
I think I just dribbled out some of my Yogi (mother’s milk) tea. Most clever nursery ever, AND a Texan (cum moi) = instant blog love. Congratulations on the impending inhabitant!
Magazine worthy! I love it.
Mystery Pants is the luckiest boy ever!! Both to have this room and you for his mother! This is a fabulous room. I love the tigers and yellow and graphic appeal. You are amazing!!
tiger is my faaaaaaaaaaaavorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it’s beyond awesome.
prouds.
xo
j
now that’s a fucking nursery
Stunning, creative and FUN!
I love it.
I love that so many pieces have a story (and a previous home). Repurposing is the new black!
I’ll be sure to feature it on my site this week.
Karly, it is so freakin’ cool. Cannot WAAAAAAIIIIIIIT for Marly to come and inhabit it!
It looks fantastic!
I especially love the curtains – they look fabulous!
Wow, wow, wow! I love everything – especially the zebra!
Your baby is one lucky little guy!
absolutely perfect. it looks amazing, well done!
New rule — every nursery MUST feature a zebra-print rug. This room is awesome in every way! Excellent job!
This looks AMAZING! You’ve outdone yourself.
WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!! So amazing! I’m in love.
it looks great! Real joy
Your bean is going to be serioulsy cool. Because mama bean has some serious skill! I can’t even write down how cool it is… rawrrrrrrrrrrr!
xoxo
So awesome! I especially love the bird cage lantern and paper lanterns. Apparently I just like lanterns.
Many thanks to Raina for turning me onto this blog and this fabulous nursery! It is sooo perfect and what a lucky child!
What a lucky baby! You did a great job!
The nursery really is amazing! I can’t wait to see it and the man too!
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love it! we have 6 weeks to get our nursery sorted. it’s a big ask considering we haven’t even prepped for painting and have nothing to go in it! (though we have selected a similar paint colour to what you’ve used). but everything will fall into place, right?
Just hopped over from Ohdeedoh & adore this room! Your babe is leaps and bounds more hip than I am! Just wondering what color you used on the walls. We’re redoing our living area & it looks like just the shade of grey we’re looking for. Thanks!
i want to replicate the lantern cluster! how did you do it? are they all tied together? separately? can you give a quick rundown of how you did it? thank you! amazing work!
Hi Lee, Karly is still out with the baby, but it looked to me that they were all hung from a chain. I’m guessing that each lantern was hung separately on the links. Hope that helps!
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Oh my god – i’m off to get pregnant just so I can re-create this room. Hero.
I LOVE this room. I heart the curtains and checked out the DIY. You are too funny. I have some paintings in my sons room that I call the crazy project. The crazy part? Me 9 mos pregnant painting on the floor at 3 in the morning.
Sigh, I just love creative kids rooms.
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I LOVE your crib. Can you please tell me who makes it? I’m looking for a mini crib and want straight lines but can’t find the right one. YOURS is it!
I love eclectic and coloful it is, what a fun nursery!!
i saw a picture of your nursery in babytalk magazine, and immediately came online to find a better picture and more information on where you got everything. this nursery is AMAZING. i am so in love with it!
Hey. I didn’t read where you found your crib. It looks like a mini-crib, which I’ve been scouting. Where did you get it? and since it’s been a while…does your little one still fit?
Ohhh I love your bedding
where did you get it? it would add so much to our nursery!!