True life confession: {jv}'s nursery is still not done and he is three months old. There, I said it. While many mothers share their nurseries before their little ones arrive, we didn't have that same luxury. With the move into our house just before {jv} arrived, I opted for a wait-and-see mentality. Finding out the gender of baby {v} on delivery day was one of life's best surprises, but it did make baby prep a bit more difficult.
While I enjoyed buying gender neutral clothes, I will admit defeat when making decisions about the nursery. I committed to a few pieces which could be easily shared like the crib and glider, but I held off on nearly everything else. (As a funny aside, I did find a navy blue campaign dresser on Craig's List -- and bought it without a second thought. It may have been mother's intuition, but I decided navy was a neutral.)
While I enjoyed buying gender neutral clothes, I will admit defeat when making decisions about the nursery. I committed to a few pieces which could be easily shared like the crib and glider, but I held off on nearly everything else. (As a funny aside, I did find a navy blue campaign dresser on Craig's List -- and bought it without a second thought. It may have been mother's intuition, but I decided navy was a neutral.)
Once {jv} arrived, I knew the direction I wanted to take the nursery immediately: grey throughout with healthy doses of red, white, and blue. A few years ago, I found an antique American flag (seen here) while decorating our last apartment. The flag used to hang proudly in our dining room, but I was having a hard time finding the right place to display it in our new house. A lightbulb went off when I realized it would be perfect behind his crib. It served as the anchor for the rest of the room -- and paired perfectly with the navy dresser I preemptively purchased last fall. I am now on the hunt for a few final goodies to complete the nursery. The items below are high on my wish list...
clock: this clock is a necessity for practical reasons -- when I breastfeed, I like to keep track of how much time {jv} spends on one side or the other and this would be a simple solution when I don't have my phone.
clock: this clock is a necessity for practical reasons -- when I breastfeed, I like to keep track of how much time {jv} spends on one side or the other and this would be a simple solution when I don't have my phone.
custom art print: I have a weird obsession with stamps (evidenced by our wedding invitations), so this print caught my eye in a flash. Minted is offering 15% off sitewide through Monday, March 16th, so I may finally pull the trigger on this one...
handpainted globe: it is very difficult to classify this beauty as a "need", but {cv} and I had a funny moment on our first date that involved the topic of globes. (While perusing a Brookstone, I saw an interactive globe and excitedly confessed my love of globes. {cv} told me I was destined to have nerdy children. See the full circle here?)
hinged hanging picture frame: this frame would be perfect to display some of {jv}'s masterpieces down the road. For now, it would be great for special mementos from his first year.
stuffed animal: chosen mostly for his color, this handsome elephant would be perfect for display or fun ;)
whale bookends: these are definitely not in my budget, but they would be so cute holding up a few colorful children's books.
white toy box: from what I'm told, there is no such thing as too much toy storage. I love the simplicity of this toy box. Long after {jv}'s nursery days are gone, this piece would still be in use for storage (or seating).
Aren't some of those goodies so dreamy? I only wish my budget made room for them all. I promise photos of the nursery when it is finally done -- hopefully sooner rather than later ;) Do you have any other favorite shops or sources for nursery knick-knacks? xoxo {av}
P.S. If you had any magical sources for great curtains or window treatments (preferably blackout!), I would be forever grateful if you shared them below!

I've actually bought some great blackout curtains on Amazon (the land of everything you could ever need)!
ReplyDeletethat customizable stamp is adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou KNOW I was all about navy as a neutral ;-) But... I also had a feeling it was a boy!
ReplyDeletei LOVE love that globe :) xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleterolex watches for sale
ReplyDeleteomega replica watches
cheap nfl jerseys
nike tn pas cher
nike shoes for cheap
nike air max 90
michael kors handbags
oakley vault sunglasses
ray ban outlet store online
longchamp bag
birkenstocks
canada goose uk
cheap ray ban sunglasses
coach factory outlet online
pandora jewelry outlet
michael kors canada
cheap nfl jerseys
oakley sunglasses outlet
birkenstock outlet
instyler max
canada goose jackets
longchamp uk
vans store
hollister clothing store
canada goose outlet
nike running shoes
air max 90 white
air max 90
true religion
coach factory outlet online
converse sale
uggs outlet
louis vuitton pas cher
adidas nmd r1
babyliss hair dryer
20160718caiyan
mac cosmetics
ReplyDeletelongchamp pliage
juicy couture tracksuit
abercrombie outlet
toms outlet
ralph lauren polo
ralph lauren
beats by dre
tory burch outlet online
longchamp pas cher
tiffany jewelry
mac cosmetics sale
christian louboutin outlet
tiffany and co
coach outlet
louis vuitton handbags
nike air max 90
true religion jeans
true religion canada
cartier sunglasses
celine outlet online
oakley sunglasses wholesale
true religion outlet uk
cheap jordans
cheap soccer jerseys
christian louboutin uk
oakley sunglasses
christian louboutin online
hollister uk
nfl jerseys wholesale
coach outlet
true religion jeans
tiffany outlet
ferragamo outlet
kate spade uk
20160718caihuali
adidas yeezy 350 boost v2
ReplyDeletemichael kors handbags
christian louboutin
adidas predator
nike air max 2017
under armour shoes
burberry handbags
michael kors handbags outlet
adidas trainers uk
coach outlet store online
2017.4.14chenlixiang
salomon boots
ReplyDeletejordan uk
nike roshe one
coach factory outlet
kate spade bags
adidas outlet store
nike outlet
adidas running shoes
chaussures louboutin
ray ban sunglasses discount
170606yueqin