Nautical Nursery

Back before Steven and I found out that Carter was a "he",  we  (okay fine, it was mostly me) combed through pinterest pictures of nurseries looking for ideas.  We were convinced that we should be more concerned with pink things but when the nautical theme for boys popped up as an option, we both loved it.  When the news came that we were having a little boy I was so glad we already knew what we liked.  I had in my head exactly what I wanted.... all we needed was to get through the move back to Kingport and then I could get started on putting it all together. 

Months and months later, we are finally finished with Carter's room.  No time like the present.... as he could show up ANY DAY NOW! 

Thanks to Michelle for helping us get the paint on the walls, Bebe for getting the crib skirt and pillow made, and Nana for the awesome crib and dresser!  I still have to add the pictures of the awesome painting by Aunt Rebecca hanging on the door and the fan Carter's daddy installed for him last week so stay tuned for updates.   

The pictures hanging above the crib are pictures I took while out on the water in Charleston, SC seven (or so) years ago.  I did a little cartoon edit to them and voila!  I love that I was finally able to use them!

Thank you SO MUCH for the crib and dresser, Nana!  We LOVE them!
 And we made sure the adorable bucket Auntie Kay gave Carter stayed close to his books!  Can't wait for you to read to him!  

A few paintings I did in my spare time while waiting on Carter to show up

2 more special items of note - the cross-stitch by my sister-in-law's mother Joyce (what a talent!) and the ABC box our niece, Lila (aka, Picasso!), painted for her cousin.   

A refinished side table, custom pillow (thanks again, Bebe!!) and the softest nautical blanket from our friend from Marion, Pat!

I LOVE the crib skirt from Bebe and the sweet sign from one of my best friends, Courtney (Corney!)

I love the way it turned out and can't wait for our little guy to get here to enjoy it!