Well, it is almost week 29 and the progress on Brooklyn’s nursery is slow. LOTS of ideas….now it is time to put into action.
Daddy-to-be is doing an amazing job at making sure all of my ideas/request come to life.
- The perfect crib: Jenny Lind….ordered and put together as a surprise while I was out-of-town one weekend.
- Bead board: Originally I was thinking I wanted bead board on the lower half of the walls. So, Austin did his research, purchased a piece, had it cut….and well….I changed my mind =)
- Pink walls: I have decided the walls are going to be PINK! What if this is my only little girl….I just couldn’t resist. Finding the perfect pink color though is turning out to be difficult. LOTS of samples are on the wall (note…some have already been covered by primer)
- Dollhouse bookcase: I saw this at a shower this weekend and immediately texted a picture to Austin. I know he can do it! Brooklyn’s will be a bit skinnier and a few stories taller!
Papa (my dad) is working hard too:
- Armoier: He is redoing an old armoire of Austin’s family….fixing the drawers, making white, new knobs, no small square mirror…just the long one.
- Dresser/Changing table: He is building the perfect dresser/changing table. I had a vision and could not find anywhere (or at least for a reasonable price)…..so what is an even better option….have my Dad build one for Brooklyn! It is going to be long (enough space for changing pad + decor), some drawers, some shelving space for baskets. It is going to be great!
Chair: We have decided on a glider. Yes, it is PINK too….kind of nervous about all the pink BUT I know it will work out. Will add white pillow, white blanket….curtains, furniture, rug will be white….sweet and girlie!
Room ideas:
- Ruffles: I have decided to try and make the crib bedding and most likely my curtains. Wish me luck! All I want is a simple white bumper and white shirt with pink trim….that does not cost a fortune. As I have not found anywhere, I am going to test my sewing skills. The skirt is my first task. It will be white with pink ruffles on the bottom (check back for updates)!
- Frame above bed: I purchased this frame from Ikea…..painting white….and hanging above crib! I am going to put a ‘B’ in the middle (not sure if just painted on wall or something more crafty….we will see).
- Tutu: The room is NOT going to be all ballerina BUT will have ‘tutu’ accents. To begin with, I am going to take this figure and add a tutu. I will either leave like that or further decorate to become a bow/headband holder….we will see what I decide. (Also pictured is a lamp I bought!)
