ARI'S TODDLER ROOM

We're putting our house on the market this week which forced me to go through all of our junk and clean it to perfection. I've been wanting to post Ari's big boy room transformation from his nursery for some time now and thought... it's now or never! So, disclaimer... it's never this tidy! 

I wanted to do a room that would grow with Ari from baby to little boy, so I chose a more mature paint color but paired it with bright colorful accents that can be easily changed. We had a double mattress already in a guest room, so we just put it in Ari's room when we gave his crib to Max. Having the larger size has been extremely helpful lately, as Ari has been going through a 'sleep in my bed' phase which I only indulge in extreme cases out of desperation. I know, I know, terrible parenting! It's one of those things that I always judged other parents on, and now I'm that parent. Gah!

I'm in love with this paint color - Martha Stewart Brook Trout - which in person looks a bit more gray than brown. It's the perfect background for artwork. Really makes colors pop! 

The "a" wall letter was a vintage find from my sister- love it!

Bed and sheets from Pottery Barn Kids, striped comforter and lamp from Target, garland by Oeuf.

 Ari's little spot to read zoom cars all over the chair. Usually just in his skivvies. 

 I found this old printers box in my Nana's garage and turns out it's the perfect size for matchbox cars.

LOVE this felt garland from The Bannerie, graciously given by Gilit of Shoes Off Please- love her!

The print was given to Ari from his Aunt Lauren of Rock Paper Scissors. 

If you peek to the right, that's Ari's closet! We took the door off and created a little playroom in there in addition to his clothes. 

My favorite spot. Books upon books, fav toys hidden in the baskets, and plenty of natural light.

Love these alphabet flashcards from Tweed. 

Toddler-height dress up spot.

Coolest growth chart ever, also from Tweed. Looking forward to adding Max's stats on there too! 

What's on a three-year-old's nightstand you ask....

...pics of his BFFs, magic rock and crystal to keep away bad dreams, and a huge stack of fav bedtime books. Especially loving "Hank Finds an Egg", and "What Does the Fox Say" lately. 

Jelly bean jar used for potty training only! Or if I need a secret treat.

Loving Ari's new wiener dog pillow by Kate Durkin. Max got a teeny raccoon pillow and is OBSESSED with it! Ugly doll and crazy chicken given to Ari from our non-ugly and very crazy friend, Carlye, of Awkward City. She always gets the boys the coolest toys! Kitty and Watson by BlaBla Kids. 

DIY- I made Ari's pennant from his 1st birthday party out of felt and the polka dot picture from leftover garland from my baby shower. 

That's it! Now time to pack all of it up and re-do in our new pad... oy.

-L