After getting home, getting settled, going on the holiday circuit, coming home, and resettling in I finally got around to taking pictures of Jude's room.
When I was working on his room, I never had a specific theme. The goal was to create a room that fit the following criteria:
1. Not too "baby". I wanted it to have a lot of elements that we could transition into his "big boy" room as he got older.
2. Sentimental/Purposeful. I love when rooms have personal touches and when items in them have a story behind them. I also really appreciate something serving a purpose and not just taking up space. If they can dual purpose, they're even better.
3. Fit in with our house. Our house is a real modge-podge of things. I decorate with things I love, so that winds up giving our house an eclectic mix-match feel. I didn't think some super sleek nursery was going to really look right.
The end result is something that I absolutely love. I think everything in the room has a story behind it or has some sentimental attachment. Enjoy!
((You can click the pictures to see them larger.))
view from the hall.
decal on door :: my mother in law bought this for us for his room.
cars & plate :: circa 1990s hot wheels and beetle's plate from daddy.
micah 6:8 canvas :: painting from mommy.
hiking boots :: used to belong to uncle ryan.
vintage scale :: borrowing from my parents. they used to weigh me on it.
pillows & bedding :: quilt (potterybarn), pillows made by my mom.
abc canvas :: painting from mommy.
storage/changing table :: re-purposed cedar chest from my dad. I loved the chest and wanted to use it in his room, so my dad simply built a top for it. When we don't need the top anymore, it just lifts off.
storage/changing table :: re-purposed cedar chest from my dad. I loved the chest and wanted to use it in his room, so my dad simply built a top for it. When we don't need the top anymore, it just lifts off.
crib :: used to be daddy's. on loan from gigi & h.
galvanized buckets :: hold toys and blankets.
owl :: from my friend emily. it freaking plays a song. (she's too crafty).
winnie the pooh cast :: plushes from mommy.
rocking chair :: a gift from my mom. it belonged to my great-great-grandmother. she had it refinished and recovered. easily my favorite part of the room.
bookshelf :: from my grandmother's childhood play house.
A&M lamp :: belonged to H when he was in college.
bookshelf :: from my grandmother's childhood play house.
A&M lamp :: belonged to H when he was in college.
painting :: via the ever beautiful, talented, & lovely lauren spindle
hooks :: via hobby lobby. great for holding the $5 conductor hat we bought him, even though he won't wear it until he's 5.
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