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Nursery Status: What’s Done, and What’s Next?

My big project as of late has been the nursery. of course. The big accent wall was a huge undertaking, and will definitely be the focal point of the room. Since then, we’ve done a few things, but still have a lot to do.

We moved the crib and rocker (ours isn’t sold anymore!) from our son’s room into the new nursery. I used some fabric dye to dye the crib skirt that we already had on hand.

I also painted the dresser that was previously in our room and gave it some fresh knobs from Hobby Lobby. For the dresser, I used a satin finish paint from Home Depot in the color Gentle Sea. This was a quick, slap a coat of paint on kind of project, not the kind where I did a step by step tutorial. I didn’t use very much of the paint that I bought for the dresser, so I ended up painting the inside of the closet with the same paint. It’s a fun little pop of color, and it makes the tiny closet special.

So, I still have a lot to do in this space before it feels “ready.” I have a bunch of projects, things to buy, and a few things I want to make.

Things to Do:

  • Paint the window frames
  • Finish stripping the door to the closet and bathroom
  • Reinstall the closet and bathroom doors
  • Deep clean the windows and floors

Things to Buy:

This is the big one, as I feel like I need to collect a ton of little things to make the room put together. Some things are specifics I have in mind, others are things I’d like to find thrifting (hopefully I can do that soon!).

  • Curtains (I just placed an order for these, but the shipping is going to take a while. I’m not even sure they’ll work, so I may end up returning.)
  • Curtain rods
  • Footstool (I’m loving this one.)
  • Crib sheets I like basic white ones for easy washing.
  • Small art work (I don’t have anything in particular in mind just yet. I’d love to find something vintage.)
  • A frame for the over-the-crib painting. I bought the painting at a flea market sans-frame. I’m hoping to find the right gold frame in the right size for the right price. Not too much to ask for, right? (If you have a 36x24in frame without glass or matting, let me know. I’m scouring FB Marketplace daily.)
  • An accent pillow for the rocker. I put the one from my son’s room in here, I’m not sure if I love it.
  • A lamp (nothing specific in mind, not sure if I’ll go thrifted or new)
  • Tall plant?? (I need something with some height in one particular corner to disguise an awkward wall length. I like the look of olive trees, but we’ll see.)

Things to Make:

  • Shelves for book and art displays

There is still so much to do in here, and with stores being closed and shipping being delayed, it seems like I’ve been unable to get moving in here. Hopefully soon I can get things moving! I have been working feverishly on the door refinishing, and I will share a full tutorial of that process once it’s finished. That’s all for today, friends. Have a fabulous day!

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May 27, 2020 by
Home Decor, Room Tours

Our Baby Boy’s Nursery Reveal!

Hi, friends! I am so glad you’re here today! I am so excited to share this with you guys… I’ve been planning this post for months (nine months to be exact 🙂 ). I have been pretty ambiguous about nursery planning and baby stuff in general on social media. We didn’t even share the gender on social media until he was born! But now that our baby boy is finally here, I want to share the nursery details with you all!

This was a fun room for me, because it’s the first room I’ve ever designed completely before even starting. Toward the beginning of my pregnancy, we were still house hunting, so I had a mood board of what I was planning, but no idea what the room itself would actually look like! I couldn’t buy anything, because I had no idea how many windows to buy curtains for, how big of a rug to purchase, etc. I had to be incredibly patient, which was hard.

And then we bought the house at the end of July, but there was way more severe work to complete before I could even begin setting up the nursery. We basically purchased everything and set it up completely in one weekend, which was new for us. Every other room in our home has evolved over time, mostly as budget as allowed. This time, I spent months planning ahead of time, and then it all came together at once. Which was a pretty fun experience, in my opinion.

So anyway, I’m sure you want to see the nursery. I knew I wanted to use navy instead of the typical baby blue color, and I didn’t want a “theme.” The walls are the same color as the rest of our house, Polar Bear, by Behr. I wanted everything to have a neutral palette, with just touches of navy here and there.

I knew I wanted a white Jenny Lind crib long before I was ever pregnant. I just think it’s super classic, and I’ve always loved the look of them. The bedding is from Target, and the bedskirt is from IKEA. I love the crispness of all the white, I think it’s just timeless. The navy accent pillows are from Target, but don’t worry, it’s only in these photos for contrast. It doesn’t actually stay in there!

The art work was one of those moments the flea market gods are smiling down at you. I knew what I was looking for, and generally when you have something to specific in mind, you can never find it. We were shopping at my favorite flea market in Canton, TX when I spotted it. I usually will walk up to an item with a maximum budget of how much I’m willing to spend before I even inquire about the price. In my head, I knew I would be willing to spend about $50 on the piece, and when I asked the vendor how much she wanted for it, she offhandedly said, “oh, twenty bucks.” I could not get out of there fast enough! I practically grabbed the thing and ran! It had an old gaudy frame on it, which I removed and added a stained 1×2 wooded frame. It took me about fifteen minutes to make the frame, with supplies I had on hand in the garage.

The glider isn’t sold anymore, because it was a line sold at Babies’r’Us (RIP). We were able to get it for 50% off during their going-out-of-business sale.

I scored the accent table at the Canton flea market, from my favorite vendor, Canton Bill. He’s a precious elderly man with the best junk and the best prices. I snagged this table for $10, and I didn’t even have to haggle!

The dresser was mine as a child. I’ll be sharing more details about it in a later post, but the hardware is just from IKEA. The ottoman is from IKEA as well.

 

I made the curtain panels from fabric I found at Hobby Lobby, which is definitely the statement of the room. I always joke and say that my sewing skills are incredibly basic, the only thing I know how to make is curtains. 🙂 I only paid about $60 for the fabric to make four panels, and we have some pretty high ceilings in this 120 year old house!

 

This sweet rocking horse was a garage sale find. I snagged it from our old next door neighbors during a neighborhood wide garage sale. It was wooden with rainbow ribbon and beady eyes. I took everything off, sanded it down, and painted it with Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in the color Aviary. The rug is from Rugs USA, which I got on super sale, just how I roll.

Overall, I was going for a classic and timeless nursery, with lots of white, and touches of natural woods and navy gingham. I think nurseries can be so much more than an over simplified “zoo animal” or “nautical” theme. I didn’t want anything overly cartoon-ish, or baby-ish. I know that sounds silly because it is, after all, a baby’s room, but I also wanted a room that felt cohesive with the rest of our house, and somewhere I would enjoy spending time. I love the peaceful and relaxing feel this room has, and it is my favorite room in the house now!

So, what do you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts! That’s all for today, friends. Have a fabulous day!

November 5, 2018 by
Room Tours, Uncategorized

Bedroom Update: We Have a Rug!

Hello all! Wow. It’s been awhile! *covers face in shame* I’m so sorry about that…time gets away so quickly, doesn’t it? Well, I have a little update to share today, which really could be summed up by the title alone, but of course, I’m going to chat about it a bit.

So, we’ve lived in this house for a year and a half. It’s a rental, blah blah blah, you know the spiel. Our bedrooms have tile, and that’s absolutely the last thing I would choose for a bedroom if I were the owner of this house, but I’m not, so I suck it up and move along. Anyway, we have been here a while, and I have always intended to add a rug to this bedroom, but for whatever reason, I’ve never set aside the money in the budget.

So when I received some gift cards, the hunt was finally on for a bedroom rug. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen in my stories a few weeks ago where I posted a few options of rugs that I was thinking of. I ended up going with the one less people liked, but #yolo guys. Go with your gut.

So, I got an 8×10 foot jute rug, and let me just say, I am in love with it! I don’t know why I didn’t do it sooner!

I like the natural texture, and I think it adds the perfect warmth to the room.

I chose this rug from At Home, and the best part is that it was only $150! For an 8×10 size rug, that is the most affordable option I came across. I was slightly skeptical of the quality for the price, but I was pleasantly surprised when I saw it in person!

The other concern that I had with this type of rug is that it would be rough or scratchy, which isn’t what you’d like in a bedroom. The best way that I can describe it is that it is sturdy, but not scratchy. It has a stiff texture, but it is not uncomfortable.

I’m so happy with this purchase. Took me long enough, I suppose! I’m loving this simple update in our room, and I think it makes a big impact! I’m so excited about it, I may or may not find myself sitting on my bed just so I can stare at it.

Anyway, that’s all for today, friends. Have a fabulous day!

October 19, 2017 by