Sunday, July 19, 2009

Big Debut! Baby Room!

We just finished the baby room today! It has taken many hours but finally with a lot of work we did it. We ordered the crib and rocking chair about 4 months ago and it arrived just last month. I was a bit worried I would change my mind since we ordered the crib so early but when it arrived I still loved it! It's really unique and has lots of character. Since I spent so much on the crib I had to be really frugal with my other furniture in the baby room. The dresser in the baby room I found online on Craigs list. It was originally $120 but I negotiated and got it for $70 with the mirror. It was this ugly color so Dave repainted it green to match the baby bedding. Next thing I needed was a small table to go next to my rocking chair. I searched and searched for a small table to match my dresser and was having no luck. I was going to antique shops searching all over town to find something at a good price. I think luck was on my side because when Dave and I were driving home from the gym at 7 am we drove by a house having a garage sale. I saw the perfect table! So I yelled at Dave to stop the car immediately and we looked at the small table. It was AMAZING! It practically is the exact same design as the dresser. I was so excited. Also the price was $4 bucks. CRAZY! Dave thought I acted too excited so we couldn't get a cheaper price! This small table was actually gold so Dave again had to paint the table. Dave has really been enjoying these projects(he also repainted a baby crib that will debut any day on the blog)...not really but he's a good sport. I got the baby bedding at Pottery Barn and decided with a neutral theme so we could easily make this a girl room in the future. The curtains were another problem because I couldn't find a yellow that matched the room perfectly. After going to a million stores I decided to just get a bedding sheet that matched and sew them into curtains. I also sewed the tie backs for the curtains. It was an all day project! I went to Jo-Anns twice and Target twice in 115 degree weather. I was tired but very excited when the room was done. Hope you enjoy! Martha called and she's impressed.

12 comments:

brittney said...

I LOVE IT! That room is way cute. All it needs now is a precious baby for it! Could you email me your address? I've got something for the little guy...

Melissa said...

It is super cute. I love your crib and the bedding. Good work!

Lindsey said...

Who is MARTHA!!! Beth and Lindsey say "It's beautiful"!!!

AMBER said...

Looks great! Now all you need is a little munchkin to put in there. Good luck with your delivery and everything!

Aaron, Cera, Jaylen and Gavin said...

cute! Love the colors!!

Carol and Tyler said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! Now you can start re-using your old sayings for your baby's friends, "Come to our house, it's FUNNER!"

OH and I heard Martha wants to hire you.

Nicole said...

Jessica, it looks amazing!! LOVE the green and yellow combo - so chic. Now this adorable nursery just needs the crowning touch...Baby Hawks!!

Heather McClellan said...

I love it! I can't wait to see the little baby in it!

The Blooms said...

You guys did an awesome job, it's so adorable. I bet you are ready to have the lil guy here.

Hannah said...

I actually just talked to Martha and she is kind of pissed at you because people are more interested in what you are doing now than her...

Nice work.

My sis just moved to AZ (Glendale) and I want to come visit so maybe I'll just have to come check it out in person! Cant wait to see this little guy!

Anonymous said...

Its a awesome room,
I really love that room...

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Alyson said...

This baby room has variety of colors... Green drawer, yellow curtain and aqua color bedding set all are my favorite...