Project nursery!

Well at 37+ weeks pregnant; project nursery is going to finally commence! 

It hasn't started already as it has depended on another room downstairs being ready; so all the stuff in the nursery can move in there! It's been slower progress downstairs than we hoped: life got in the way, but now it's nearing an end, I can get the junk out if the nursery and get out the paint brush! 

These shelves are on the plinth at the moment, another storage solution is needed here!

The signed Chelsea pictures are going!! (not sure where to though!) 

This is the current state of the nursery and this is the slightly clearer version! I had a clear out yesterday, moved the filing cabinet out and most of my work books and files have gone. I think most if the things in here now are baby related- it just needs major organisation! 


As you can see, it's not the biggest room in the world! Annoyingly it has a raised plinth in one corner, (where the stairs need extra height underneath) so it's even more restrictive with furniture layout than it would be.   I think we've sorted it out, the cot will stay where it is and the changing unit (from Harrison's room) will be put near the door. I found this amazing rocking/ gliding chair on eBay and got it for a bargain price! Luckily the lady selling it was local and didn't get any bids, so a deal was struck! 

The colour scheme has been dictated by the curtains, which are staying.  Yellows, lime, aqua, orange and a bit of pink (of course!).

I have already bought lots of lovely bits to accessorise the nursery, including these fabulous storage baskets: made with Ollie owl fabric off a little place on Facebook. They were made to order from Masters and Mathews.

Julie Williamson Designs - via facebook.

These prints are gorgeous, I also found them on Facebook from Julie Williamson Designs, they will hang above the cot. I also plan of adding some gorgeous fabric in an embroidery hoop and some other pictures too. 

One owl block - there will be four on the finished quilt.

I am part way through making my baby quilt with a new owl/ bird house block design that I have created (inspired by others I have seen). I hope I get this finished by DD! I am going to back it with lovely soft fleece and bind it with brushed cotton aqua polka dots for an extra cozy feel.  It's only a small quilt though; a moses basket or car seat quilt!

The wall sticker will go on this wall. You can just see the curtains.

We decided to go for a big wall sticker for the wall opposite the cot, it's a (predictable maybe) tree and branch with an owl and forest animals in multi-colours. I got this off ebay as well. Hopefully it's not too overpowering when it's up! 

I have toyed with the idea of painting the walls a duck egg or aqua colour, but as its such a small space (and we are running out of time!) I think I'll just touch up the crisp white that's already there. 

*I wrote this post earlier and didn't publish it! But just been and painted the window frame in the nursery a nice crisp white.  It's actually very relaxing; painting woodwork! 

Have you had a DIY weekend?

Happy Bank Holiday!