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Coral & Tusk nursery tour with gifts and decor
May 2022

Coral & Tusk Nursery Tour

By: Coral & Tusk

In the summer of 2021, Coral & Tusk team member, Alicia and her husband Will welcomed their baby boy Bobby into the world! Today, Alicia takes us on a tour of Bobby’s nursery. She shares her favorite Coral & Tusk pieces and baby registry favorites. Read on for the full tour! *Updated April 2026

 

Coral & Tusk Nursery Tour

 

Greetings from Bobby’s World! We live on the second floor of a Brooklyn brownstone. Welcoming a baby into an NYC apartment is tricky when it comes to renegotiating how to use your small space. Unlike many new parents, we did not decorate our nursery until Bobby was seven months old. The 72 square foot room that is now Bobby’s held many uses prior to transforming into a nursery (art studio, wfh office, guest room, mother-in-law suite - just to name a few ☺.) While it would have been infinitely easier to have the nursery ready before the baby arrived, it was actually pretty fun decorating for the sweet, active little guy we had already gotten to know and love!

 

 

Coral & Tusk Nursery Pocket Pillows


With under 100 square feet, we decided to go a minimalist route in terms of furniture for the nursery. A rocker was essential for us, but we ultimately skipped the ottoman to save space. Coral & Tusk buckets have been great for storage and adding charm and color.

 

We added two 12" x 16" pillows to the rocker which are great smaller sized pillows that fit in most chairs. We have the Boats pillow in fun primary colors (similar version available) and the sweet Bluebird Nest pocket pillow to represent our family.




Coral & Tusk Alphabet Crib Quilt


 

We chose a full-size crib over a mini-crib with hopes that it would have a longer lifespan as this one converts into a toddler bed. The room is tied together with light blue walls, a paper shade, and a wool rug. The crib pocket holds bedtime stories and a Coral & Tusk Tooth Fairy Fox Doll

 



Open shelving with Coral & Tusk artwork

Once all of the necessary parts of the nursery came together, we had fun installing wall shelves to display beloved toys, books, artwork and collections! 

 


 

  1. Dogs and Toys Bucket Unleash the possibilities of attractive organization with our fabric buckets!

  2. Mama Bear and Cub Card Display in a frame as a work of art. 

  3. Fox Tooth Fairy Doll Although it will be a few years before the Tooth Fairy pays her first visit, our Fox Tooth Fairy Doll is too cute to save for later! 
  4. Alphabet Quilt A very special keepsake quilt.  

  5. Boats 20" x 20" Pillow Bright boats add pops of color and a nautical feel. 

  6. Bluebird Nest Pocket Pillow Our unique pocket pillows include a removable pal.

 

Kids' Decor and Baby Registry Favorites


Alicia shares some of her favorite pieces from the nursery.

  1. Ella Rocking Chair from Delta Children An update on the traditional rocker with an interesting mix of materials. 

  2. Liana Finck’s Baby Comet letterpress print Welcome to new parenthood!

  3. NYC ABC’s by Mr. Boddington Studio A beautifully illustrated board book featuring baby’s hometown. Available for Chicago, San Francisco and DC too!

  4. Linen Crib Pocket Cute and useful. 

  5. Speckled Hold Me Doll by Blabla The first of many sweet plush friends. 

  6. Lily Pad Play Pad in Lagoon by Blabla A fun play mat for tummy time to pajama time.

  7. Hairpin Shelf Brackets in Orange-Red from DIY Hairpin Legs Elevate your floating shelves with these bright brackets.