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Young House Love » Decorating » A Green & Blue Nursery For Our Girl

| By Sherry Petersik | April 20, 2010 | 522 Comments

A Green & Blue Nursery For Our Girl

Woo to the hoo. We finally finished the nursery! And at just four weeks before the beanette’s estimated arrival (although we’re sure she’s gonna be late) we’re beyond excited to have a cheerful and functional room waiting for her. It definitely has come a long way from the blank canvas that we started with:

Cleared Nursery Pic 1

And that closet. Let’s just say it was one of our major challenges when it came to storage space, function, organization and all that good stuff:

Nursery Paint Closet Before

Luckily we were able to introduce a ton of stash space thanks to a crib with a large built-in drawer, a generously sized double dresser (snagged on Craigslist for just $20), an already owned storage ottoman, and a side table with retrofitted basket “drawers.” Plus adding a padded bench with a large toy bin slipped under it (two more things we already had on hand) gave us even more spots to tuck toys, clothes, books, and everything else that comes with having a wee one. Oh and did we mention that the room is only 8′ x 10.5′? Yup, it’s the smallest room in the house (except for the bathrooms). But without further ado, the big baby-tastic after pics:

Nursery Final After1

We had so much fun hunting down deals like this playful $50 aqua capiz chandelier from a local lighting outlet (which casts so many fun shadows on the ceiling for Baby P to enjoy).

Nursery Chandelier 2

And DIYing our own no-sew curtains with some cheerful printed fabric allowed us to create a much more balanced and grand look on a wall that formerly boasted a small-ish window that was off to the side (we’re all about cheating windows with curtains so they look centered). Is there nothing that a set of high and wide fabric panels can’t solve?

Nursery Curtain Wall2

Bringing in the former side table from our guest bedroom (originally from Target) creates a nice spot for a glass of water, a reading lamp and some books. And the super insane coincidence was realizing that some woven baskets that we already owned slipped perfectly into the side table’s open shelves to create two basket “drawers” (which offer up even more room to house books and toys out of view- anything to keep the clutter factor to a minimum!). And because the baskets are woven and don’t have any harsh pointy corners, we even think Baby P will be able to easily use them to put away her own toys when she gets older and a bit more mobile (which of course will be our cue to switch out the real plant on the table for something less dirt-riddled).

Nursery Basket Drawer Detai

And we can’t forget about the super cozy sink-in-able bucket chair that we snatched up for just $20 at a thrift store. Paired with an already owned ottoman (topped with a homemade faux sheepskin rug) it creates a nice little feeding and reading corner that even Burger thinks is the bee’s knees.

Nursery Burger Ottoman

We also love that we were able to place the chair next to the window so we can appreciate the natural light streaming in during the day, along with the view of our big green backyard (which is sometimes accentuated by a playful chihuahua on an intense bug hunting expedition). And isn’t that little wooden tree in the windowsill adorable? We got so many great baby gifts from friends and family, and the makers of this one (Plan Toys) are extremely eco conscious and use only the greenest materials and non-toxic dyes and glues.

Nursery Window Detail

Oh and we can’t forget how much the soft aqua ceilings (Mythic’s Adanna Aire in a flat finish) next to the crisp white molding and the pear green walls (Mythic’s Autumn Bloom in eggshell) transformed this formerly tan-walled guest room into a dreamier place for our little girl (read all about the painting process right here). Plus we figure she’ll constantly be gazing up at the ceiling when she’s in her crib, so it’s nice to know it’s sort of sky-reminiscent as opposed to plain old white.

Nursery Curtain 2

Here’s a shot of the $20 Craigslist double dresser that we totally refinished (earning ourselves six generously sized drawers for storing everything from diapering supplies to clothes and even tiny socks, bibs, and other pint-sized accessories). And the wire and faux flower mobiles that we made to hang over the changing pad along with the DIY shelves built by my handy hubby really add kid-friendly function and form to the entire wall.

Nursery Dresser Wall2

You might notice that small basket to the right of the dresser in the photo above. Well let’s zoom in, shall we?

Nursery Hamper 2

It’s actually a cheap-o Ikea basket which we then lined with extra crib skirt fabric that we already had on hand. Bam- instant hamper for under $5. And we like how the lighter woven texture ties into the basket “drawers” in our makeshift side table under the window- and even the textured ottoman that we paired with our thrift store chair.

But back to the dresser for a minute. Remember when we lined the drawers? They definitely add a splash of happy to the space every time we slide them open to gaze at all the tiny outfits and accessories awaiting Baby P. Is there anything cuter than baby shoes?

Nursery Lined Drawers

Here’s a closer shot of the three-orb mobile that we crafted while parked in front of the TV one night for less than $12. We love how it gently sways above the changing pad and we have our fingers crossed that it’ll really come in handy once the beanette gets more wiggly and we have to keep her distracted while we hurriedly change her.

Nursery Mobile Detail

And here’s a detail shot of those lovely shelves that my manly man built with his own two hands (ok, and some power tools). We love that they’re constructed like long skinny wall mounted boxes to keep books from toppling down as they might on an open shelf. And we can easily switch out those books, frames, and toys to keep reinventing that wall as our baby girl grows.

Nursery Shelves Detail

And because we’ve heard that well ventilated rooms with fans can help when it comes to scary things like SIDS, we sprung for this vintage-looking turquoise charmer (by Deco Breeze in “sky”) which is just as easy on the eyes as it is functional. Plus we love the fact that small fingertips can’t fit past that protective wire cage.

Nursery Fan Detail

But let’s swing over to that formerly sad little closet. We livened things up by painting the inside of it the same soft aqua color as the ceiling, hung a fabric curtain for some pattern and interest, and added a second hanging bar along with baskets, shelves, and boxes to store a lot more than we thought we ever could in that tiny enclave. Check out the whole closet transformation here.

Nursery Closet Wall

And maybe I have to revise my “is there anything cuter than tiny baby shoes?”question. Because the answer might be “baby clothes.” Oh and we love that we were able to repurpose a hanging shoe organizer from Ikea as a caddy for everything from bibs to burp cloths and even tiny leggings.

Nursery Closet Detail

Here’s a shot of our crib tucked into the corner to keep as much open rug space available for playtime as Baby P grows. We love that the crib we chose has that drawer built right in for even more storage space (it’s actually empty right now, along with the storage ottoman- which we think is a good sign since we’re sure to accumulate more stuff as we go). And we even got to whip up a no-sew crib skirt to the tune of just $14 to add texture and hide the formerly open space between the bottom of the mattress and the top of the drawer.

Nursery Crib Wall2

Here’s a close up of a super affordable Marshall’s mirror that we grabbed back when it was black. Reinventing it with some cheerful green paint and hanging it (extremely securely) across from the window allows it to bounce some nice light around the small room. And we figure between staring up at the blue ceiling, the aqua chandelier and this whimsical mirror while she’s in her crib, the beanette will have no shortage of places to peer while she dozes off.

Nursery Mirror Detail

And here’s our art wall which we recently refreshed with some under-one-dollar decorative craft paper, a few photos and prints that we already had, and two new pieces from Etsy and Wall Blank. We especially love the mixed and matched feeling of playfulness that it adds to the room (and the fact that we can switch things out whenever the urge strikes). Plus the asymmetrical arrangement makes it feel more fun and less formal, which seems fitting for Baby P’s cheerful pear and aqua nursery.

Nursery Art Wall

We already mentioned the old thrift store bench that we brought in with a bin of toys under it for more display and organization space in our modestly sized room. We really love how the soft celery color and the patterned upholstery fit right into the room without competing too much with the curtains. Talk about a happy accident since we redid that $7 bench over a year ago without ever knowing that it would someday be worked into our future nursery.

Nursery Bench Detail

But back to our art wall for a moment. Here’s a closer shot of one of our favorite sentimental ideas. We’ll be placing the beanette’s hospital wristband in that chunky frame on the bottom (and until then we made our own little placeholder version). We also plan to create a paper silhouette of her sweet profile once she’s here (to match the one that we already have of her four-legged brother Burger). Gotta love some fun and easy personalization- especially when it’s free.

Nursery Art Wall Detail

So that sums up our recent guest-bedroom-to-nursery makeover. And because we’re suckers for photo documentation, we glanced at this picture from the beginning of the project…

Nursery Paint Before Pic

… and just knew that we had to replicate it a few months later now that the room is done:

Nursery Belly Pic2

There’s that belly shot so many of you have been requesting. The funny thing is that while I’m definitely bigger in the after shot than I was back in January when the first back-to-back picture was taken, it’s crazy to think that in it’s been three months since that photo and I haven’t grown all that much. I guess it’s safe to say that I popped early.

But enough bump chatter, let’s talk budget. We headed into the nursery makeover assuming we’d spend around $1500 (since we had absolutely nothing and needed lighting, paint, a chair, a dresser, a changing area, a crib, a rug, storage solutions, a closet makeover, a mirror, art, curtains, shelving, a mobile, and more). We arrived at that estimation since some simple online shopping revealed that even affordable places like Target charge around 1K for a crib, a dresser and a changing table (which doesn’t include other major items like a chair, a rug, lighting, art, shelves, etc). Of course we hoped to whip things together for less, but we always like to be realistic instead of overly optimistic when it comes to budgeting (since it feels a lot more triumphant to come in under budget when you take the time to land on a feasible estimate- as opposed to completely blowing a budget that was way too low to start with).

Here’s the full budget breakdown:

  • No-VOC wall, ceiling and closet paint: $80 (Mythic paint was a much-loved splurge)
  • 100% wool 5 x 8 rug from a local outlet: $99
  • Aqua capiz chandelier also from a local outlet: $50
  • DIY window & closet curtain fabric: $105 (another splurge, but they make the room)
  • Curtain rods and ring clips on clearance from Target: $10
  • White faux wood blinds from Home Depot to block all light: $37
  • Modern crib with built in storage drawer: a gift from my sweet mom
  • Organic crib mattress: generously provided by Savvy Rest
  • Thrift store chair: $20
  • Chair pillow from TJ Maxx: $6.99
  • Ottoman, bench, side table and baskets: already owned
  • Faux sheepskin rug on ottoman: $19
  • Marshall’s mirror & paint to transform it: $50
  • Craigslist dresser & refinishing supplies: $31.51 ($20 dresser, $11.51 supplies)
  • Drawer lining project: $1.30
  • Closet makeover: $18.36 (hanging bar, storage systems, etc)
  • No-sew crib skirt: $14
  • DIY mobile: $12
  • Organic crib sheet and changing pad cover: $29 with coupon
  • Blue fan from Target: $55
  • Homemade wall shelves for books and toys: $14
  • Ikea lamp on side table: $19
  • Ikea basket for hamper: $4 (along with already owned leftover crib skirt fabric)
  • Art: $42 ($25 Wall Blank print + $12 Etsy print + $5 worth of craft paper)
  • TOTAL: $717.16

Not too bad, right? Especially when you think about shows like Trading Spaces having 1K to transform a space. And the fact that we were able to pick up two major pieces (the chair and the dresser) for just $20 a pop definitely allowed us to take on a ton of smaller projects that might not have originally worked within our budget. Now granted the gifted crib and mattress definitely helped when it came to staying under a thousand dollars (and coming in at less than half of our original $1500 budget) but we’re thrilled that we were able to whip up so many under $20 projects with that freed up moolah (from our mobile making and shelf building adventures to our drawer lining project, no-sew crib skirt and even our big closet makeover).

So what do you think? Are we ready for a baby or what? And what really is cuter… baby shoes or baby clothes? We’re so excited to finally share our big nursery reveal with you guys and we’d love to know if any of you are making over a nursery in your home- or sprucing up a kids room for your own growing bambinos. Heck, even if you’re kid-free, are you planning to take on any of the projects that we tackled for this space like ceiling painting, curtain making, dresser refinishing, closet organizing or shelf building? Do tell.

Psst- Wanna see our nursery progress from the very beginning? Here’s our painting post, our big shopping spree, our crib hunting rundown, our curtain-making tutorial, our fun little chair search, our mirror-painting extravaganza, our DIY faux sheepskin project, our big dresser makeover (and subsequent drawer lining project), our closet makeover, our homemade crib skirt undertaking, our DIY mobile, our shelf-building adventure and our art wall makeover. Oh the memories…

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Comments

  1. Carole says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Love it! Those shoes are so sweet–my brother gave me tiny blue adidas sneakers for my first born, they were my fav. gift, and were worn by my two kids and my nephews, and they still look brand new!

    Congrats on your beautiful and thrifty nursery, your little one is so lucky!

    Reply
  2. Andrea P says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:49 am

    First let me say that you both did a beautiful job for your future daughter. You really took care to provide a stimulating & inviting space for her!
    My question is…How were you planning on modifying this space for a baby boy? I know you mentioned that you would have kept the pear/aqua scheme….I would love your thoughts as a future aunt to be!

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 11:50 am

      Hey Andrea,

      We actually have a post planned that will touch upon that very subject. Stay tuned…

      xo,
      s

  3. lauryn says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:50 am

    First, that nursery is gorgeous! Its so cozy, and cheerful, and inviting! You guys have done such an awesome job. Second, Sherry you look great! Congratulations YHL! Can’t wait to meet BabyP via the blog :-)

    Reply
  4. Beth @ the Modern Home says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:50 am

    I love the fabric in the drawers and in the basket. I was already baby hungry, but ya’ll are making it worse!

    Reply
  5. Liz @ BTB says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:53 am

    I can’t believe that’s all y’all spent! It looks so good. I can’t wait to have a baby so I can do a unique room like this!

    Reply
  6. Hannah says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:54 am

    So cute! I was a little iffy at first with the green paint on the walls, but now that everything is pulled together it is absolutely adorable :) We have a tiny room in our house that will probably be the nursery when that time comes and I was not sure that we’d be able to do anything with it, but this gives me hope!

    Reply
  7. Elle Sees says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:54 am

    I love how you include your readers as part of your lives! I couldn’t wait for the big reveal and I’m so excited how adorable it turned out. I think I love the ethereal mobiles the best. I might have to make some for my room!

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:58 am

    The room is fantastic. So sweet and very cozy. Good luck on your delivery.

    Reply
  9. Laura@JourneyChic says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:58 am

    It’s adorable! Everything is so bright and cheerful – I’m sure your daughter will love it. I seriously need to get my butt in gear – with 10 weeks left I have a lot of decorating to do before my boy arrives!

    Reply
  10. Brandi says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    I am curious- What would the crib and mattress have run you if they hadn’t been gifts? Would you have chosen the same items if they hadn’t been gifts?

    The nursery is beautiful. You two never cease to amaze me.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 12:02 pm

      Hey Brandi,

      The links to both of those items (and their prices) are included in our budget breakdown, but I’ll gladly recap them here for you. The crib was $299 and the organic mattress would have been $375 (it’s like the Rolls Royce of organic mattresses). Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  11. melissa says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    UH-MAZING!!

    Reply
  12. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    FABULOUS job, you three! You’re at the final stretch: hopefully you can relax and catch up on some sleep for the big debut! (Though, knowing you guys, I imagine you will be up to something!)

    Sherry- You look wonderful. Such an adorable baby bump!

    Best wishes for a happy delivery!

    Reply
  13. Kelly says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    The room is amazing! I LOVE it! I’m a little obsessed actually! I’m planning my first nursery now and love to see your ideas.
    You look amazing, too!

    Reply
  14. caligurl says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    what a wonderful job! even though i’ve been reading the posts as you’ve done the work…. it’s still nice to see it all done, all together! beautiful, beautiful room!!!!

    Reply
  15. Chantel says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    You both did an amazing job and you look fabulous!!! I love the nursery reveal and I’m sure that Baby P will too!

    Reply
  16. Jennifer says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    Love it all! And my vote is baby shoes :)

    Reply
  17. Wintry Mix says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    This is so amazing! WHAT a transformation…just an incredible use of creativity and bargain-finding skillz. I notice that you didn’t put a rocking chair in the nursery, though–is there one somewhere else in the house, or is it just not your kind of thing? I ask because I kept an infant last summer and rocking in the rocking chair was literally the only way I could get her to sleep!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 12:05 pm

      Hey Wintry Mix,

      After chatting up our friends and family (three of whom have babies under one year old) we learned that two out of three don’t actually have rockers at all, just comfy stationery chairs with arms. So that’s what we went for when we selected ours (especially since the price was right). Of course every baby is different so we’ll see how it all works out, but I actually plan to do a lot of nursing on the sofa with a Boppy anyway, so the chair is just one of any places I’ll perch with Baby P. And I even had John’s sister come over and nurse in that chair, just to be sure that it was comfy (she declared that she never wanted to get up). You can read a lot more info about the chair hunt by clicking that link at the very bottom of the post. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  18. Lindsay says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    Sherry –

    Oh, it’s bee-yoo-tee-full!! I love how it’s gender neutral, too! I think that’s so important when you’re designing a nursery so that you don’t have to go re-designing it in a few years if you have a baby boy (or a baby Burger…)

    So I have a question. And maybe this is a larger question than can simply be addressed here….but what is your overall philosophy on “baskets”? Should all of your baskets be the same in each room? Do you feel like they should all be the same color, texture, material? Should you mix and match? I’m just so curious because all of your baskets just seem to “go” and was wondering what your philsophy was.

    Random, I know! I’m the queen of random :). Congrats again! Pop your feet up and take a breather!

    xoxo,
    Lindsay

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 12:08 pm

      Hey Lindsay,

      We seem to subconsciously gravitate towards honey colored baskets, which just happen to work with our jute ottoman in this space and our home’s many jute rugs. That choice seems to come in handy since we’re usually fans of dark or white furniture, so we get some layered amber and honey tones from the baskets instead of too much brown or white in a room (which might have happen if we consistently went for darker or white baskets). We’ve definitely seen people mix and match with success though, so it’s really all about what you like!

      xo,
      s

  19. erin says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    I’m a huge lurker, rare comment-er, but had to say what a beautiful job you have done with the nursery. it’s beautiful, personal and not too girly. Baby P is going to love it!

    Reply
  20. Jennie says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    I cannot believe how inexpensively you managed to totally change this room. And it is so full! This does not look like a cheap re-do at all. I have to say that was what I was most impressed by.

    Reply
  21. Belle says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    This is so, pretty! And you guys look SO happy! Congratulations! Baby P is one lucky little girl!

    Reply
  22. Nichole@40daysof says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    It looks so amazing! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see the little one.

    Reply
  23. Kim says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Love the nursery, but that chair just looks super uncomfortable to me. Like something that would hurt my back and leave imprints on the backs of my legs. I would definitely need something way more cozier. I can’t imagine yall sacrificing comfort for something cheap that just looks kinda cool though, so who knows.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 12:13 pm

      Hey Kim,

      The chair is actually super comfy and tightly woven so there are no issues with leg marks or back aches. It hugs you like a hammock and has some great arm support for holding a baby. In short: we love it- and we’re definitely all about comfort and functionality! We even had John’s sister come over with her 4 month old baby and breastfeed him for 45 minutes in the chair- just to take it for a test run for us. Her verdict: she didn’t want to get up. You can read a lot more about our chair hunt by clicking that link at the very bottom of the post. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  24. RM says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    While infinitely adorable… it is definitely not baby proof. It will be fun to watch it change as Baby P starts crawling!

    Enjoy it’s cuteness while you can – it will soon be replaced by a disheveled mess of toys and little pink kitchens!

    **please don’t take this comment the wrong way, super excited to see how this room morphs and changes! As well as the rest of your spectacular house!**

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 12:14 pm

      Hey RM,

      We definitely plan to evolve the room as Baby P gets more mobile and active. Stay tuned for all those fun changes along the way!

      xo,
      s

  25. Bryanna says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    CUTEST nursery EVER! Seriously, I want to copy every last detail for my own baby.. and she is 13 months old already! I don’t even want to wait for another to have such an amazing space. It is such a beautiful and bright and thoughtful space that I hope baby P is the type to happily sleep in her crib as soon as you guys are ready for her to be there, and not the type that insists on sleeping ANYWHERE else haha.

    I happen to think baby clothes are cuter than baby shoes… especially dresses and little suits :D I DO happen to love shoes though, but my little one rarely wears them. I recommend you look into shoes such as pediped and robeez and cheaper versions at target and the like. Hard soled shoes aren’t good for babies who aren’t walking or are still toddling and learning… it inhibits proper growth of their feet. There are some amazingly cute shoes too.. mine has a pink pair with trees on them… LOVE! I find they also stay on better because the ankles usually have elastic to hold them on.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 12:15 pm

      Hey Bryanna,

      Yup, we know all about the soft shoe recommendation. The pair of shoes shown on the right in that photo is actually a pair of soft soled Robeez and the other two are just funny little shower gifts that are more meant to be worn for five second baby photoshoots than anything else. Just like us, friends and family just couldn’t resist their cuteness! Thanks for the tip though.

      xo,
      s

  26. Jacci says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    Oh, guys :)

    I’m feeling *so* sentimental reading this and looking at those fun pictures of your adorable tummy, Sherry :) These are *such* precious days. The birth of every baby is so precious, but there’s a different “feeling” to the first – everything is so amazing and new. I remember sitting in our 1st nursery (a teeny “den” in our apartment) fiddling with our first daughter’s baby shoes and praying for her before she was born. That nursery was horrid-looking (no, really) but I have the sweetest memories of that time. This nursery is just PERFECT for you and Beanette. It sounds so corny, but it’s true – this room is going to always have a special place in your hearts. It’s such a HUGE bonus that it’s gorgeous, too.

    Enough with the sappy :) I’m just so thrilled for you, guys. You thought life was rich before! I feel like the excited kid who knows what the birthday girl’s gift is just before she’s opening it. And I’m happy for you!!!

    Oh, by the way – I chuckled, too, when I saw that you were on tippy toes. ha.

    Many hugs :)
    ~Jacci

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  27. Cara says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    It’s gorgeous! Love the colors, and LOVE the mirror. :-)

    Reply
  28. katie says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    SO cute, SO fresh and fun. What a lucky bean!

    Reply
  29. Kelsey says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Amazing! This is a beautiful and playful space that can only be made better with Baby P actually in it! I am looking forward to following your lead to a stylish and affordable nursery in a few years!

    Reply
  30. betty in munich says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Well done you guys! A very sweet and inviting nursery. And baby shoes are the cutest!

    Reply
  31. Stephanie says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    Totally adorable room!! You are just the cutest pregnant gal! Enjoy the last few weeks! Just one quick question if I may please? Where are you going to put those annoying-ly huge sized toys? You know the kind that are for like 1 year olds that play music, flash lights and they can pull up on? Are you just going to avoid them at all costs to keep them out of the house? We have a 1100 sq. ft. house and those monsters just take up too much room! Thanks!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 12:18 pm

      Hey Stephanie,

      Good question! And the answer is: that has yet to be determined. We know our house will constantly be evolving as Baby P grows, gets more gear, and becomes more mobile, so we’ll keep you posted as we go. Stay tuned…

      xo,
      s

  32. Sarah Dorendorf says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    I don’t think any nursery could be any cuter!! Baby P is already so loved and you can tell by looking at how beautiful that nursery is!! Congratulations again, now all you need is baby :O)

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  33. betty in munich says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    The accountant in me just had to add it up, that if you had purchased the crib and matress the total cost would have been $1,391.16 still $108.84 under your $1,500 budget! You guys rock!

    Reply
  34. Mrs Soup says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    Oh it looks so amazing! The color scheme and little details are just so inspiring.

    I didn’t see though where your wet bag for diapers is going to go.

    And the only thing cuter than baby shoes and baby outfits is them ON the baby!

    Can’t wait to meet the little lady!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 12:23 pm

      Hey Mrs. Soup,

      On the other side of the dresser (the hidden side towards the window) we purchased a little lidded metal pail for our cloth diapers and a smaller one for our wipes. We figure metal won’t hold a smell as much as plastic could and we even painted the outside of each one the same color as the ceiling to cute them up a bit. And all of our diapering supplies are located in the top drawer of the dresser under her changing pad. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  35. Jessie says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    It looks amazing…and so do you! Congrats on your exciting new chapter.
    Jessie
    http://www.gimleteyed.blogspot.com

    Reply
  36. COZY KITCHEN BY THE SEA says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    Oh how utterly and truly wonderful.
    ** The most blessed baby, ever ! **

    Reply
  37. Angela says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    Hey guys! I love the nursery!! Can’t wait to start decorating my own in a couple months (baby due in late Sept.) Quick question for you: Did you register for any baby stuff? Or are you just getting gifts randomly? I can’t figure out what stuff I should buy on my own and what stuff I should register for and hope other people get for me. Any advice?

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 12:24 pm

      Hey Angela,

      We did register at the urging of many family members and we didn’t regret it at all. We found that Buy Buy Baby had a lot of eco offerings (more than we saw at Babies R Us) and it’s where we registered for things like our organic changing pad, those wooden Plan Toys we mentioned in the post, some soft soled shoes and outfits, some swaddling blankets, etc. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  38. Lindsay R. says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    Hi there! I’m a long-time reader but I don’t think I’ve ever commented before. Just wanted to stop in and say how gorgeous baby P’s nursery is!! It is the PERFECT example of what I hope to do someday myself. I like all of the cute “nursery in a bag” type things at Babies R Us, etc. but I so enjoy the creativity and personalization you two put into yours. Perfect inspiration for exactly what I love! Good luck with beanette’s arrival!!

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  39. Meredith says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    So beautiful!!! You did an amazing job!!!!

    Reply
  40. Shannon says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    Don’t forget the nightlights. It was one thing we forgot with our first baby and had to go get ASAP. There is nothing nice about turning on lights to care for a baby in the middle of the night. Night lights allowed enough light to get where I needed to be without completely blinding myself with turning on lights.

    BTW, the nursery is terribly cute!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 12:27 pm

      We actually have a follow up post with some night light details in the hopper. Let’s just say we love an item that majorly multitasks…

      xo,
      s

  41. Kathy T says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Simply lovely -How blessed your daughter will be.

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  42. Carolyn says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    I think baby girl P is going to love her nursery!! You guys did an amazing job. If my daughter’s nursery wasn’t already complete, I think I just may have copied EVERYTHING you guys did!

    Reply
  43. Ju Fidélis says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Wowwwwwwww
    It’s a dream!
    God bless all of you out.

    Reply
  44. Bree Murdock says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Looks amazing! She is one lucky little girl to have creative parents like you! Enjoy your pregnancy–you will look back and think how quickly it went by! Congratulations!

    Reply
  45. DJ says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    It’s wonderful! What a happy place for Baby P to grow up in.

    Reply
  46. susan says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    it’s amazing!

    i love that it has so many unique pieces and looks like it’s been lived in (but not dirtied!!!) already. it looks like home already.

    sherry! you look amazing! you are all belly, darling. so cute. enjoy these last days – and try not to notice how uncomfortable you are ;)

    Reply
  47. Anna says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    I love your fresh nursery – especially your self-designed Art Wall! Where did you get your frames?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 20, 2010 at 12:38 pm

      Hey Anna,

      They all hail from Target or Ikea. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  48. Rachel Barker says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    I always knew it was doable to do a room better than they do on Trading Spaces for the same or a lower budget. You totally proved that. Love it!

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  49. Asako Sprague says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    This is the most creative, amazing nursery I’ve ever seen! My favorite is the green mirror. Just painting into green can make it so colorful and beautiful… who would think of that? (You did, obviously : ) Congratulations, and thank you so much for all of your amazing inspiration. We just bought a condo as our very first home, and I can’t wait to decorate & make it homey like yours!

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  50. Ruth B says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    That is absolutely beautiful and the space looks double the size you started with. Love it!!

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