Name: Levi (11 Months)
Location: Toronto, Canada
Our culture does not believe in creating the nursery of your baby until after the baby is born. I am a very organized and like to be prepared, so I disregarded this superstition and went ahead anyway!
We knew Levi was a boy before he was born, but I didn't want the room to be too male-themed but also didn't want it to be cheesy. I thought a mint green was a nice calming wall color to make Levi feel warm and cozy in his new world. The three animals framed above Levi's crib were created by myself and a friend of mine. I wanted to add a personal, "home made" touch to Levi's room that he can continue to use in his room when he is a bit older. Once the pictures were created, a small animal/nature theme took place. The tree is from roomatespeelandstick.com and the letters are from Pottery Barn.
When Levi was born, I spent the first 6 months of his life in his room many times a night for feedings. As exhausted as I was, sitting in this friendly, welcoming room relaxed me and made me forget how tired I was and that this new life we created was the most amazing thing that could ever happen to me and my husband.
Thanks, Danielle and Cory!
(Images: Danielle and Cory G.)
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Your room is very cute ! I think it'll grow easily with your child. I made a similar choice regarding the color, and chose a very light blue, and I totally agree with you: it's soothing for both mother and baby, and it helped me stay calm during the worst nights.
Being French, I also had comments when we decorated the nursery before our children's births, but I disregarded them. Who has time and energy to paint, decorate, shop, and DIY with a newborn ? The American way of preparing the nursery beforehand is much more sensible. Preparing beforehand gave you time to make those beautiful animals. Good choice and great taste !
Love the crib and dresser/ changing table.
I adore the animal prints! How sweet that you made them. I am sure your little one will love his room as he grows.
Love the little fire engine book holder! Do you mind sharing where you found it?
I got it as a gift but I believe it is from Mastermind. I hope you can find it! Good luck!
Thanks everyone else for all the great comments! So glad you enjoyed the pictures!
Hello - this is lovely! Where is the crib from?