With 4 weeks to go until the arrival of our little one (at the time of this post, at least), I am happy to say that her nursery is complete! Granted, we still have some touches that we will add along the way, but for now, everything is looking nice and neat and as it should. The anticipation is definitely growing to meet our sweet little moon, and seeing her adorable face on the ultrasound today made me smile so hard. She’s absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to hold that tiny body and look into those big (surely brown) eyes. But until then, we have her bright & fun nursery to share with you all!
We wanted to make sure Luna’s room was neutral so that we could play with a lot of pops of color to accessorize and decorate. We found this perfect light gray hue at Lowe’s and made sure all her furniture was white or close enough to it. Behind her crib, we had some fun with both regular and custom pieces from Etsy. As you can see, we sprinkled in a lot of moon references. 😉
Crib | Cloud Pillow | Right Pillows | Sailor Moon Blanket | Dreamcatcher | Unicorn Taxidermy | Banner | Prints
This rocking chair is divine and I loved that it went so well with the rest of the room’s modern chic aesthetic. We wanted to throw in elements of fandom, starting with her namesake, so this Smashing Pumpkins pillow seemed like the perfect fit. You can see other fandom references scattered throughout this side of the room, such as the Doctor Who prints, Harry Potter legos & Baymax night light.
I have to give an incredible shout out to Minted for providing me with the majority of the prints you see on this gallery wall. In case you have not checked out their selection of nursery prints, you MUST. They have such unique and gorgeous pieces that would work well with any modern nursery decor. Best part is that Minted connects you with the best independent artists to bring you endlessly fresh, truly unique art, stationery, and home décor you won’t find anywhere else. They are also a global community of independent artists. They host ongoing design competitions to source new pieces/designs, and that is where the majority of my pieces came from. Each print came with a certificate of authenticity and a brief bio of the artist. I found this to be a really special little touch.
Rocker | Pouf | Baymax Night Light | SP Pillow | Mounted Dollhouses (1,2) | Felt Ball Strand | Rug
Prints (l to r):
Print 1 | Print 2 | Print 3 | Print 4 | Print 5| Print 6 | Print 7
I knew I didn’t want a regular and boring changing table, and I’m so glad I stumbled on this great one from IKEA because it really helped us solve our storage problem as well since the room is so itty bitty. We were able to organize all of Luna’s clothes, accessories, bathing and changing needs thanks to this great Pinterest tutorial, and livened up the walls with some more beautiful art by some of our favorite local and non-local artists.
We also changed out all the knobs on the Hemnes dresser and bought our own. We mixed and matched 3 different set of knobs, but my favorites have to be the skulls! Who knew you could snag some sweet, goth touches at Hobby Lobby? Finally, I loved that we were able to incorporate this incredible rolling cart from IKEA. I had seen it used in so many ways, but loved the idea of it housing all of Luna’s accessories and toys, like shoes (I know – look at that overabundance), head bands and bows, and stuffed animals. Gotta work with the space you are given, right?
Dresser | Knobs | Utility Cart
The closet was another challenge! As with the rest of the room, it is small so we had to think of a solution for it to give us the most storage. That solution was a little help from both The Container Store and IKEA. The Container Store supplied us with the shelving, and we used a Lack storage block from IKEA to finish with some bright yellow fabric boxes to store more toys and knick knacks. A hamper fit perfectly with the space that remained and all her clothes (yes, she has clothes up until 4t) quickly filled up the one rod.
Storage Cube {similar} | Hamper | Fabric Boxes
Even our hospital bags are nearly packed! With only a few more weeks to go, it’s better to be safe than sorry (and I’m a planner). My absolute favorite item that I am packing? This card from Baby Milestones. Luna will be snapping a picture with it when she makes her big debut – we absolutely cannot wait!!!!! If you need inspiration on what to pack for your hospital bag, check out this Pinterest list I used for mine.
Little Lu, you are already so loved.
Mom, Dad & the rest of the crew are waiting anxiously!
Alice - The Geeky Burrow says
It looks so beautiful! Baby Luna will be happy there 🙂
melificent says
Thanks so much Alice!
Danielle Knapp says
This is just lovely! I love that it’s overall neutral colored because the accents really do pop. I’m sure she’s going to love it 🙂
melificent says
Glad we accomplished our goal!
Thanks 🙂
Kendall Ashley says
Oh my woooorrrrdd! It’s gorgeous! Way to go, you guys. This nursery is PERFECT. It’s the perfect blend of cute and cozy. I’m sure Luna will feel right at home!
Kay says
Your nursery for her is just so lovely!! I absolutely love it. And I adore how much artwork is there. Yay for supporting artists! Also, brilliant that you have your bags packed already. They aren’t joking about being prepared…I went into labor naturally at exactly 37 weeks and was so glad we had already packed haha! Wishing you all the best with your delivery and your new little bundle!
Dina Farmer says
I love your nursery!!! Absolutely adorable!!! Be prepared for that baby is an understatement. My little guy decided that 33 weeks was the perfect time to come into this world.
I’m hoping you have a a beautiful delivery and I’m so excited for you to welcome your sweetie into this world!
Joey Roberts says
No joke, you make me want to have a daughter when all my life I wanted sons! Haha! Defintely not right now, but one day. Love the name you’ve chosen as well. Have you or are you planning to share her middle name?
Hector A Parayuelos says
I love it! Even with all the things up on the wall it still looks simple and serene
melificent says
Aw thanks!!! She has a middle name picked out but it will be a surprise until she is born! 🙂
melificent says
Thank you so much! We are big supporters of independent artists so it was a must! Oh boy. I hit 37 weeks tomorrow! The countdown is DEFINITELY on now!
melificent says
Thank you Kendall! It was quite the undertaking getting everything ready with time to spare!
melificent says
Well thanks kiddo!
melificent says
Wowza! As of tomorrow (when I hit 37 weeks), I know that anytime could be go time. It’s both the most exhilarating and terrifying thing I have ever felt!
Thank you so much! I look forward to sharing my birth story with you all 🙂
Mariko says
OMG. What an adorable nursery! I think I’d wanna live there. lol
KimiWho.com says
Aww I LOVE all of the prints. Those are so beautiful and fun. I’m also really digging that crib. It’s all so lovely and cozy. <3
Natasha says
Awww, this looks so sweet, you must be so excited for her arrival now! I love all of the little touches you put in place for her, it just looks so comforting and welcoming. The Sailor Moon blanket is adorable. – Tasha
melificent says
Haha, I like being in there more than my own bedroom!!!
melificent says
Thanks girl! Lovely and cozy is what we were going for 🙂
melificent says
So so so exciting!
& thanks <3
Natasha says
😀 Awww!
Leah Chiasson says
My husband and I are trying to conceive and I cannot wait until the day it happens. I loved having a little peek into your nursery. Space is such a commodity these days and you’ve made the most out of yours while still keeping touches of your favorite fandoms. Also, Luna is such a pretty name!
melificent says
Thanks so much! Good luck TTC – all the baby dust headed your way 🙂
Dina Farmer says
I’m excited for you!