Description
Inspired by 80’s prep- think Lacoste polo shirts, coupled with 90’s Shabby Chic-think wrought iron chandeliers and water colored flowers, I designed my baby girl Emerald a nursery I believe she’ll really be able to grow up in.
Design Inspiration
A dress form and tutu I found on Posh Tots website.....I just stared at it and knew that I had to have one for Emmy's room. I found one for $50, spraypainted it white, and made my own floral arrangements to perfectly accent it.
Decorating Style
A mix of both Vintage and Modern. I love personal, unique, and handcrafted touches.....
Project Details
- Paint: Scented Valentine- Benjamin Moore
- The dresser is from Ikea (Hemnes). The original brushed nickel drawer pulls were cleverly replaced with clear crystal pulls to mimic the teardrop beads of chandelier .
- Chair- EKTORP Ikea
- The mirror was a thrift store find that was brought in from another room and spray painted a bright white. The drum shade lamp in apple green perfectly accent the varying shades of pink in the room.
- The picture ledges and bookshelf are Ikea.
- The Crib is a Target find. Many of the room décor accents were received as Baby Shower gifts and incorporated into the room. The flower box, birdhouse, and frames are from an Arts & Crafts store.
- The flower box (Joanns) was used to hold silk flowers, as well as a too cute stuffed animal for an unusual, eye catching accent .
- Curtains: IKEA
- Pink Satin Ribbon: Walmart
- Apothecary Jars that hold colored pencils: Micheals
- Crystal Drawer Pulls: Target
- Bookshelf: EXPEDIT Ikea
Green French Valises (set of 3): www.shopfeatheryournest.com
Vintage Postcards: www.save-on-crafts.com
Bedding and Rug: www.pbkids.com
Favorite Items
My favorite item in the room is definitely the dress form. I made the neck corsage and basket floral arrangements and it is original inspiration for the room.
Advice
Create an inspiration board first with photos, paint chips, and ideas. D.I.Y. what you can......spray paint is your friend. Use things that you may already have and "upcycle" them. You can find style at any price point! Be patient, and use the internet first before you drive all over town.
Lisa Myers
Friday 13th of April 2012
Where did you get the chandelier? Love it!
Lauren
Friday 6th of May 2011
Could you PLEASE tell me how you made the bows for the crib bedding? How did you attach them? Beyond adorable nursery!!
Thanks a million!Lauren
2princessmama
Tuesday 16th of November 2010
Delicious room! Where did you find the white butterflies?
CreativeCrumbs
Monday 15th of November 2010
First off... I think this is lovely enough to eat! Great work!!!
As for your dilemma, I am thinking that since you already have Emerald's photo's near the lanterns, you could just leave it be without the vinyl lettering... that way the focus is on Emerald.
If you really want to have the lettering, my suggestion would be to move one of pictures to the blank wall and splash the lettering whimsically beneath or on top it. You could also try moving the bottom picture to the other wall, replacing it with the lettering. Then on the other wall, you could have the lettering on top. The alternating pattern (picture then lettering, lettering then picture) would create a sort of organization for both walls. What do you think.
ageorge
Saturday 13th of November 2010
beautiful!! this is so different and so chic. i really appreciate what you've done here.