Modern Digs for a Modern Baby
Incubating a baby is exciting, nerve-wracking, and a long term project. Decorating the nursery is no different. You can't help but want it to be just perfect. I found websites touting the newest must-need item for only $600 or the best rocker for a mere $1000. Yikes! In full disclosure, I am a highly visual, aesthetically focused individual. Design and functionality must marry in perfection for me to even consider dropping cash on an item. I don't just pick the most functional item and buy it. Why? Because I have to stare at it over and over again, and it may as well be pretty or interesting. However, I don't agree with the price tag many companies charge for such lovely items. So what's a mommy-to-be to do? The three Re's; Re-use, Re-purpose, and Re-cycle. Here is how I created my perfect nursery for little Baby L set to arrive in a mere 3 days (plus a few days for wiggle room).
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| The rundown: re-purposed bookshelf from Ikea, Pottery Barn elephant rocker (Craigslist find), Peg Perego rocker (Zullily.com), dot curtains (Ikea), bear mobile (re-used gift from ages ago), orange lamp (Ikea), re-located Andy Warhol cat print (purchased at The Art Institute of Chicago). |
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| Wall decal and Peg Perego rocker (zulilly.com), Malm Dresser from Ikea (re-purposed), doggy tail wall hooks (Ikea), Holman shelf (Pottery Barn). |
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| Malm dresser from Ikea (re-purposed), "Not a Peep" changing pad cover and crib sheet (Landofnod.com), cat (rescued from the humane society), Holman shelf (Pottery Barn), doggy tail wall hooks (Ikea), white and yellow tissue poms (re-cycled from my baby shower), Moderna crib by BabyMod (Walmart), teddy bear (my "vintage" bear from childhood), All You Need Is Love print (theloveshop on Etsy.com). |
The only item missing is a vintage rocking chair that is coming with the grand parents.
Ready, set, come on baby!
