Those feelings, in that order, are pretty much what I experienced in the process of planning Nash’s nursery.I knew right off the bat that I wanted to do a farm theme. The challenge was to keep it from being too hokey, or something that would eventually give my child a farm animal phobia. Well, that may still happen…but he’ll get through it, I’m sure 😉 And with Arden’s big-girl room on the horizon, I’ve realized the importance of designing a nursery that they can grow into. Especially with a boy, I don’t want a room that is too “babyish”–only to have to replace it all in a few years. (Don’t tell Chris that I’ll probably want to replace it all by then anyway!!)Interior designer, I am not…but one thing I’ve learned in my decorating journey is that you need a few great pieces to start a room. A few things that make your heart pitter patter. I’m a loser, I know…but for me, those pieces were: the mounted cow head, the tribal crib sheet, the Hank poster (inspired by artwork at our beloved So Long Saloon!), and the antlers we used to tie back the curtains. And probably the boldest decoration of them all–the navy walls.
Once I had all those things, everything else just kind of fell into place. With many late nights scouring the internet…and Mother’s Day Out days spent at Homegoods, Target, and antique store…Nash’s “farm chic” nursery came to life. {Yes, he’s going to love me some day for using the word chic to describe his room! Ha!}
This room is everything I’d hoped it would be and more. I love that it’s rustic and kind of masculine–but still cozy and sweet.
If I ever let Nash leave our bedroom, I hope he’ll love it too 🙂
Sources:
Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
Crib: Amazon
Crib Sheet: bbylab
Mustard Crib Pillow: World Market
Cowhide Crib Pillow: World Market
Mounted Cow Head: Similar
Wreath: Target
Dresser: Ikea (white stain)
Glider: Best Home Furnishings
End Table: Target
Lamp: Target
Changing Pad: RH Baby
Bookshelves: Ikea
Faux Fur Pouf: Restoration Baby
Hank Williams Print: Mojohand.com
Rooster Plate: West Elm
Piglet Picture: The Animal Print Shop
‘Grow Where You are Planted’ Print: Society6
‘You Are So Loved’ Print: Sweet Peony Press
Curtains: We already owned these (for the life of me, I can’t remember where they’re from!) and I added navy pom pom fringe from M&J Trimming
Wire Magazine Rack: Homegoods
Diaper Rack: Homegoods
Gold Longhorn Mount: Homegoods
Navy Trellis Pillow: Homegoods
Mustard Rug: Homegoods
Antler Tie-Backs: Antique store antlers that we simply drilled into window trim
Name Embroidery: DIY with a little coaching from my mom! 😉
Hello sign: DIY using old barnwood from our wedding
Vintage Kansas Postcard: Ebay
Most everything else is from antique stores!
Nash's room is soooo precious!
Vanessa, it is PERFECT!!!!!!!!!! I am seriously obsessed with it, not too baby but just baby enough … if that makes sense! 😉 If this babe is a boy – I already have a good idea of what his nursery will be – who ever said nurseries for boys aren't fun?! GOOD JOB, mama!
Love it, all the details, it's so perfect!
Love it!!
So amazing! Love all the kansas touches! Good job!
A handsome room for a handsome little cowboy!
It's absolutely perfect!!
ok. its perfection. LEGIT PERFECTION. i'm obsessed. its the perfect blend of everything!
now. i know of another little nursery you can come over and work some magic on. i'll hold nash, arden and lex can play dress up and you work your magic. deal?
In.Love. It is absolutely PERFECT!
When we moved I had all these plans for Marcus' new room, and it's basically blank walls and a rug. If you could just be my 'big boy room' decorator that would be fantastic. 🙂
Vanessa this is SO AMAZING. I just love it all. Everything looks so good together and I love that Hank picture and the cow head!!! Love love love so much!
Love Love Love Love Love! You did a FABULOUS job with his room! Perfection!
I LOVE his room. It is so pretty 🙂 and everything just fits.. Great job
I love, LOVE, LOVE everything about this room! I LOVE the dark walls…they are so perfect and cozy. The decor, the bedding, the chair…everything is just perfect! I would totally live in this room. 😉
What a beautiful nursery!!
Girl you are goooooood at this!!! Every piece is perfection!
Also I read your birth story one morning diring a 4am feeding 😉 and boohoo'd for you. I can't imagine what all you went through or even the recovery. I hope the best for you!
Such a handsome nursery for a handsome boy! You did a great job!
Oh girl! This makes me want a boy 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Come decorate for me if we do?
Love it! Awesome job!
Perfection!!! And are you for hire?!!
Yes! I'll work for free if you'll come be my neighbor! 😉
It is a gorgeus nursery for your little man! Congratulations on your beautifull baby 🙂
xx Maja
http://artsyshimmer.blogspot.com/
beautiful nursery!
VANESSA! This nursery is amazing! We are moving in January and I am really going to do my best to recreate this! I am so in love with it! BTW just a reminder this is Janel not John LOL
one more thing I LOVE the Hank print! The link is to a 12×18 size. Is that the size of the one in Nash's nursery?
Hey Janel! So sorry–my sleep-deprived brain totally thought I'd already replied! Anyway, it is a 12 x -8 but I cut the border off on the sides so it would fit into a stars Ribba frame from Ikea. Hope that helps!!
Love it!
His room is just perfect!!!!
Love love love! This is so gorgeous! Absolute perfection! I'm dying. Now I want another baby to decorate for!
So gorgeous – love all the tasteful farm touches and that gallery wall is amazing! x
Okay, I need to just follow you already cause everything you do is adorable and awesome and I feel like I've successfully stalked you enough for one night 😉
Can I tell you how many times I have visited this page?! I just love his nursery and I am so excited to see your latest creations for Nash’s new room and the new nursery. I tracked down the cow head (or one similar) for my son’s room. It appears to be made of (heavy estate) stone – yikes! Is this one heavy too? My husband is going to be so excited about hanging this one 😉