Drumroll please!!!! Here are the first official pictures of the nursery! It's not finished, but things are definitely well underway and we're really excited about the green, penguins, and polka dots for Baby VanderMeulen. From the doorway...
The Craigslist crib and mattress. We decided to go with black and are really happy with our choice.
The penguins turned out adorable too!
We also purchased our glider off of Craigslist for $20, then repainted it, had a co-worker of mine recover the cushions, Jon replaced the springs, and we added the ottoman from Ikea.
Check out the before and after shots.
We will use the dresser (also Craigslist!!!!) to double as the changing table
with a pad and a basket with supplies on top.
We've talked about adding bookshelves along the wall to the left of the dresser by the window that would display books with the covers facing out. What do you think? Go for it or would it just be too much? Jon will be installing a ceiling fan this weekend (even though I wish it was a chandelier!) and we have a lamp for the top of the bookcase that just needs a new shade. The walls will need some more decoration too...perhaps a few of our first family photos or
something with Guido's real name when we ready for it to be revealed.
While Jon is hard at work in the nursery this weekend, I'll be flying to Michigan for my first Baby Shower. I'm so excited and looking forward to having even more beautiful belongings to pack away in the nursery.
So, what do YOU think!??!?
