Baby Girl Nursery

I wanted to take some before and after pictures of the new "nursery". I wish I had done this with Beau's room- but oh well, that was before I was documenting our lives. So here it is the nursery.....

Yes those are fishing rods, golf shoes and a disassembled baby gate. The new "nursery" has served as out catch all room for 2 years. (if anyone would like that golf photo, let me know we have 2. otherwise they will be going to Ben's office)

At least now it is empty of furniture, there was an office desk and chair that I used for crafting and Ben's old futon. These 2 walls you are looking at will be a raspberry pink in a few weeks ( the other 2 walls will be white for balance).

Boy, do we have some work to do...

This is the built in desk in the room. When I drew our house plan this was actually a closet, but since there is no egress (window to the outside) in this room we could not have it labeled as a bedroom per the building code. (it's a fire hazard) This desk will be her changing table and I am planning on using the shelving for decorations and storage. I am also going to make a curtain to hang below the desk area and hang a rod for dresses and hang up clothes. I may have to invest in some type of storage system. We will see...

I know what you are thinking.... yes there will be no closet in my baby girl's room I am aware that this may cause issues in the coming years. I am thinking we will address that issue when we get there.... (there is another bedroom that now serves as the guest bedroom) until then we will use a small amore' I already have and will be painting it the green accent color you will see below.

This is the baby bedding which is my inspiration for the room; it is a raspberry damask and white pattern with soft green accents. I already had the lamp in the picture and found these perfectly matching shades at Target. On the right you see the bed skirt and 2 sheets and on the left of the lamp is the bumper pad. The crib we are using is a beautiful white iron crib. I also found the white shag rug at Target- however is is a 36 inch round and I think I am going to need a 48 inch round. I have planned to place in front of the crib and I want it to cover more of the hard floors. (If you find a 48 inch round white shag rug anywhere call me asap)

Bumper Pad

Lamp Shades- I bought the 2 colors because they are both perfect and were on sale for $7. I have an amazing side table that my mom bought at an auction to sell in her shop in Thomasville. She paid $5 for the table and repainted it yellow (which will not match) I think we will be repainting it black. My grandmother (mom's mom) said that every room needs a little touch of black and I am a firm believer in that theory. It seems to ground the room. Anyway, this lamp will sit on a black side table in a few weeks so I am leaning toward the pink shade however I want to make sure the green accent color isn't lost in the room. So I am torn- any input would be greatly appreciated.

Crib skirt and 2 matching sheets

Every nursery must have a great chair. Thankfully we have one!! I used it for Beau and it was given to us by Tim and Loretta!! The only problem is it is plaid-green and orange plaid no less. Although I love the chair, that color would just ruin the beauty of the room I have planned...
SO I will be recovering it!!!
Yes, you read that correctly. Well, not really recovering it just sewing a slipcover for it. I have been working on my sewing skills and found a tutorial on how to sew a simple slip cover. I am planning on useing a think white fabric (so it can be bleached as necessary and it will match the room). I will document my process, this should be interesting....

And so the decorating continues....