Nursery

Since we didn't find out the gender ahead of time, it was necessary that we create a gender neutral nursery.  The third most common pregnancy question after 1. When are you due? and 2. Is it a boy or a girl?  is 3. What is the theme for the nursery?  

Honestly, I never understood that question.  What is the theme for your dining room?  What is the theme for your own bedroom?  I'm not sure why we insist that because there will be a baby in there (who could care less) that there must be a theme.  I get the idea of a color scheme, but "theme" always feels so strong.  Husband started telling people the "theme" was Scholar.  I guess that sums it up as good as anything else.

Originally I had settled on a woodland theme.  And then I couldn't find anything I liked (that also didn't cost a ridiculous amount of money).  After my mother found the black fabric (in the quilt below) and showed it to me as a joke... I decided it was perfect and went from there.

Source List:

Crib - Toys R Us, Sorelle Urban 4 in 1 Convertible Crib (Espresso)
Changing Table - Toys R Us, Sorelle Urban Changing Table
Rocking Chair - purchased from a high school classmate of my mother's
Dresser - belonged to Husband growing up (the rest of the set is in the guest bedroom)
Nightstand - Ikea, Tyssedal Nightstand in white
Book Cart - Amazon

Rocking Chair Cushions - Etsy, custom order from Mayberry and Main
Cornices - handmade using this tutorial
Quilt - handmade by my mother

Abacus - Etsy, Lily and Mason Boutique
World Map - Amazon
Alphabet print - Etsy, custom order from Brixton Paper Shop
Kid President print - Etsy (this was a gift a few years ago and has been hanging in my classroom... I can't seem to find the shop it was from... if you know, let me know!)
Bear latchhook - handmade, was in my nursery as a baby

As you can see I tried to make use of things we already had and lots of handmade stuff.  All of the things I ordered on Etsy turned out amazing!  I was nervous ordering the cushions (especially after getting poor customer service from some other shops with similar products) but they fit perfectly and she was able to use the same fabric that is in the quilt and on the cornices, making them exactly what I wanted.  The alphabet print- I sent the math fabric to the shop and she was able to match the colors in there for the custom print. The abacus was something I had my eye on as soon as we picked out the math fabric.  There is a tutorial online for how to make one yourself, but let's be honest... ain't nobody got time for that.  It is probably my favorite piece in the room! 

Anything I left out that you want to know?  Just ask in the comments!