Mar
01

Thompson Rice's Nursery

Steph is one of my dearest friends, and our friendship dates back to oh, I’d say 1986, when we were both in kindergarten.  Somehow it ended up that we both were married within a month of each other and then Thompson and Vivi were born just six weeks apart!  She has been an endless source of patience and wisdom for me, as I have called her frequently with repetitive and menial questions about napping, feeding, and all the other details of baby life, and I could not be more thankful!  Today’s post features the nursery she lovingly coordinated for little Mr. Thompson Rice.  It is such a cozy and warm space that I couldn’t help but share it with all of you!

Thompson Rice's nursery

Steph made the oversized pillows, the rocking chair pillows, and the crib skirt herself with assorted fabrics found here.  I adore the curtains she made, and would you believe she constructed them from a shower curtain she found?  She cut it in half and sewed coordinating fabric at the bottom for added length.  The changing table and mirror she found and then hand painted and distressed.  Lastly, one of my favorite parts about this room are the rocker and the armoire, which were hand-made by her great-grandfather.  What special heirlooms to pass down to little Thompson!

Last, but not least, below are photos of the happy new mama and Mr. Thompson himself.  Thanks so much for sharing, Steph!

  • Jacqui

    This is so, so gorgeous–the room, the baby and his very talented mama! I was just wondering–what is hanging from the knob on the armoire?

    • http://laybabylay.com Joni Lay

      Hi Jacqui! I believe they are cards from Steph’s baby shower where guests wrote hopes & prayers for Thompson. (Steph, please correct me if I am wrong!)

    • http://ponderinggrace.blogspot.com Stephanie

      Jacqui, Joni is correct. They were notes that people wrote to us at my baby shower. Since then, I added all the cards and sweet notes we received from people before and after Thompson was born. I strung them together on some ribbon and hung them on the armoire. Sometimes I’ll read them as a pick-me-up, and we look forward to sharing all the sweet messages with Thompson one day.

    • Jacqui

      I love that idea! So cute.

  • jamie baker

    LOVE it Steph! What a peaceful, yet fun baby room. So creative. :)

  • Click Photography

    Precious – I love this nursery, so many added personal touches – it’s really a masterpiece!

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  • Bettyrichter

    Hi, there!  this is a lovely nursery!!  do you have a source for the large wooden sign with the name and scripture?
    thanks!
    betty

    • http://laybabylay.com Joni Lay

      Hi Betty!

      Thanks so much – I created the sign for Steph.  You can email me for details if you would like – my email address is joni@laybabylay.com.

  • Callie Hand

    Can you order the cardboard tree online off the firefly website? Thanks!!!!

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Callie Hand"Can you order the cardboard tree online off the firefly website? Thanks!!!! "

Joni Lay"Hi Betty! Thanks so much - I created the sign for Steph.  You can email me for details if you would ..."

Bettyrichter"Hi, there!  this is a lovely nursery!!  do you have a source for the large wooden sign with the name ..."

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