Baby Registry Ideas: Nursery & Decor

So after 1 year I finally am putting together my favorite baby registry items. I have been taking notes over the past year and it is so funny looking back and reading everything, or how my opinions have changed as baby A becomes toddler A!

I registered at Buy Buy Baby and Pottery Barn, but ended up completing all my registry items on Amazon. Looking back I should have gone with Amazon over Buy Buy Baby. If you haven't started your registry yet I would check out Amazon to Create an Amazon Baby Registry.

Here are some pictures of our nursery!

Nursery & Decor

• Bassinet - We borrowed a Summer Infant from a friend. Loved the light and vibrating feature of the bassinet. Considered a Moses basket but with the cat decided not. We used the bassinet for the first 3-4 months. I really like the 

  Simmons Kids Deluxe Gliding Bassinet, Slumber Time 

  version on Amazon. I also ordered 3 sets of the Carters bassinet sheets. 

• Crib - Pottery Barn Kendell and if you work with PBK make sure to order online. Much better customer service and I still get fired up about my inshore experiences. When we moved to the beach for a few months while our house was being renovated we purchased the Graco Lauren Convertible Crib, White. It was super easy to put together and honestly not that different from our PBK one.  

• Crib Mattress - Believe they have 2 options at Pottery Barn and we went with the cheaper Lullaby Crib Mattress. You can use it for the baby, and then flip it for the toddler bed. But for the beach house we bought the Sealy Baby Posturepedic Crib Mattress and it worked well for us. 

• Waterproof Mattress Pads - We ordered two 

  American Baby Company White Waterproof Fitted Crib and Toddler Protective Pad so we can always have a spare. And I can't recommend this enough. Especially for those middle of the night sheet changes. 

• Fitted Crib Sheets - Order at least 3 again for all those sheet changes.  We went with a neutral Pottery Barn skirt and then fun sheets from Pottery Barn. However I saw these Burt's Bees on Amazon and think they are adorable. I also found these that I may get to update Avery's room from PBK. 

• Changing Table/Dresser - Ordered the Larkin from Pottery Barn Kids. The changing table portion can be removed when we don't need it anymore. 

• Changing Pad Covers - Order 2 which makes it easier to swap. We have the Boppy Changing Pad Cover in Pink, and the summer infant changing pad. 

• Changing Pad Liners - SO important and get 2 packs (6 total). Have these down on all your changing pad areas and then if they get dirty you toss in the wash rather then changing the pad cover. We have the Boppy Changing Pad liners. 

• Glider - I was convinced we would never use the chair and didn't want to invest. So we got the Eddie Bauer Glider from Target. It is white with great cushioning and we LOVE it. I use it every morning and most nights feeding A. 

• Sound/White Noise Machine - We have a sleep sheep and not sure how useful it is. I find the free white noise app so much more useful. Make sure to find an old iPod and save it for the baby. You can run pandora and the white noise app on it. I did a post a few months ago on favorite baby apps that is helpful. 

• Hamper - We inherited one. However, I ended up using a tote bag to carry the laundry up and down the stairs daily. I only use the hamper to store clothes that Avery doesn't fit in. 

• Mobile - We bought one that matched the decor but honestly I don't think A ever looks at it. Haha! I do like the Manhattan Toy Company mobile. She has the travel one that we are obsessed with. The travel mobile clips on the stroller and carseat. 

• Diaper Organizer - Didn't use right away but now since we change Baby A on the floor we use it all the time. 

• Wall Hanging/Decals - We got a decal on Etsy. I can send you the link. It was super easy to put up and shipped quickly. I also got a heart bunting from Easy as well. For the pictures on the wall I got the frames from Ikea and the pictures from Minted. And then little mirrors from Pottery Barn Kids. 

• Storage Baskets and Bins - I love the Serena and Lilly baskets. Super cute and they are always having sales. 

• Lamp - We got the Camila Base at Pottery Barn Kids and the other at Home Goods. And I like the Home Goods lamp better :). 

• Bookcase, Curtains and Rug are also from Pottery Barn Kids. 

• Baby Sized Hangers - I ordered from Amazon and then got the real simple hanger clips to keep clothes together

• Closet Dividers - Ordered  the Sugarboo on Amazon. Good for organizing clothes before the baby is born. Now I feel like it is a free for all since she wears 3-6 months shirts, 6-9 month onesies, etc! I love these ones from Lucie Darling Shop. 

Avery's Sweet as a Peach First Birthday!

I can't believe my lil A is one!! Talk about time flying by!! I just wanted to share some photos of her Sweet as a Peach first birthday. Feel free to email me if you have any questions about vendors (listed below pictures) or decorations. I was able to re-use a lot of my rustic wedding decorations for the party and of course had a few great finds on Etsy!! While planning A's party  I became obsessed with a store called Sweet Lulu. They have the cutest party supplies and super reasonable. Make sure to check them out.

My Pinterest inspiration changed from a Lilly theme to some pictures I saw on Pinterest from Style Me Pretty. So if you see a complete change in direction that is why. I am thinking I might do a Lilly theme next year.

The entire day went great. I was able to setup the decorations the day before and the day of I ordered sandwich trays. Kept the party super simple in terms of food but may have gone a lil overboard with sweets! I made a bunch of homemade peach pies, chocolate cake, and a vanilla smash cake for lil A. I also had peach taffy and peach rings on the table. As a thank you present for adults I made peach jam and the kids received coloring books and peach candy. Everything had a sticker saying Thank You from Avery.

The dessert table was the main focus of the party and I even had my Mickey Mouse music box on the table which was given to me on my First birthday!

Here are some pictures from the party!

Vendors:

• Honeycomb party decorations, drink stirrers and party hats are from Sweet Lulu
• Invitations, beverage labels, food labels are from Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/bigKlittlekdesigns
• Gold Sparkle Party Hat is from Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/Kutiebowtuties
• Monogrammed Onesie and Tutu also Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristiCreations

Most everything else was reused party supplies from our wedding or items we had around the house. For example the burlap silverware holders, burlap baskets, letters for banners, burlap table runner, chalkboards, and I am probably missing some too! You can find more of my wedding pictures and Pinterest inspiration here.

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