Name: Poesy Wren
Age: 2 months
Location: Mid-Missouri
Room size: 10x12
Although the room was originally used as Mommy's studio, this lovely eclectic nursery came together just three days before little Poesy's birth. You would never know it, with the obvious love and affection that was imbued into each charming corner of this sweet and cozy nursery.
Katie Shelton is the talented artist behind the adorable one-of-a-kind plush creations found in her shop, Skunkboy Creatures. As any handmade artist can attest, the holiday season is a busy time! Katie knew she'd have to keep using her daughter's future nursery as her studio through the holiday months, so they had quite the challenge bringing it all together just a few days before Poesy's birth.
But she was able to create such a serene and thoughtful space for her baby using a lot of the same decor from her studio, along with some new handmade and vintage finds for baby. One might find the task of assembling such an eclectic mix of items daunting, but Katie certainly has a knack for composing beautiful vignettes with her sweet finds.
We asked Katie how she went about designing Poesy's Nursery.
How would you describe the look and feel of this room?
Vintage, hodge podge
What is your favorite piece or element?
My favorite element is definitely the chandelier. We found it at a flea market with all the wiring ripped out. A friend fixed it up and installed it for us, and it totally makes the room.
You are an artist (I adore the pretty things you make for Skunkboy Creatures!). How did this influence your nursery decor? Was adding handmade items a priority for you?
Poesy's room was previously my studio. I kept many of the same elements and decor, so that influenced the look of the nursery immensely. Adding handmade items to every room in my home is a priority, and it was the same with this one.
What was the biggest challenge decorating this room?
Since this room was my Skunkboy Creatures studio, I needed to keep it through my busy Christmas season. The biggest challenge was seeing it all come together just days before Poesy was born. We had all of the pieces, but couldn't put them all together until the very last minute (3 days prior to birth).
Vintage is obviously a big influence in your decorating style. Do you have any advice for parents wanting to create a nursery that is centered around vintage pieces?
Have fun collecting the pieces! Don't worry too much about matching every little thing, just have a good time collecting the things you like. If you are someone who needs a central theme, map it out. Find a color story to help guide your purchases.
I love the handmade touches around the room that you created, like the vintage scarf bunting for example. I especially love your take on the (fake) taxidermy trend in decor with the piñata piece - brilliant! How did this idea come about and can you share how you made it?
Last year during my other daughter Hope's birthday, the kids were having fun taking turns whacking the pinata. When it finally broke the head came clean off and I knew immediately what I wanted to do with it. We bought a plaque, mounted it with hot glue, and made it a little name banner with letter stickers. Hope named him Pancake.
If money were no object, what’s your dream source?
If money were no object, my dream source would still be flea markets and antique malls. I find it very fun and relaxing to search out beautiful treasures that I've never even imagined. It's the thrill of the hunt, for sure.
Resources:
•Mobile, changing table/dresser, pictures, hot air balloon lamp, scarves, and side table were all found at various flea markets
•Handmade bear picture: Abigail Brown
•Handmade lamb doll: Misako Mimoko
•Vintage dresses: Oh!Sydney Vintage, Frecklewonder, Lishyloo Vintage
Thanks Katie for sharing Poesy's lovely nursery with us!
(Images: Katie Shelton)
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Oh! I love the faux-taxidermy with the pinata head! That was the first thing I saw this morning with my cup of coffee and I think it made my day. Such a great idea. I love any room that does not take itself so seriously - it reflects humor and love. Great job and lucky Posey!
Wow, I love this! Even the paint color looks vintage...like the color of an antique China doll. I may have to steal that mounted pinata head idea. I'm Mexican and we love pinatas!
The room is cute...however it looks more like a thrift store than a baby's room.
This is such a lovely room.
So cool- love it!
Cute! And I love what you did with the pinata head. I have been saving the pinata head from my daughter's first birthday, not wanting to throw it away but not sure what to do with it. This is a perfect idea :)
I read skunkboy and AT everyday. I'm so happy that you found each other. I love poesy's nursery.
I can attest for it being every bit as charming in real life! Katie and her family are so sweet and make so much room for creativity in their lives. She's an inspiration to me as a mom and wife. Seriously, the hankie garland is kind of genius.
I read Skunkboy every morning when I get ready for the day and I just love this nursery. Plus her little Poe is so adorable.
Btw, @KatieG1234, if this looks like a thrift store to you? then it's the cleanest thrift store I have ever seen. Haha.
Where to start? Oh man, I love the little german girl in the blue frame, the mobile, the hot air balloon lamp, the hankie garland, and the way it all comes together so beautifully. Perfect!
Can you please tell the paint color? It's exactly what I want!
Also, this is what a thrift store would look like if a thrift store was really a show room. Seriously, KatieG1234, where do you live? I'd love to go thrift shopping there.
P.S. Poesy is an extra adorable baby!
If this is what thrift store living looks like I want it! Better than the matchy match bores that show up here all the time.
Very sweet and the pinata is genius.
She's adorable. I love the handkerchief garland.
As the mother of two little boys, I had so much fun touring this nursery. It's so precious, and I love your daughter's name, too. Congratulations!
I had that exact same crib mobile when I was a baby, which was then used for my 3 siblings. It may have been a hand-me-down to me from an older cousin which would put it around early 1970s. So nice to see it again. There was a matching lamp that went with it, with the cat, the owl and the moon from the nursery rhyme (if I remember correctly). Maybe you'll come across it some day and have the set. :)
I understand the thrift store comment (and the name one (: ). I don't think that the poster was trying to be mean: it's just that kids really do love to touch and handle things and are generally not display oriented. Once this baby can move around and ascertain her suroundings, the objects may annoy her.
I love the pinata on the wall! I did a post a while back about animals in the nursery http://bit.ly/dQuqw2. Who knew that pinatas could have been added in!
Ooooh, I had that hot air balloon lamp in my nursery when I was a baby! :)
Pancake the pinata is lovely. Poesy is adorable. :)
I love the banner, was it handmade or bought? Any suggestions on how to make one or where to buy one?
I have the same mobile for my daughter. It was my husband's when he was a baby, and it was passed down to him from another family. His mother thinks it's probably from the 50s.
I love the room, and I especially like the lemur (or monkey?) toy with the hat. Poesy is so cute! Where is that 'Sugar' dress from? Is it vintage, or can I buy it somewhere?
OMG!
That is the EXACT mobile we brought home from my mother-in-law's this past weekend. It belonged to my husband and we'll now use it in our baby's nursery. (I was wondering how it was put together—thanks for showing me!)
is there no mattress in the crib?
This is so vintage cute! But the best part was the picture of your daughter at the end...she is ADORABLE! And that name, Poesy...so delightful!!!
I love this room, so personal with a lovely warm feel. I have the exact same cuckoo clock, a gift from a friend in Switzerland 30 years ago! Poesy is absolutely darling, you must want to eat her up! I'm curious about the spelling of her name?
I understand the thrift store comment (and the name one (: ). I don't think that the poster was trying to be mean: it's just that kids really do love to touch and handle things and are generally not display oriented. Once this baby can move around and ascertain her suroundings, the objects may annoy her.
this is "thrift store chic" in such an oh-so-good way. I don't think I could pull it off in my home, but it really makes me smile. The best thing about the post though is "Poesy Wren"!