My sister Sarena and brother-in-law Patrick will be welcoming their first child in May!  Besides being super excited to become an auntie, I have the honor of helping to decorate the nursery!  Well actually my sis pretty much gave me carte blanche on the room, with the exception of a few requests – nothing hanging above the crib, a soft wool area rug, short curtains or no curtains at all (long curtains being potentially unsafe for baby when he/she starts to crawl).

The room was already pained a great neutral color – Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore.  Since the sex of the baby will be a surprise, the neutral color will work well as a backdrop.  Sarena had purchased (long ago) a lovely set of bird-themed art prints which will act as the main inspiration for the room.  We will pull colors from the prints and inject texture and interest with soft fabrics and nature-inspired materials like wood and seagrass.

The room is small and cozy, a great size for a nursery.  There is just enough room for the crib (purchased at Ikea), a glider chair (purchased on Craigslist), side table (to come), a dresser-turned-change table (belonged to me, purchased at Value Village) and an area to store books and toys (a bookcase or wall storage unit – perhaps a palette DIY project!!!).  The dated closet doors will be removed and the interior of the closet painted out in Revere Pewter.

Over the next several weeks I hope to share some photos with you documenting the transformation.  Stay tuned!