I'm not planning on changing the nursery for each kid, but with Will we were still in the apartment so I couldn't really do what I wanted to. I decided to create my vision this time around. I wanted a nursery themed on something literary. Maybe a early attempt to get our kids to like reading? I'm not sure. Anyways, I also wanted something unique.
While we were in London a few years ago I got my idea, Paddington Bear!!! My uncle is actually British, an only child, and didn't have kids for awhile. His parents we're more than happy to treat me and my sisters as adopted grandchildren when we were little. My Nana and Papa Willis, as we called them, spoiled us with all sorts of fun gifts from England. One of which was an original Paddington Bear and a few British children books. I loved my Nana and Papa and so everything they sent us was precious and special to me. I'm rambling, so we'll just leave it to say English children's books and Paddington Bear have a special place in my heart. So yes, this nursery is SO for me and not the kids, but hey I spend just as much time in there really!
Step into the room :)
Changing table aka "place to dump stuff while you change the baby on the floor table"
The crib was mine as a baby, we got it from my uncle (yeah it's on its 9th kiddo!) sanded it down and re-stained it. I absolutely love having my boys sleep in the same crib I did!
My Grandma had my Great-Aunt make the quilt. Since Ben can't have blankets yet it's makes an amazing wall hanging.
The frames I got from Danny's parents and painted.
BTW Danny hates the board and batten on the walls. I've always loved the look. I figured if he saw it finished he would love it, he just needed to see it right? So I secretly did it while he was at work, making sure to keep the door closed at night. Me and Will got it all finished and... Danny still hates it. Oh well I got my one room :)
I've also promised not to embark on anymore "secret" projects. It's a really good thing Danny doesn't travel for work because I would be so tempted if he went out of town.
Painted bookshelf we inherited from my parents (no we don't buy our own furniture). I tried to make it look like a British phone booth with Paddington peeking out... It turned out okay.
Rug.
Kind of a disappointing finally huh? Sorry :)
Anyways, I love my sweet little room and love putting my sweet little boy to sleep in it.
