Home Home Renovation Our Home I’m excited to share Archer’s finished nursery! I wasn’t sure if I was going to get the room together before his arrival (you can see the original design board here) but since the little guy went a week overdue, I was able to put the finishing touches on the space (including making that mobile on his due date while whispering sweet words like “get out of my belly”) before he made his debut. We had Archer’s name picked out from almost the day we found out we were pregnant. We named him Archer because, of course, I love the name (and who doesn’t love arrows as a simple symbol to go along with the name?) but also specifically for the nickname Archie which is Rupe’s grandpa’s name. He is the sweetest 94 year old I’ve ever met. We were actually in England spending time with the family for his grandmother’s funeral when I first suspected we were expecting, so it was very fitting. As for the rest of his name… it is tradition to have two middle names in Rupe’s family (Rupert’s are Casper & James) so we went with Lee which is my dad’s name and Fox, the only one with no family ties, but with a second middle name I decided I got to pick one just because I liked it.

Arrow Banner by Ferm Living I took these photos before Archie was born so the dresser still wasn’t set up as a changing station like it is now, but I will post on that soon! Dresser is an Ikea Hack (see the DIY and all of the product sources for this photo here) // Green Ottoman from Modernhaus // Sheepskin Rug from Amazon These vintage paint-by-number mountain scenes were the first items I picked up for the nursery, and the design of the space evolved from there. I loved how Wes Anderson-esque they were and how in a modern space they get a new life. Curtains from Urban Outfitters // Rods from Amazon // Vintage Paint-by-number Paintings from the Santa Monica Flea Foxes abound in Archer Lee Fox’s room and Henry the Fox by Walnut Animal Society, has to be the clear favorite. The glider/rocker is also one of my favorite things in the space. I mean, do you see that copper base! It called to me from the Land of Nod pages saying “hey lady… Archer NEEDS this rocker”.

For a little book storage and display I DIYed those shelves and left the raw wood unfinished to match the crib. Bathroom Vanities For Sale MiamiMore on that later too, if you’d like to see the process.Canadian Tire Oil Filter Wrench Milo Swivel Glider from Land of Nod  //Set of Three Lidded Baskets from One Kings Lane //Peach Vintage Rug from Frances Loom // Ottoman from ModernhausRed Oak Floors Stained Gray I drew this cloud pattern and had the wallpaper custom made. The mirrors from Wayfair ground the wall and further set the dreamy scene with their sun and flower like shapes. And finally, the affection I have for this crib knows no bounds. Maybe because I am a sucker for beautiful wood in its’ raw state, or the fact that it is by a local LA designer, or that it is made in the USA, orrrr just the beautiful design, but all of it helped make my crib decision very easy.

And about those drapes… One night I dreamed about finding white curtains with little pom poms on the side and then the first place I thought to look was Urban Outfitters and like magic, there they were, and they are even black-out curtains! It was totally meant to be, I like to think I dreamed them into existence but Plum & Bow should probably get some credit. See the room go from a blank box… to a really ugly before (this was the one room we lived in during all the home renovations)… to the design phase and product picks… and then here, all fully realized. Ahh, the most satisfying part… and now I kind of have the nursery design bug. Babies get to have some pretty darling things right?! Crib by Kalon Studios // Mobile by me (sarah sherman samuel) // Curtains by Plum & Bow // Plant is a Fiddle Leaf Fig //Peach Vintage Rug from Frances Loom // Pillows by little korboose // Throw Blanket from Target Images by Sarah Sherman Samuel Thankfully, we live in a world of brilliant DIYers who have figured out creative solutions to the litter box problem.

I personally never thought there could be multiple ways to make a litter box look beautiful and also functional beyond the obvious use for it. If you have an aesthetic for clean decor and your cat box is messing with that, here are some great DIY hidden litter boxes that might be the key to fully feng shui-ing your space. You would never know this gorgeous black-and-white hallway bench also houses stinky cat poop. Learn how to make it here. Is that where you keep your important business? No, it's where my cat keeps its business! See how at MoCrafty.Bin for kitty's dirtiness! But it could also easily act as extra shelf space in the bathroom. Or your cat may just dub it its bed. Full instructions at A Design Story. Image: The Happy Litter Box A full house with sleeping quarters up top and a bathroom in the basement? Talk about the package deal! Read more about this cat sanctuary for wayward cats here. This one's my favorite because not only is it an awesomely repurposed piece, it's got everything you need for cleaning all in one place.

Definitely not for the beginner. This is a super-cool bookshelf on it's own, but the fact that it also houses a litter box makes it an astonishing DIY piece. Instructions on Apartment Therapy. A planter and a litter box in one? Now she's gone crazy! No, but really, it's super-easy, and here's how you do it with just five supplies. OK, so it's not really a tree house, but it sure does look like one. This hidden litter box is designed so your cat has to jump on a ledge before entering and exiting, meaning it helps knock off any residual litter from its paws. More information and instructions can be found on Modern Cat. I know, I know, it's another Ikea hack, but this storage unit is so cheap and awesome, I just couldn't contain myself when someone also figured out how to make it into a litter box. Gotta love finding another purpose for something. This wine case turned litter box is great for people who love to have that weathered wood look around the house. It'll blend right in, and you can make it by literally putting two boxes together, adding two hinges and cutting out a door.