Scarlett's Pink and Gray Nursery

A Project For: Scarlett
Age: 6 months
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
Description:
Scarlett's Pink and Gray Nursery
Design Inspiration:
I wanted the baby’s nursery to feel soft, relaxing, and feminine. I steered clear from your typical “baby themes” and instead decorated it with items I loved. Many of the items I actually already had around the home, like the rocking chair and night stand that she simply spray painted white to match. I also made sure there were plenty of books on hand for Scarlett. A lot of the the items were DIY projects, including the Keep Calm and Dream On print, alphabet print, and bunting print. I also made the butterfly mobile hanging above her crib. It is possible to make a nice nursery without shelling out a ton of money.
Decorating Style:
Clean and fresh, with pops of color.
Project Details:
Dresser, Bookshelf, Mirror (originally black, was spray painted pink): Ikea
Knobs on Dresser: Anthropologie
Crib: Graco – Victoria
Crib Bumper Pads and Skirt: Made by baby’s grandmother
Crib sheet: Dwell Studio for Target
Quilt on Rocking Chair: Made by a relative
You and Me print: Lilla Rogers Studio
Cowgirl Print: Trafalgar’s Square on Etsy
Pink Light: Pier 1 imports
Butterfly Mobile, Keep Calm and Dream On print, Alphabet Print, Bunting print: DIY by mom Kristin
Butterfly Onesie: DIY by mom Kristin
Lamb Hat: Etsy
Flower Headband: Ladybug Bowtique on Etsy
Photos by Kristin Rogers Photography — kristinrogersphotography.com

DIY instructions for the mobile:
For the mobile, I purchased 3 wooden embroidery hoops, a small, medium, and large size. Using just the inner hoops, I drilled holes on each side of them and inserted a wooden dowel through each of them, holding them all together. I then glued the dowel in place with wood glue and spray painted it white. Using 2 different size butterfly paper punches (purchased at Michaels craft store), I punched a bunch of butterflies out on white cardstock paper. I poked a hole through the middle of each butterfly using a pin and strung them on clear jewelry string tying a knot after each butterfly to hold in place. Then I added strings of butterflies until it looked full. Once all the butterflies are added, fold them in half a little so they aren't laying flat. I tied another piece of clear jewelry string on each side of the embroidery hoop and then hung it from the ceiling.
Favorite Items:
The butterfly mobile that I made.
Advice:
Pick a color scheme and try to find items that you like that complement them. If you have furniture but it's not the right color, spray paint it to match.

Meghan

Do you mind sharing how you made the mobile? I love it!
Kristin

Meghan,

Sure! I’ll add it to the Project Details :)
Kristin

Meghan,

I added a few more detailed photos of it too, just in case you wanted to see it up close.
Adrienne

What brand/name of gray paint did you use. I love that soft color.
Meghan

Thanks a ton! I wouldnt mind getting your grey color info too…I love how soft it is!
Mary H

where did you find the mirror? I’ve been looking all over for a mirror
Kristin

Adrienne,

Meghan,

Hi Ladies!
The color is Gentle Rain from Behr @ Home Depot.
Kristin

Mary H,

Hi Mary,
The mirror is from Ikea…it’s originally black, and I spray painted it pink.
meghan

Where are the stuffed animals from?
http://kristinjeffandscarlett.blogspot.com Kristin

meghan,

The Owl is from Pier One, Lamb is from amazon.com (the brand is Jellycat), and the Sleep Sheep was a gift from our registry at Babies R Us.
Shazia Hussain

I love your alphabet print and the Keep Calm one! Any idea on how I can DIY those? I know your a graphic designer, but I have a few ideas I’d like to do on my own but no idea which program to use.
http://kristinjeffandscarlett.blogspot.com Kristin

Shazia Hussain,

Maybe for the alpha one you could get various scrapbook letters and create it by hand? I used Adobe Illustrator for both projects. The Keep Calm and Dream on one would be a little easier to re-create. The font is gill sans. I’m no good at using word programs so I wouldn’t even be able to give you an accurate way of how to do it :(
Kayla

Where did you get the canvas storage bins from? They’re beautiful!
jessi

Hi Kristin,what is the name of the color you used on the mirror?
http://kristinjeffandscarlett.blogspot.com Kristin

Kayla,

Hi Kayla!
the pink storage bins are from ikea! :)
http://kristinjeffandscarlett.blogspot.com Kristin

Hi jessi,

The color is Berry Pink. I believe the brand was Painters Touch – by Rust Oleum. I picked it up at Home Depot.
Kimberlee Rolfe

I love the bedding! Do you know the designer or the name of the fabric used?. Thanks
Maisy

Hello from New Zealand,
I was wondering if you could please add some photos of the quilt on the back of the chair for me please?
Thanks so much.

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