There are two great advantages to DIY projects for the nursery. First, you have the opportunity to make something yourself —giving the room a more unique and personal feel. And second, you can same some cash and splurge on the things you really want! Blair from The Ellwood Avenue Chronicles put together this lovely room for her soon-to-be-here baby girl, achieving the perfect balance between DIY projects and splurge items to create a vintage teacup-inspired nursery.
Child’s Name: Scarlett
Child’s Age: Due 5/12/12
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Child’s Age: Due 5/12/12
Location: Richmond, Virginia
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What was your inspiration for the room?
The idea for this nursery came from a photograph of a stack of teacups I found on Pinterest almost one year ago. I knew if I ever had another little girl I would design a room completely inspired by that image. As the theme developed, I knew I wanted to keep the mood soft, with pinks and blues, and lots of warm, vintage-inspired pieces. Details were important, and I believe they make a room. We mixed a lot of antique finds with new pieces made to look old, such as the furniture. Fabric choices for the foot stool, crib pillow, and rocking chair cushion were all chosen in floral prints to continue the teacup theme. This room definitely reflects mine and my husband’s tastes and we have a true love of anything vintage.
The idea for this nursery came from a photograph of a stack of teacups I found on Pinterest almost one year ago. I knew if I ever had another little girl I would design a room completely inspired by that image. As the theme developed, I knew I wanted to keep the mood soft, with pinks and blues, and lots of warm, vintage-inspired pieces. Details were important, and I believe they make a room. We mixed a lot of antique finds with new pieces made to look old, such as the furniture. Fabric choices for the foot stool, crib pillow, and rocking chair cushion were all chosen in floral prints to continue the teacup theme. This room definitely reflects mine and my husband’s tastes and we have a true love of anything vintage.
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Describe your decorating style.
A mix of vintage and DIY details. I don’t like anything too ‘matchy’ in a crib set so I combined pieces from different places.
A mix of vintage and DIY details. I don’t like anything too ‘matchy’ in a crib set so I combined pieces from different places.
Favorite items in the room.
My favorite details are the ‘You are my cup of tea‘ sign, the teacup lamp, and ruffle lamp —which were all made by my husband and I. I think these are details that Scarlett will really love when she is older and knows they were handmade especially for her.
My favorite details are the ‘You are my cup of tea‘ sign, the teacup lamp, and ruffle lamp —which were all made by my husband and I. I think these are details that Scarlett will really love when she is older and knows they were handmade especially for her.
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Any advice for other mamas-to-be designing a nursery?
Choose furniture that will grow with your child. This was important to me with both of my girls’ rooms, as I didn’t want to dish out tons of money for a fancy crib that could only be used for a couple of years. Both cribs we’ve purchased convert to toddler beds and then full sized beds. So worth it to make that furniture last!
Choose furniture that will grow with your child. This was important to me with both of my girls’ rooms, as I didn’t want to dish out tons of money for a fancy crib that could only be used for a couple of years. Both cribs we’ve purchased convert to toddler beds and then full sized beds. So worth it to make that furniture last!
Room Resources.
Paint colors: Main walls – Valspar Pink Wink; Stripes – Valspar Pink Wink, Warm Pink, and Sweet Sixteen
Furniture: Built To Grow Panel/Decorative Turning Crib ($1,000) from Young America
Crib skirt & blanket: Harper Nursery Bedding by Pottery Barn Kids
Crib bumper: Nursery Basics Crib Bumper in Punch ($115) from Serena and Lily
Curtains: DIY
Teacup lamp: DIY collection of antique teacups, our tutorial is posted here
Wall name: DIY painted letters
Butterflies: BugsLoft on Etsy
Glider: Klaussner Carolina Glider in Kambry Pink from Babies R Us
Glider pillow: SuttonPlaceDesigns on Etsy
Flower table: Pottery Barn Kids
Ruffle lamp: DIY using a tutorial from Tatertots & Jello
Foot stool: DIY makeover of thrift store find using Flower Sugar fabric by Lecien Fabrics
Fabric Bunting: VintageGreenLimited on Etsy
Cup of Tea Wall wall art: DIY in photoshop
Pink flower hook: Pottery Barn Kids
Round mirror: Thrift store find, spray painted white
Gallery wall frames: Hobby Lobby, spray painted white
Floral clock: Gift from my grandmother 16 years ago, painted by family friend
Kids rocking chair: KidKraft Spindle Rocking Chair (click to buy from Amazon)
Bookshelf: DIY wood pieces from Lowe’s
Teacups, Vintage Keys, Ball jars: antique finds
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About Nicole Abbott-Peretz
gosh this nursery is just GORGEOUS! I love that its so pink and pretty
I love the blue-tinted mason jars and flowers. It really reminds me of flowers you’d see on a vintage tea cup. I also love that the fabric from the stool cushion is repeated in the wall decor. Love this!
@Mary from O+A, I agree! The fabric choice is too sweet!
Wow! This is gorgeous! You guys did an amazing job (and I love love LOVE the ruffle lamp shade!)
Really incredible work! Scarlett’s going to be one lucky little lady!