Simon's room is coming along! I thought I would share some inspiration with you.I love the Hippo print from Dwell Studio for Target. We got him the bedding for his upcoming birthday (this whole room project is sort of a big 3rd birthday gift, we're hoping to have it done for it, Sept. 11th)
I plan on using the Eric Carle Animal Flash Cards as art for the walls! Eric Carle is Simon's favorite! (We're planning an Eric Carle themed party for him too!)
I think the Playspot Floor Tiles by Skip*Hop are awesome! It would be a great way to cover the space on his floor, and make a great spot for playing with trains, tractors, and puzzles (he looooves puzzles). It would make playing on the floor so much more comfortable too!
Here are some other wishlist items.
We've painted it Coventry Grey/OC-169 by Benjamin Moore Paints.
It's a warm grey and works well with the grass green and yellow accents.
I plan on using the Eric Carle Animal Flash Cards as art for the walls! Eric Carle is Simon's favorite! (We're planning an Eric Carle themed party for him too!)
I think the Playspot Floor Tiles by Skip*Hop are awesome! It would be a great way to cover the space on his floor, and make a great spot for playing with trains, tractors, and puzzles (he looooves puzzles). It would make playing on the floor so much more comfortable too!
Here are some other wishlist items.This plastic rocker from overstock.com.
A nice white bookshelf. I would have this laying horizontally so he could reach everything. He has "Toy Story" bins to organize his toys, and they would fit perfectly in the bottom shelves. His books and puzzles and other stuffed pals could sit in the top shelves.
I know some of you are going to ask, 'What about Buzz Lightyear?!" lol, my Mom bought him a fleece throw with Buzz on it, so he can have it on his bed and sleep with it whenever he wants. He'll be thrilled. I also want to find a big Toy Story poster for his room as well.
That's all the ideas for now! I want to incorporate some more vintage elements yet too, but we'll have to keep treasure hunting and see how it unfolds. His birthday isn't very far away, and there's lots of work yet to be done! I'm excited to have this space completed just for him. :)
*Side note: I've been feeling under the weather as you would know if you follow me on Twitter. I've got an infection (mastitis) but it's clearing up and I'm feeling much better now. I don't plan to quit nursing because of it, but it is sort of discouraging. C'est la vie. Thanks for reading.
I love that bed set! Its a really pretty pattern. :)
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really cute! my daughter will turn one on sept 11 - she and simon share a birthday!
ReplyDeleteLovely room design, can't wait to see the finished room! :) He'll love it!
ReplyDeletethe best thing you can do if you suffer from mastitis is keep on nursing! You should nurse as much as you can and it will go away in a couple of days. For more info check the La leche League site.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you've chosen for a boy's room!
I love animal themes for little ones and the colors in this are just so fresh yet relaxing...should be perfect!! :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea to use the Eric Carle flashcards as wall art! I also really love the bookshelf.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to "follow" your blog, but cant find the follow button! Maybe Im dense! LOL!
ReplyDeletethat rocking chair is adorable!
ReplyDeleteSimon is going to LOVE it! :) I hope you start to feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI love the color scheme! It's fun and boyish while being a bit more sophisticated.
ReplyDeleteAwhh! When I was about 7, I met Eric Carle :) He came to my school and read to us, and some of the students got to go out for breakfast with him. Haha. And those flash cards are tooooo cute!
ReplyDeleteAwhh! When I was about 7, I met Eric Carle :) He came to my school and read to us, and some of the students got to go out for breakfast with him. Haha. And those flash cards are tooooo cute!
ReplyDeletelooks like Simon will have a fun fun room!! I am loving those colors and that bedding is adorable! Can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeletelove the combinations you've chosen! it's perfect for a little boy, but not childish :) what a perfect birthday present!
ReplyDeleteIf you are looking for other Eric Carle materials visit The Eric Carle Museum's online store. We have hard to find Eric Carle items - including postcards of his favorite characters, as well as fabric and Very Hungry Caterpillar party supplies. www.carlemuseum.org/shop
ReplyDeletewhat a super adorable room its going to be! love those colors, and i love that you are having lots of things he likes around like toy story!
ReplyDeleteI notice in alot of the magazines and websites these days the parents decorate the room up heaps to their taste but neglect the kiddy kinda stuff, fun stuff for the kid :)
cant wait to see it when its done
xx
hippos are grand. i LOVED hippos when i was a kid. the color, the fun love-able shape, they were just perfect in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteVery cute room idea. I really like the animal theme.
ReplyDeleteI have a silly question for you. I want to buy a pair of TOMS but am wary bc I can't try them on for size etc. and I know you own a pair so how do they fit?
hopefully you can help me. :)
I went through mastitis with my first. :( It was pretty miserable for a few days. I know with a little one all you think about is their comfort and well-being, but make sure you take care of yourself too! xo
ReplyDeleteoh what a lovely birthday gift. I love Ericl Carle too!
ReplyDeleteI agree, what you've picked for Simon's room is perfect! Hope you recover fast! xo
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