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When we found out we were pregnant with our THIRD child, we were surprised, but, even more surprised to find out she was a girl! We have two boys, and I’ve never really been into pinks and frills, so my original idea was to go with oranges and hot pinks. I wasn’t planning to put much effort into her room because I knew we didn’t have the budget or the space for it.
But, our baby was born 14 weeks early in December (she was due in April) and she weighed less than 1.5 lbs. It was a tough time for all of us. And, when I met her two days after she was born, I knew she was our princess. And, all I kept thinking my little princess had to fight to come home, and when she did, I wanted to have to have something beautiful (and girly) ready for her. And, despite our very small budget and small space, I was determined to give her the room she deserved.
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Stephan Richardson
It doesn’t look like it’s done with a tiny at all. It rocked the classy and glam look.
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Thank you!!
Megan Wade
Hi Charity! My daughter’s nursery was your inspiration nursery :) You did a fantastic job! I’ve never seen the idea for “crib bows” before but I really love it, since we never ended up actually using our bumper. So happy to see what you’ve done here and touched by your story. Best wishes to you and Sabine.
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Thank you so much, Megan! I didn’t want it to be too over-the-top, and loved the balance in your room, so I referenced your Ava’s room quite often! Since we had the gray walls I wanted the pink curtains like yours and then when I put them in they looked cheap and too pink. I realized my balance was off since I had the pink rug, so I regrouped and decided to start looking for white curtains. Haha. Thanks for inspiring me with your awesome room!
pattyogg
When my 8 1/2 year old daughter saw it, she said she wanted the same exact room (except with blue accents instead of pink)! Blue is her favorite color at the moment. The room is stunning! And very welcoming. Bean is one lucky girl in many, many ways!
Jana Cabral
Bean is absolutely beautiful. Love your nursery. Doesn’t even look like a small room or budget. Did the chandelier come with the white part on the ceiling? Finding out my baby’s gender in about a week. If it’s a girl, she needs this chandelier!
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Thank you! Oh, the medallion for the chandelier is another cheapo shortcut I took! Lol. I may change it in the future, but, it’s holding up pretty well. It looks plaster but it’s actually melamine I think. It cost $12.00 on Amazon.com! Haha! As for the chandelier I’ll have to search for the link because overstock has so many choices, but, if you do a search for: “Venetian Crystal Chandelier” it should come up. It’s $133 and I had a coupon code so it was even a little less. Google overstock coupon codes and I’m sure there will be something new at the time you might purchase. Good luck and congrats on your little one!!
Jana Cabral
Found it! Just wasn’t sure if the other part came with it. I don’t even know what to call it! Just chandelier medallion? Haha. Pretty sure I’ve seen them at Lowe’s before as well…
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Haha. Totally understand. I didn’t know what it was called, either, at first. I think I searched for “Chandelier decorative plaster”. Lol
Jill
What paint color did you use on the walls? Beautiful nursery :)
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Thank you! I used Behr’s classic silver. Since the room us so small, I felt like any darker and it would make the room look even smaller. :)
Shannon
Sabine’s nursery is gorgeous! You did a wonderful job. As the mom of a baby born ten weeks early, I LOVE your elephant with her coming home date on it. The day our son was born was the scariest day of our lives. The day he came home from the NICU was the happiest one! Sabine looks healthy and beautiful. Great job!
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Thank you, Shannon! It’s definitely a feeling only another NICU mom would understand! ;) Wishing you and your little miracle the very best!
Kristin
Hi! I was just wondering how the rug feels? Is it really soft? I’m about to attack this project and am worried about how comfortable it will be and if the cloth will wear out quickly?
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
So far it’s doing really great! And it does feel really nice and soft (But, that will depend on what kind of material you buy, I’m assuming). My boys actually like hanging out on it regularly. ALSO, in the tutorial she ties the pieces in a knot. BUT, if you fold the piece in half and loop it, instead (like latch hooking) I think it would make for an even softer step. I didn’t do that, because I discovered that way too late. :)
Bee
What’s the size of the S initial please.. I’m decorating
A baby girl nursery.. I love your idea as we also got a tiny room
But we bought such a big set of furniture .. Hardly any space to move around
Melissa
I absolutely love this room and plain to use as my inspiration. Though the walks are a light blue gray. I saw similar bedding on the site referenced, but am do not see the grey and pink bed skirt as one. Is that one piece?
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Hi, it’s 12″. And, thank you!
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Hi, and thank you!! Yes, , the skirt is one piece. The mini – crib version of the design didn’t come with the pink panel on the bottom and when I realized it, I just asked them to switch out the bumper and do a pink panel in the bottom instead. You can ask them to do a custom one and they’ll do it for you.
Melissa
Thank you! Just one more question about the lighting. I love how light and bright the room is but did you ever run into issues with the curtains not letting too much light in for your beautiful baby to sleep?
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
I was concerned about that, too. The curtains darken the room when it’s closed, but, still not completely dark and still pretty bright. We were planning to get blackout backing to go behind it, but, towards the last two weeks of Bean’s stay in the NICU, they were keeping lights on during the day and turning them off at night so that she can get used to day and night (there were no windows in her NICU room). So, we decided to just try it without them since they seem to think it’s important. She slept in a bassinet in our room for the first month and a half then when we started putting her in her room she didn’t seem to be affected by the light at all. She even naps in her crib with no issues. But, if it is a concern for you, there are places that sell the blackout curtains. I think Ikea might’ve even had them, too.
yadi
you’re daughters room is just perfect! i love the chandelier, you said you purchased it on amazon whats the name of it and what size is the medallion?
Lauren
Hi! Beautiful room! It’s become my inspiration for my daughter’s nursery. I was wondering how you were able to get the crib bows to stay up. I tried attaching them with ribbon but they seem to keep sliding down.
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Hi, the medallion is actually an inexpensive one from Amazon. When I’m not on my phone, I’ll check my orders. I believe it was 14 inches. To be honest it’s the one thing I may change in the future. It is made to look like plaster, but it’s a melamine I think. The chandelier is from overstock.com. Google for coupons in overstock.com. there’s always something! And, thank you!!!
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Hi, there! Thank you! My friend sewed elastic into the straps on the back so they stay up perfectly. They’re fastened with velcro so you can make them nice and tight. My little girl has started to roll over and grab things so they don’t stay on when she’s in it. But, i always put them back on when guests come over. ;)
tanya
Hi,
I love it!! How do you think a nursery would look with Tiffany blue accent vs the gray that you chose??
Ava's Mom
Love this nursery. Can you tell me what size matress you used or are they all standard? And how many you used? First time mom and I have no clue, thanks.
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Hi! Sorry, I for some reason don’t get notifications on these comments so I’m sorry for the delay – I like that idea! Sounds beautiful! The thing that I love about using all the white furniture, too, is that when she gets older, if she wants to change any of the colors, it should be really easy to do so.
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Thank you! So sorry about the delay in response. I didn’t realize there were comments on this page that I hadn’t responded to! The crib is a DaVinci mini crib so, we bought their standard Mini-Crib mattress. We went for the 50 coil 5 inch thick mattress and we love it. As far as the mini-crib, we’re still very comfortable about our decision going that route. She is coming up on 10 months and there’s still PLENTY of room for her to move around (but, again, she’s a mini baby). The mini-crib mattresses do come is a smaller 3 inch thick and when you go to get the bedding for it, you’ll see that there will be the choice for how thick your mattress is, but, I like the 5 inch. It feels very firm and well made.
Missy
Can you tell me where you got the crib skirt from? If it’s from fabric that you (or someone) made, does the pattern have a name? It’s so pretty and I love it!
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Hi! The crib skirt is from Carousel Designs. They have it just like that in the regular crib size. I had to get them to alter it slightly for the mini-crib ;)
Summar
Hi, what’s the size of the wooden initial ? And what colour did you use? I absolutely love it
Griffin'smom
Hi! I am ordering everything to make the pink shag rug. I also have 2 boys and a little girl on the way!!!!! (yay!) Did you use the same 100% cotton interlock as the tutorial or a cotton/poly blend for the interlock fabric? The blend is much cheaper but I am worried that it wont hold up or feel the same. Also, did you use one color pink…its hard to tell from the picture.
Cassie
What did you type into Etsy to find that pink “S”
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Hi! It’s 12″ and fit perfectly into the ikea frame. I don’t recall the color, but it was spray paint we got from home Depot and they didn’t have any choices, just that one.
Charity Balderama-Shilkret
Yes, I used the interlock, I was worried about the same thing! But, I also used Joanns coupons tor get what I needed. Those 40% off coupons really helped with the cost! It’s holding up just beautifully even though my sons love laying all over it. Lol. It’s just one color.
Summar
Thank you so much :) and is the initial an oval or circle shape?
Heather
Where did the class with flowers in it come from?
Heather
Where did the glass with flowers in it come from?
Rachel
I’ve been thinking of making a shag rug as well! How many hours a day did you work on it?
Margo
I love this room!!! It is the inspiration for our baby’s nursery :)
I am wondering what the height of then oval is of the frame with the S in it? Thanks!
Megan
Hi
Where did you get your mattress for the mini-crib?
Thanks!
Maria
Is Hemnes Ikea dresser White or White stain? It matches very well with the crib
Amanda
I absolutely LOVE the shag rug and really want to try and make one myself.
My only concern is how hard is it to clean? lol Does a vacuum work well without destroying the material?
Ashley
How did you make the rug? The tutorial is not working and would love to make this rug for my baby girl! Thanks
kim lemrie
Hi which chandelier is it on overstock? what is the model or style?
kim lemrie
also what mount did you use for the chandelier base?
Colleen
Your baby’s nursery is beautiful. I will recommend that you don’t use the bumper pad. I am involved in a Safe Sleep program and know personally how many infants suffocate due to bumper pads, blankets, pillows and stuffed toys in the crib.
Carmen dorado
Hi, I seen the website your crib bedding was on, but I see yours is custom. I love how yours has the damask design but it is minimal. How or what did you exactly ask for?
Abby
So she was born on April 6th…wow I was also born on April 6th 14 weeks early and weighed 1 lb I stayed in the hospital for 3 months before I got to come home…my mom didn’t get to see me for a week…that is so incredible how us girls can be such fighters…Keep fighting little Bean!!!
Claudette Boudreaux
I love your story and this beautiful room. Where did you get the curtains from?
Megan
First off, I LOVE this nursery. We’re using it as inspiration for our baby girl’s nursery now! I ordered the chandelier but I’m having a hard time finding specifics to know what size medallion to order. I see the center hole comes in a variety of sizes. Do you still have the link for the one you used or know what size the center hole was? Thanks so much!
Jamie
Just wondering where you got the cover for the changing table pad? Thanks!
Kimberly Adam
What are the dimensions of the rug? I want to order one just like it! It is a perfect fit!
Cynthia
What color is the ceiling?
sundus
Do you know the name of the big wardrobe/closet from ikea so i can find it online easier or a direct link please! Been searching for this exact one & it wont come up!
Samantha
This nursery is beautiful and an inspiration for mine. I am having a very rough time finding a white glider for $200 or less. The cheapest one I found in $270 and nothing else seems to come close. I looked for the chair you purchased from ikea, but didn’t see a glider… it looked like just a regular arm chair. Was it a glider?
Sam
Hi
I LOVE your nursery.
Can I ask what size the room was you were working with?
Angelica
What was your budget for the nursery?
Sila
Hi. I love this nursey! its so cute and wonderful. I would like to buy also the curtains. Are they available in Ikea yet?
Jennifer
Thank you for posting this I went back and fourth on what grey to choose I ended up getting a few samples along with this one and loved this one the best!
allison
Hi,
When the mattress is in the top position, there is obviously a lot of space but i love the way you have the gray damask part and then the pink bed skirt. What is the gray damask a part of? Is it a bed skirt or a sheet? I want to duplicate this look for my little girl’s room :)
Thanks!
Sara
Is the initial an oval or circle shape?
Diana Rojas
Hello,
I love the decorations. Where did you find the white frame where the initial is?
Thanks
Breanna
Hello,
wondering if you know the name of the curtains you purchased from Ikea
Breanna
wilma.smimth
what are the width of your bows on the crib?
Nido
Your baby is an angel. God bless her always
Melissa
I love your nursery. Can you tell me the name of the curtains and where you got them. Also the bows?
In the process of decorating our daughter’s room and having g trouble deciding on the curtains.
Thank you
Melissa
Monique
Love the DIY rug! The tutorial won’t open for me. Also, how much do you think you spent on everything for it?
Jennifer
Could you please send me a link for either the exact curtains or something very similar please! I love the style you have done but cannot find anything similar !!
Thank you xx
Danielle
How tall is your ceiling? And what’s the height of the chandelier?
We also have a little room and I want to be sure to get one that suits the space. We have 9’ ceiling. Yours looks fab!
Thanks
Danielle
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I really love this tinny house and want to design it for my lovely kid in this coming her birth day.