Thursday, June 10, 2010

Nursery is finished

I've finally finished the baby's room. I'm only 4-1/2 weeks away from my due date, you know!

I've shown you the fabrics before:

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Step right in ...

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These are the cheapo shelves I once tried to paint with regular paint. Up close, they look just awful. But they came in handy.

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I selected the crib online, and did a terrible job of matching the wood to my existing furniture. Too much trouble to send back, though.

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The crib will turn into a toddler bed and then a full-size bed.

The mobile was custom made by etsy seller Buggalove. I hand-embroidered the dinosaurs in the frames.

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I sewed all of the bedding and such from fabrics I got at Warehouse Fabrics Inc. You can see them here, here, here and here. I used Vogue 7245 pattern, which I wouldn't recommend. The instructions were awful and the techniques lacking.

This is a toy holder.

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The bumpers are a little loose fitting and need some more work if I choose to use them.

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A little hamper, a rocking horse that was handed down to me by a co-worker and a photo holder that I made.

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I later decided to whip up this pleated valance for the window. It did a lot for the room, really, and was easy to make. I made a tutorial here.

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I ended up ordering the cheapest glider chair I could find at Target, and it is really quite comfy! I made the quilt and diaper holder, too.

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The dresser from my guest bedroom set stayed in the room and will double as a changing table.

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(My cat really likes the changing pad for a bed.)

JackKnits on etsy.com custom made these dinosaurs for me, and the colors really matched well.

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Now I just need to get the bags packed!

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Oh, and go into labor and stuff.

7 comments:

Marissa said...

What a great space- it looks beautiful. I think you're ready!

Amy said...

I have been checking for nursery pictures EVERY DAY - and you did not disappoint, my friend! It's just gorgeous and unique and everything looks just right.

Also, for the record, I still haven't finished my nursery. I have clouds above the crib on the wall and want to fold tiny origami birds to hang in front of them. I even have the origami paper already! My point is, good job finishing BEFORE the baby gets here.

Emily said...

I now officially feel like a slacker mom! I never even considered making SO much for the baby's nursery. You did an awesome job!! I love the colors and the decor and the dinosaurs and everything!!! Now that the hard part is over, it's all downhill for now, right? ;) When's your exact due date again?

Ren said...

Very cool. Love the color scheme.

Katy said...

Wow - what a great job on the nursery! You have done a wonderful job - you should be proud - you are so much more organised than me! I have painted the room and am only starting to decorate...

Target was a good idea for the chair - i might have to go and have a look tomorrow for one....

Sara said...

Your nursery looks wonderful. Best of luck with everything!

Anonymous said...

What an adorable theme! Your crib looks exactly like mine! Is it Davinci? Just an FYI, I got a shelf system that matches my crib perfectly and looks like it would match your! Its the DaVinci Roxanne Bookcase and I paid around $260. I got it off http://www.minitots.com/ with free shipping! Kids wear through furniture so quickly, you might need an upgrade at some point. Good luck with your little one!