We wanted something bright and happy, but that would grow with her. My mother-in-law made the crib set, and all the colors were picked to match that fabric. We had to make the most of a small space.
Design Inspiration:
I found lots of inspiration on Etsy and Pinterest. Once we found the right fabric, it all came together!
Decorating Style:
Traditional and clean, but with some modern and quirky touches tossed in.
Project Details:
SOURCES:
Crib - Da Vinci Piedmont (similar to this - I love that it has a drawer)
(Temporary, until we buy new closet doors) closet curtains - Twin sheets in yellow from Target. I sewed buttons on top to turn it into a curtain
Diaper bin/toy basket - storage ottoman from Ross ($17 clearance!)
Diaper trash can - Small stainless trash can from Target
Window Garland - Made by me! Got the idea from Pinterest. Some of the fabrics included were samples we got when we were trying to make a final fabric decision, which I think will be fun to look back on.
Crib skirt and bumpers were made by my mother-in-law. I think we looked at ALL the appropriate fabric in 2 different JoAnn's stores before I finally decided.
Mobile and tissue flowers made by my BFF (tissue flowers were used at my baby shower)
Flying pig - Ross
metal "bead bugs" - end of year sale at plant nursery ($2 each)
Gallery wall frames - various places (including Dollar Tree and Target), then spraypainted white and mats painted (much of this is temporary art)
Lamp - vintage (used to be in my room) with spraypainted shade
stool under window - made by my uncle many, many years ago
Metal flowers - JoAnn's (got these on clearance for less than $2 each and they happened to match!)
Frog Prince - IKEA, several years ago
knitted blanket - thrifted!
Basically everything on the walls is hung up with Velcro Command hooks, so I can move things without damaging the walls. I stock up on them with 40% off coupons from Michael's. Eventually, we'd like to add some more shelving (possibly corner shelves) for books and other display items.
Favorite Items:
I of course love the crib set made by my mother-in-law. But also the gallery wall, which includes 2 items made by my mom that were in my room as a kid (the cross-stitch and silhouette), the mobile, and the flying pig.
Advice:
See what you already have that can be repurposed! We were able to use a lot of things we already had. For other stuff, almost all of it was crazy cheap (the rug was $19!) or clearanced and a great deal. We've used lots of Thirty-One bins to organize the closet, since we still have to use it for non-baby storage in our small home.
Tasha Cune
Your white frames are lovely — especially the ones with patterned prints — and so is that green floral rug. And oh, that flower mobile is just so pretty, too.
Thanks! Almost all the frames were ones I already had, I just spraypainted them. And the patterned prints above the changing table are just scrapbook paper – filler until I get something else for there, but I like it just like that, too!
Florence Amber
I like the colors and the whimsical details of this nursery. It really feels warm, cozy and homey.
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