That would be my cousin’s baby–not mine. This past weekend, my oldest daughter and I took a road trip to Alexandria, VA, to go to a baby shower for my cousin who’s expecting in May. While we were there, we also worked on finishing her nursery.
She had already selected the furniture and bedding/window fabrics. I just helped her pull the rest together.
Several weeks ago, I put together this idea board for the space:
This is the product of our efforts:
I love this shade of green. The wall behind the bed and an IKEA bookshelf she already owned was painted Benjamin Moore’s Turning Leaf:
This is a Democrat/Republican household:
Our (kind of crooked) photo grouping in progress. . .
The rug is one of my favorite elements of the room. It was a Target find for less than $100:
Post updated to add: I always receive comments about babies and shade cords when I post nursery pictures. Rest assured, we’re only using the bamboo shades in this space for texture and not function. The cords are securly tied up on the top of the shade. She plans to pull the curtains shut at night to block out light. If you’re thinking about putting a crib in front of a window, please make sure you tie up any cords or just do another window treatment altogether. As a mommy of three, it makes me a nervous wreck to think about so I just wanted to put that out there. :)
I thought I would also share photos from her shower. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not a party planner, but these decorations were adorable and simple enough that I might be able to handle it.
Instead of an all-out baby theme, the hostesses used lots of yarn to decorate the house. These cardboard letters can be found at Hobby Lobby and were so cute that we used them on the nursery bookshelves.
Love that green color! The nursery looks awesome! I think the owl is my favorite but I have a thing for owls. :) I’m sure she was so excited to have your help and ideas!
Beautiful room! Your cousin may be unaware of the dangers of placing a crib close to shade cords…just sayin’.
Love the unexpected color scheme for the nursery! I found the crib placement interesting, though~ I was always worried light seeping through blinds would wake up little ones before I was ready! :)
Fabulous! The rug really makes the room. I can’t believe you found it at such a great price! The “baby” letters wrapped in yarn is also darling!! Just love your work.
abby
The yarn party decor is so original! I really like it.
This is adorable. I love those cardboard letters with the yarn wrapped around them. The design is great.
that rug is the cutest thing!
heather
loveyourspace.blogspot.com
Super cute, love the green/navy/brown color combo.
Honestly when I saw the before I was a little worried, but you really brought it life. It looks really great!
I love the yarn in the apoth jars!! So simple but adds such a great splash of color! The room came out great! She is lucky to have you!!!
The nursery looks great! Wonderful job!
There is not anything about that room I don’t like! I think the owl is my favorite—but I love the cool tones. Gorgeous.
What a wonderful idea…I love the yarn! And the nursery is just precious! Love it! Congrats to the mommy-to-be!
Emily Hewett
A Well Dressed Home
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beautiful, love your ideas Emily, great color scheme, and the baby shower decorations are so so cute!
Very cute, I love the “baby” letters wrapped in yarn! In your mood board you have a small round side table – can you tell me where that’s from? I’ve been looking for one for awhile, and I’d like to take a closer look at this one. Thanks!
So fun to see the finishing touches you added, especially since I have furniture very similar in our nursery! I love the elephant bookends and yarn-wrapped letters!
oh it is beautiful, wowee, what a lucky baby.
@Holly I found the side table at Target (the barrel table) but it isn’t in stock at the moment. They cancelled her order after she placed it :(
Adorable! I really love the shower decor!
Beautiful job! I love all of the yarn- it looks great on the letters! And the nursery came out beautiful. Great target find on the rug. I like that you used a couple different colors on the walls. It gives it such a nice, thoughtful touch!
What a great baby room!! :) So cute!
Oh, I like that rug as well. darling nursery. Still laughing about he democrat/republican house! And what a cute idea to use all of that yarn for the shower decor.
So cute, Emily! Love the green used and that rug for less than $100?!?! Wow! Complete score! Also, the baby shower decor was adorable! You always say youre not a party planner, but you do such a great job!
Love the table cloth;)
Everything looks great!
Fun, I love the green! It is so unexpected for a nursery. I’m crazy of your rug choice too.
Looks great! Wish I were still in Northern VA….would have loved to have met you!
Such a fun room! I love the rug and I love that the color scheme will work for an older boy.
I love love the room! It is absolutely adorable. Did she make the curtains & bedding or did she buy them made? I was wondering where she got them if not. Thanks
How adorable and love seeing the implementation of your mood board…gorgeous!!
how exciting! i love the little owl.. too cute. and the shower looked like a lot of fun :) xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams
I absolutely LOVE that rug. How adorable.
Oh my goodness, so adorable!
I so need someone like you to come and rescue our nursery! It looks much like the before picture.. and I at a loss for inspiration!
The color on the walls is divine.
It’s been a while since I’ve had a baby but I’m loving all the great nursery colours and patterns I’m seeing. No more pastels, that’s for sure. The room looks amazing as do all your decorations for the shower!
Love it! The window treatment make a huge difference didn’t it?
xo,
cristin
@Trish All of the bedding was made by her mom :)
I LOVE the rug!! Did you get the rug online or at a Target store? It’s fabulous!
Love it! Can you tell us where the I am a Child of God print is from? I’m copying those yarn letters…so cute! And, are you sure you’re not a party planner?! I love the shower decor!
Such an adorable baby’s room! I love the coziness of it! Makes me want to have another……
The Child of God print is from LilyGene Prints (one of my sponsors!) on Etsy.
I love it! I have the same crib for my grand daughter. Decorating nurseries is so much fun.
The nursery looks awesome!! I adore the little owl! And her shower is out of this world! Lots of wonderful ideas and inspiration!
great nursery!
I used the striped and polka dot fabrics in my boys’ playroom, so you know I’m a fan! ;-)
I love the yarn on the cardboard letters. Noting that!
Would you mind sharing the fabric?
I love the owl! Where did she get that? I want to get one.
Love your blog, by the way!