It is important to decorate a room that truly captures what is important to you. As I'm writing this, I took a moment to quickly glance at random items in my living room. I have picture frames everywhere! All of the pictures that I have scattered across the room, signifies how much I value my family and friends.
Before I created the theme for Jake's nursery, I pondered the question of what is something that Tom and I like equally?? He is a Chicago Bears fanatic, but I decided against a sports theme because it is common and I'm not into it as much as he is. (I chose to incorporate his love for the Bears into other things.)
We both love the water. There is nothing in this world that creates such stillness and calmness within than seeing a cerulean body of water. When we are near a lake or an ocean, daily stress suddenly vanishes into the air. A large body of water can bring on various activities such as boating, fishing, jet-skiing, swimming, etc. Tom and I take an avid interest in all of the above and that is why we created a nautical nursery for our son. Here's a close up of some decorations:
Lighthouse (
Pier1) and Message in a Bottle (
PBK)
Not really nautical related, but I
had to have this! My husband is a project engineer and I thought what a perfect way to display his career and an ultrasound picture. And not just any ultrasound picture-this is our "it's a boy" sonogram! (
Images by Ellyn)
I use this sailboat to hold Jake's diapers. (
PBK)
This wall decal was the first item that I purchased for his nursery. (
PBK)
Handmade items are the best! My niece Hannah made this for Jake and I plan on putting one of his newborn shots in this adorable frame!
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