Mostaza Seed: faux bois

Happy Wednesday folks. We are expecting some big storms in Georgia today and are currently under a tornado watch. Funny how that would have freaked this Pacific Northwestern gal out a few years ago, but my time living in Chicago and here has really mellowed my fears of possible natural disasters of this sort.

Baby is kicking up a storm and we are finally all settled into our new place. Stay tuned for a house tour, minus baby room, coming soon. I have yet to really start in on the nursery. We do, however, have a crib and a dresser, so that's progress!

Ever since we found out we were having a boy, I have been tossing around ideas for how to decorate the nursery. I really wanted to stay away from a theme, but lately a handful of woodland themed articles have warmed my heart. Some are way out of our price range, but the inspiration is good and I ~~think~~ hope, with a bit of creativity and elbow grease, I'll be able to pull off this look for much less!

Liam the Woodland Fox by Etsy seller sleepyking, $38

Faux Bois Lampshade from LampsPlus, $99

Elf Forest Playset by Etsy seller quietudequilts, $25

Vintage Yellowstone Park Souvenir Plate from Etsy seller designsforjustice, $7.50

Belchick the Mischevious Woodland Squirrel by Etsy seller sleepyking, $26

Large Blue Felt Cuckoo Clock by Etsy seller cuckoonest, $140

White Deer from Etsy seller amradio, $24

So that's that for now. Until next time, I leave you with a shot of our crib... It's just waiting for the arrival of one adorable little baby bear!

P.S. That is a 3-6 month sized bear suit. It looks big to me, but my mother was quick to point out that both of us are tall and so it's unlikely our baby will ever fit into the prescribed clothing for its age group... As long as I don't have to deliver a baby that big, I'll be okay:)

After seeing this box, below, I was inspired to design a line of wedding Save the Date postcards with fabulous faux bois (literally meaning fake wood in Français). This pattern is popping up everywhere and I think it's elegantly tongue and cheek!