You all remember where we left off when it comes to the big nursery makeover, right? We painted the walls a nice pear color and added a splash of light aqua to the ceiling:
Well… then it was time to go shopping. And not just any kind of shopping. Seriously determined we-have-a-goal-and-we’ll-make-fifty-stops-if-we-have-to shopping. And that goal was a lofty one. We set out on a Saturday morning with the hope of hunting down five distinct items for the recently painted nursery by that very evening:
- Some sort of light fixture, either a big fun patterned pendant lamp or some sort of playful and sweet chandelier
- A plush 5 x 8′ 100% wool rug (without any rubber backing or synthetic materials since we’re trying to keep the nursery as VOC-free as possible)
- Tons and tons of fabric to create three curtain panels (two for the window and one for the now-doorless nursery closet)
- A simple clean-lined curtain rod to hang the aforementioned window panels once they’re made
- A vibrant mirror that will hang across from the window to reflect light around the room, thereby brightening the space)
That’s a pretty specific list, eh? We didn’t even really think it was possible, but we do our best under pressure so we listed all the items that we wanted out loud a few times- just so we had something to strive for. And what do you know… we actually returned home with every single item on our list! Sure it took us almost seven hours of driving around and ducking into nearly eight stores, but we got ‘er done. Plus we did this all on the same morning that we picked up our nursery paint. Yeah, we weren’t kidding when we said it was a serious shopping blitz. Here’s what our back seat looked like after a long (did I mention long?) day of shopping:
We’re actually approaching the transformation of this room just as we did all the other rooms in our house except for the recent basement and full bathroom makeover that we shared. In those instances we whipped up a mood board of sorts beforehand (check out the bathroom one here and the basement one here). But when it came to every other room here at Casa Petersik, we decorated in stages and took a let’s-see-what-we-find-and-go-from-there approach. The funny thing is that both methods are pretty parallel when you think about it.
Making a mood board usually involves us finding an item that we love and drawing inspiration from that single item’s style and/or color (be it a rug or a pillow or even a drawer pull) and building a room around it. So when we whip up mood boards we might start with a graphic patterned rug which leads us to other furnishings and accessories that seem to complement and play up all the things that we liked about the initial piece that started the whole board. Similarly, when we shop around and take a less pre-planned mood-board-ish approach, we usually still find something that gets us thinking in a certain direction, and from there we find other items that complement that initial item. There’s just more of an open plan with the second approach, since it’s not like we hop online and order everything in one fell swoop. Instead we sort of let things happen organically and do some fun pavement pounding over the course of a few weeks (or even months and -gasp- years) to create a room that we love in the end. Of course with a baby girl coming along in less than four months we don’t really have years to devote to this room, but we definitely don’t have to finish it within a week or two either.
So on this particular Saturday we didn’t have any pre-planned mood board to follow, we just had our cheerful pear and aqua walls as a starting point of sorts (tip: always bring your paint chips with you when you shop, so you can hold them up and see how they “play” with new items that you’re eying). The first stop was a local discount fabric store here in Richmond called The Interior Outlet. The first bolt of playful and graphic pattern to catch our eye was this print with a richer and brighter version of both our pear wall color (seen in the flowers) and our light aqua ceiling color (seen in the leaves). But although we liked the bold design, we wondered if there was something a bit less über modern and a smidge more modern-meets-traditional (since we envisioned clean lines and punchy patterns in the room without much stark white- and with a bit more of a charming lived-in look).
And then we saw this beauty. As Carrie on Sex & The City would say: well hello, lover. It really was love at first sight. Everything from the slightly deeper aqua background to the modern yet charming print felt warm and sweet and perfect for our little beanette. Plus when we held up our paint swatches they felt like they would seamlessly create the perfect backdrop for our new favorite fabric in the world. The other amazingly fortuitous thing about this particular fabric is that it’s actually an indoor/outdoor textile made by P Kaufmann/Waverly (which still feels soft and billowy to the touch, but is not only fade resistant but dirt, water, and wear resistant). Um, could it be more perfect for a little girl’s room?
And the $14.99 a yard price was nowhere near where most designer fabrics usually range, but it wasn’t exactly $2 a yard either. Especially because we needed tons of it to make two floor-to-ceiling window curtains plus a third curtain to use in lieu of a closet door. But when we did the math and deduced that each of the three panels that we needed would be around $35 a pop (plus we’d have a few feet of extra fabric to play with when it was all said and done) we decided to make our move. After all, the rest of our home’s breezy white curtains were just $7 each (thanks Ikea!) so we reasoned that splurging just this once for our baby girl was ok- especially because we’re pretty sure these babies will MAKE the room. Well, along with the other baby of course.
Plus we found the perfect clean-lined oil-rubbed bronze curtain rod with little ring hooks (won’t they look so posh for a bambino?) on clearance at Target for a total of $12 (for two packs of rings and the rod!). So we felt further vindicated that our custom made curtains would be well worth it in the end. Spoiler alert: we’ve since made them and they nearly made me cry with joy when we hung them up. Yeah they’re that good (stay tuned for that post early next week).
But back to our Saturday shopping spree. Here I am standing in front of the fabric store proudly showing off our new fabric and my baby bump. Side note: everyone, including fabric vendors, is nicer to you when you’re pregnant. No, we didn’t get a discount or anything but they were all smiles and treated me like a preferred customer. I could get used to this…
Ok, but back to the search. We checked off fabric and a rod but still had three more boxes to tick off: overhead lighting, a rug, and a mirror. So we headed over to a store that we knew could potentially kill at least two birds with one stone (that expression is kind of gross when you think about it). It’s called The Decorating Outlet, and it’s actually a local shop that we hit up from time to time- just to see what they have. And what do you know… they had THE PERFECT CHANDELIER. Everyone knows that I’m a sucker for capiz, and this capiz shell chandelier was aqua! Hello? Can you picture the happy dance that ensued (complete with some belly-holding to make sure not to jostle the beanette more than necessary)?
Yeah, it was kind of epic. And the great thing is that the nursery is actually visible from our bedroom (and vice versa, they’re right across the hall from each other) so we love that this longer and punchier capiz chandy in the nursery will be visible from our room which boasts a wider and more subdued white version. It’s like they’re related but not too matchy-matchy. Almost like our bedroom chandelier had a sweet playful little baby and we adopted it for the nursery across the hall. And I haven’t even told you the best part yet. It was marked down from $125 to $50. Sold!
Here’s a sneak peek of it hanging up with our lighter aqua ceiling and the fun pear wall in the background. We love the texture and the sort of childlike magic that it brings to the space. And we mentioned that it was longer than the one in the bedroom, right? In fact we feared that we might have to snip a few discs off the bottom since John’s a tall guy and we didn’t want him walking into it, but it’s perfect as is! Long and dramatic but totally walk-under-able. Whew.
But the party didn’t stop there. We knew the lighting outlet also had rugs, and thanks to an “end-of-season-clear-out” (which may or may not go on all year round- you know how those signs act like something is special but sometimes it’s always in effect?) all of their in-stock rugs were 50-75% off! As we mentioned we really wanted an 100% wool rug (without any rubber backing or synthetic materials since we’re trying to keep the nursery as VOC-free as possible) and they had a bunch on hand for us to choose from.
Unfortunately many of them had a bit of fun pattern, which was nice but we knew that we wanted our patterned curtains to be the star so we pulled out rug after rug in search of something simple, plush, 100% wool, and not three hundred dollars (even with the 50%- 75% off sale, many rugs were originally $800+ so they were still far beyond our budget). Then we saw a light blue 5 x 8 100% wool rug that was nice and cushy (and swanky- it was actually hand knotted). Our plush light blue find wasn’t exactly as aqua as the ceiling, but it was a soft powder blue and it was marked down from $399 to $99. Uh, yes please! We decided to buy it and see how it looked and if it was a bit too cool (and not aqua-ish enough to work with the ceiling, the chandy, and the curtains) we’d just bring it back. Thank goodness we snagged it because when we got home and put everything into the space it totally worked. And we actually remarked that we were happy it wasn’t light aqua like the ceiling since the more subdued gray undertone will definitely hide a lot more dirt and create some nice layered interest in the room. Score.
Then it was time to mirror hunt so we swung through TJ Maxx and then Marshall’s (which are pretty much our mirror holy grails, along with Home Goods) where we spotted this large and in charge stunner for… wait for it… $39. That’s pretty much unheard of for such a giant and detailed 30″ solid wood mirror. And of course we don’t plan to keep it black so you’ll just have to wait and see what color we’re going to paint it. Hint: it’s not going to be white- I know, we’re just shocking you left and right today.
So that’s how we hit up a slew of stores over the course of about seven hours and returned with a car full of stuff (poor Burger really had to pee by the time we got home to rescue him). We must admit that our shopping trips aren’t usually this fruitful, we just happened to be at the right places at the right time and did our best to see the promise in things that might not always look exactly right for a baby girl’s room (like the dramatic black mirror above). Oh and we devoted seven hours to the cause. Did we mention it was a long day of shopping? Because it was.
It’s also pretty cool that about 70% of our finds hailed from small local businesses (not only did we get our paint from a green boutique here in Richmond, but the rug, chandelier, and fabric all came from local outlets that we found either by driving by them or looking them up in the Yellow Pages. The lesson: don’t forget to check out specialty stores in your area, do some googling, and even ask the neighbors for suggestions when you’re on the hunt for something that you can’t seem to find at Target or Marshall’s. Of course two of our items (the curtain rod and the mirror) came from those big box stores so it really is a pretty balanced bounty. It just goes to show you that you never know where you’ll find your next deal, but if you keep an eye out and set out with a serious mission you just might come home with a packed car and a whittled down to-do list. Now we just need furniture, art, and storage galore…
But what about you guys? Do you have any favorite local haunts where you always score something special? Any big box stores that leave you giddy over the big box deals that they dole your way? Let’s talk about that serendipitous feeling of finding the right thing for the right price. There’s got to be at least one thing in your house that you can’t believe you snagged for such a steal.
Psst- Wanna see the nursery transformation from the very beginning? Here’s our first post about clearing the room and here’s our second one about painting the walls and ceiling.
Chantalle says
SO cute. I love the chandelier and can’t wait to see the color of the mirror! I was wondering…do you have any idea what the name of that first print was that you didn’t use? I would love some of it (out here in California) Thanks!
Heather @ Brown Brick House says
I LOVE the fabric you chose. You made the right decision. It is to great to find the perfect fabric.
I also am thinking pink for the mirror.
What do you plan to do with the closet. I am trying to figure out how to arrange my son’s closet to get the most usable space… Thought you might have some great ideas.
Tana says
I can’t wait to see the finished room!
You are so lucky that your husband will go shopping for 7 hours! It’s nice to be able to just get it done (not that I’d know, haha).
Tracey says
Hey you guys! Could you please tell us what kind of product you’re going to use to paint the mirror? I saw the same one this weekend but the color was all wrong. I suck at DIY so I didn’t buy it. But if it’s super easy I think I can handle it. I just need to know what you recommend as far as paint products go.
Thanks!
YoungHouseLove says
Tracey- We just use a few thin and even coats of latex paint to redo mirrors and frames (with a nice high quality paint brush). Occasionally we drag out the primer but that probably won’t be necessary for this mirror since it’s already painted and we’ll just be painting right over it (so no stain should bleed through or anything). Of course you can also spray paint mirrors and frames but since we’re trying to keep the nursery non-toxic we’ll be brushing on No-VOC paint instead. Hope it helps!
Heather- As for the closet, our basic plan is to get a few horizontal bars to maximize space and add storage baskets and bins to further utilize every inch of the tiny nook. Our new floor length closet curtain (in lieu of a door) will definitely gussy things up so it’s more polished and sweet in the end. Stay tuned for the entire play by play when we finally tackle that aspect of the room!
Chantalle- We don’t know anything about fabric #1 offhand, but we would suggest clicking the link that we included in the post above (we linked the name of the store to their online info) and giving them a call to hopefully hunt down some info. They didn’t have many things like it so they should know what you’re talking about when you call, and then you can get the maker and maybe even the model or style number. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
linda@LimeintheCoconut says
Loving your color splashes for your little bambina/bambino (hey…do we know yet…not the royal we…but US).
Hmmm, now you have me wondering on the mirror color…Pink??Grey?? Yellow…ok I’ll stop.
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Linda,
Yup… it’s a girl! Here’s the post all about it: https://www.younghouselove.com/2010/01/pink/
xo,
s
erin p. says
i love all the things you scored! i cannot wait to see your nursery, its going to be so pretty! we find out the sex of baby-#2-on-the-way this thurs and cannot wait to start the nusery!
i LOVE marshals and tj maxx… everytime i go it’s like a treasure hunt because they always have different things in stock and i usually find something i love! i also want to make a stop at the local thrift stores to see if i can score any gems when we start shopping for the nursery.
we just moved to this area a few months ago and unfortunately still dont know about many of the local shops. and we will probably use etsy for fabric and art. and since baby isn’t due until late june, i will have time when its warm to hit up some garage sales too (were in WI so it doesnt really warm up until may!)
CarMaj says
I just have to give John a huge e-hug for shopping ALLLL DAY – even in a fabric store!! My husband absolutely HATES shopping and I’m not sure how he’s going to do when a little one comes along and we get to redecorate but WOW – was I so very impressed!
The room will undoubtedly look cheery and beautiful and love that it is a different style form the rest of your fab home. Can’t wait until the big revel!!
Erin says
Everything is looking great. I bet you’re having so much fun on this room! You know what I’m most impressed with … that you guys do this TOGETHER. My husband wouldn’t be caught dead shopping for 7 minutes, much less 7 hours.
Kristen says
Ooo… I think that mirror would look SWEET painted hot pink! I’ve always wanted to do a shabby chic little girls room.
Its looking great guys… can’t wait to see what the beanette thinks of it!
Caroline says
That fabric is great! You guys are going to have one lucky baby!
I love how each room is distinct but definitely reflects your taste and design aesthetic — the flow of colors and materials throughout your house is great. I can’t wait to have my own place so I can get started on more projects of my own!
Sara says
I love checking out antique stores for unique glassware. I once found a set of six small green glasses that I put votive candles in and used as a centerpiece on my dining table for awhile. The best part–they were only $1 each!
Sarah @ Breakfast at Tiffany Ln says
I love the look you’ve chosen, and how it’s not babyish. Not that I have anything against babyish – both of my kid’s nurseries were winnie the pooh…(http://rylehome.blogspot.com/2009/11/thinking-back-our-very-first-project.html)
I just love how you are incorporating these pieces for a longer lasting look!
Autumn says
Such good finds! So envious. :)
Jenae says
Has anyone been able to find the fabric online anywhere, or the name of it?? It’s simply lovely – I would LOVE to use that print in my home!! Great pick, guys!
Bailey@peppermintbliss says
SUCH great finds, such a cheerful space. One of my fave color combos is a lime-y-er green and turquoise, I can’t wait to see the completed space!!
ErinEvelyn says
I used to power shop and get lucky at a few locations like you guys…… back when I was earning MY OWN money. I never hesitated to snatch up a true bargain. I remember that thrill!! Now that I’m a stay-at-home mom of 4yo twins and my husband’s the breadwinner (who places less emphasis on interior decorating), I can never seem to justify spending OUR money on the right things that would really pull our rooms together. The evolution has sllllooooowed, to almost a standstill. (Katie Bower’s advice on focusing on one “project room” at a time – even when shopping at Goodwill – is going to help, I think.). Anyway, I’m going to be interested to see how/if the priorities change at Casa Petersik when the beanette arrives, especially when it comes to showing the house as much love as you have throughout these past years.
YoungHouseLove says
Hey ErinEvelyn,
We definitely believe our house’s transformation has just begun! With a growing family we anticipate that our home will constantly be evolving to meet our ever-changing needs and we’ll probably learn a lot more about storage, function and safety (and of course we promise to keep everyone posted along the way).
The good news is that since the blog is my bona fide full time job, DIY projects and home improvement undertakings are actually a fully endorsed priority in our house. So while we know that we’ll have more going on when the bean comes into our lives, we definitely plan to keep on showing our house lots of love and making it more personalized and functional every day!
xo,
s
laurajane says
Hey Sherry,
LOVE it all. I can’t believe what amazing deals you found- you must be thrilled!
Can’t wait to see more. :)
Karrie says
I am so impressed on numerous levels. I just love everything with that fabric being my favorite part. It has almost a vintage quality to it that really appeals to me.
But what I’m most impressed about is that John accompanied you on this trip for seven hours! My husband can’t even make it an hour without being tired (eyes glaze over and yawns one million times). Seriously impressive!
YoungHouseLove says
You guys are so right! I have the best hubby in the world! He’s so excited about our little girl’s arrival that he actually signed us up for every single new-parent class at the hospital here. When he called to get us on the schedule the woman almost fell off her chair because she said she never hears from husbands (apparently the wives are always the ones calling).
Love you honey! You’re the best! And this little girl is absolutely going to have you wrapped around her little finger…
xo,
s
Lara says
I love your nursery so far. The thing I appreciate about your blog and sense of style is that it is approachable by the average Joe. You all have amazing design sense, but you’re not stuffy or “unreachable”. Some designer rooms are beautiful, but leave you feeling like you could never do the same.
Thanks for what you do!
Cheryl in Edmonton says
I LOVE the capiz chandelier!! What a find.
Jenn D says
I love this nursery project! I can’t WAIT till the final reveal is here. My daughter is 2.5 and we went with a typical themesey ladybug theme. I plan on redecorating in a few months and doing a more lasting design like your nursery WITH A CHANDELIER! I think once I find the prefect chandelier everything else will follow.
Anyway it looks FABULOUS so far! Bravo!
Plan B Bria says
ok. im off to try and convince my fella to let me paint some blue ceilings!
best. room. ever.
mirror guess? hmmm…ima say VIBRANT AQUA!
Victoria says
I’m going to guess pink paint for the mirror..since it almost looks like the flowers in the fabric! Y’all (yes, I’m from TX) seriously make me want to procreate! And I have three step-boys, so I never get to decorate for girls..so this is my favorite series of remodel from you guys! :) I can’t wait to see if you checked out my suggestion for crib sheets! http://www.thecleanbedroom.com I just googled “organic crib sheets” and it was the first one..I definitely picked out some that I love for when we have another (4th for him, 1st for me!) baby! :)
Natalie says
Can’t wait to see how it all comes together!
P.S. How exactly do you make your “mood boards”? Photoshop?
YoungHouseLove says
Yup, we make ours in Photoshop. But we’ve heard good things about Polyvore if you’re looking for a free program that anyone can use. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
ches says
Love the the colors you have chosen for the room and that mirror is fabulous. I cant wait to see what color you choose, I am guessing yellow. By the way I am using one of your inspiration boards for my bedroom, I havent made very much progress yet, but if you get the chance to stop by please do.
Kathy says
I recently got a beautiful coffee table for a great sale price from an online store that is really fun and has everything for the home: HomeDecorators.com
Good service and delivery too! Maybe some of the other YHL followers might want to check it out.
LOVE your nursery so far! My guess for the mirror color is pink–to coordinate w/ the pink flower in your fabric? Every girl’s gotta have a little pink, right? (We have two girls!)
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for the tip Kathy! We’ve also heard great things about them so we hope people have a chance to check them out!
xo,
s
Lisa says
Great inspiration! We find out on Tuesday (well, hopefully, if baby cooperates) whether we’re expecting a bean or beanette. I found a glider/rocker that I love at Crate & Barrel, and I’m leaning toward natural wood for the crib and dresser/changing table. Once we know the gender, I can start hunting down a rug, wall decor and (if it’s a girl, at least) a more-interesting light fixture than our current boring ceiling mount. Haven’t decided yet what I’m going to design around — leaning toward preppy/flowery if girl, since we could use some pillows and fabric from the bedding I had before getting married, and maybe nautical/beach house-y if a boy because the walls are already pale blue, which we like. In any case, am enjoying reading along as you put your nursery together!
Superartsy says
I am a new reader of your blog. love it. And one reason I am hooked lately is cos of your nursery makeover. We are having our first baby in September too and i am looking for some serious DIY inspiration.:) one thing I was wondering was, since you already picked up bold patterned window panels,I am wondering if you are not into getting a crib set for the baby.I know with your other nursery makeover you got a fitted sheet and a skirt. Is that how you plan to keep it too?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Superartsy,
Good question! We definitely won’t be purchasing a crib set since we won’t be using crib bumpers for safety reasons (plus things are pretty pricey when they’re sold as a set). We’ll just go with a simple organic crib sheet and maybe even add a bit of a DIY fabric “skirt” if our crib calls for one. Stay tuned for those details…
xo,
s
Sami says
Sweet finds! I wish I could put it all together like you guys can, no, I need to look at tons of photos and books to figure out what I want. Speaking of books, will you guys be writing a book any time in the near future? I think I can speak for all of your blog fans when I say I would buy it in a second!
As for the finding the right thing at the right time, I found a William and Sonoma lamp at Home Goods for $39! I swiped at baby off the shelf and put it in my cart SO FAST! haha…I cradled it all the way home too so it wouldn’t get knocked around in the car. I love it love it LOVE it! It’s my fav. thing in my living room…prob cuz I got it for such a great deal…it runs in the fam…lol
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Sami,
Aw thanks for the kind words! While we’d love to write a book we know that it would take a ton of energy and time that we currently direct right here at the ol’ blog. So in the interest of keeping YHL up and running with a baby on the way we’ll have to shelve any and all dreams of a book for now (or see if somehow we can figure out a way to clone ourselves or invent more hours in the day!). Oh well, maybe one day…
xo,
s
Ann says
Where did you get your mirror? TJs or Marshalls??? And which one…as there are a couple here in Richmond! I love the mirror!
YoungHouseLove says
Marshall’s. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Amanda says
Woo hoo! That fabric is so great. But my favorite part is the chandelier- how awesome and the perfect color!
Angela says
What a great find – I’m so jealous of the marked down shell chandelier! Your paint colors are awesome as well. :)
Laurin says
I bet anything you guys will paint the mirror a soft pink, like the zinnia-shaped flower on the window treatment fabric. Because you said you would stay away from overly pink themed rooms, but do light, cool colors with a HINT of pink.
I just can’t wait to steal a few minutes from my boss every day and read your blog. It’s a highlight of my day- love it!
Martha says
LOVE your choices, especially the chandelier!
One question off topic…where can I find your post about your favorite paint colors, listed by color and manufacturer? I did a search on your site but had no luck, thanks!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Martha,
Just head over to our How-To page and click the link under the Painting Projects header that says “Pick The Perfect Paint Color.” And since we always love a shortcut, here’s the direct link: https://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/email-answer-picking-the-perfect-paint-color/
xo,
s
Amy H says
Not sure if you thought about it, but floor length curtains are not the most practical for a kids room. My kids would have them down in their room in no time flat. We have long curtains in other areas of the house, but I would personally forgo long curtains in a childs room since you want them to really be able to play in their independently. Believe me your little girl will be able to pull on things way before you ever thought she would!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Amy,
We can promise you that nobody’s more invested in the safety of our little beanette than we are. So of course we already thought about that! Stay tuned for our curtain play-by-play post which definitely addresses that specific concern (coming early next week).
xo,
s
Mary says
Okay, I have been contemplating sending you the link to my nursery makeover for some time…but now that I see you came *this close* to picking the fabric that served as the inspiration for my baby girl’s entire room…I have to share:
http://growingsnyders.blogspot.com/2009/06/finally.html
There’s a link there to a slideshow and my posting on “rate my space”, as well as sources for most of the stuff in the room.
I love where you’re going with your little bean’s room and can’t wait to see how your own creation turns out!
Mary.
Jenn says
The Interior Outlet is the best – most of the fabric in my house came from that store. Nursery looks lovely – congrats!
Diane says
LOVE that fabric outlet!
Renae says
Love how the mirror kinda “reflects” (bad pun, I know) the flowers in the fabric. Don’tcha love it when a plan comes together? Can’t wait to see it done!!
KD says
I think its so great that you were able to do most of your shopping in small local businesses. As a retail business owner myself, we’re all struggling right now. And most people that don’t know that the more you spend your money in local businesses the more that goes back into the economy (versus online and in chains).
Anyone who wants more info on exactly how small business purchases can help EVERYONE can check out this website: http://www.the350project.net
thumbs up to you guys!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for that link KD! We’ll definitely head over and check it out!
xo,
s
Lisa says
This is looking like it’s gonna be a great room. And what’s also good is that it’s not babyish so it’ll still suit your kid as she gets older.
Lauren says
Love that fabric!! Your curtains will be amazing. The whole room is going to be perfect for a little one. Can’t wait to see the final results!
abriana says
Love what you’ve chosen, and that mirror was the icing on the cake!! FUN!
Anne W says
Have you guys checked out U-Fab right outside of Carytown? They’ve opened up a ton of space and have great fabrics for cheap! The nursery is looking great!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Anne,
If you scroll back a bunch of comments you’ll actually see that we dropped in on U-Fab before purchasing our fabric (just to be sure that we loved the one we found at the outlet best). They definitely have great stuff for cheap, we just fell in love with that fabric we had seen at the outlet so there was no going back!
xo,
s
Halley says
This is going to be darling! Congratulations!
abriana says
And I definitely don’t think the fabric looks like grandma anything.. it’s awesome- good choice :)
sunny goode says
I love that you all are utilizing local resources!
The fabric and colors are great, and the chandelier is neat too!
I cannot wait to see this evolve.
ally says
I love the vintageyness (mmmm…yes that’s a word) of the curtains, and the sophisticatedness of the chandelier. Have fun nesting!
Lindsey Rockers says
Love your nursery choices so far! We welcomed our first little miracle on Christmas Eve. Her nursery is a blend of modern and traditional, and I searched everywhere for the perfect capiz shell chandelier, to no avail (her room is a soft gray and berry pink)! But of course i found one that would have worked perfectly in your little one’s humble abode… had you not already found one at a third of the price!
Thought i’d share it anyway! congrats!
http://www.pbteen.com/products/capiz-chandelier/?pkey=gthmbluchv&bnrid=3717700&cm_ven=AfCompShop&cm_cat=TheFind&cm_pla=GAN&cm_ite=Std
Christy says
Oh my I want that chandelier!! Love the fabric choice.
Will you make your own curtains ? or do you use a seamstress?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Christy,
We definitely DIYed our own curtains (they’re already done and hung) so stay tuned for the play by play of that whole process coming next week. It’s easy!
xo,
s