Photo from Flickr.
I promised this year would entail some new challenges, and now I can finally reveal one of them. We’re expecting our second child in April! This explains the reduction in posts to this blog during the Fall: morning (ie all-day) sickness and fatigue do not mix well with blogging. But, with all that behind us, we’re looking forward to welcoming a new little boy into our family.
Photo via here.
Now, since this blog is all about interior design, most of my baby-related posts will be focused on his nursery and the other decorating projects a new family member entails. As any design-obsessed mother will know, a baby is a wonderful excuse to explore a whole new aesthetic (not to mention redoing a perfectly acceptable room in the name of ‘baby-proofing’!) In our case, it means redecorating three rooms. Our older son will move into the guest room, the guest room gets combined with the office and the new baby will take over my son’s old room. Bring on the paint chips and wallpaper samples!
Since I’ve had some experience decorating nurseries with baby number one, I can learn from prior mistakes. I’ll share those, and the inevitable new ones, on this blog. We’ve also nearly finished our first son’s new room so I can share those pictures soon. I promise not to let kid-friendly design take over, though – there will still be plenty of inspiration for grown-ups!
In the meantime, I’ll leave you with a few images of stylish nurseries. If I’m honest, I find it hard to find images of nurseries I really love and that balance both adult and baby needs – while also being suitable for a boy. Even these examples don’t necessarily satisfy the practical requirements of a modern nursery. More on that later. But they capture the right mood so, for now, enjoy…
A 1970′s nursery – yes really – via the Giggle nursery decor blog.
Via Sweetie Pie Pumpkin Noodle.
Via here.
Via here.
The ubiquitous image of Jenna Lyons’ nursery as seen in Domino (via here).
Lots to think about…
OMG! Beyond excited for you! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see you son’s room and what you decide for the first baby (don’t you just love that Jenna Lyons image?!?!) Congrats again!
Thanks so much, Erin!
fun to find you — thanks for the comment! and congrats on the big news! a dear friend of mine is expecting her first in march, so I’d love to see some nursery inspiration as I’ll be helping her set up her new space. ps. that elephant is adorable!
oh lucy, congratulations! what exciting news! i’m happy for you – and i’m sure the new nursery and your first son’s new room will look great =) from the images you’ve chosen, i can see that it all will be very stylish and that you’ll create rooms that the kids can grow in.
happy 2010 as well lucy!
congratulations! wow two bloggers announced that they’re having a baby in my reader today – you and Pippi from My Scandinavian Retreat! Plus CupofJo. It’s so exciting! I look forward to following along with the nursery ideas xx
We are happily awaiting the arrival of our new neighbor. Betty
Congratulations!!! Your 2010 is bound to be exciting. You know I love nursery designs, so I will certainly be following your progress.
I see your name is Lucy; That’s my oldest daughter’s name too
xo,
cristin
Warmest congratulations, that’s lovely news!
That’s awesome. So happy for you and excited for the redecorating doors opening up a world of opportunies for you. Feel good. Be well.
Congratulations! So exciting. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.
xxx
Congratulations! I am also expecting in April- our first- a girl. What a wonderful month!!