Baby Room Reveal

November 27, 2013

Baby Room Reveal - Sarcastic Cooking

You all knew it was coming. The baby that will be here in plus or minus ten days has taken over the blog (well, for today only, at least). Don’t worry; I promise to make a separate tab for baby related biz for those of you who would rather just hear funny stories and look at food.

Today, I wanted to share with you the little guy’s room! We went for a simple gray and mint green theme with a few whales thrown in for good measure. Why whales? I have no idea. They just spoke to me, like Dory in Finding Nemo.

Ok, so let’s start off with the wall you see when you first walk in.

Nursery Wall Art

On this wall I have a beautiful framed print from Read Between the Lines. I am obsessed with the quality of their work and they have really cute stationery too! The smaller two prints are from Minted. You cannot go wrong with that company. I order my Christmas cards from there every year. The whale print says, ” Our Love is as Deep as the Sea.” The fish print says “Be Unique.” I love that one. I think it is great advice for anybody at any age.

Nursery Glider

Ugh, the glider. Parents out there, why are gliders so dang expensive? I had envisioned getting a glider that was all cute and upholstered with a matching ottoman. Picture like a mini fancy Lazy Boy. Yeah, right! Those things start in the upper $300’s not including the ottoman! Ridiculous! This one, I got on Amazon. It was relatively inexpensive and is really comfortable. The only downside was having to put it together.

Also, if you are looking for inexpensive but pretty good quality curtains, rugs, and shelves, you should check out the apartment section of Urban Outfitters. You would be surprised with what deals you can find.

Nursery Crib and Mobile

TA DA! Yep, we have decided to name our little guy Andrew and will call him Andy. We think it has a nice ring to it. Hopefully he agrees. I am so obsessed with those mobiles. They are handmade from this little amazing company called Baby Jives. Mike thinks I am crazy for even wanting mobiles, but they help with eye development and tracking, in addition to being super cute!

Mobiles

Once again, Urban Outfitters to the rescue with the metal letters on the wall. For about a month all we had were the N,D,Y because the A was back ordered. Go figure.

The crib and dresser are from Buy Buy Baby. Any way you cut it, unless you are getting a  hand me down, cribs and dressers are expensive. Oh, also a word of advice: order your crib and dresser as early as possible! There were so many delays with my stuff getting here. It was super annoying.

Dresser Nursery

Next up, we have the dresser/changing station. Above the dresser we have some mint green shelves. On the shelves we have a cute framed saying my BFF brought to the baby shower, a whale bank from my mom, a fake succulent, and a print from the movie Up. That movie gets me and Mike every time.

Shelf

On the closet, we decided to use some chalkboard paint and give little Andy something to play with when he gets older. I also had this vision of his cousins leaving him notes or pictures when they come to visit.

Chalkboard Closet Door Nursery

Lastly, a shout out to a few of my favorite baby clothes and toys. My sister in-law and my nephew highly recommend the Cloud B Sleep Sheep and the Angel Dear blankies. They are so soft and washable. Weezer has had his eyes on that Sleep Sheep ever since I put it in the crib. He seriously just goes in there and cries and stares at it.

Sleep Sheep and Blankies

And as far as baby clothes are concerned, whoever said boy clothes are not as fun as girl clothes was full of it! I am having a blast getting this guy looking dapper before he is even born! I love these little mocs from Freshly Picked. I have also ordered a bunch of shirts for when he gets bigger from Loved by Hannah and Eli, Sly Fox Threads, and a little store in Chicago called Urbababy. That is just to name a few.

Baby Mocs

Mike asked me when the baby related spending would stop. I laughed and told him, “It is only just beginning!!!!” Thanks for making it through all these pictures and all this baby talk!

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  • www.youtu.be
    January 10, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    There is definately a lot to know about this subject. I like all of the points you have made.

  • Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
    December 7, 2013 at 8:31 am

    I LOVE IT!!!

    awww so much cuteness-esp. those mobiles and the lamb and all the whales!

    and ANDYYY! Make sure to write his name on the feets of all his toys, like in toy story. It’ll make my life 😛

  • Jennie @themessybakerblog
    December 3, 2013 at 7:14 am

    I love the name, I love the room, and I love the prints. I’ve ordered from Minted before, and they do some good work. You guys did such a great job. You really can’t go wrong with gray and mint green chevron.

  • DessertForTwo
    December 2, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    It’s ADORABLE! I love the color scheme! I wouldn’t mind if our room was the same colors!

    Those blankets with a stuffed animal head on them? My niece and nephews LOVED those things. My niece had one with a pink cat (we called it Sleepy Kitty), and it went with her wherever she went. for years. yeah.

    Congrats! xo

  • Jessica@stuckonsweet
    November 27, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Darling! Just darling!

  • Sadye
    November 27, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    Room looks nice! Sorry for laughing at Weezer’s coveting of the stuffed animals. Pets are the best.

  • Dana
    November 27, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    How adorable!! Love the colors. I too am going with chevron patterns; along with polka dots and some grey in the mix! Can’t believe you’re basically a week away from meeting your little guy! 🙂

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  • Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
    November 27, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    Ahhhhhh, so cute!! And I love the name, Andy. 🙂 Oh man, it’s getting real; so exciting!

  • Dolly
    November 27, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Stefanie – I’m so excited for you and Mike. Thanks for letting us sharing in the excitement of Andy’s pending arrival. His room looks beautiful.