Ines Fressange's style sense {I've actually admired the fashion model's layered style savvy since seeing her home in the final issue Domino} these images are a great motivator for me to whip myself back into shape.{although I will never look this tiny, I like food too much!} images: The Selby
So the "big" week is here..I'm having my baby at the end of this week. I'm of course, a bundle of energy and nerves. I wanted to share my baby boy ideas..I simply can't wait to find out what we are having gender wise..oh and please do feel free to share your favorite boy names in the comment section. I have three girl names I adore but we're having a tough time finalizing our boy names..
My creative starting point for the room was this painting shown above along with vintage nautical references. I don't love thematic rooms so I tried not too push it too far in that direction. I will mix in a number of various elements but the overall concept was boating and the sea!
This third board represents a mix of paintings and drawings I found on eBay. I am going to hang a salon art wall with a number of boating inspired paintings..I like the quirkiness of this mix!
From top to bottom left to right:
1. Large Painting - ebay
2. Monkey Knot - Door or book stop http://www.chadingtons.com/
3. Flame Stitch Pillow - Dransfield and Ross
4. Polar Bear Print - Linnea Designs
5. Crib Bedding - Rickshaw Design
6. Bamboo Pillow - Annette Tatum
Board Two:
7. Green Headboard - will be custom designed by Shelter
8. Shade idea - Custom by Shelter
9. Lamps - 1st Dibs
10. White Lantern - tbd. I do want to use an oversized white hanging lantern
11. Ship Print - ebay
12. Rug - Dash and Albert
Two weeks to go...and counting.. As some of you may know, I don't know if I'm having a boy or a girl. So I haven't even started the nursery {I know that's hard to believe seeing I'm a designer right?}. I have though of course compiled my ideas...Here are my schematics for a baby girl. I'm using the crib and changer I used with my son. They are white and have pretty clean lines.
Next week I'll share the "If it's a boy concept".
My inspiration was actually the fabric below and a German deer I found back in the Fall. The fabric reminded me of an enchanted forest, but didn't come in the correct colors. I love idea of incorporating wildlife {hence the deer and rabbit} and natural elements with a hint of glamour!
Cowtan and Tout - Savoy
{The room's official mascot - if it's a girl that is}
I also love this print..I've seen it used before {I think Erika from Urban Grace may have used it in her girl's precious nursery} in any case. ..It's great, so it may find it's way into the room.
I'm not sure if Erika used this print, but I know that I learned of it from her fabulous blog. It's available through Etsy - Bibity
Isn't this bassinet so simple and sweet? It also looks easily transportable, which is a huge help for any new parent. Available here, design by Nume.
I love Jennifer DeLonge's sense of style. You may remember seeing her home published in, In Style Home, during the Fall/Winter of 07'. She mixes period pieces brilliantly. The mix of vintage, rustic and modern is truly one of my favorites!
Delonge also designs and sells a children's/nursery line...
Most gliders are awful, this one is perfect!
Delonge also sells reworked, vintage finds. {another favorite} This bed looks very much like the one I had growing up. {When my son is ready, he'll inherit it. I usually don't have a problem transforming a piece with paint, but I've decided to keep the original finish on my childhood bed - I do love the black lacquer though}
Love these ingenious tables
