When Isla was still called Mexipino, aka unknown gender, I wanted the nursery to look classic and clean. With that, something easy to add blue or pink. That’s why gray and white became the base color. I didn’t like the idea of a green nursery because it just reminded me of green slime. And if Mexipino were to be a girl? Green and girl didn’t mix in my head…for a nursery at least!
The room we picked for the nursery had the name TYLER literally glued to the wall. No wonder the family before us didn’t take it down. IT WAS GORILLA GLUED ON. When Steve took it out, I swear some dry wall came with it too. Nonetheless it was an easy fix…just a weird situation.
I thought wainscoting would be a cute design feature in the nursery; however, I think the room was too small to feature that design. So we left it white on the bottom and gray on top. As far as the color names, I don’t remember, but I know they are Sherman Williams!
I did paint a little bit just to say I had some part in the nursery, the rest was Steve. But don’t you worry, I remained head honcho for everything. In the end, I thought the room looked exactly the way I wanted it to.
We brought in the dresser that I’ve had for a couple years and made it our changing table. The actually pad was given to me from my sister-in-law. The mirror I got from Hobby Lobby for 50% off and those shelves were from Michaels for 75% off! Woot woot! Deals on deals, honey!!! You can barely see the curtain, but I got that from Bed, Bath, and Beyond for $20 which I think is a good deal. The majority of the decorative items were from Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and Home Goods! We bought our rocker/recliner from one of Steve’s former co-workers which is SOO comfy! I find myself falling asleep there! And the crib was purchased by my parents…Target, of course!
I highly recommend our baby monitor. Infant Optics. It does not use the wifi so no creeps can interfere.
I actually didn’t come up with the tea party theme until I found my old antique tea sets when I was Marie Kondo-ing our boxes that we haven’t opened since we moved (which was a year ago!) When I pulled out my teacup I was like, this is going in Isla’s room!
When setting up her diaper changing station, I brought up my birdcage decor and strategically put diapers in there and placed extra pacifiers in the teacup. The rest of the set I placed on the shelves, along with special moments from her birth.
I really didn’t know what I wanted above the crib. Possibly a painting or a quote, but once we found out Mexipino is a girl, I wanted her name over her crib because princess’ deserve their names over their thrones. I purchased this customized wooden name sign from Etsy and we spray painted it pink! And those flowers were actually from our wedding! They were table decor on one of tables!
In the small details…
Girl & Dog Frame: I received this picture frame during one of my baby showers and the reason this means so much to me is because I had the same picture in my room growing up. When I opened it, I secretly was hoping for a girl. Maybe it was a sign?
Picture of my mom and Isla: I adore this picture because it has two of my favorite girls. It was taken by my brother on Christmas. It also makes me cry just a little, because it reminds me of my first night in the hospital after I gave birth. Steve went home and my mom stayed with me over night. We took turns holding Isla as I ventured into motherhood overnight. My mom always jumped at the opportunity to hold her and sang Christmas carols to calm her down as I tried to get some sleep. There was a moment when Isla fell asleep on my mom’s chest that night and it will always be a moment engraved into my memory. Every time I put Isla down for a nap or to bed, I look at this picture and relive that night over and over. This is why I sing Silent Night to Isla.
NST strip: This was the strip that monitored Isla while I was in triage waiting for a plan. Every time I look at it, it reminds me of the fear of what was happening. The morning of, rushing to the hospital, and the fear of the unknown. I didn’t know if she was ok or what was going to happen to me. But it was proof that she was doing just fine and that she wanted out! And don’t be fooled by that blood pressure, I was induced because I had high pressures and that was one of my lowest….
I won’t show you her closet because it’s a mess in there. I don’t know how to organize it just yet, but there are tons of clothes, diapers, etc. And her stash of books!
She only takes naps in there for right now, I’m not ready for her to sleep through the night without me. Even though our pediatrician gave us the thumbs up, she may be ready, but mama isn’t.
Here’s hoping I’ll eventually be ready, but I have a feeling I’ll never be.
Mamas, am I right?
My favorite: the flowers above her bed! So sweet and I love that they have a special meaning!