When Ben and I started planning Lincoln’s nursery we found ourselves with, well, no plans at all! Not huge fans of traditional nursery designs and color schemes, we both could agree that we wanted a neutral-toned, calming room with light-colored accents that would send Lincoln straight to dreamland while we rocked him to sleep each night…plus neither of us wanted to re-paint the already taupe-colored walls. I know.
(PS is there anything more fresh than a baby in a white onesie?!)
At any rate, full of things we picked out from here and there, I think we’ve ended up with a very soothing and relaxing room that Lincoln can put his own touch on when he’s a bit older. Welcome to the nursery!
In one corner we’ve got the glider. If you remember, Ben and I went back and forth on this baby for MONTHS. I wanted something that glided, he wanted something that rocked, neither of us could decide if we wanted a chair that reclined… In the end we chose a glider/ottoman combo from Buy Buy Baby (so sorry I forget the name of it!) It glides like a dream and after a week or so the cushy padded seat started to settle and get more comfortable. I kind of wish it reclined a little, but it’s not a deal breaker. I’m happy with our purchase, and we were able to use their 20% off store coupon on it.
You may recognize the curtains from the kitchen in our old house. Drilled ’em in myself! Our new kitchen didn’t need curtains and the light blue, navy, and brown waves in the fabric design went perfectly with the rest of the room. I got them at IKEA a few years ago and I think they still stock them.
Above the rocker we hung a sweet print our friends Kristy and Jeff got us (locals it’s from Suite Dreams.) Again – the taupey-brown shade fit right in and I can imagine Lincoln and I reading it together each morning when he wakes up. : )
Across the way is a bookshelf I picked up from Target. The espresso finish matches the rest of the furniture and right now it holds Lincoln’s books, stuffed animals, and other odds and ends.
Oh hi!
Although he won’t be wearing shoes for many, many months, the little man already has quite the collection, from the shoes we used to surprise my family at the gender reveal (which I remember thinking there was no possible way a baby’s foot could fit inside because they were so little, and now that I realize how tiny his feet are they seem like oversized clown shoes!) his first pair of Air Jordans from our friend John, and even woven flip flops from our friend Lindsey. Squeal – too cute!
I loved, loved, loved reading as a child (seriously, loved) and I hope Lincoln does too. We’re slowly but surely building up his book collection. What are your favorite books to read to your babies? An assortment of loveys are all ready to go, too!
I know, I know – time for bed. I’m almost done!
Caddy corner to the bookshelf is the dresser/changing table. This is a dresser from Babi Italia’s Ashville line that I was gifted along with the crib I’m getting to next. This is a sturdy and beautifully-built piece that Lincoln will keep in his bedroom forever. Still trying to decide what to put above it. I’m thinking a giant map/mural of the world to pass my love of travel and exploring onto the little guy would look good.
We also have a Diaper Champ Deluxe which I like because it uses regular 13 gallon kitchen bags vs bags that you have to buy specifically to fit the diaper pail. Sometimes I wish it was a bit bigger, but then again, that’s probably by design!
On top of the dresser you’ve got the usual suspects – wipes, diapers, Vaseline, etc.
I went to Bed Bath & Beyond and raided the bin section for these guys, which have turned out to be so handy for holding everything from diapers and socks, to toys and bath time stuff. Use the 20% off coupons for each one and you’re golden.
Finally, zee main event – the crib! This is the Babi Italia Ashville Crib in espresso and Ben and I both just love it. It’s extremely sturdy and transitions into a toddler bed, day bed, and finally a full bed whenever he’s ready for it. So handy!
We usually keep this on the back of the crib, out of Lincoln’s reach, but I had to show you the farm animal quilt my friends at the Iowa Food and Family Project gave us when Lincoln was born. It is ADORABLE. I know L will love picking out each animal and making their individual sounds when he plays on it in the future.
Up above the crib is a set of prints I got from Etsy. Aren’t they great?? I love how the blue chevron in the third print matches the chevron in my favorite crib sheet. I heart chevron. : )
Lincoln does too!
Thanks for coming along on our tour!
Stephanie 09.09.2013
Cute nursery! I would like to be entered in the giveaway, please.
Rachel Reynolds 09.09.2013
Love the room! Lincoln is precious and I love his name. Boo for the widget closing early…here is my entry, I hope this counts!
Ashley 09.09.2013
Wow, what a great room! The crib is amazing, I think it’s such a great idea that it can transition with them as they grow. Also your son is hands down one of the cutest babies I’ve ever seen! The facial expressions in all the posts so far are amazing!
Abbey 09.09.2013
I love the crib, and dresser combo. Lincoln is a doll! Congrats.
Karen 09.09.2013
Love the quilt hanging on the crib.
Amy 09.09.2013
Beautiful nursery! Love the neutral colors. Thanks for the giveaway – we have a new baby girl that would love this gorgeous crib :)
Emiles 09.09.2013
My grandma had a book called Bugs Bunny and the Carrot Machine (or something). It was awesome.
The widget closed again (boo). hope this can count as an entry!
Megan 09.09.2013
I loved the Berstein Bears growing up — I still do!
Also, the widget closed, so here’s my comment to enter. The crib is beautiful!!
Ashley 09.09.2013
Love the nursery! Would love to be entered in the giveaway. Thanks!
Lindsey 09.09.2013
Love the nursery!!! Thought about doing a chevron crib skirt???!! think that would be fun!
Would also like to enter to win the crib! Baby #2 is just a thought right now but would love to be prepared! Thanks for looking out for us with this opportunity!
Katy 09.09.2013
Love the nursery, super cute. I’d also like to be entered into giveaway for the crib. Thanks!
Randi B 09.09.2013
I really enjoy the details of the room–very similar to what is brewing in my head for my soon-to-be little boy’s room. And I would LOVE to win that crib!
Sarah 09.09.2013
I’d love to win the crib giveaway too. Our little one is almost out of hers and it’s going to be her bed… but we’re looking ahead to #2 and he/she needs a place to sleep. Love the blog!
Sarah 09.09.2013
I’d like to enter the crib giveaway…here is my “leave a comment below” :)
amyw 09.09.2013
Love the nursery! I’m 12 weeks with my first baby and have just started looking at cribs!
Gina S. 09.09.2013
I really love your nursery. I love the picture of Lincoln sleeping with his arms over his head. All three of my boys slept like that. I think it’s just engrained in every baby. Oh, I missed those days. Miss those little onesies. Now,I have new things like school to enjoy, but there is nothing like the stage when they’re still so brand new. I hope to win the crib. I have someone in mind that could really use it.
Linda Cox 09.09.2013
Love the room, very sweet. My sons favorite book was Little Bear. The cartoons are sweet too.
Jenel 09.09.2013
Love this nursery! So sweet!
Thanks for sharing!
Ranelle 09.09.2013
“Barnyard Dance” by Sandra Boyton. Littles love the rhythm and it is in theme with your beautiful blanket! :)
Denise Droste 09.09.2013
Love your nursery! Great idea to go neutral so it can grow with him.