make room for baby

I never did get a chance to post pictures of Gavin's nursery due to poor second child syndrome + arriving 2 weeks early.  We still have some little items to hang up, but for the most part, we (eventually) got everything set up.  There was definitely a marked difference this time around, since with Ella, I wanted everything in place before her arrival.  With Gavin, I wasn't in such a rush (probably because we knew he wouldn't be using the nursery for a couple months while he co-slept with us).  I did really enjoy decorating for a little boy and had a lot of fun getting boy clothes and finding more "boyish" decor.  We chose a more industrial theme, softening it with a muted color palette and adding a navy blue accent (which you can't really see from the pictures).  My favorite part of his nursery is definitely the striped ceiling (which we decided to make the main focus by keeping the walls neutral).  And I think the metal chandelier adds a nice masculine touch.  I'm still considering a chevron patterned rug to add a little more weight and interest to the center of the room.  But all in all, we're excited for Gavin to grow into his room!   

I'm still getting used to the panorama function on the iPhone camera, so the proportions are a bit distorted.

Bookshelf, lighting and accessories: Restoration Hardware Baby & Child
Crib & drapes: Pottery Barn Kids
Glider: Oilo
Ottoman and dresser: Room & Board

For now, he's pretty content bunking with us.  While he'll sleep a solid three hours in the co-sleeper, he'll clock 4-5 hours in our bed.  Too bad I don't get to fully enjoy those hours when he's sleeping next to me.  But he looks content, doesn't he?

The Nursery

It was a little gloomy out when I took the pictures so there are a lot of shadows and the colors look darker than they really are.  But in my pregnant state, I wasn't up to using the fancy camera that is stowed away in my office.  This gives you a rough idea as to what her nursery looks like.  We are so happy with the result, even though I had a hard time committing to the design scheme.  We chose a taupe/grey color on the wall, and our interior designer found the wallpaper that was inspired by my baby bag.  We kept everything else neutral and left space for her to fill up with her own personality and likes.  We are still missing a table lamp and an ottoman (on order), but all in all, the room is ready for her arrival!  I hope our baby girl likes it! 

Crib & dresser/changing table from Restoration Hardware Baby& Child
Moses basket from Serena & Lilly
Chandelier is refurbished from Adam's mom

Picture frame from Pottery Barn
Lamp from Target

Glider from Oilo.
Baby bags from Diaper Dude (Adam's) and Petunia Pickle Bottom (Yassie's).

Bookshelf from Serena & Lilly
Drapes from Pottery Barn

Shelves and pin board from Restoration Hardware Baby & Child
Monogram hooks from Anthropologie

Sneak Peak

A little project I'm working on!  (Besides the one growing in my belly.)

Trial Runs

We decided to give my new baby carrier a test run, so of course Remy was volunteered to be the guinea pig.  Auntie Ashley carried him around while we set up the closet system in the baby's room.  He looks snug as a pug in a rug, no?

After much research and consideration, I decided to get the Babyhawk Mei Tai carrier.  Loving it (and the customization options) so far.

We also made him try out a bib.  He's having a hoot!

Thanks to Remy's help, both items were deemed effective for the baby.  They just needed a good wash afterward!