Baby Boy's Nautical Nursery

I am so excited to share our Baby Boy's nursery! I think Charlotte's room was done before I was even 20 weeks pregnant with her. Baby's room is the smallest in our home, so it definitely took some creative thinking to get everything to fit! It's cozy, but super cute!

We finally put the finishing touches on the room yesterday (after I had to ask Kyle to move some things on the wall around) Whoops! Hanging projects are one of his least favorite things, but I am so happy with how it all turned out and he did a great job. We just need to get some of his newborn photos printed when he does arrive and we will be good to go!

We moved Charlotte's daybed into his room and I'm so glad we did! Its a great extra spot and this IKEA Hemnes daybed has 3 large storage doors underneath that are amazing for keeping toys, blankets, etc. One of us ends up in here between midnight to 3am when we can't sleep because of snoring! 

The shelf above his table is holding his tiny diapers! 

His dresser is on the smaller size, but it really all that the room allowed. Thankfully boys don't have quite as many accessories as girls, so I think we will be ok. I also got this over the door shoe organizer and it has been an awesome addition to store shoes, bowties, hats, swaddles, etc. 

I was able to repurpose Charlotte's chair from her nursery! My mom cleaned it up while she was out visiting and it looks brand new! This custom nautical pillow from Etsy is one of my favorites in his room!

I've linked up all the items I purchased for his room below:

Crib in Rustic White -Target

Dresser in Rustic White - Target

Crib Bedding (Bumper and Crib Skirt) - Pottery Barn Kids

Anchor Crib Sheet - Amazon

Daybed Bedding - PB Teen

Daybed Accent Pillows- Home Goods

Custom Nautical Flag Pillow - Etsy

Anchor Monogram - Etsy

Wooden Shelves with Rope Accents - Michaels (these were BOGO Free, when I purchased)

Rug - Amazon/ Safavieh

Anchor Lamp - Hobby Lobby

Vintage Map Wood Wall Decor- Hobby Lobby

Baby Boy's Nursery Inspiration

When we found out we were having a boy, it didn't take long for me to decide that I wanted to do a nautical nursery! Although, for a split second I did consider a Florida Gator nursery (but more muted and classier than typical Gator decor), but we ultimately decided on nautical.

Like everything with Baby #2, we have gotten a late start on pretty much everything. I feel like he is coming soon, because in the last couple of days I have gone into a hardcore nesting mode. We traveled an hour north to Hobby Lobby on Monday to buy some decor items an I am really happy on how it is coming together.

Sweet boy's room is the smallest in our house, so it took some creative thinking to maximize the space! We moved Charlotte's daybed into the nursery so we would have one extra spot for sleeping for guests and got her a queen size bed for when visitors come, too. I also think the twin size bed will come in handy when I need to camp out in his room so Kyle can get some sleep for school!

The night we found out we were having a boy, I was already pinning crib and nursery ideas on Pinterest. Of course, the husband didn't understand why we needed a different crib, we already had one from Charlotte's room that was waiting to be used again. Don't get me wrong it is a beautiful crib, but just didn't go with my theme and was too girly. We agreed if I could sell it, that I could get a new one and I did! :)

I ordered the most adorable anchor monogram right after Christmas and once that arrives we will finish hanging everything and I will share photos of his room! It has become one of Charlotte's favorite places in our house. She loves going in "baby brother's room" and she has even mastered climbing up into his crib. Yikes! She also puts her dolls to sleep in there. It's really sweet!

I ordered this monogram in Navy blue from this Etsy shop.

I can't believe he will be arriving in about a month! It seems like forever since we have had a baby! If you have any new baby must-have items, please send them my way!

DIY: Bow and Headband Holder

When we found out we were having a little girl, I would be lying if I didn't say that one of the first things that came to my mind were BOWS! I mean who doesn't love a baby with a coordinating outfit, bow and shoes? Thanks to Etsy, there is no shortage of adorable bows available to purchase!! Throughout my pregnancy, I searched for a bow and headband holder that would coordinate with Charlotte's room and be functional. I never really found anything I loved, so I decided a DIY project was in store!

You have probably heard me rant about Hawaii and its lack of "normal" (or as we like to call it here "mainland" things). We don't have Hobby Lobby, Michael's or Jo-Ann's! But, we have Ben Frabklin Crafts. Don't get me wrong, it's not horrible, but the selection doesn't compare and it is super pricy and they rarely have coupons. I recently discovered that Hickam Air Force Base has an arts and craft store. I initially wrote it off because I didn't think it was possible for the store to have anything, but boy was I wrong! 

My mom and I ventured there yesterday and wow, it was awesome! The store is small, but still had everything we needed and of course, the prices were great! 

So, that brings me to my DIY project! Here is what you will need:

Picture Frame (preferably 8x10 or larger, I used 11x14)

6-8 small C Hooks ( found at hardware store)

1 spool of ribbon 

hot glue gun 

Embellishments (optional) 

Remove glass and matting and push back metal holders so they are not exposed.

Depending on your size frame, measure out where you want your ribbons. This will vary depending on the different size bows that you have. 

Glue ribbons to the back of the frame. Make sure to make the ribbons tight so they don't droop. 

Next,  line up the hooks (they only had gold at HD, but you can paint them to match your frame)

Then drill the holes for the C hooks (maybe your husband can help! :)

Glue on any embellishments to complete the project!

Add your bows and headbands! How cute is this? 

Total Cost of Project:

Frame-$11.99

C-Hooks- $2.17 (for two 4 packs) 

Ribbon- $3.25 

Flower Accent-$6.00

$23.41 

When compared to Etsy, a similar product would be upwards of $30 plus shipping! You could definitely do this project for even cheaper with a more basic frame or one from Goodwill that you repurpose and paint. But, I have multiple mirrored frames in her room and it really completed the look! 

Happy Crafting!