tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post3932034019662212312..comments2024-03-16T13:55:31.519-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Nursery Design 1.0: The Tiniest Bookshop Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-41095497799432600382012-10-05T19:20:05.631-04:002012-10-05T19:20:05.631-04:00I love your baby's nursery! I just saw some f...I love your baby's nursery! I just saw some fabric from Caitlin Wilson on Four Men and One Lady blog today, and I had to comment. You can type find the url by typing Caitlin Wilson textiles.com. Very pretty and lots of navy, coral and peachy-pink!Angienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-68945830155465029992012-09-23T00:05:22.817-04:002012-09-23T00:05:22.817-04:00A bazillion years ago, I had twins. Because of a d...A bazillion years ago, I had twins. Because of a dire situation before I had conceived them, their nurseries were blank slates until I brought them home. <br />Babies don't give a flip about their room decor right away, LOL, that's all for show.<br /> Don't rush if it's not in your nature to do so. Take your time-all you really need is a comfy chair and a crib. The rest of it should be done with joy and fun, not with a crazy-making deadline. Enjoy!susan starkeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-80102799275656999092012-08-26T14:43:30.126-04:002012-08-26T14:43:30.126-04:00I am so behind in my blog reading.... I had no ide...I am so behind in my blog reading.... I had no idea you were expecting a baby! Congrats!!!! Wishing you a smooth pregnancy. xoxoCristin :: Simplified Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-90145299763520754872012-08-24T18:14:21.102-04:002012-08-24T18:14:21.102-04:00Thanks. This isn't my office - I was just usi...Thanks. This isn't my office - I was just using it as a crafting room since we had the space.Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-20518746267592259622012-08-24T18:06:42.767-04:002012-08-24T18:06:42.767-04:00I like the color combo you are planning for the nu...I like the color combo you are planning for the nursery.<br />I love the floor plan of the room also. Where is your office going to go?<br />I vote for coral and navy! Wishing you all the best!JolieAnnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-2475381399935448842012-08-23T12:55:15.525-04:002012-08-23T12:55:15.525-04:00I LOVE your design!
Instead of worrying about t...I LOVE your design! <br /><br />Instead of worrying about the stability of several bookshelves, can I recommend a hanging book rack? I purchased one from Pottery Barn when my boys were young, and it is still up and very useful (they are 16, 14, and 12). The advantage is that you can see all of the books, not just their spines (which is especially good for little ones). Ours actually held a lot of books, too. A book rack may be easier to install as well (ours has two hooks at the top and has survived three boys)! I could not find it on the PB website, but you may find a similar one or someone who no longer needs theirs (Craigslist?) I tried so hard to post a picture I took with my iPhone, but I can't seem to make it work. Feel free to email me at carrieokuno@hotmail:twitter <br />.com and I would be happy to email you a photo, if you want.<br /><br />Another unique book solution is: http://blog.hgtv.com/design/2012/06/19/daily-delight-hanging-book-rack/<br /><br />Also, have you ever seen the ideal bookshelf (or something similar) on etsy? I always thought it would be great to do this, but with made up titles that are meaningful for my family. For example, my oldest plays hockey, so his book would say "Perfect Slapshots" by A. Okuno. I would include titles for each of our family members, even grandparents! It could reference where they grew up, went to school, occupations, etc. <br /><br />You are always so creative, I'm sure this special room will be AMAZING!<br /><br />Best,<br />Carrie O.Carrie O.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-74126477670958989742012-08-23T11:37:23.540-04:002012-08-23T11:37:23.540-04:00I like your theme of books, but to be really hones...I like your theme of books, but to be really honest, I feel it is better for a toddler than an infant. She's not really going to be into books for a couple of years. I love the idea of chalk paint, but I think I'd do maybe butterflies and dragonflies and flowers for now.<br />I used a dresser for a changing table and it worked out great. Then you have a nice piece of furniture you can use later. Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-26405710328055665842012-08-23T10:18:24.595-04:002012-08-23T10:18:24.595-04:00This design is so adorable for an infant. But I go...This design is so adorable for an infant. But I gotta say go for the bigger room, especially if it is eventually going to be HER room. You'll want space to play on the floor when she gets bigger and I know I personally wouldn't have the energy to redo a room from scratch with a toddler all over the place. I do love your design though, and look forward to seeing the bookish mobile you come up with. I also envision giant picture book covers on the wall as art.Anna Mosernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-72690032366294244752012-08-23T08:51:05.727-04:002012-08-23T08:51:05.727-04:00Love your bookstore 'theme' and your color...Love your bookstore 'theme' and your color choices. I have to say I really am over the chalkboard idea some have suggested. Maybe it's just me, I hate the whole chalkboard craze, I think it's a messy look. Maybe a decal would work better or paint the bookshelves using your mastery of the projector. I also have plaster walls in my old Queens house and we had to make a mess of the wall and drill tons of holes to find the studs to hang shelves, then it was a matter of plastering over the holes and using heavy duty toggle bolts. Good luck, but I'm so confident you'll make it beautiful!Pattinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-3474872522151126092012-08-22T22:24:25.811-04:002012-08-22T22:24:25.811-04:00Those and the tv remote. LOLThose and the tv remote. LOLBlanchegarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-1667304905235802942012-08-22T12:36:04.706-04:002012-08-22T12:36:04.706-04:00In looking at your plan - the basic layout is quit...In looking at your plan - the basic layout is quite good. The bookshelves are a terrific idea. Please consider adding mini-shelves on either side of the window as well to display stuffed animals, figurines, baby silver, framed photos, etc - and if you are open to the idea of having the curtains cover the window in a very 'fitted' manner (covering only the window and ending at the window sill) or perhaps using a fitted shade onto which you can paint a mural, you can also add shelves under the window and across that entire wall to the floor. The repitition of the shelving at both ends of the room brings an orderly feel to the space - it is effective use of the space - and it enables this room to transition from a nursery into a child's room with the greatest of ease (picture in your mind a set of customized bunk beds centered in this space which includes a little desk, etc). It is very cost effective to be future-thinking in these matters.<br /><br />Navy and coral or navy and pink will be beautiful - consider adding a third color to the mix - someone previously suggested turquoise - this is an excellent idea. This will broaden your ability to make additions to the space.<br /><br />Hanging the shelves onto plaster walls - you will need a 'stud finder' in order to secure the shelves into the 'load bearing beams' of your home. You will also need wall 'anchors' which are drilled into the plaster to assist in holding the screws in place. Not to worry - they are cheap ($4-5 per box of more than you will need). You can tackle this shelf-hanging project if you so desire - but there is no shame in hiring this out to someone to have done!<br /><br />Since this is a small space, you might consider painting one wall in navy and the remaing three in pink or coral - or perhaps doing a long wall and behind the shelves of either the door or window placed wall in one color and the other two in the second color. This will assist in having the space appear larger. When I design small spaces for clients, I generally advocate using one light to medium color and painting walls AND ceiling in that color. It serves to heighten and expand the sense of space - your room will feel larger.StudioOneDesignnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-24814467450324218532012-08-22T11:15:56.755-04:002012-08-22T11:15:56.755-04:00Ha - I was wondering what you meant. Ha - I was wondering what you meant. Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-76367075464880717872012-08-22T11:15:44.333-04:002012-08-22T11:15:44.333-04:00That is super cute (ouch at the price!) - i was th...That is super cute (ouch at the price!) - i was thinking more of a felt mobile than real books but its an option if I can find mini books. A lot easier than what I was thinking :)Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-30841554274089082562012-08-22T11:14:10.971-04:002012-08-22T11:14:10.971-04:00Thanks Abbie. Ive seen the chevron and like it bu...Thanks Abbie. Ive seen the chevron and like it but its still a hard color to work with b/c the selection is so much more limited. But I do prefer it to the pink.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy! I cant imagine how much more tired you must feel with two babies. :)Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-57423302340215771442012-08-22T10:41:14.585-04:002012-08-22T10:41:14.585-04:00I think you can totally pull it off! Love the colo...I think you can totally pull it off! Love the color scheme, by the way (and the non-theme : )).<br /><br />I haven't read through the other comments, so you may have already seen this, but Premier Prints has a whole line of coral fabrics (chevron prints and other pretty/whimsical options) in home decor weight fabrics at crazy reasonable prices on fabric.com.<br /><br />http://www.fabric.com/SearchResults2.aspx?Source=Header&SearchText=coral+premier+prints&CategoryID=1d5f47dc-9991-4088-93f3-26a376046a5e <br /><br />I'm 35 weeks pregnant with my twins, so the countdown has sort of begun...although I'm trying to avoid thinking of it in those terms since I know I'll be super-disappointed if I expect them to come early and they don't show up for another 5 weeks. <br /><br />Hope your last trimester is super productive AND as comfortable as possible!Abbie (Five days... 5 ways)http://www.fivedaysfiveways.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-35218496141247563892012-08-22T10:15:21.899-04:002012-08-22T10:15:21.899-04:00oh, and I just came across this:
http://www.voila...oh, and I just came across this: <br />http://www.voilagallery.com/decorative-objects/custom/book-mobile.html Could be super cute for a mobile, especially if you use really small books...Tracynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-21279832575648483412012-08-22T09:47:11.295-04:002012-08-22T09:47:11.295-04:00 Um a book!?! I had a boy. I do love books though ... Um a book!?! I had a boy. I do love books though and the bookshop "theme" ;)Felicity @ Our Little Beehivehttp://www.ourlittlebeehive.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-38780963177094851582012-08-22T09:46:21.433-04:002012-08-22T09:46:21.433-04:00I did navy & white and was going to add pink i...I did navy & white and was going to add pink if I had a girl. Thank goodness I had a book 'cause there was no way I'd have the time to add any cute little pink details. My biggest regret was saving anything to finish after he arrived, so yes, I think you probably won't want a half finished nursery. However, I started in September and he arrived on Dec. 14, so I think you're going to be juuuuust fine :)Felicity @ Our Little Beehivehttp://www.ourlittlebeehive.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-11358349780830610672012-08-22T09:31:03.665-04:002012-08-22T09:31:03.665-04:00I did all of my baby's nursery in my last trim...I did all of my baby's nursery in my last trimester. This is the level we completed it to before he was born: http://photobucket.com/LittleBoyNursery I painted those giraffe spots while 8 months pregnant, standing on a scaffold, while at home by myself. Probably not the best idea, lol, but it had to be done. My water broke two weeks early, so I was really glad that we didn't wait any longer than we did. You absolutely will not feel like doing any DIY after you bring the baby home. It's so crazy just trying to adjust to everything. Good luck! Your ideas look awesome.Tracynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-84979213141325509702012-08-22T09:26:19.511-04:002012-08-22T09:26:19.511-04:00I'll just give her my house keys. Babies seem...I'll just give her my house keys. Babies seem far more enamored with them then any toy Ive ever seen :)Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-339369131716201812012-08-21T23:20:18.299-04:002012-08-21T23:20:18.299-04:00Have you seen these? Babies love them for the con...Have you seen these? Babies love them for the contrast and I'm thinking maybe could be used for the mobile. Not bookish but practical for when you need the baby to be engaged in something else so you can finally go to the bathroom or eat something. Loving the colors by the way.<br />http://weegallery.com/store/art-cards/ Blanchegarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-40549073476668048062012-08-21T16:28:22.134-04:002012-08-21T16:28:22.134-04:00I love this plan! I'm a fan of small rooms wit...I love this plan! I'm a fan of small rooms with high impact style though. This is fabulous and I hope you do it! I will hop in my car and drive there to help you (and pet your limestone) if needed. (Only about 4 hours away.) Coral and navy sounds lovely, but I like the idea of the pink too. (Hale Navy by Ben Moore is gorgeous...it's a very dark navy.) Also, I didn't know you were expecting so congratulations!Jami (freckled laundry)http://www.freckledlaundry.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-19912993286660264802012-08-21T15:46:53.528-04:002012-08-21T15:46:53.528-04:00WOW! Im totally impressed. Want to come over and...WOW! Im totally impressed. Want to come over and help me :)Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-72186755429544183082012-08-21T15:44:46.662-04:002012-08-21T15:44:46.662-04:00Its a bummer Ill have to move my big card catalog ...Its a bummer Ill have to move my big card catalog out of here but Ill be sure to use it for the big girl room I do in a year or two. Thanks for the tip.Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-45721972400123938532012-08-21T14:46:33.785-04:002012-08-21T14:46:33.785-04:00love the navy and coral idea! and we have a much s...love the navy and coral idea! and we have a much smaller card catalogue in our daughter's room and it's sooo useful. the plastic, lidded, stacking kids' boxes (with lego like feet) fit perfectly inside to wrangle small piecesBeckynoreply@blogger.com