“We live in a 740 sq ft apartment and found out we were pregnant the month after we moved in! We had signed a 15 month lease so we knew we were just going to have to make this place work. We have ONE closet and a king sized bed, so it was a challenge. We converted our dresser into a changing table and utilized pegboard and baskets above it for storage of diapers and other essentials. We purchased a mini crib that eventually converts into a toddler bed and it fit perfectly into our small space. We used small shelves from IKEA next to the rocking chair to hold bed time books.”

“We wanted the over all theme of the room to be “Adventure” in hopes that our little Theodore (Teddy) would look beyond his everyday life into the world around him and seek adventure!
-The capitan bust and embroidered flower are vintage from a shop in Santa Paula run by a man named Robert who used to be an ad designer for Nordstrom in the 60′s. The shop is called “Treasure Island” and it’s located across the street from the California Oil Museum 1001 E Main St Santa Paula, CA 93060.
-The bear drawing is done by our friend Kyle Naylor, who has had some of his stuff for sale over a Urban Outfitters, but also has a personal shop
-The giraffe bust over the changing table is from Anthropologie.
-The chevron lamp shades are from Target.
-The AMAZING ship clock is Alex’s Abuelito’s. It is also a nightlight and still works!
-The mobile is handmade (by me) with a vintage embroidery hoop and painted gold stars.
-The “Adventure is Out There” plaque was made by me as well as the door hanger.
-Since we only have one closet — we decided to utilize the living room space for some storage. We purchased a wardrobe from IKEA and a LACK bookshelf from IKEA which we turned sideways and made into a storage bench for under the window. It houses some of Teddy’s toys, books, blankets, etc.”

XO-In my room had so many amazing items I couldn’t just pick one.
House & Hold Doll House

Such Great Heights: Clothes Rack
Liven Up Design: Build your own rocking chair

The Hill at Hopewell: Kids table
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Photography: Emma Wyatt
Crib:  DaVinci “Jenny Lind” – Davinci Baby
Curtains & Crib Skirt: Pottery Barn Kids – Pottery barn Kids
Dresser & Night-stand: Purchased from an antiques dealer, re-finished & painted – a true labor of love!
Glider & Ottoman:  Dutailier
Rug: HomeGoods – HomeGoods
Paintings:  DIY
Mobile: DIY
White piggy stuffed animal: Monokuro Boo – Shopkawaii
Cat and the elephant suffed animals: BlaBla Dolls – blablakids
Letters above crib: DIY
The mother and nursery designer extraordinaire Vivian has a blog where she discusses some of her DIY projects: Diamonds And Tulle.

Photography: Sara D Harper

Photography: Courtney Dellafiora 

I wanted a mix of floral patterns, weathered wood, and newer more modern pieces such as our Eames-inspired rocker.  I am in love with the way these seemingly ill-fit items came together to create a space that is whimsical and warm, just like I imagine our girl will be.  The bright vintage dresser was a score my husband and I found at a warehouse in this fun, hip part of Chicago called Andersonville.  We sanded and repainted it and now its ready to serve as her changing table and dresser.  Crib bedding and changing pad cover are from Land of Nod - a children’s store which I LOVE.  Other items have been collected, handmade, or are family heirlooms from her grandparents.  Now, all that is missing is our baby girl, who will be joining the planet next month!