This is Where I Now Spend My Time
The past five weeks have gone by in a flash. Â It’s amazing to me just how much time each day is spent taking care of this little one. Â Truly, from the time I wake up until I go to bed my world revolves around this baby. Â Which is why I’m glad that before he arrived, we spent so much time making his room perfect.
Well, there are a few little things I would still like to do such as the mobile to go over the crib and the throw pillow that I’m going to make for the rocking chair, but other than that, the room is complete. Â And I absolutely love it.
My favorite part has got to be the soft, suede chair where I have spent hours rocking Henry to sleep (and hours spent trying to keep myself awake, I might add). Â It really is the most comfortable chair on earth and it is perfect for a nursery.
Then we have the shelving/storage unit. Â The CPA put this together and we happened to find the matching bins at Lowe’s hardware store of all places.
They fit just right and they hold all kinds of goodies like stuffed animals,
baby rattles and teethers,
books,
and toys for Henry to use when he’s a bit older.
The closet beside the storage unit holds the rest of his toys,
as well as most of his clothes.
We even found these great little clothes dividers that allow me to organize them by size. Â Very helpful when you have everything from newborn to 24 months in one space!
On the other side of the room is the dresser. Â We got it from JC Penney which is the same place we got the shelving unit. Â The great thing is that even though all three pieces in the room were not from the same collection, they all match and they were all very inexpensive.
We went with a standard dresser so that after we stop using the changing station on top, we’ll still be able to get plenty of use out of it. Â But in the meantime, it’s main purpose is to serve as a place to change the baby’s diapers.
The insides of the drawers are full of things like socks and hats,
bibs and burp clothes,
and receiving blankets.
On the other side of the dresser is the crib. Â Right now Henry only sleeps in it during the day because at night he sleeps in a pack n’ play in our room, but I’m still very pleased with it. Â I decided not to go with all the fancy bedding although I will say that I was definitely tempted – there’s some beautiful stuff out there! Â But in the end I figured that he won’t know the difference and I probably won’t use most of it anyway.
As far as the details in the room, we incorporated various maps and travel-related items since we love to take trips and hope to pass that hobby on to our little one. Â There is the world map decal over the crib and the vintage old world maps on the wall by the door.
Even the initials over the dresser have maps in the background.
The bulletin board over the shelving unit is full of old postcards from places around the world.
But my favorite travel-related items include the globe standing on the floor,
and the globe bookstands on the display shelves.
There are so many other details that I love in this room such as the clear globes hanging from the ceiling fan,
and the toy train and red truck that are perfect for a little boys room.
All of these things add up to make a beautiful nursery.
It’s a place where I’ve already spent many hours and where I plan to spend many more.
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March 16th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
It’s absolutely beautiful! It’s a wonderful space for a baby and also for him to grow into. That chair looks amazing. Much better than my rocker. You’re a smart woman to get a comfy chair.
-FringeGirl
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March 16th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
This is an absolutely gorgeous room!! Great job!! I love all the details you put into it. Babies rooms are a place you spend a lot of time, so you are smart to make it a place you love to be when cuddling your cute little one!!
March 16th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
This is an absolutely gorgeous room!! Great job!! I love all the details you put into it. Babies rooms are a place you spend a lot of time, so you are smart to make it a place you love to be when cuddling your cute little one!!
March 17th, 2010 at 3:05 am
Your nursery us beautiful. Can you decorate my room? It is such a soothing place.
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March 17th, 2010 at 3:49 am
I love this room!! The world decal on the wall caught this geographer’s eye! Growing up, I always had a National Geographic map on my wall. My U.S. map had lots of red lines showing family vacation routes. Those trips formed the traveler that I am today. It’s clear that you want Henry to have a great life of travel as well.
That’s a beautiful, masculine, interesting room! I think it displays influence from both you and the CPA so clearly!!!
March 17th, 2010 at 4:26 am
He his going to LOVE that big globe when he gets older. So fun to spin and look at, ask questions. Beatiful room!
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March 17th, 2010 at 4:27 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE the room!!! It really is perfect! Just stunning. And those divider tags are awesome, I need to get some of those… although mine’s just about out of the newborn size now! Isn’t it going so fast!! Ahhhhh!!!!
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March 17th, 2010 at 4:41 am
hi martha stewart! this should seriously go in a magazine. i just LOVE your nursery!
March 17th, 2010 at 4:45 am
Very nice! Do you mind sharing where you purchased the world map wall decal?
March 17th, 2010 at 5:28 am
So many beautiful details.
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March 17th, 2010 at 5:30 am
wow that’s a gorgeous nursery!
March 17th, 2010 at 5:50 am
Goodness gracious Tabitha! That might be the best boy’s room I have ever seen. Good call on skipping the bedding – it would have just distracted from the amazing touches you have everywhere. I love it.
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March 17th, 2010 at 6:07 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE your nursery. I am beginning to plan mine, and it’s certainly easy to be swayed by the beautiful bedding and expensive furniture. I’m still trying to figure out what things to splurge on and what to save on, but I’m so glad to hear that you love your rocker! I think that’s a splurge item for me.
Beautiful room, and how nice that you’ve been able to spend so much time there after putting so much time and energy into designing it!
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March 17th, 2010 at 6:32 am
This looks soooooo great! Looks super cozy. And I love the travel theme. Great idea with using a dresser as a changing table. I’ve thought of that myself. Such a good idea!!
March 17th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Beautiful Tabitha. We never used our nursery for more than a place for baby to sleep and change diapers, but I’m glad you’re getting a lot of use out of your space. It is perfect for a little boy and great for him, even as he grows.
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March 17th, 2010 at 7:29 am
A lovely and serene nursery. My husband would love this nursery since he loves maps and globes. For Jack, we went with a surfing theme of sorts. My good friends made a surfboard with pegs out of wood which was outstanding!
March 17th, 2010 at 9:25 am
I love everything about this nursery!!! The travel theme is perfect and I think the standing globe and map above the crib are my absolute favorites!!!!!
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March 17th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Oh, I wanted to mention….Enjoy every minute you spend in that room with your little boy….one day you turn around and he’s 14!!!! That’s what happened over here today!
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March 17th, 2010 at 9:43 am
I love the color palette! Such a great nursery
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March 17th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Oh Wow, great nursery Tabitha. I love the travel theme. I have never seen it before nor have I thought about having that in a Nursery. But it works perfectly. Love the bookends! Every thing looks absolutely perfect for your little one. He will be playing with those other toys before you know it. They tend to grow up too fast. That chair does look mighty comfy!!
March 17th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Looks great Martha–uh–I mean sweetie (following Tracy’s comments)!! Someone is anal retentive!!! Sounds like someone else I know!! We look so forward to seeing/meeting Henry next month and Odie, Jr. Love, Dad.
March 17th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Wow, that nursery is great! It looks really like a room one likes to spend time in. As I love to travel myself, I love all the maps and travel items. It’s gorgeous!
March 17th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
A great nursery! I love that its not too babyish so he can grow into it too!
March 18th, 2010 at 3:52 am
Hi the pictures of the room gives such a warm feeling ..the child will just enjoy his room ! the best room where your baby can grow up ! All the best and take great care of your little angel when he arrives ..!
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March 18th, 2010 at 7:48 am
That is a stunning wonderful room. Travel – what a great theme! I love it!
March 18th, 2010 at 9:29 am
You’re giving your little boy the world… I love it.
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March 18th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
That is the CLASSIEST baby room I have EVER seen. Kudos to you and the CPA. You should consider going into business designing classy and WORLDLY baby rooms. With a room like that, your Henry is going to grow up to be Ferdinand Magellan.
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March 18th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
WoW….Amazing work with the room!!! How do you do it? You must be a superwoman coz I am dealing with a 4 month old and hardly get time to look into the mirror to brush my hair:(
But my cribbing aside…you really are an amazing person.So efficient.
Best wishes always!!
March 19th, 2010 at 6:19 am
Wow, Henry’s room looks incredible! If you ever think about leaving your HR post, you could definitely do interior design!
So glad things are going well with your little family!
March 19th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Hi five Tabitha – you’re SO right, the nursery is gorgeous and you and the CPA did a tremendous job planning and designing the room. Besides it apparent beauty, it’s so peaceful and calming. Just love being in there. Your chair is the bomb….I totally agree with you, it’s the best I’ve sat in. Have to tell you, it did pretty well the night I slept in it while taking care of your little guy so you could get some much needed rest. He’s going to love his room.
Can’t wait to come up in just a week or so for the new arrival of Henry’s cousin. I’m so anxious for his coming but also to get my hands on Henry again. He’s changed so much already!!! Beautiful little boy – tell him Nana send her love.
Mom
March 20th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Very beautiful. You have got to give more info on some of these items. I love the map decal and the hanging clear globes.
March 21st, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Geez, everytime I see blogs this good I just want mine to be there already!
Great work.
March 21st, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Such a perfect nursery you’ve created! Enjoy every minute… As long as the sleepless nights seem today there will come that day when he’s all grown up and you’ll be wishing for these moments back. Despite how hard you try to bottle up every minute! Love to you!
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
So great! Love all the details.
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March 23rd, 2010 at 7:22 pm
I don’t think I want a baby (I have an 8 year old stepson right now) but I just showed the pictures to my husband and told him maybe we should have a baby so you can decorate our nursery – it’s wonderful!
March 24th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Love the nursery! Can you share where you got the chair? I am looking all over for something like that currently.
March 30th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Thanks for all the sweet comments! In answer to your questions about where I got things:
carpet – FLOR (it’s made of individual tiles)
dresser & shelving unit – JC Penney
crib – Walmart
Decal on the wall – Etsy (for only $18.00)
Chair – Lazy Boy Store
I think that’s about it. Any specific questions just feel free to email and I’ll try to respond quickly (no promises – I’m not doing so hot with the email these days!)
Tabitha
April 1st, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Gorgeous nursery! I love the colors and all of the little details, especially the fan pulls.
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April 7th, 2010 at 11:31 am
–>What a beautiful room for a beautiful boy!
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