PLEASE help me decide on theme/bedding

dmathis10

I'm torn between an owl theme and a travel/international theme.

Keep in mind that my crib and hutch are mahogany-colored and my glider (and likely changing table) are white, so the furniture is mismatched. Also, the baseboards in the room are white. With either theme, I will likely use a gray-based blue color so it is not too bright...

1) If I use the owl theme, I will use the DwellStudio Owls Sky bedding (although I will only buy the sheet and stroller blanklet in the print and then use solid or brown and white skirt and bumper)

I have found lots of owl things (mobile, picture, etc) on Etsy to go along with this.

2)  If I use the travel theme, I will likely use more solid colored bedding - maybe this with the chocolate border

With this theme, I would put 3 clocks above the changing table with different times of major cities in the world, a pillow with a map print on the glider, a globe mobile, printed and framed scenic pics of our travels, etc.

 Which theme do you like better?? I didn't want anything really "babyish", although it IS a nursery.    I'm torn. I need to make a decision and get started b/c I JUST started my third trimester!!

mlamb80

I love, love, love the owls! I purchased that exact set (on sale at www.babysinstyle.com for $299, although I see you're not interested in the whole set). I think the theme suits a baby/toddler better than the travel theme.

Lulu80301

Owls!

Bridavey021508

I like the owl bedding better than the white/brown, but the Travel theme could be really cool (and definitely unique) if everything works out how you plan.  Have you traveled?  It would be neat to put black and white pictures of where you have been in there too.  If you wanted to add some touches of baby, you could get stuffed animals of exotic animals: giraffes, koalas, etc.

 

ETA: Sorry, I guess I didn't read your last paragraph.  

GuitaristsGirl

I really like the classic lines of the #2 bedding, and it sounds like you'd work plenty of color/interest in with your accessories.  I like the idea

aleesabyrne

I'm going with an owl theme myself! So I obviously think you should go with the owls too. Look at my profile! There's a picture of an owl tree I put on the wall! I'm so obsessed lol

DianeN9

I also like the owls a lot! More spunky & fun!

elsaklynch

I second and third the Owls! Towards that end, have you seen these?

https://www.mamaista.com/2009/10/21/peel-on-peel-off/

 

I especially love these for the owl theme:

https://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33982188

 

 

bells039

The owls.

Shari 86

Owls!!

WheelerToBe

I like the owls

dmathis10

Thanks for the input, ladies!  I AM leaning toward the owls...