Nursery Shopping

Well....I'm ready to start shopping for the nursery! I've decided to take a modern twist on an expedition/explorer-inspired motif with a hint of safari-whimsy, so expect to see some greens, grays, and rustic elements soon. Note - this will not be a safari THEMED room. It will simply be influenced by safari elements...hope that makes sense. And, jeez, I hope I'm actually able to accomplish that! I guess we'll find out when I'm done. :)
I'm getting ready to swing by Ikea soon, to pick up my first few elements for the room. Here's what's on my shopping list for now:


A Dresser! What I like about it: 

• Six magnificent drawers
• The unfinished finish (muhahahah!)
• It can double as a changing table, and will grow with our son as he gets older

A TV Stand! What I like about it:

• Low-to-the-ground storage!!! Need I say more? As our boy gets older, I want organizational systems that will set him up for success (to put his toys away, dang it!)
• Did I mention storage? It has both open and concealed storage, which bodes well for a good-lookin' space
• No, we will not be using this to support a TV...you'll have to wait and see what's happening with this. 

Billy bookcases! What I like about it:

• Well, obviously, the storage element
• These are super inexpensive and easy to dress up with moulding
• I've used these in other areas of my home and have found them to be very versatile and a great way to frame or anchor focal points in a room
• They'll grow with our boy

I fully expect that (especially as our son gets older) this room will become a "disaster area," as my mom would say -- that's just what kids do. I don't have my hopes set on this room looking amazing 100% of the time. Real life happens and I'm totally fine with that. But it sure will be fun putting it all together!