Nursery for Baby Boy

This post is dedicated to my baby Bradley, who just turned one.  He really is a joy.  Life just got really busy after I was surprised with my pregnancy, and now I'm getting back on track.  Great things to come... but a lot of work to get there.  I hope I can stay on track to make it happen!

Now on to his nursery!  This was one of the most exciting part of being pregnant. I came across a vintage photo and used it as my inspiration.  I wish I had the photo!!  It was of dozens of hot air balloons soaring over Manhattan.  I worked on a concept early on, thinking I would purchase everything toward the end of my pregnancy... Bad idea!  I had to search for new pieces due to things being sold out or discontinued.  Three main things I wanted:  grey crib, grey + blue color theme, striped ceiling, and hot air balloons.  

The original concept board.  I was trying to decide between striped ceiling or walls.  I'm really glad I chose the striped ceiling.  I love that it's a little different.

Grey crib and vintage chair I bought years ago, reupholstered and cleaned up.  This photo was taken while his "nice" bedding was being washed.  I'll post a new photo in the near future.

Striped ceiling and hot air balloons.

Dresser.

Some frames I made and his little bookshelf.

I had a lot of fun putting together my little buddy's nursery together over the year.  I didn't have it completely finished until a few months ago, but it was definitely worth the wait.  I'm the type of person that will wait until I find the exact piece I want.  Furniture pieces especially are not things you would change out often, so for me, I would rather be patient and find exactly what I have in mind.