Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Gray and Yellow Nursery Reveal

FINALLY, I am ready!!!  I started this post on April 24th, so you can tell how anxious I've been to share our nursery with you...  Well, today folks, is the day! :)

Decorating Baby C's nursery has, by far, been one of my most favorite things about this season - besides that it will actually end in a real live baby, of course! But, it has also been a lot more work than I thought it would be...  For example, our entire gallery wall came crashing down last Thursday night just when I thought we were almost done.  We lost one poor frame in the process, but everyone else survived (including me and my hormones.) Sometimes fellow bloggers make it look so easy!  ;)

Anyway, I'm thrilled to finally be able to show off our newest space...

But first, before I begin, I want to give credit to these incredibly talented and creative blogger-moms who's nurseries provided my initial inspiration - Thanks Erin (my original model), Katie, and Kelly!

And now...
Baby Chapman's Grey & Yellow Elephant Nursery

Details:
Wall Color - Valspar Silver Lake (This turned out more blue than I was hoping, but I've grown to love it.  FYI)
Rug - Ikea (gift from Aunt Delores - not pictured online)
Curtains - Ikea ($14.99 for a set of two - we used four - not pictured online); rod from Lowe's (two rigged together in the middle because that window is so long)
Overhead Light  - Lowe's (gift from Jeff's parents)
Crib - Davinci Kalani in Espresso from Amazon (gift from my parents)
Crib Bedding - Custom done from  Tuft Love Fabric on Etsy
World Map DecalUrban Decals on Etsy
Hanging Pom Poms - Prost to the Host on Etsy (remember we used this at our Gender Reveal Party too)
"Keep Quiet Baby's Sleeping" Print - Plantagenet Rose (Gift from Kathryn)
Snips & Snails Print - Finny & Zook from Kzukowski on Etsy
Puppy Dog Tail Hooks - Ikea
Side table - Found in Poppy's basement; cleaned up and spray painted white on top.
Glider - Hand-me-down from Jeff's parents (he was rocked in this as a baby) &  re-upholstered in gray
Pillow - Made by Jeff's mom with fabric from TuftLove
Elephant Lamp - Marshall's (gift from Amanda & Jake)
Storage Baskets - TJ Maxx
Gallery Wall Art -Enduring Arts; Bound to Remember; Finny & Zook by KZukowski; Sugar Fresh (all on Etsy).  PLUS, old photos and some "fillers" while we wait for pictures of Baby C. :)
Dresser - Already owned; painted with Valspar Dandelion with bamboo pulls from Cool Knobs & Pulls spray painted white
Mirror - Already owned
Elephant Hooks - Anthropologie (gift from Kathryn)
Felt Garland - Steph Loves Ben on Etsy
Stuffed Animals, Toys, Books, etc. - Gifts!

*Feel free to email me if I left something off or you want more info!

As you can see, we were incredibly spoiled by family and friends with time & gifts for this project.  THANK YOU to all those that made this nursery possible, especially my dad and husband who literally gave up hours and hours to make my "vision" a reality. Seriously, I'd have a lot of ideas and an empty room without you!

I think the room is a perfect spot for a baby... It is relaxing and soothing, but still bright and happy. Plus, if we ever need to adapt it for a girl, a few hints of pink would easily do the trick. We love it!  Sometimes, I even look forward to late night feedings in there... Let's see if that lasts! 

What do you think?

45 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness! Baby Chapman's nursery is so fabulous! I love the gray and yellow together! I love the world map above his crib!

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  2. I absolutely LOVE it! You guys did a fantatsic job. Now, all ya need is baby C!

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  3. It is beautiful! Great job!!!! Jen

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  4. It is freaking amazing! Really, it is. What a lucky babe!

    Love grey and yellow!

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  5. You are so TALENTED! I love this nursey. Baby C is one lucky little dude to call this his room :)
    Lindsey
    www.lindseyatlovinmylife.blogspot.com

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  6. That might be the cutest, most amazing nursery I've ever seen, and I've seen my fair share! Way to go momma!

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  7. You have created a darling nursery for your sweet baby. I'm especially loving the gallery wall...such interesting pictures yet it is still so soothing. Awesome job!

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  8. Absolutely adorable! I love all your details!

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  9. Elizabeth!!! It's ADORABLE!!! I love it!!!!

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  10. Oh E! It's beautiful :) Absolutely perfect. And I love that you included Addy's picture. She is going to be a fabulous big sis!

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  11. You know I love it!!! What I want to know is why didn't you enter ANY of those exact photos in our the Homes.com coolest space in your place contest??? $2,500 prize... HELLO!!!
    https://apps.facebook.com/coolestspacecontest/contests/119297?ogn=facebook

    And if you don't want to enter- you should at least tell your loyal followers and fellow decorators about it!

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  12. Very cute!! Love the S! = )
    Carley

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  13. Soooo loving this nursery! The artwork and fun colored furniture are show stoppers. I'm a sucker for gray and yellow lately, and you did it perfectly :D

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  14. What a wonderful job! I like the colors and elephant details. My favorite is the map on the wall--great idea!

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  15. This is a beautiful room!!! I love the map on the wall!

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  16. That is such a beautiful room. It is so perfect and I know you'll just love rocking that little one!

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  17. One of the best that I've seen!! Great job!

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  18. I think your nursery is fantastic! My daughter is expecting in Nov and she loves yellow so much and I sent her the link to your nursery! Don't you love when family gets you cute stuff? wishing you a healthy pregnancy and baby!! Oh and I found you through Tatertots and Jello. If you have time, please stop over and link up at my party going on!

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  19. I'm loving your nursery and the colors! I'm doing our nursery in yellows and greys too and the elephant mobile is awesome and I think I need to get one too! Thanks so much for sharing and good luck with the delivery and everything.

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  20. This is fabulous! We are having a little girl so I'm going to be using pink accents! You did a wonderful job!

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  21. The nursery is so cute! I love it!

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  22. Okay, this is a fabulous nursery!!! These are the exact colors I am hoping to use in our baby boy's nursery AND I have already been loving the elephant accents, Soooo...I wish I could take your room and put it in my house!!! Thank you for the inspiration and all the details. Good luck because it sounds like Chapman is coming soon- :-) God Bless!

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  23. Where did you get that You are my Sunshine print? Also what size is that Puppy dogs tail photo and the ABC one in the middle of your collage?

    Your room is the inspiration for our baby boy nursery due in November!!!

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  24. Oh wow...it turned out amazing! Thanks so much for using me! (Tuft Love)...Would you mind if I featured this on my blog...

    www.abodecasahome.blogspot.com

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  25. I remember searching your blog a couple of months ago to see if you had your reveal up yet, and now I am a bit late in commenting. But, oh my goodness! What a beautiful room! I love all of your details (and the color scheme, of course!). Gosh, I might ask you if you'll trade nurseries!

    Congrats!

    xo,
    - e

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  26. I love it! We're expecting our first in December and as a grad of a college with an elephant for a mascot I'm gung-ho elephants! I have to balance out all the Naval Academy influence our little one will get from my husband's side of the family :)

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  27. Oh my goodness, I love everything in this room! Fabulous!

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  28. Beautiful! I love the world map!

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  29. i absolutely LOVE this!! oh.. man.

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  30. I've been pinning away all these wonderful elephant nursery ideas for baby Jackson's room and was pleasantly surprised when they opened up to your blog! Small world! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  31. You made my day with this nursery room! What I love the most is the side pillows with chevron design and the map above the crib, makes me feel your boy is going to rule the world.

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  32. You have created a darling nursery for your sweet baby. I'm especially loving the gallery wall...such interesting pictures yet it is still so soothing. Awesome job!

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  33. You are so TALENTED! I love this nursey. Baby C is one lucky little dude to call this his room :)

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  34. I think the room is a perfect spot for your baby. good

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