Progress in Elliot's Clursery (Closet-Nursery)

Yesterday I installed the 4th "wall" of the crib loft!



It's really just a baby gate with a one-handed release walk-through door, which we'll open when we need to put baby Elliot in or take him out.



This is the Summer Infant Sure and Secure 6' Expansion Gate.



I like that it's not the "extra tall" kind of gate--I think the height is perfect for a crib.





It is truly amazing how much more quickly a room comes together when its dimensions are 6'x6', instead of 12'x12.  The pictures above and the one on the left were just a couple weeks ago, and now it's almost finished!



Additionally, the matching storage baskets--while not yet stocked with organized clothes--are at least in their respective places on the cubby shelf...



...and on the shelf near the ceiling on the left.  I got these storage baskets at Costco, and I love that they are really sturdy.
 

The colors of the baskets aren't an exact match for the rest of the decor, but they're cute and boyish.



The blanket hanging on the back wall was made by my sister Carrie - isn't it cute?  I think the colors in it will match the Cocalo Alphabet Soup bedding that I don't have yet but plan to get before Elliot gets here.
 

I think with a few wall hangings this little closet-nursery will look really cheery.  I love the stripes.



We also plan to install a vent over the door and a  ceiling fan where the light is, because air circulation is rather critical when you have a newborn.  We'll also install a ceramic heater that hangs flat against the wall, and that will help combat the cold winter air... especially since 2 of the walls of this closet-nursery are exterior, and I remember the closet getting really cold in the winter.   

Four more weeks until go-time!  Any thoughts on the nursery?  I'll post final before-and-after photos once I get the bedding set, changing pad, and final decorations for the walls.