Okay, so I have pondered over all of my nursery ideas for a few weeks now and have finally decided what I want to do. First things first, I HATE the cliche pink everything for a girl. I wanted to do something feminine and I don't mind a little pink, but nothing overkill. Here are some of my ideas:
First, I am going to have Dave paint the walls a light gray and the ceiling white - I usually like painting but can't be around the fumes since I am prego. I also like grey because it is neutral so if we want to change everything in a few years we don't necessarily have to repaint.
I then found an awesome website, Spoonflower, which gave me some inspiration. I am obsessed with that light minty blue color right now and love it when it is paired with corals. I also want to mix and match different patterns and use them to sew a crib skirt, changing pad cover, blanket, etc. the flowers on Spoonflower are a little pricey so I am going to check out my local fabric stores first.
For other accents I want to just go with neutrals. I love the idea of a log for a side table to the glider and this will be easy since we have easy access to lots of wood around this area.
Some other nursery must-haves/projects include:
Crib Definitely going to get a white Jenny Lind 3-in-1 Convertible Crib
. It is so cute and girly and I had one when I was a baby.
Dresser We are currently searching craigslist for a French style dresser - preferably a longer once - that we are going to refurbish.
Changing Table Also searching craigslist for an old buffet that we can refurbish. I want something we can take the drawers out of and put in baskets.
Glider & Ottoman Something gray (either pebble gray or charcoal gray) and upholstered. Obviously I want to sit in a bunch before I pick one out since I am told I will be spending lots of time in it. I like the style of this one.
Curtains I going to make some sheer ruffled curtains probably out or a coral or peach color. I found some sweet DIY Anthropologie inspired curtains here.
Walls I am going to put up some framed maternity pictures and I also want to find a big mirror for above the changing table or dresser.
As you can see I have lots to do. Only a few more weeks until we move and I can get started!
Sunday, February 9, 2014
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