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Pink Floral Nursery

My favorite color is pink! I was on a pink and gold kick and really wanted to create something special for my little girl on the way.
My husband and I love DIY…we found this dresser at the goodwill…sanitized, sanded and painted for the perfect pink dresser. Our floor lamp was  another free find. We were able to refurbish with some good spray paint.
This particular crib style is discontinued, but I linked a similar option.

Wildflower Nursery

The Hunter green crib was my main inspiration for this nursery. When I saw it, I knew I had to have it! I still wanted the room to feel feminine. Next,  I looked for a wallpaper to complement the crib and was able to customize my color palette for the peel and stick wallpaper (timberlea interiors wallpaper). Once the wallpaper arrived, I then picked out paint samples for the wall to match with some of the colors in the florals.
My husband and I both love restoring furniture, so we found our dresser at the Goodwill and a rocking chair at a yard sale. My initial plan was to sand and stain for natural wood look, but after staining three different times I hated every color and decided to go with white. The rattan inserts that I added and the leather pulls really complemented the wood accents on the crib. My vision for this room was neutral/BoHo/feminine floral. I tend to dream of these things in my head and then just start looking for pieces and accessories that complement as I’m decorating and pulling things together.
I am loving the combination of the deep green, lavender and shades of white.

A Vintage Baby Girl Nursery

Our popular Gold Dust Crib Collection pops on the baby crib that features an antiqued finish.  This white and gold baby bedding features a gold stripe crib sheet, crib skirt accented with tassels and optional gold and white crib rail cover.  One of our top selling crib bedding sets, the Gold Dust Collection is extremely versatile and can blend easily with a variety of nursery styles.

The white ship lap wall is the perfect backdrop and adds farmhouse flair.  The ladder in the corner is a convenient spot for holding baby blankets and adds a rustic touch.  Greenery is an easy way to add color and bring nature inside.  The sweet leaf rings and and garland give the room a boho vibe.

An antique white dresser, featuring gold drawer pulls, adds romantic charm and was a flea market find.  Subtle gold accents can be seen throughout the room including the wall mirror, crib, floating shelves and baby bedding.

Using the top of a dresser in the nursery as a changing station is a clever idea.  It eliminates the need for a separate changing table and saves space in the room.

Wood plank floors provide a rustic feel and add to the vintage ambiance of the room.  A tribal area rug from Rugs USA adds a soft play spot for Lonnie Renee.  The touch of pink in the rug coordinates with the blush pink curtains from Wayfair and cozy pom pom blanket.

A white rocker anchors a special spot for reading, feedings and cuddling.  The angel painting on the wall is in memory of Rachel’s mom who passed away of cancer in 2018.  Such a sweet meaningful and personal touch to the room.

An ottoman pouf from Target is the perfect spot for relaxing tired feet.

Mixing new and old can create a one-of-a-kind room for a baby girl!  Shopping for unique treasures at thrift shops and antique stores can be fun and inspirational.  Look for vintage furniture pieces, rustic shelving, second-hand books and artwork.  Pages from classic books from years ago are fun to frame and hang on the walls.

Boho Girl Nursery

I was first inspired when I saw the Sandie Mural wallpaper from Anewall. It looked like sort of an abstract sunset to me and I love the muted blush, peach and yellow tones. My mom (who passed away when I was young) loved sunsets and they’ve always reminded me of her and made me feel close to her, so that felt right too. I also wanted to sprinkle in some rainbows since our sweet girl is our triple rainbow baby, and I thought that would go well with this vibe. I then got a crazy idea to put the wallpaper on the ceiling instead of on a wall. I fell in love with the Fela Tassel Chandelier from Anthropologie to pull in the boho vibes and the rest of the nursery centered around the ceiling as the focal point. I already had the blush pink dresser that I refinished a few years ago (painted Sherwin Williams White Dogwood) so I decided to paint the wall opposite the dresser (that the Jenny Lind crib would be on) that same blush pink. I already had the grey rocker (Amazon) from my first baby as well. I then pulled in more boho vibes with accent pieces – dried floral wreaths from @modsugardesign on Etsy, mirror from Anthropologie, curtains from Nordstrom, rug from Rugs.com and bookshelves from Amazon. The beautiful clay wall hanging was handmade by my friend @century_clay and was the first item I got for my baby girl.
Installing the peel and stick wallpaper on the ceiling was a little tricker than putting it on a wall, because gravity is working against you instead of with you. You definitely need a second person to help hold it as you put it up. It took my husband and I about 3 hours when I was 2 weeks postpartum, so it’s still not a huge project. I have done several installations of this wallpaper on walls previously though.
Tips for decorating on a budget: I purchased the Anthropologie items during 30-40% off sales. I got the crib and dresser second-hand, and purchased more affordable accent pieces. I generally choose 1 or 2 focal items (in this case the wallpaper on the ceiling and the chandelier) that I splurge a little on and then save on the other supporting pieces.
I’m so in love with how the nursery turned out! I love staring up at the ceiling as I’m sitting in the rocker feeding her. It brings a smile to my face every time I’m in there, and I hope it will for my daughter as well.
Feel free to reach out to me @dancingbackwardsinhigheels with any questions!
Photo credit: Melissa Joy Photography @melissajoyphotography