Tuesday, April 22, 2014

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

8 comments:

  1. Ari's room is so inspiring & happy, perfect place to play & dream. It's bittersweet to move on but I wish you all the best for this next exciting phase! Smooth transitions to you!!
    xoxo

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    1. Thank you SO much! That was the sweetest, most thoughtful comment ever. Especially coming from an interior design guru like you! I've been drooooooling over your mudroom. So impressed you all did it yourselves! xo Leah

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  2. It's practically perfect in every way!!

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  3. Love his room! Ive been trying to find something for all my toddlers matchbox cars! Do you happen to know the brand of the alphabet cards. I didn't see an online shop for tweed. Thank you!

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    1. Hey Holly! I'm such a dummy- I threw away the box (which is surprising, because I'm a total hoarder) but if you email Maggie, the owner of Tweed the picture, she'll probably know what the company is. So sorry! Oh and I punched the holes in the cards, they did not come like that.

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    2. Thanks! I'll email her! Great idea to punch holes!

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  4. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! Can I ask where you purchased this adorable bed??? Great Job!

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    1. Thank you so much, Cindi! It's the Camp Bed from Pottery Barn Kids with the universal guard rails.

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