Olive's DIY Vintage Inspired Nursery

A Project For: Olive
Age: 6 Weeks
Location: Henderson, Nevada
Description:
We're so proud of the nursery we put together for our first child, a baby girl named Olive, who we welcomed to this world on December 1st. Like many others we wanted her room to grow with her & not make it too "baby". We also incorporated used pieces and DIY projects to keep the overall cost low.
Design Inspiration:
I started with a few basic items I knew I wanted to bring in...a white Jenny Lind crib, an old dresser I had refinished, the arrangement of pictures frames we collected to use as table numbers at our wedding, and ivory ruffled curtains. I also knew I wanted to do "greige" horizontal stripes around the room to bring in something different. The other colors weren't chosen until I went shopping at our local fabric store for her bedding.
Decorating Style:
Vintage / Shabby Chic / Whimsical
Project Details:
Crib: Jenny Lind
Dresser: $15 garage sale find (Anthro knobs)
Rocking chair: Hand-me-down from my aunt & uncle. Repainted pink.
Side table: Hobby Lobby ($15)
Lamp: Target
Bookcase: Target
Large frame above crib: Hobby Lobby
Mirror sconces: Home Goods
Picture Frames: Home Goods, Marshal's, TJ Maxx, & Hobby Lobby
Wall Vinyl: www.wallquotes.com
Curtains: DIY www.rufflefabric.com
Quilt & Crib Skirt: DIY
Crib sheet: www. jenniferadamshome.com
Flower pillow: DIY (Ring bearer pillow from wedding)
Letters about crib: DIY (Yarn & letters: Hobby Lobby. Flowers: JoAnn)
Mobile: Pottery Barn Teen
Favorite Items:
Such a hard question to answer! The whole room was such a labor of love...we spent hours painting those stripes, building the closet, sewing the bedding...that its hard to say I like something more than something else. I guess if I had to choose it would be our wall quote that I see every time I walk in her door...its so perfect. She really has brought more joy than we ever imagined to our family. And the custom design by the awesome people at WallQuotes.com was just perfect for her room.

Cjko

This is a gorgeous nursery! I thought it was a designer one when I first saw it. Love the dresser and the quote on the wall is so sweet!
http://mamabasics.blogspot.com/ S.Harris

Magnificent! Lovely, classy nursery! Well done Momma! Congrats on the new arrival!
http://www.blushink.com Kelly | Blushink

Beautiful! I was wondering do you have the name of the minty colored fabric from the bed skirt/ quilt?
Josie

Wondering what color “greige” paint you used. Beautiful room!
Mrs.Echon

Wow,this is just beautiful! And I love your baby’s name =) I really like the colors you put in here. Lots of textures in the room…very nice!
Jennifer

You have officially inspired my baby room! We won’t know if we’re having a boy / girl until February 20th, but I figured this room could be tailored to either one. You have done a beautiful job, and I’m sure Olive will love her room as she gets older! Would you mine sharing the 2 paint colors that you used, as well as the brand? Thanks!!
hawahawa

Love the soft, subtle, classy and delicate colors. Your little photo frames look lovely on the wall, too.
Liz

Love this room! Great job! Where did you get Olive’s name letters on the wall?
Jentry

Beautiful!! I love this! What are the two colors you used called?
Susan

This room is adorable! I love the beauty in the simplicity of color and texture! This quiIt is beautiful and my daughter wants it so bad. Is there an actual site that tells the dimensions of this quilt and size of chevron? I would greatly appreciate any information you are willing to share with me.

Thank you so much!
lindsey

where did you get the white vases on changing table?
http://featherednestfurniture.blogspot.com Anna

Absolutely love this! Great job!
Tara

i LOVE that used a jenny lind, seriously I am super picky, but GREAT JOB
Christie Cambio

Any chance of posting a tutorial on how to do the yarn letters? Beautiful nursery.
Kiley

What are the colors you used for your stripes?
Katerina

Where are the name blocks from? I’m seeing a lot on Etsy but absoluately love the look of these!
Marcia

Jentry:
Beautiful!! I love this! What are the two colors you used called?
http://twitter.com/jillian__Baby Jillian Parel

Oh my goodness! SO GORGEOUS. I love EVERYTHING about this!!
amanda yoquelet

Love this room how did you paint the dresser?
JillianBradley

Hi Amanda! I actually just bought a crackle paint kit at Lowe’s…it came with lots of instructions. Good luck!
JillianBradley

Thank you!
JillianBradley

I wish I knew! We had them match a Valspar color so that we could use the no-VOC paint. A good rule of thumb is to choose 2 colors from 1 paint card so that they are within the same color family and don’t clash. Good luck!
JillianBradley

Hi Katerina! They were a gift for my baby shower – a dear friend had them made. So sorry!
JillianBradley

I found these at either TJ Maxx or Home Goods.
JillianBradley

Hi Susan! I followed this tutorial…http://beesquarefabrics.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-make-zig-zag-quilt-without.html. But I did 4″ strips to create 4″ squares. Hope this helps!
JillianBradley

Hi Liz! They were a DIY project. The letters were purchased from Hobby Lobby & wrapped in yarn.
cassie

you are amazing! i was wondering where i can get the fabric to make the skirt and quilt? thank you!
Danah

How did you refinish the dresser?? I love it! What color wood was it prior?

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