The Finished Nursery (and Welcome Little Milk!)
Back in June, I shared with you the exciting news that I am welcoming my first child – a daughter – this year. Well, she’s here! Amelia Josephine Derringer arrived on 10/30/11. And as you’ve probably noticed, we haven’t been taking any breaks here, and you won’t see a change in the quality of content you’ve come to expect from Design Milk. I promise this blog won’t turn into a baby album.
It’s definitely an exciting time for us. When I made the announcement about our Little Milk, I also shared with you my nursery inspiration board. The room has been complete for some time, and I am excited that I can finally share it with you here.
To refresh your memory, this is the original inspiration board:
And here is the completed room:
(I’m still learning how to use my new camera, so bear with me)
The minty wall paint is called Embellished Blue by Sherwin-Williams. It’s not blue or green, it’s kind of in-between. It’s very soft and soothing.
The wall decals are Eames Crosspatch from Blik, and were the first thing I bought for the room; I built the rest of the room around them. We really didn’t want to do a specific theme, but we knew we wanted tons of colors and shapes in the room. The decals ended up being the perfect springboard.
Both the walnut and white crib and changing table/dresser are the Roh collection from Spot on Square and were purchased through Bobby Berk Home. Spot on Square has since created a credenza and bookshelf in the same collection, but for adults. It’s excellent quality. I mentioned before that Nook sent us a few pieces including the crib mattress and changing pad to review.
And no, that’s not the rocker from my inspiration board. Originally, I ordered a red Eames Rocker from Smart Furniture, but after it came, I decided that the back was too low for me. So, I had to send it back. Their customer service is off the hook. The traditional wooden rocker was purchased on Craigslist for $25 then sanded and painted with a high-gloss enamel spray paint. It was in pretty bad shape so I’m glad to have saved it.
I feel like the pièce de résistance in the room is the Alexander Girard FLOR Flora rug. I’m normally not a rug-on-rug fan but I think it’s the perfect centerpiece for the room. It’s very soft with great colors and shapes to entertain the little one. It will also serve as a playmat.
We grabbed an EXPEDIT bookshelf at IKEA with two DRÖNA boxes and I hung my For Like Ever poster above it. I’ve had that poster “for like ever.”
I found a place for my Kartell Componibili next to the rocker to hold our Geneva Sound System (it has an iPod dock) and our video monitor. I think there’s also room for me to squeeze a few other small items. I love that I can stash burp cloths and such inside.
Beans is photobombing.
The details:
From top left, clockwise: Frederick the Elephant from Bholu, rattles from Little Alouette, and hand-painted nesting dolls I got from my friends at SITE NYC; Alexander Girard FLOR Flora rug; Frazier & Wing Summer mobile (no longer available); and a toy my friend Jamie made.
From top left, clockwise: Sock Monkey
I have to express thanks to Sherwin-Williams, Nook, Bholu, and Bobby Berk Home who were so generous in helping me by donating some items to the project. Also, the good people at FLOR who talked me off a ledge when I thought the Alexander Girard rug had been discontinued.
Hope you enjoyed the tour!
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Pure heaven. Need to start a new blog… Mother’s Milk!
So sweet!!! Love the bold colors. Amelia is going to be in heaven.
Nice work Jaime, sometimes I think nurseries can be over done, but I think you struck a great balance.
Thanks so much!
Love the nursery, especially the red rocker! perfect! Congrats, girl!
Thanks, lady!
It looks just beautiful, Jaime, and Little Milk will surely love the colors and shapes. Glad you found a more comfortable rocker…I remember asking you about the smaller and more trendy one. Does the mattress fit standard crib sheets?
Yes, it does fit standard crib sheets.
Wow, that’s sweet and not too girlie…where do you get that mobilie from? A friend of mine is close to due date and that is just a perfect present!
The mobile is from Frazier & Wing – http://frazierandwing.com
I don’t think this particular color combination is still available.
Hey, thanks for the link and yes you are right…but they have a few other lovly colour combinations
Very lovely Jaime. Amelia is off to a great start!
Thanks Bonnie!
Very sweet & such a welcoming place for Amelia & mom.
If I may borrow a line from the poet William Carlos Williams and tweak it a bit…
Do much depends on a red “rocker”…
love it. Congrats to you and your family.
Looks fabulous, Jaime! Obviously, I am thrilled with all of the color.
beautiful nursery! love the spot on square crib! what lucky little lady:)
I forgot to mention that Amelia’s little buddy (so weird to have a name for “her” now!) was inspired (ok, nearly ripped off) by Marvin, who kept me company during my 14hr layover in Amsterdam at Citizen M this summer. [ http://www.citizenmeshop.com/index.php?ID=29 ] I thought you’d like the Zoo Menagerie fabric, as well, to compliment the Girard.
Oh yeah – her name is Beatrice
Nice! And your house has such high ceilings for a rancher- jeolous! Funny, we also opted for a CL-find traditional rocker. Ours was white and we tricked it out with a pelt and mod pillow.
Cute! Wondering about the window though- it could use some curtains or something!
We decided against curtains because we felt it would be too much, and the blinds do an excellent job of keeping out the light.
Love this room, well done. You’ve created such a calm and nurturing yet stimulating space. Such an exciting time for you. Congrats!
nice sstickers
Love browsing Design Milk for ideas and inspiration. Unexpected and fun ideas.
What is it about sock monkeys that we find so endearing? Had to buy one for each of my family embers last Christmas. Design is so much better than the run of the mill popular here today gone tomorrow characters for children’s room.
Really interesting design. Great job!
Okay, that has to be the coolest baby room ever. Nicely done & congrats!
Thanks!
perfect. PERFECT!