It dawned on me recently that I never posted pictures of Cap’n Jack Henry’s nursery and that a few people had asked me to do just that.  But then it also dawned on me that we never quite finished decorating his nursery either.  I’m blaming that on having my third child in my mid-thirties when my other two children already had created quite a busy schedule for me. 

But seriously there were a couple of minor projects that I had in mind for Jack Henry’s room that just needed to get accomplished.  I worked on those over the last several weeks and nagged Big D about a couple of them, and then just last week we finally put it all together.

Best of all, the walls in his room are a light sea green, so this can also count as a legitimate St. Patrick’s Day post.  Erin go braugh!

Here we go on the official tour of the almost sixteen month-old Jack Henry’s nursery…

Above is a shot of his changing table/dresser combo which has been up and functioning since he was born.  Recently we added the black valance to dress up the window and the shabby chic star on the wall.  I didn’t really intend to have a lot of blue in his room, but the basket and ceramic truck were gifts, and I actually ended up liking the splash of bright color they give.  In the basket I keep books and small toys that Jack Henry can play with while being changed in efforts to keep him from throwing himself off the table and keep his hands out of his waste material.  Both seem to be immediate goals of his.  The wicker basket is his clothes hamper.

We had the wrought iron stand for a while.  I think we used to keep CDs in it.  It has worked great as a diaper stacker thingy.

I found these wrought iron hooks at Hobby Lobby and got them half price.  They are hung just to the right of his doorway, so it will be a great place for jackets and hats and such.

This little cart is located right below the hooks, and while it isn’t that attractive has been handy for holding a CD player for his bedtime music, his shoes and extra blankets.

This room has kind of a funky shape, and I thought this little nook would be the perfect place to create a little reading corner.  We got the miniature wingback for him for his birthday.

Above is a close-up of the picture in his reading corner.  It is some framed artwork from Big D’s elementary school days.  It was a piece that had been chosen to be framed to decorate the school cafeteria.  I just love that we have this and that the colors were so complemetary to the room.  I also love that it has a nautical theme because I thought we might transition this room into a pirate theme in a couple of years.  I also love that Big D wrote his name with lightning bolts.  That is so creative…and hot!  And, finally, I’m sorry my reflection is in this picture.  It was unavoidable.

We bought some inexpensive bookcases to house his books, toys and stuffed animals.  The shelf we’ve had for years, and Big D recently painted it black.  I decorated the cardboard letters with some scrapbook paper.  I don’t think the “It’s a Boy” announcement is going to be a permanent part of the decorating scheme, but for now, I just don’t know what else to do with it.

Finally, we have by far, the most important part of the room:  Jack Henry’s crib.  This is one of the models that will convert to a toddler bed and then a frame for a full size bed.  I hope he likes black.  The rocking cow was a toy that my mom and grandma got for Bonny Annie’s first birthday, and I’m so glad we held onto it.

I just love his bedding!  I really wanted to use toile, but Big D thought most of it was too girly, but when I found this in black, he gave his blessing.

Well, that’s it….Cap’n Jack Henry’s nursery!  I apologize to the inquiring minds who wanted to see it about twelve months ago.  I hope it was worth the wait!