3 + 1 = 4
I am excited to officially announce that I will be having my second child January/February 2012. Obviously, I have known for some time but because of everything going on and all of life’s changes I’ve been going through I haven’t been as vocal with this pregnancy. We do not know what we are having, so I will be excited to let you all know when the little one arrives.
Wren is very excited about a new brother or sister (more excited about a sister) and looking forward to moving into a new room. Regardless, of the new baby it feels like it is time to update Wren’s room. At two years old she has a very distinct little personality and the gender-neutral nursery scheme that we planned no longer fits her. As I plan her new room there are a couple of things that I have finalized and others that I am gathering ideas around.
Things I have decided on:
- Paint for the walls: sunny orange or jade green
- Window treatments: bright pink window panels from Pottery Barn
- Comforter: twin quilt from Land of Nod
Things I am considering:
I would like to create a reading nook for Wren since one of her absolute most favorite things to do is read. In order to do this I would like to make a few things and buy some others.
- Bookshelf: Here is one from Ikea that is very affordable.
- Pillows or poufs for the reading nook
- Wall decor
Inspiration
Whenever I start a new project like this I like looking at Pinterest for inspiration. Here are some of the photos I am using for inspiration.
Source: coryconnordesigns.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: hollymathisinteriors.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: original.littlehellraiser.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: blog.effortless-style.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: moredesignplease.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: sohouse2home.blogspot.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: designsponge.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: ohdeedoh.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: twotallblondes.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Here is some great artwork too:
Source: marisolspoon.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: annawalker.com.au via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: aprilandmaystudio.blogspot.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: flickr.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: imgfave.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: flickr.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Source: flickr.com via Jessica on Pinterest
Yay! Congrats, Jess! Looks like you have some great ideas for Wren’s new room. I love aqua and white for a girl’s room… it’s feminine without being too girly. Happy decorating!
Congrats on the new baby! Gender surprise is the best way to go. = ) Thanks for the great ideas, I’m planning on starting working on a toddler room for my little girl soon. = )
LOVE the book wagon! Amelia has that white Ikea shelf in her room if you ever want to check it out in person!
Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see the finished room.
LOVE the ideas- Like you, we are moving K into her new room when baby G2 arrives in Jan/Feb as well
I have some ideas- perhaps next time i see you and Nicole ill share
Congratulations and what fun ideas! I especially love the wagon / bookshelf!
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