I wasn't sure how it would turn out, but here's Charlie's room all finished and I'm very pleased with the outcome. It met all the requirements I had for it- acting as a guest room and nursery, being unique (not similar to Reese's nursery) for Charlie, and using a lot of what we already owned since eventually we want the girls to share a room. I pulled the rug from the office and found that it could work with the orange duvet cover we always used as bedding for when we have extra guests. The farmhouse table we already owned, so the main purchases were the animal print shop piece above the crib and the curtains. I also bought the kantha quilt for Charlie to tie all the colors in together.

Here you're getting another look at our DIY clothing rack and I made the house pillow in the crib for Charlie out of some old sweaters...

The picture below is before we added the shelf in the corner, but you can see the faux antlers I bought at T.J. Max and spray painted white. My mom was the miracle worker behind the stenciled wall (using this stencil), I love the way it turned out!

Another shot of the DIY clothing rack….

Here is the shelf Connor made for me cutting the same brackets we had used for the clothing rack. The whale and bunny were clearance finds at Anthropologie.

And here's a shot at the whole room….

In the beginning I was not sure how/if all the pieces would fit, but they came together and the result is a room that both Charlotte and our guests can enjoy.

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A lot of progress has been made on the nursery recently thanks to my mom who was in town last week. I thought I would share a sneak peak into the inspiration board I created as I work on the finishing touches. 

A bit about the room- I wanted to do something completely different than what I did in Reese's nursery. While Reese's nursery (and now bedroom) has a lot of pastels and soft neutrals, I wanted to do a more bohemian vibe in this next baby's room using colors pulled from the rug I brought up from the office. Though a lot of these pieces didn't make it in to the room (and some new ones were added), I always find an inspiration board helpful to move me in the right direction. I'm really excited with how the room is turning out and can't wait to share it with you guys!

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1. Curtains

2. Macrame (DIY)

3. Kantha quilt

4. Fiddle Leaf Fig tree

5. Tiger print

6. Peacock chair- craigslist

7. Stencil

8. Crib

9. Pillow

10. Tapestry

11. Crib sheet

 I promise the blog isn't turning into a children's decor blog……but with our new girl on the way, kid things have been very much on my mind lately. Reese is currently sleeping in her crib that we converted into a toddler bed a few months ago, but we will need it to be a crib again for our new baby.  Do we buy a toddler bed?  Do we just move Reese to the guest bed and not buy a bed at all?  Do we buy a daybed that we could eventually use elsewhere in the house?  These are all thoughts that have been running through my head. First conclusion we came to is that we want to keep the guest bed a guest bed……I love hosting out of town friends and family and don't want to have to kick Reese out of her bed/routine when we do.  We also decided that we did not want to buy a toddler bed, and that we wanted something that could last for years. In the end, a twin bed seems like the best option for us…but easier said than done!  

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1.  Like many of you, budget aside, the Oeuf bed is my first choice.  I love it's clean lines, and it's timeless enough for her to grow up with it.  The main issue is that's a lot of money to plunk down for a two year old's bed…..will we like it in 10 years?  Will she ruin it?  Maybe….  

2. After doing a ton of research, it seemed that Ikea was our only cheaper option for buying a brand new bed.  I saw nice beds for the $500-$600 price range, but at that cost I'd prefer to buy the one I really love (Oeuf) or buy one for cheap.  This Ikea bed was my favorite, I like the clean lines and the fact that it extends.

3. The third option is Craigslist, which is also luck of the draw.  I have seen a ton of awesome brass beds like the one below. The only problem is that they are a little too similar to our metal guest bed.  Wooden twin beds on craigslist are tricky, most of them are too traditional for my taste.  

How about you guys?  Any other options?  I'm not going to lie, the thought of making our own bed has crossed my mind…..

So, I guess I should share the reason behind my inconsistent posting this Summer.  While I definitely have been enjoying the beautiful weather and spending time with my family, that's not the sole reason for my absence here.  I'm pregnant with a baby girl!  We are beyond excited.  Though I have no real complaints as far as the pregnancy is concerned, I will note that nothing seems to sap my creativity more than exhaustion and nausea (only the first few months this time, thank goodness).  

The funny thing is, though I actually thought it was a girl all along (and secretly hoped for one), I found myself being drawn to baby boy names and nursery things.  Ever since our Norway trip (seen here and here), I loved the idea of a Scandinavian nursery as a nod towards Connor's heritage.  So since we are not having a boy, I thought I would share my inspiration board with you: 

As mentioned yesterday, Eleni sent me some prints to style in my home.  It was an easy assignment, and one I would gladly take again.  I have had my eye on the rabbit and deer prints for R's room, so I knew exactly where to put them.  We made some hooks over the weekend so I could hang the rabbit with a vintage hanger.  I love the way it looks in her room.

I really enjoyed hearing from Eleni about the inspiration behind this series, especially the deer print.  The idea of rising above the chaos and turmoil that life brings and finding joy beyond your situations resonates with me and is something I want to pass on to my little girl.  It's a beautiful concept and illustration….definitely my favorite if I had to choose.

I wish I could have dreams that resulted in beautiful artwork like Eleni.  Remember, you can find all of her prints here.  Thanks Eleni for sharing with us!

We have been in Northern VA for the weekend (I don't think I've mentioned it before here, but that's where I grew up) visiting with family.  We got to meet our newest niece, and my heart has been full watching R interact with all of her cousins.  There is something nostalgic about it that reminds me of my childhood and the great memories I have with my own cousins.  

It's the same way I approach decorating her room.....it takes me back and I start imagining what I would have loved as a little girl.  Before R came along, I don't think I knew that a nursery/children's room could be so fun to design.  I'm already scheming about her big girl room (and that's not going to be for a while!).  It's a space to have fun, to learn, and to encourage the imagination/creativity.  With that in mind,  a children's room should be anything but cookie cutter.  I love how sweet and unique these four rooms are, and each with a touch of whimsy.

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