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I've never (and probably will never) create one of those serene, picturesque nurseries for my kiddos that are pinned all over Pinterest. With my first, he had his own room, but we didn't have the budget for much besides some plastic drawers (as a dresser) and a hand me down shelf. We're in a bigger apartment now, and before the twins came along, one room was my craft/storage room. I wasn't quite ready to give it up as a craft room, but I did downsize the craft part of it so that we could fit baby stuff in there too. I did a few DIY things for Emmett's room, but it still didn't turn out like anything on Pinterest. Now that number three is coming along, she'll be in our room in a bassinette for a while, then the two boys will share a room and she'll move into the baby part of the craft room. I haven't officially started on any décor that will go in her room once we make the switch, but I have been looking for ideas. So here are a few of my favorites...
I love these Ruffle Lanterns from Simply Abby. They would be so cute hanging in the corner near the bookshelf that I'm planning to use as a dresser.
I'm also drooling over this adorable rag rug that was posted over at Craftaholics Anonymous. So many color and size options available!
Finding Silver Linings has a great tutorial for making your own crib canopy. I love that it's so simple and cheap to make.
I think the idea of having a pennant banner hanging up in the room is so cute! Petite Lemon has an easy way to make one.
I'm absolutely in love with the idea of turning an ordinary bookshelf into some extra closet space. The closet in the baby's room is super small, and we need all the storage space we can get. (Not sure on the original source, but I found this featured on Darling Stuff and Project Nursery)
I don't have room for much else in the room. It's pretty small and I don't want to overwhelm the space, though there are so many things I would absolutely love to do. What are your favorite ideas for nurseries?
One thing is perfectly clear with my children. They have big 'ol noggins! My youngest, who was 11 weeks early (so who is almost 1 year actually, but about 9.5 months adjusted), always falls within the 90-95th percentile for head circumference when they compare him to children his actual age (so other 1-year-olds, in this case). In fact, I ordered him a hat for Christmas and bought the 12-24 month size. I'll be lucky if it lasts him through the rest of this winter! So, I don't expect this next little peanut to be any different. Since she's going to be a winter baby, she's definitely going to need some hats. I might just do what Plucky's Second Thought did and make some so that I KNOW they'll fit.
My little one is cute and cuddly and adorable, but he doesn't like to play for more than a few minutes at a time. Of course, I don't expect him to "play" yet, but it still means I don't get much done. MBA sahm has some great tips for those struggling to work around the house and take care of a baby at the same time.
The Pursuit of Happiness made this adorable, and super easy, changing pad for her little one. So easy to wipe off or fold up and take with you in the diaper bag.
These little sandals from Whistle & Ivy are just darling, don't you think? I so wish I had a little girl to make them for - and that I knew how to crochet! ;)
