Nursery Sneak Peak! :)

I've been planning out the nursery, 

as I explained in my last post.

I'm so excited to work on projects to make it come together!

The other day John and I went to Lowes

to get supplies for a nursery project I'm excited about!

We have 2 posters we needed frames for

and I couldn't find any frames

that I liked, that went well with the decor,

that weren't suuuper expensive.

So... what else to do, then to commission your husband to make

DIY frames! :)

We went to Lowes and picked out some molding we liked

and while we were at it, picked up a miter saw for John.

We knew it'd make this project easier,

and that it's something we'd use a lot in the future anyway

so we decided it was time to get one.

John was like a child in a toy store

looking through the power tools, and was so excited to get the saw.

We also picked out some decorative trim to use 

to add detail on the frame.

It looks like rope and I think will be the perfect detail on the frames.

We're currently still working on finishing up the frames,

but here's what we have so far.

First,

 John cut the molding to the sizes we needed...

 

Then, 

since I'm pregnant and can't be around the stain

John stained all the pieces for me.

I love the way it turned out,

it looks weathered, just like I would picture nautical wood...

 

John also stained the "rope molding" detail,

which looks all worn as well, which I really like.

  

I'll post pictures of the finished frames with the pictures in them

after we finish them.

We also have received the anchor and wheel that I'll be hanging

on the wall above the crib...

 

 I'm so excited to see how it all looks when it's hung.

Here's a sneak peak of the rest of the nursery so far,

This wall has the bookshelf and navy blue drapes up...

 

And here's the crib and changing table my parents got us!!

I'm so excited to have a crib in the house,

it makes it all feel more real!

(The crib/changing table set we wanted kept going out of stock, 

so my parents bought it for us now)

Thanks so much for the gift mom & dad, we're really grateful!

 

That's what I've got set up so far!

Today, I'm 25 weeks pregnant! 

I can't believe it's going by so fast!

Only 15 weeks to go until we can hold baby Jack in our arms! 

Baby Jack's Nursery Plans!! :)

So I know I'm only 23 weeks pregnant

and still have a long time to go,

but I've already planned out the entire nursery

(most of it at least).

I'm so excited to see it all come together.

We have decided to go with the nursery theme....

Nautical!

We had already painted the walls in the nursery tan 

(I planned on having a neutral wall color and then using colors in the accessories depending on the gender of the baby)

Both John and I love nautical things,

and I like how it incorporates blue 

(and I feel like, having a boy, its easy to get blue things)

Most of the themes for boys rooms are either jungle, or sports.

I like the jungle theme,

but I feel like I've seen so many people already use it,

and I don't like sports as a design theme.

I wanted the nursery to have a more mature look, not super "baby-ish"

So...

These are my plans so far!

You get to see my "awesome" art skills in the sketches.... 

I definitely didn't get my mom's skill in this department. 

In my defense, I only took about 5 minutes to draw these, 

so I wasn't really trying... 

but I know that even if I tried it wouldn't look too great.  

Lol.

I will show my sketch of each wall, and explain what each thing is...

First:

  

This wall has the two windows. 

I already bought the drapes, they're a navy blue.

In between the windows will be a framed picture of a cool nautical ship 

(it's actually a band poster, but it's SUPER cool!)

Under the left window is a dark wood cube bookshelf. Three of the cubes will have tan baskets to hold toys, the others will hold books/stuffed animals.

In the middle is where I plan to put the baby swing for now. 

I'm sure it'll move out into the living room after the baby's born, 

but I'll keep it there until it's needed.

Under the right window is a dark brown padded bench that has storage for toys. :)   

Second:

  

This wall has subtle, big, horizontal stripes on the wall in the tan and a slightly darker tan color.

The crib is a dark wood, and the crib skirt will be navy blue,

the crib sheets will be a variety of nautical/solid/patterned sheets.

Above the crib (high enough that the baby can't reach it when he can stand, and yes, we will make sure it is very securely fastened to the wall)

is an old fashioned map in a frame.

Here's a pic of the map:

     On either side of the map will be a wooden anchor, and a wooden wheel (each is 24" tall).

Here are pictures of those pieces:

  I love these wall art pieces!! :)

Third:

This wall is mainly a closet that sticks out,

but in the nook next to it I plan to put a dark wood dresser.

Behind the dresser I'll be putting up a cool net that my mom and dad have at their lake house and they're willing to give to me for the design! :)

On the side of the closets I plan to put up a "nautical knots" shadow box that looks like this:

      

Lastly:

  

(The garbage can is the worst ever... I don't know what I was thinking while I drew it)

This wall has the door, and behind it, is the changing table.

There are three drawers on this changing table, and open space above them, where I'll put two baskets for holding diapering stuff.

Next to that is my "diaper genie" :).

I still have to figure out what to put on this wall above the changing table.

This is the tallest wall in the room, 

so I'm thinking of taking a piece of old barn wood and painting a cute phrase or line of a song on it.

I'm still figuring out what to do for that...

Here's some of my ideas:

 

I kind of like the "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine" lyrics painted to look more like the piece of wood that says "twinkle twinkle".

But I also love the simplicity of the "sweet dreams" with the whale.

That is my design plan so far, 

 I can't wait to see it all come together! :)

Anyone who has input on which of the three signs you like best, let me know! I'd love to hear opinions!