Knock, Knock: A Forest Grows in Brooklyn
This spring, Cookie's former fashion editor, Bronagh Staley, welcomed a baby boy into the world. (Congratulations, Bronagh!) Although he's only eleven weeks old, Fiontan is already appreciating his nature-filled nursery. Here, Bronagh's husband--artist Peter Staley--gives us the male perspective on the little guy's room.
What inspired the nature theme? "My favorite children's story was Where the Wild Things Are. When the parents left, the room turned into a forest. I wanted this room to feel like a forest. too."
The bird mobile is from Pomme. The crib is from Ikea. The crib set (with animal silhouettes) is from Dwell. The quilt was made, as a gift, by Cookie's home editor, Kiera Coffee.
The tree on the wall is amazing. Did you paint it? "Yes. Since a tree grows directly outside the window, I copied the tree's branches to pretend that it's growing into the room."
Where did you find all the great toys? "Ninety-nine percent were gifts when Fiontan was born."
You and Bronagh must have seen lots of nurseries through Cookie. Was there anything you wanted to avoid? "New York is full of loud colors and noises, so we wanted to give Fiontan a serene, calming space. He'll get enough stimulation as it is."
What does Fiontan think of his nursery? "He stares at the mobile and doesn't cry when we bring him in here, so I guess he loves it!"
The garland chandelier is by Danish designer Tord Boontje. The dresser is from Oeuf.
I adore this room! I love the idea of the tree coming into the room- I would use that in my own room as well as the chandelier. I have a bad case of crib envy at the moment- why do kids always get the neatest things!
they really did a wonderful job making the nursery into a serene space -- what a wonderful place to share with your baby, reading or feeding or watching him sleep! it's beautiful!!
What a beautiful nursery. It's not unlike the one I am doing currently.
Which Boontje Garland light did you use for that color? Looks like bronze to me, to keep the earthiness. Are the other colors to garish or subtle?