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Monday, May 30, 2011

Sneak-Peek: Rafael's Nursery

I was determined to finish Raffi's nursery before Summer begins. The thought of working on it when my belly has expanded to an uncomfortable size and the days are extra hot pushed me to get a head start. Last week the handyman came over and helped me put up curtain rods, shelving, and framed pictures. Rafael will be sleeping in a crib attached to my side of the bed as long as he wakes up for frequent night feedings, so the nursery will, at first, be a place to breastfeed, change diapers, and dress him.

My 'theme' for his nursery was 'Calm, neutral, comforting.' I used mostly white, with bits of red, brown, green, and grey. I love vintage images and children's books, so I framed some of my favorite illustrations and hung them on the wall. I am also trying to use as little plastic as possible, so most of his things are out of fabric or wood.

Here are some photos of how it looks now; there are still some things to be done, but the basic structure is there.










Hope you like it as much as I do!

xoxo country girl
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30 comments:

  1. the REAL girlMay 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Dearest Dawn,
    This is so gorgeous!!! I love all of the soft colors- it is so YOU! What a beautiful place to sit and nurse him! It's just gorgeous- you have chosen such wonderful pieces to put around him- I know he will feel all of the love immediately!! Children never really know the great anticipation until they have one of their own----this is so beautiful; thank you so much for sharing!!
    Love,
    Joann
    xoxo

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  2. jacs23May 30, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Oh my goodness, this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I am sooo excited you are almost done with it so you can just enjoy the quiet moments in it dreaming about him, your days together and all you will learn about each other. Such beauty, great job!! :) Hugs & prayers to you all!! Jaclyn ><>

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  3. DawnMay 30, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Jaclyn: I actually do go in there just to sit and daydream sometimes! :)

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  4. JohannaMay 30, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Just beautiful Dawn! It seems like such a calming and quiet room. Perfect for a new mama, papa and baby. Thank you for sharing these images, I love all the sweet stuffed animals and the "Rs" that are placed around the room.
    This makes everything more real! xox

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  5. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Perfect!! You do white right! :)

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  6. JackieMay 30, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Absolutely precious! What a lucky little boy!

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  7. FlowerLady LorraineMay 30, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    What a sweet, peaceful and comforting room for little Rafael, and you too. Enjoy it all.

    FlowerLady

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  8. CharlieMay 30, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Wow, Dawn. Just wow. He's going to love it.

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  9. SusanMay 30, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I love it - what a peaceful, loving space. Well done!

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  10. Erin | Bygone LivingMay 30, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    How wonderful! So cozy and inviting!

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  11. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Oh my gosh...how wonderful! Love all the light coming through your windows.. I can just see you spending hours upon hours in there (which I know you will)... Everything is just YOU... Not to worry Rafael will love it!!

    Blessings..
    xoxo Gert

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  12. The Curious CatMay 30, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Wow! It is beautiful! How exciting!!! You have such good taste! xxx

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  13. Flo and Olive VintageMay 31, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    A beautiful nursery. There are so many lovely touches. I particularly love the wooden horse and the quiet curiosity of the elephant. Bravo on avoiding the plastics too! Ryn x

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  14. ShuMay 31, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Dear Dawn, congratulations, and I love your nursery! It's beautifully put together, obviously with lots of love :) Have been a follower of your blog for the past year, and loving all the little bits of your life, and inspirations you shared. Keep up the great work, and take good care! :) I've also shared Rafael's Nursery and a bit about you and your blog on my blog: http://page-thirteen.blogspot.com/2011/05/loving-rafaels-nursery-by-country-girl.html

    x. Shu

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  15. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Everything looks lovely! Congratulations!

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  16. Mozart's GirlMay 31, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    What a beautiful, calm & serene room Dawn...it will be such a great start for your little boy to be brought up surrounded by such love and attention to detail. I am so very happy for you, dearest. Now we just need HIM to complete the picture...but not TOO soon, of course!! xoxox R

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  17. My Little BungalowJune 1, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Yes, I do! Such sweet little touches -- the framed vintage book pages, the elephant, the wooden toy. Nicely done. Can't wait to see your new little boy!
    Claudia

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  18. Dea-chanJune 1, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    That's beautiful -- it looks like a dream babyroom out of some gorgeous glossy magazine! Rafael can't come soon enough to join you in that darling room (after a full and fabulous pregnancy, of course :-P).

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  19. KathiJune 1, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    It's a beautiful nursery!! Rafael will love it.

    We are not even close to a nursery. We can't decide which changing table, crib, colour for the walls, ....
    Hope to be finished by mid/end July. Wish me luck ;-).

    Lot's of greetings,
    Kathrin

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  20. Sandra GillandersJune 1, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Dawn.
    Beautiful, light-filled, happy place for your little one. Great job!

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  21. TheaJune 2, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    It is such a lovely room! I want to rock away in it! You are so amazingly talented!

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  22. My Farmhouse KitchenJune 3, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    oh dawn...i have been without my computer for 10 days...i just got it back ( virus ) and am so happy to stop by and see all of this...the nursery is so beautiful...just perfect..i love the calm of white... that little heart shaped "friend" looks familiar :-)

    i love the thought of you sitting in that chair...daydreaming...

    sending love to you all...

    kary
    xxx

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  23. katrina laurenJune 4, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    oh dawn! this is absolutely amazing....what a beautiful space for your sweet baby boy! i love everything....i can feel how much love was put into all these special details! i imagined you, complete with your growing belly, folding and neatly tucking his clothes into the drawers and it made me smile!
    {this is all so exciting....happy happy for you my friend xx}
    sending love
    k.

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  24. teaJune 6, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    awww, i just love your nursery. Such a soft place to land :)

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  25. Sharon LovejoyJune 7, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    A lovely, soothing, glorious room for your dear one.

    Love,

    Sharon

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  26. MerrieSherrieJune 7, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Been under the weather, so this is very late : ( I just love the whole dear environment, Dawn! How calm and how lovely!! What a lucky little boy to have such a sweet, caring mommy!! All my love, Sherry xx

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  27. Morwenna HillJune 14, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Oh Dawn this is heavenly! Rafael is going to love growing up in hs beautiful room, it is so peaceful, elegant and happy. I can only imagine how thrilled it must make you feel to wander around the room touching all of the little treasures that your little boy will cherish and play with.
    Love to you and darling Raffi xoxo

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  28. JoyJune 15, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    So sweet and peaceful. Isn't it fun to nest and make the nursery welcoming? You've done a fabulous job.

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  29. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    The nursery is beautiful... so calm and bright! You did a wonderful job and that sweet baby will love it so much!

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  30. stephiejaneJune 21, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    aw i love it!! so calm and cozy!!

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