Big Boy Rooms

Before Kieran was born I tried to update Reed's room to be more of a "Big Boy Room." Mainly this meant the rocker and crib were moved into K's nursery, a bed and fun sheets were purchased, furniture rearranged, and that was about it. Over the last two years I've slowly added and subtracted from his room and I think it is finally a room that can last him quite a few years and also reflects his personality, encourages lots of play, and is full of things he loves. No surprise here, there is no "theme" but it is definitely very bright and colorful, has lots of vintage and handmade items, and a few nods to his favorite guy - Dodger!!!

The propeller belonged to my Grandfather,  the leather chair was my college graduation gift from my parents, the painting of Dodger was done by G-Momma, one of the hats above the painting is the green hat Reed wore everyday for approximately 3 years, the dresser was my Great Grandmothers (repainted by me and Grandma), the framed cross stitch above the dresser was made by Lyla's Grammy (Marty), the rocking horse belonged to Grandpa and was made for him by his Grandfather.

The Lego table was the boys Santa gift this year, the Number themed wall hanging was made for my second Christmas by my Aunt Laurie, the quilt on the bed was made for Reed by Auntie Amanda (he also has two other special quilts made by my friend Laurie and my Aunt Laurie he uses all of the time).

The painting of Reed as an infant was done by G-Momma, the Pennant flags were made by me for C's baby shower then modified and reused, and Nonna and Pepe gave Reed the picture of the Labrador who looks just like Dodger and is advertising a cupcake (Cupcake was his nickname before birth).

The Dog poster was picked out by Reed to complete his room and the bulletin boards were made by me from old window frames left at our house by the previous owners

Kieran made the move out of his crib pretty early on and had been sleeping on a mattress on the floor for over six months when I decided it was time to get him an actual bed (he now has Reed's old bed and Reed got a new bed). I also rearranged the furniture in his room but the décor is pretty much the same as was in his nursery. The colors are red, white, blue, and grey and most of the furniture and accents are white wood. Anyway, it definitely looks like a kid's bedroom now and no longer a nursery. So here is K's Big Boy Room as it is right now:

The framed cross stitch on the bookshelf was made by Lyla's Grammy (Marty), the piggy bank was a gift from Nonna and Pepe, the chalkboard was made by me and used at Auntie Amanda's baby shower, the toy box was made for me as a toddler by my Grandfather, the quilt on the bed was made by my Aunt Laurie.

The wall hanging by the door has a vintage McClarty Farms t-shirt mounted on it and surrounded by all the family members' hand, foot, or paw prints.

The framed photo is of me and Jon holding Kieran as a newborn and the quilt on the chair was made by Auntie Amanda. We will be saying goodbye to the rocker soon and moving it to C and Tio's house for their new baby but my plan is to put the white play kitchen in this corner.

There is probably only an inch to spare between the bed and the bookcases - perfect fit!!! The alphabet flashcards were bought by me and Jon on a trip to Seattle right after we had told our Grandparents we were expecting another baby and my plan right now is to replace them with a painted mountain outline or some other wall art in the coming years.