nursery – Beaus and Ashley

Updating the Nursery for Baby 2

Posted on July 6, 2017

The countdown till baby 2 is officially ON so we have updated the nursery to accommodate for two babies.

Just days left on the baby 2 countdown, so it was time to adjust the nursery to accommodate two babies. We plan to be in a new house before this babe will need his own nursery. It was a better option to make G’s room more suitable for both of them. Baby 2 will be in a bassinet in our room for these first several months. When we make the move, each boy will get their own room.

First, I added a rug to the room. It was important for G to have plenty of places to play. Currently, we have a couple things for him to play in our room. Since the new baby will be sleeping in there a lot (hopefully) I wanted him to be able to play in his room more. This Lorena Canals was perfect for that. It’s machine washable, all natural (no VOC’s!) and handmade. I kept it neutral so it can grow with him or go in any space later.

Next, I switched up the changing table/dresser. Previously, I had a changing table that was open on the bottom with some baskets. That is now in the closet underneath the hanging clothes, with accessories and various items. This Carter’s by DaVinci Dresser was clean and simple, but provided more adequate storage. The top can also be a changing table. I saved the top drawers for each of the boys’ diapering needs. Then each boy has a side with their most worn clothing items for the easiest access.

We also added the first letter of baby 2’s name to the collage near the rocking chair. (I took it down for the picture, to keep it a secret!) Once he is here we will also change up the pictures in the frames to include both boys’ sweet faces. 🙂

Lastly, I found these closet dividers with months on them. I sized the closet from newborn- 2T so both of their clothes could be organized together.

I’m so excited to welcome a new precious little guy into our home, and for G to become a big brother! That doesn’t stop the mom guilt about him not getting the attention he needs, but it’s really helped having Trey home more with the long holiday this past weekend. We were able to really give him lots of QT and soak in the last days of being a family of 3!

P.S. G’s little outfit is from Moon & Beck. They are local out of Nashville, and it’s the softest fabric EVER. (Bamboo and Spandex mix.) A lot of their stuff is mix and match, and I stocked up for him and for the new babe.

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Meet baby G and his nursery

Posted on May 4, 2016

All of the cliche’s about the love you feel for your own baby became instantly true the moment I met my son. We are so excited to welcome baby Georgie into our family. My heart wants to explode with love every time I look into his adorable little eyes. He has been the sweetest baby so far, and I feel lucky to get to be his mom. Getting adjusted into a newborn’s schedule is hard, and you just want to be comfortable. I was able to wear the things I bought for pregnancy, like this beautiful bell sleeved blouse (and it’s on sale!) These boyfriend jeans are slouchy at the waist and more comfortable for a post partum body.

I had so much fun decorating G’s room. It was a slow process and I would do one thing at a time over the course of my pregnancy. We are so happy with the final result. My parents crafted some of the items, which makes them extra special. The whole theme derived from the teepee, which my sweet parents made. Here is a similar teepee at a great price! I placed a dream catcher over the top to add interest. The chandelier and crib are both Restoration Hardware and were such great statement pieces, that I thought they were worth the splurge. This sheepskin rug keeps the room light, and I also put the babe on it to take sweet pictures.

I knew I would be spending a lot of time in a rocking chair once the babe arrived. I wanted something oversized and comfortable, but still with some style to it. I thought the tufted back and nailhead detailing were the perfect touch. The printed blanket adds a little pop of print and is soft and great for late night feedings. These velvet curtains add some texture, but keep the room light and airy. We put a black out shade behind the curtains to make the room more comfortable and dark when he sleeps. I used rope from Michael’s to tie the curtains up. (It was under $5.) I decided to go with an inexpensive changing table and then added baskets and basket liners for easy access to his essential items and lots of extra storage.

This sweet toy box was a handmade gift from some very sweet friends of ours. It goes perfectly with the room and is such a great statement piece

This diaper bag was perfect for our stay at the hospital. I fit all of the essentials for the babe in here and it’s nice and light. (Bonus: It’s under $50!!)

Outfit: Distressed boyfriend jeans | Bell Sleeved Blouse

Xo,
ASH