#nurserytheme

Our 3rd and final installment on flower baby Caroline’s enchanted Bohemian garden nursery is a gallery of images. We hope this gives you as much inspiration as it gave us joy!

Part 2 of our coverage of Baby Caroline’s bohemian nursery features an interview with mom and the free-spirit behind this creative space, Nicki Odom!

What was your inspiration for the nursery design and décor? At first, I wanted to have a beautiful pineapple/beachy vibe as a theme for the nursery. But everyone is always calling me “flower child” and hippie at heart, so I thought it would be cute to go with a more, flower power, bohemian theme instead. It was also the theme of my baby shower and I am blessed to have wonderfully creative family and friends that made most of the decor that truly brought together this beautiful room.

What drew you to Dream On Me over other nursery brands? We have the Violet 7 in 1 Convertible Crib and the Emily white changing table. I honestly found Dream On Me when searching for “different” and stylish baby cribs. I really liked the curvy detail of the Violet Convertible crib and love how it will transform into bigger beds as Caroline grows and will still look stylish for a little girls’ room.

Did the room pose any design challenges? Our current space is a two bedroom apartment. So we were faced with having a guest bed in the nursery for when my husband’s parents come to visit. It was challenging because I had more ideas to expand the bohemian theme into that corner but I plan to keep with this theme as she grows and until she tells me she wants otherwise.

Did you and your spouse agree on style, or did you blend styles and how? My husband was happy with whatever I chose. Before we found out what the sex of the baby was he had a little more of an opinion on a little boys’ room, but with a girl, he knew there was no way I was going to listen to anyone else. I honestly would include him on decisions of placement of things, but in the end, his answer was always, “whatever you think honey.”

What does this color scheme mean to you? It reflects how I want to raise Caroline. Wild and free-spirited, girly and creative, all things I hope she will grow to become as an adult.

What accessories did you choose and why? I chose items like the fluffy white rug, a pineapple lamp, mama and baby giraffe canvas because I wanted the room to have a lot of whimsy and fun things to look at for her. I envisioned Caroline laying and playing on the rug and being happy when she looked up at all of the fun decor in her room.

What is your favorite piece or design element in the nursery? My favorite piece would probably be a tie between two items my close friends handmade for Caroline. First, the bohemian mobile that hangs over the bed was handmade by my friend Ashley. And the second would be the skull graphics canvas that was hand drawn and colored by my friend Leah. They are major pieces that really bring the room together as that bohemian, desert-like paradise I was hoping for!

Have you thought of how you will use the nursery pieces down the road and can you tell us? I know that I will be able to keep her room with this theme for a while as she grows up, but I just love the theme so much that even if she decided she wanted to redecorate with something else I would use most of the decor in my office space. Some of it could definitely be used in a future playroom as well.

What one word comes to mind when you step into the nursery? PINK! Usually, when people walk in they say, “How Darling! It’s so pink!”

What do you do when you have a big imagination but have a space that doesn’t quite match that? Well, you do something similar to what mom Nicki Odom did – You use the space you have smartly while still allowing your creativity to flow. And lo and behold, you have a nursery that simply makes your jaw drop.

This bohemian, pink and oh-so-girly nursery is such a beautiful and joyful declaration of love! We had read somewhere that love is a key ingredient for creativity. That statement makes profound sense to us now that we have seen this nursery and read mom Nicki’s account of how she went about creating this utterly dreamy space for her baby. Her unbridled enthusiasm to create a joyful and happy place for her little girl warms our hearts.

Since, the nursery was going to be in the guest bedroom, along with a full-size bed, Nicki had to get really creative with the way she carved out a special space for Baby Caroline. She got the Dream On Me Violet 7-in-1 Lifestyle Convertible Crib in White and placed it on the wall opposite the bed while adding a generous dose of pink to the nursery. She placed the Dream On Me Emily Changing Table in White, on the same wall, next to the Violet crib and arranged all of Baby Caroline’s diaper supplies, blankets, and burp cloths neatly on it along with a diaper changing pad. To make the room look airy, Nicki kept all the elements of the room light and bright. With a calming Blush Pink color on the walls, the nursery acquires a playful and joyful vibe.

Our smallest family members are usually the ones who require the most storage! We absolutely love the open storage system that Nicki created next to the changing table. With enough space to hang up most of Baby Caroline’s pretty little outfits, Nicki managed to create a storage solution without losing any of the airiness of the room. The chest of drawers, fitted with drawer dividers and placed next to the guest bed, provides much-needed extra storage while giving Nicki a space to showcase pretty little accents. We particularly love this sweet and powerful message – “Though she is but little, she is fierce”. We think this perfectly reflects mom Nicki’s wish and dream for her baby girl.

The decor of the nursery, we feel, is a direct reflection of the kind of person Nicki hopes for little Caroline to grow up to be. The decor has a free spirit to it with a generous splash of tropical elements. The wall is filled with handpicked and quirky accents that give this nursery so much character. Our favorites are the gorgeous crib mobile, handmade by Nicki’s friend, and the alphabet signage with a charming flower canopy, on top of the Violet crib. The adjacent wall has a heartwarming sketch of a mother and baby giraffe. Flamingo and pineapple elements are sprinkled all over the room giving the room a very Hawaiian vibe.

Every nursery tells a story. And this one is no exception. For us, the biggest takeaway is that if you are passionate and truly want that “something special”, your heart and mind will work together to make the most incredible things happen. Here’s wishing Nicki, Baby Caroline, and their family a wildly happy time in this beautiful space.

So I know I claimed to have had the nursery figured out, but I would like some reassurance that my idea is great. I haven't planned out a ton of visual aids yet for a girl's nursery, but for a boy's nursery I am pretty set on a circus theme. I also like superheros, ocean, and mustache themes, but these are all themes that can easily go towards birthday parties instead. 

I love the idea of having the ceiling painted like the stripes in a vintage circus tent! I've always known that when it came to a nursery for a boy I wanted something vivacious and bright. Here is an example I found--

This is more of a girly colored circus, but it kind of opened my eyes to doing the circus theme for either sex. For a boy, of course, the color scheme would be red and blue. :)

I also am a huge Etsy stalker. I love finding all the fun, unique things that people have crafted by themselves. I have included a link below the picture for these, but i'd also like to include these amazing lighted letters. 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/JunkArtGypsyz?ref=seller_info

Finally, I'd finish off with some fun circus animals such as; bear riding a tricycle, elephant on a ball, lion jumping through the ringmaster's hoop, and so forth. 

If you have any thoughts or find any sites that would have fun things to include in my circus nursery then please include them.

I hope everyone is having a great Friday!

Love,