Eleanor’s Nursery

OK. Let me start by saying that I love my glider. LOVE IT. It takes up half the nursery but it’s my favorite spot in the house. I nurse in it, I rock in it, I sleep in it.

Eleanor's Nursery

Our changing table is just a changing pad set atop bookshelves with doors. The pink flower knobs help the unit look like it belongs in a little girl’s nursery instead of an office space (which is what it’s meant for). Also, I’m glad my mom recommended getting a lamp with a dimmer. I can have just enough light to change and nurse Eleanor when she wakes in the middle of the night, but I can keep it dark enough to signal that it is still nighttime (and that she should be sleeping!).

Eleanor's Nursery

Behind the bookshelves you can see the closet and its little built-in shelves. Quite a while back, I had decided to fill those shelves with wooden blocks and spools. I’ve also added a vintage pull-toy that I picked up at a garage sale and a name train that we received as a gift. We’ll have to remove some of these toys once we really start baby-proofing, but for now they all look cute.

Wooden Blocks and Toys

Here’s a view of the other side of the room.

Eleanor's Nursery

Both Brandon and I slept in Jenny Lind cribs when we were babies, and now our daughter does too.

Jenny Lind Crib

I bought the mobile that’s hanging above the cribthe mobile that’s hanging above the crib a few months ago with the intention of altering it slightly because it was far too big. It’s now much better suited to the small scale of our nursery.

Mobile in Eleanor's Nursery

We have some paper suitcases from my shop on top of the dresser that we painted pink. There’s also a big metal ‘E’ and a pink vase from a garage sale, along with Brandon’s childhood stuffed bear. He loved that bear so much he hugged the stuffing out of the middle! It’s incredibly sweet, and we hope Eleanor will love it as much as he did.

Eleanor's Nursery

The little sunken alcove next to the dresser will be a play space for Eleanor once she’s old enough. I wrote a little more about that back in January.

Toys in Eleanor's Nursery

And now I’ll leave you with this parting shot, the view from the doorway…

Eleanor's Nursery

I’ve listed all of the nursery resources in a previous post, so take a look if you’re wondering where something in the room came from. Thanks for letting me share Eleanor’s nursery with you!

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125 Responses to “Eleanor’s Nursery”

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNo Gravatar says:

    So pretty! Perfect for a baby girl!

  2. how very sweet! i love the mobile and her name spelled out…

  3. AmandaNo Gravatar says:

    This is beautiful :) congrats!

  4. AnnaNo Gravatar says:

    Absolutely gorgeous…what a happy, soothing, restorative room for all of you. So many elements of the room can be repurposed when she gets older. You should be proud!

  5. robinNo Gravatar says:

    that crib and bedding is DELICIOUS! i love how you didn’t go crazy with a theme, just made it a beautiful room with your typical great design. love it!

  6. Beautiful. You’re a lovely inspiration.

  7. rachelNo Gravatar says:

    just amazing! you are so talented and did so much with a small space. Eleanor is a lucky girl! xoxo

  8. GràciaNo Gravatar says:

    It’s a beautiful space.

  9. LauraNo Gravatar says:

    What a peaceful and pretty space. Thank you for sharing!

  10. lesleyNo Gravatar says:

    this is just lovely. what a sweet and gentle room you’ve made for you little girl, i’m sure she must love it.

  11. It’s totally worth the wait :) Soothing, girly and sophisticated. You did a beautiful job!

  12. I’m loving it! It’s funny how many things Eleanor and I have in common in our rooms! :)

  13. kristenNo Gravatar says:

    beauutiful! i love all the non-baby-intended items that you included in the room. keeps it fresh…i love it, of course! :)

  14. michelleNo Gravatar says:

    It’s beautiful but I wouldn’t expect anything less from you.

  15. ErinNo Gravatar says:

    This is such a peaceful place. I love it so much! Eleanor has a great space.

  16. kimNo Gravatar says:

    it is lovely

  17. LeslieNo Gravatar says:

    A great glider is key. I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent in mine. Beautiful room!

  18. SarahNo Gravatar says:

    What a lovely little room for a sweet little girl. I love how your dresser matches the pink accessories on top! I’ve been voting for you every day on the BHG website. Glad to see you’re back in first place!

  19. Gorgeous! I especially love that you altered that awesome Ikea mobile- and the vintage toys (and Brandon’s bear) are so sweet.

    xo,
    Sherry (& John)

  20. justmeNo Gravatar says:

    Beautiful!

  21. Fila11No Gravatar says:

    Is that an Ikea’s Lersta floor lamp next to the glider? Have you painted it white?

  22. DanyelleNo Gravatar says:

    Such a sweet space! Thanks for sharing.

  23. KrissyNo Gravatar says:

    Oh wow, the nursery looks so wonderful! It’s very cheery and whimsical! Great job; I’m sure it will be loved by Eleanor for many years. :D

    I would hate to see your spools and blocks disappear in the baby-proofing. Is there perhaps a way you guys can install a glass door that locks over that area so the items can stay, while still being safe for little Eleanor as she begins to roam around?

  24. AnaNo Gravatar says:

    It IS lovely! I hope those nursing sessions in the glider have gotten easier for you.

  25. AudrieNo Gravatar says:

    I love everything about the nursery! It’s pretty without being too cutesy, and I love its light, airy feel. Eleanor’s one lucky little girl :) Well done!

  26. CindyNo Gravatar says:

    Everything looks perfectly girly. :) Love what you did w/ the space!

  27. ClarityNo Gravatar says:

    Such a warming and peaceful room. I also adore your Eleanor in the picture below with the BEST t-shirt I’ve seen in a while.

  28. DeniseNo Gravatar says:

    You’re so smart to have a comfy glider and a place to prop up your feet in the nursery. The Orleans rug looks like a soft billowy cloud. Eleanor will love her sweet little room!

  29. JoiNo Gravatar says:

    Love it all. I really like the crib bedding and the paint color.

  30. YansyNo Gravatar says:

    Absolutely amazing. Everything is so sweet, fit for a little princess. I’m sure Eleanor will be grateful when she gets older to have had the most fabulous and modern pink nursery ever. Congrats, it looks adorable.

  31. JanisNo Gravatar says:

    Beautiful! Perfectly designed in your signature style. I love it!

  32. It’s calm and pretty. Really ideal!

  33. MelanieNo Gravatar says:

    What a lucky, lucky little girl. It’s really beautiful.

  34. MelanieNo Gravatar says:

    What a lucky, lucky little girl. It’s really beautiful.

  35. moderneveNo Gravatar says:

    i just posted about your nursery…thanks for sharing – it’s so beautiful! and i am so impressed how simple and clean you’ve left it. one of my greatest fears about having a child is all the clutter they come with diapers, bottles, way too many toys…)

  36. Amber EneaNo Gravatar says:

    Stunning! It looks so soothing. Thanks for sharing!

  37. AnitaNo Gravatar says:

    I love it! So peaceful and you probably love it just like i love my nursery. i go in there and am totally relaxed!

  38. Oh Nicole I just love her nursery. You did really good. I absolutely love the rocker. Great job!!

  39. MelissaNo Gravatar says:

    I love, LOVE this nursery. Great job!

  40. KeriNo Gravatar says:

    What a beautiful and serene nursery! I love it all!!

  41. RebekahNo Gravatar says:

    Incredibly sweet. Certainly a lovely place for a little girl to grow, learn and dream.

  42. erinNo Gravatar says:

    adorable! i bet eleanor is one happy baby! hopefully she’ll start sleeping for you!

  43. Jodee LeaderNo Gravatar says:

    Simply adorable!

  44. katieNo Gravatar says:

    I actually like that the room is such a small space. It’s really just a quiet sanctuary. And the chair, oh the chair….heaven!

  45. MandaNo Gravatar says:

    Very inspirational! Just love it!

  46. MandaNo Gravatar says:

    Oh and I agree with Katie – I love that the room is small.

  47. Silly MeganaNo Gravatar says:

    Simply lovely! I am glad to see that an overstuffed glider can look so amazing in such a delicate room! I have to wonder what you’ll do when Miss Eleanor gets older. The room seems very small, will it fit a bigger bed? What size was the daybed you used to have in there?

  48. JenniNo Gravatar says:

    how beautiful! and that little alcove for playing in later is great. I had a space like that when i was little. It was this weird space in my closet that was about 3 feet up from the floor of the closet, because it was on top on another closet downstairs. And i spent as much time as i possibly good up there. it too was hot and stuffy but i didn’t care because it was just mine and no one else was allowed in there unless i said so. It was the best place in the world. Elanor will be so lucky to have a little place like that all to herself!

  49. EmilyNo Gravatar says:

    Pink done right! Go to sleep, baby Eleanor!

  50. MelissaNo Gravatar says:

    What about that standing lamp behind the Target trumpet table? Where’d you find that? It’s so functionally cute.

  51. kari S.No Gravatar says:

    I just love how you decorate! You have a gift! Congrats on such a beautiful baby girl!

  52. KenziepooNo Gravatar says:

    I love what you did in your Nursery! I would love to feature it sometime on my blog @ http://www.kenziepoo.blogspot.com. :)

  53. JessibeeNo Gravatar says:

    So nice! I love that you went with the black crib. The room looks great!

  54. CupcakeNo Gravatar says:

    That’s a glider?! WOW I want one, and my kid is 2!

    Gorgeous…as expected from you. Thanks for the eye candy and inspiration!

  55. This is a lovely, calm room. And I can’t get over how perfect the dark colored crib looks in the space.

  56. luuvelyNo Gravatar says:

    super duper cute :)

  57. LaurieNo Gravatar says:

    Its just beautiful. You did an amazing job in there!

  58. ChristinaNo Gravatar says:

    what a great use of space. it’s an adorable nursery.

  59. DeniseNo Gravatar says:

    Let’s keep “Rocking” the Vote for Nicole’s lovely porch today (Wednesday), Thursday & Friday while she rocks Eleanor in that fabulous glider!

  60. KimNo Gravatar says:

    Beautiful nursery.
    I see you are still in the lead….Keeping my fingers crossed! (and toes too!)

  61. NicoleNo Gravatar says:

    What a precious room for a precious girl. I absolutely love your style. Can you tell me where the white floor lamp is from. I checked your previous post listing all of the resources but the floor lamp was not there. Thanks and congrats on a job well done!

  62. Ah, I forgot to include the floor lamp. It’s the LERSTA from IKEA. I bought it a couple of years ago… it used to come in white.

  63. AprilNo Gravatar says:

    It’s so beautiful!!!

  64. SuzieNo Gravatar says:

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!

  65. AlyssaNo Gravatar says:

    This is one of the cutest nursery’s I’ve ever seen! It’s pink without being to girly-girl – much like the rest of your house. Love the black Jenny Lind – white would have been too precious.

  66. mikeyNo Gravatar says:

    i love it! love all your little touches. 2 things. where is that rug from? i really like it, and the little table the flowers are on? love that too!!

  67. mikeyNo Gravatar says:

    duh! sorry went to previous post to find out where you got things!

  68. Renee T.No Gravatar says:

    What a darling room for a beautiful baby!

  69. danielleNo Gravatar says:

    her room turned out so sweet. i hope that you two are enjoying all your time together in it.

  70. MichelleNo Gravatar says:

    Very lovely and perfectly fitting for a baby girl. Well done!

  71. SarahNo Gravatar says:

    I love it, very sweet! I really like the little pink suitcases. :-)

  72. KelseyNo Gravatar says:

    A glider is indeed a great investment. When purchasing ours, my husband threw a fit about the price. I like to remind him that he has put 10 hours on a jet ski that cost $8,000 and I have put 1,000 hours on that chair that cost $400 :)

    The room is gorgeous! We are expecting #2 and our 3rd bedroom it little, but you did a great job on utilizing the space! Gives me hope!

  73. MollyNo Gravatar says:

    Wow! Your nursery is picture perfect! You were definitely meant to have a girl! :) Where did you find the flowers that are on the dresser? They look perfect in that garage sale find vase! Again, WOW!!!!

  74. Molly W.No Gravatar says:

    D.A.R.L.I.N.G. Great nursery!

  75. GeorgiaNo Gravatar says:

    What a dream! Oh, what I would do for a such a beautiful nursery!

  76. beckyNo Gravatar says:

    bravo. love it. inspired. thank you. bb

  77. BrandieNo Gravatar says:

    Lovely, as always.

  78. Here’s an idea for the little shelves with the spools and blocks. Cover it all with a piece of plexiglass (unbreakable) temporarily while Eleanor is between 6 months and 3 years. It will be a 3D picture for her to examine and enjoy. Attach the plexiglas in such a way that you can easily remove but securely replace it, and you can change up the display seasonally for Eleanor!

  79. TracyNo Gravatar says:

    Hi,Nicole! Nice to see your blog. I really love your blog theme. Could I know how to apply this kind of theme for my blog.
    Thanks in advance.

  80. iLaNo Gravatar says:

    Very sweet!

  81. CorinneNo Gravatar says:

    I’m in love with your nursery!! GOOD JOB!

    I’m going to be trying for a baby after my trip to Europe in 3 weeks and I’m been looking for ideas for the nursery for months. I love your glider and I’ve seen it before on toysrus but unfortunately I live in Canada and they won’t ship to us. We don’t have any nice gliders like you do in the US. :( Hopefully I can find something half as nice here.

  82. NuitNo Gravatar says:

    This nursery is amazing… The space is so wisely used, every single corner has been covered and I love that it can grow with Eleanor… Love it!

  83. PencilsNo Gravatar says:

    It’s a lovely nursery, I adore the soft colors, so nice for a baby girl without being too sugary sweet. And I know what you mean about your glider, I use my upholstered rocking chair all the time, and end up sleeping a couple of hours in it several nights a week.

  84. Such a sweet room! I really love the mobile & the dresser :)

  85. JessNo Gravatar says:

    Ohhh, you’re taking me back to long afternoons of nursing son #1 in our glider, gazing out the window.

    Beautiful room! I love the sunken play area. Older homes have such great kid spaces!

  86. audreyNo Gravatar says:

    I am surprised the window is so close to the with the hornets and all.

  87. audreyNo Gravatar says:

    I meant to say that I am surprised that the window is so close to the crib with the hornets and all.

  88. The window’s OK as long as we don’t OPEN it. With it closed, we just get to watch the scary hornets buzz around behind the glass.

    Heather, we may go with plexiglass for the little shelves – I figure we have a little time to decide still.

    And Kelsey, I like your logic. ;)

  89. AmandaNo Gravatar says:

    love it. its perfect. congrats.

  90. saraNo Gravatar says:

    I have a four year old Eleanor who would love that room as well!

  91. DanaNo Gravatar says:

    Nicole I came across your blog at ohdeedoh.com. Frankly speaking the color pink attracted my attention to check out your blog and I realized you did a superb job in utilizing multi-purpose furniture in small space.

  92. BonnieNo Gravatar says:

    Beautiful nursery for a beautiful baby!

  93. I love your nursery, especiall the window treatments. What kind of fabric is that? Oh, and pink and brown are my favorite

  94. Sorry I accidentally put the wrond blog URL on the one before. I love your nursery, especiall the window treatments. What kind of fabric is that? Oh, and pink and brown are my favorite

  95. laurenNo Gravatar says:

    is this rug still available? i couldn’t find it on their website.

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  97. CristinNo Gravatar says:

    beautiful nursery! so sweet.

  98. kelleyNo Gravatar says:

    The nursery fits your house and style so well – its adorable! Having seen your style and that of your home, I can’t wait to see how your little girl grows up :)

    Your blog is probably my favorite and I check it religiously – thanks for all of the photos and tips!

  99. robynNo Gravatar says:

    Lovely! enjoy decorating while you can. pretty soon they tear up their rooms and the whole house.

  100. jennsoNo Gravatar says:

    Hi! dropping in from AT. I have to say that I love that alcove in the nursery. It is kinda strange to have that kinda thing in a room, but you’ve made it into something that Eleanor can use as she grows up. Now I wish I had one when I was young! :D

  101. What a perfect little space…comfortable, cheery, and light. Miss Eleanor is starting off one one stylish foot! ;-)

  102. EmilyNo Gravatar says:

    For the changing table/storage combo from IKEA. I love it and it will be the perfect solution for my son due in Oct. Looked on the IKEA site and am a bit confused on which one you got…did you get the storage combo and then change out the doors or buy the add on unit that comes with an option of doors. I didn’t see any option of being able to switch out door fronts with the regular storage combo. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks -Emily

  103. JenniferNo Gravatar says:

    Your nursery is my inspiration! I love the way you decorated… not sure what our baby is yet, but will definitely look back for more ideas if we have a girl! :)

  104. featherbedNo Gravatar says:

    this is SO sweet! I have 2 boys and I want my little girl so I can have a pretty pink room like you!! :)

  105. kerriNo Gravatar says:

    love your nursery! it’s beautiful. where did you get the pink diaper caddy on your changing table? i’ve been looking for one…

  106. ErinNo Gravatar says:

    Hi, do you mind sharing the dimensions of this room? You mention that it is smaller, but I am impressed with how well you used the space!

  107. MaggieNo Gravatar says:

    Beautiful room! And great name for your little girl, my daughter is Eleanor also! It has always been one of my favorite names!

  108. julep2323No Gravatar says:

    Hi– I have been looking for a black jenny lind crib like you have. Where did you get yours? I can only find a few on the market. Thanks!

  109. AudreyNo Gravatar says:

    Hi! Love the nursery, we also are using the same IKEA for the crib mobile. Can you let me know how you are securing it? I am trying to find a safe way above our crib.

    Love your style.

  110. AdriNo Gravatar says:

    I LOVE this! I can’t wait to have a little girl to decorate for some day. I put a link to it on my blog today . . . I’m clueless when it comes to blogging etiquette but I thought I’d let you know. :) Love you blog!

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  112. KariNo Gravatar says:

    Beautiful nursery – makes me a tad bit jealous that I’m not having a girl ;) I was going to buy the same glider/ottoman, but read a few bad reviews about it squeaking – has this been a problem for you? Is it holding up well overall? Thanks!

  113. KellyNo Gravatar says:

    It’s truly lovely! I especially love the little toy closet/nook. I used to have a secret place in our attic that I loved as well.

    I am setting up a nursery of my own so it is wonderful to see inspiration! Thanks. Kelly

  114. AnnieNo Gravatar says:

    I am very inspired by (and in LOVE with) Eleanor’s adorable nursery! The Target side table is no longer available — and I cannot afford the “real” thing! :) Do you have any other suggestions for a small side table with a similar feel? Thanks!!

  115. ChristaNo Gravatar says:

    While watching the news today I saw that there was a recall on the Lind Crib due to death of 3 babies. Not trying to freak you out, but remembered that you were considering this crib way back when and came to see which one it was that you went with….

    Here is a link to info:
    http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10134.html

  116. ChristaNo Gravatar says:

    sorry…just realized yours iss a different manufacturer.

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