"Oh Baby it's a Wild One" Nursery Reveal

What is happening my friends and followers!? 
Today marks 38 weeks of growing a tiny human of our own, and we are READY TO GO! Bags are packed, car seat is installed, clothes are washed, and the nursery is complete. 

That's right. 

I said the nursery is DONE! 

Too bad he won't get to lay his cute little noggin in there for some time. But even if it's only purpose is for me to walk in, look around, and just be happy, I consider it a success. 

As talked about in a previous posts, we decided to convert our guest bedroom into the nursery. Or really transform it into a coexisting space so we wouldn't completely lose the ability to have people spend the night. Overall I think it's really worked, we've had a few people stay the night since getting the daybed, and no one's complained yet. 

One of the questions I was asked most while preparing Baby W's room was "What's the theme going to be!?" and I honestly didn't have one. The color remained dark blue from it's original paint job, and I just kept adding bright colors, bold prints, and plants. Top it off with a couple giraffes, and the vibe of Wild Jungalow Safari kind of just happened. 

Not mad about it though. I'm beyond tickled with the final result. 

With that said I won't waste any more time gabbing, and instead get straight to the pictures. I know that's really the reason everyone is here anyhow.

Behold, Baby W's "Oh baby it's a wild one" jungle nursery. 

A few notes.
Yes there is a giant empty space above his crib. About three years ago I brought home an old green painted pallet from work, convinced I could make something cool out of it. Well the thing sat in our backyard for a looong while. Until I got the idea to build one of those adorable baby name signs out of it! Eric executed, and the final product was exactly what I envisioned. The problem? This sucker is HEAVY. Like, makes my heart flutter a little at the thought of it hanging over baby's crib heavy. Even though we bought the intense hardware, and Eric assures me it'll be fine if we find a stud to work with, I'm still not 100% convinced. 

So right now it sits off to the side; because A) I think we'll end up swapping signs and putting it above the day bed, and B) we don't have his name picked out anyhow! Until that happens it's going to remain un-hung. 

I also can't end this post without talking about the rocking chair. This rocker is 184 years old, it was bought for Lusana Brinker in 1835, given to her granddaughter Edith Allen in 1980, given to her granddaughter Frances Allen in 1939, given to her granddaughters Anna McGraw in 2002 and myself in 2019. So if my family tree terminology is correct, it's original owner was my great-great-great-great-grandmother, has rocked numerous of my relatives to sleep, and now sits in the room beside me waiting the arrival of the next generation.

Every time I look at it, the amount of history (as well as pressure to keep this incredible tradition alive) covers me like the blanket currently draped over it's back will soon cover my son. 

Only a few more weeks until little man is scheduled to enter the world! Bring it on baby.

Bring. It. On.

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SOURCES:
Daybed with Trundle (similar) - Wayfair
Faux Sheepskin Runner - Rugs USA
Red and Blue Area Rug - TJMaxx 
Crib - Wayfair
Metal Brass Frames - Target
"Wellman Tools" Artwork - gift from a very talented friend
Book Shelf Ledges - Target
Baby Camera - Arlo 
Blue Pillows (similar) - IKEA
Blue Bed Sheets - Target
Peacock Bed Sheets - Target 
Tropical Quilt - Bargains and Buyouts (original full set can be found on Amazon)
Faux Hanging Plant - Marshalls
Changing Table / Dresser - Target
Drawer Hardware - Hobby Lobby
Mirror - Antique Mall (originally from Pier1)
Gazelle Wall Decor - TJ Maxx 
Wall Shelves - Amazon
Letterboard - Hobby Lobby 
Brass Giraffe - Antique Mall 
"Let me love you a little..." Artwork - Altered Style
Jungle Animal Blanket - Designs by Di Blankets 


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