Monday, July 18, 2011

Nursery

I haven't really shown too much of my house yet, so I thought while I'm getting the final touches finished on our bathroom, I would show the only 100% completed room in our house. That room is our son's nursery. I wanted his room to look peaceful and not too baby-ish. Something that would grow with him. We also added a lot of items that belonged to my husband and I when we were younger. It's a very sweet little room and we love how it turned out.

View from the door.


I think the framed initials are my favorite thing in the room.

This picture was a gift made by Grandma. 
We still need to hang it on the wall to cover the electrical panel.



There are lots of little things on these shelves from my husband and I. The long framed pictures are of my husband's grandfather. The cradle planter was my husband's, the wooden rosary is mine from when I was baptized as a baby. And the shoes and sweater hanging from the glass knobs belonged to my husband.

We made these by using shelves we already had around the house and attached leftover beadboard to the back. Then we added the green and blue glass knobs.

We needed something narrow for this space. So I found a towel shelf at Target to use as a book shelf.

We found this dresser at an antique store for $30. It was in great condition. All we did was repaint it. I love the sides of the dresser. My mom made the cute runner.


I love how it is naturally getting distressed in areas from opening and closing the drawers.

My stepdad made this quilt rack. The top left blanket was my husband's and the bottom center was mine. All the stuffed animals except for the white bear were mine as well.



I got the curtains at an antique store for $2.00!

Some of these books belonged to my dad.


I'm linking to the parties listed in my left-hand sidebar
and to: 
Savvy Southern Style
Debbiedoo's Blogging and Blabbing Newbie Party
The House in the Roses
Boogie Board Cottage


By the way, in case you haven't noticed, I'm getting very close to having 100 followers!!! When that happens I'll be doing my first giveaway!!!

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43 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    What a beautiful nursery! Love that you added simple touches that mean so much from both you and your husband. I adore the picture from Grandma. You have one lucky little boy.. Thanks for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next week.
    And I am your newest follower!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    OH, your little nursery is adorable! I feel the love in there just by seeing the sweet pictures!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. People Who Know Me Would Say:July 18, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    This is just darling! Every little detail is so well put together!

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  4. AbbyJuly 18, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    So very pretty! I love all the bits from your own childhood, such a lovely touch!

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  5. Decor To AdoreJuly 18, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    What an absolutely adorable DIY! Well done.

    I hope that you will stop by and enter my giveaway.

    Happy Monday!

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  6. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Soooo cute! I love all the meaningful touches. Especially the quilt rack.

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  7. BluBabesCreateJuly 18, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Really darling! Come see my daughter's vintage bedroom.

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  8. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJuly 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Just charming! It looks so bright and yet peaceful -- love the soft colors and the fact that you incorporated things from your and your husband's childhood!

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  9. annies homeJuly 18, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    precious I love the look of your nursery

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  10. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionJuly 18, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Love.it.all. So cute! I am visiting from Sumo's Sweet Stuff and I am a new follower!!! I hope you have a great week and that I see you around soon!!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  11. ShoumiJuly 19, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Love this ... Neat Work !!

    I am your new follower. Spare few minutes to visit my blog and Say a Hai ...

    Love
    Shoumi
    http://shoumiaslam.blogspot.com/

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  12. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute.July 19, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Very cute nursery and congrats on your growing followers!! :)

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  13. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Beautiful! Congratulations!

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  14. LisaJuly 19, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Very cute! I love the wall letters and bedding!

    I think we have the same glider too : )

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  15. Korrie@RedHenHomeJuly 19, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    What a lovely space! Love the quilt rack hung with your special blankets.

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  16. Jena @ Involving Color and HomeJuly 19, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Such a beautiful room! I love the color and softness of it. The dresser looks great!

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  17. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comJuly 19, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful! It has inspired me to become your newest follower! :)

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  18. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.comJuly 20, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Love how it turned out..so cute! Following from Sumo‘s Sweet Stuff link party. Would love to have you link this up to my {wow me} wednesday link party going on right now over on my blog. Hope to see you there.

    Ginger
    gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com

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  19. Cassie BustamanteJuly 20, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    what a sweet nursery! that dresser was a great find- it is the perfect size for the room!

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  20. Terri @ A Creative PrincessJuly 20, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    What a beautiful nursery! I would love for you to link up Thursday to "It's a Party"!
    www.acreativeprincess.blogspot.com

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  21. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJuly 20, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    What a beautiful cozy nursery! Full of soul.

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  22. AshleyJuly 20, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    wow i seriously love everything...i wish i could pick a favorite, but it all is awesome!!! thank you so much for sharing and linkin up with tell me tuesday!!
    you rock!
    xoxo
    ash

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  23. laxsupermomJuly 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    What an adorable nursery! Love the restful colors you chose! So pretty! Those vintage pull toys are so precious! Thanks for sharing and Congrats on reaching 100 followers!

    I'm hosting my monthly Before Blogging Throwback Thursdays party, and would love for you to link up anything you made/did/bought Before Blogging. Can't wait to see what you bring to the party.

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  24. Between Blue and YellowJuly 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    What a sweet room! Great job on the dresser ;)

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  25. AngelaJuly 21, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    First of all congrats on reach 100 followers! That's a great feeling isn't it? I love you nursery. You have some wonderful and cute little things in that room. I love the little picture your grandma made. I'd like to see a closer look at it! Thanks for linking this up to my blog party Simply Creative over at 365days2simplicity.blogspot! Feel free to grab my button! Thanks

    Angela

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  26. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Passing by through Time Travel Thursdays. You've got some great time-tested and traveled things to share with your son in his room. Great stuff. The nursery looks wonderful, chock full of new and old. New being son, of course!! Great post! Enjoyed my visit, thanks, Jenn.

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  27. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    PS - loved reading your profile. "Amen!".

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  28. abeachcottageJuly 22, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    What a beautiful nursery, it looks so lovely and just perfect. Thanks for dropping by Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays and adding your link

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  29. DelaneyJuly 22, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    What a sweet nursery!

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  30. Just JaimeJuly 22, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Pretty details!

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  31. Michele @ {Primp}July 22, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    such a sweet nursery! Thanks for sharing at {Primp}

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  32. BethJuly 22, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Very, very lovely! How sweet that there are so many family heirlooms included in this peaceful space!
    Beth

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  33. Life-n-ReflectionJuly 22, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    so pretty, I love the initials!

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  34. Michelle@ourwonderfilledlife.comJuly 23, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Just breathtaking, I especially love the books and all the treasures passed down!

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  35. DiannJuly 23, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    The nursery is absolutely adorable! I love that you used things from your past and your husbands! thank you for joining TTF and have a fun weekend!

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  36. The Charm of HomeJuly 24, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Melissa,
    This is so sweet! It is so much like the nursery we put together years ago for our first son. We even found a small cabinet just like the towel shelf and we painted it for a book shelf too. Just so adorable! Thanks for linking it up at HSH!
    Sherry

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  37. genaJuly 24, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    What an absolutely adorable room ! Just so sweet and cozy .... the new baby is very lucky !

    I collect vintage Bobbsey Twin books... I have twin sons, am married to a twin and have twin sister-in-laws !

    thanks for sharing ... I'm following!
    gena

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  38. A Whole Lotta MagicJuly 25, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    The prettiest nursery I've EVER seen!

    sue
    xo

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  39. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    This room is adorable! I love the framed initials! That is such an awesome idea!

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  40. megJuly 27, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    what a sweet home for your baby :) love the old books and the thoughtful touches! so special. great job!

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  41. megJuly 27, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    ps. i'm your newest follower ;)

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  42. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJuly 27, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Your son's nursery is precious, Melissa! I love how you updated vintage items and used things from when you and your husband were children.

    Thanks for linking to the party. Hope you'll join me this week, as well.

    By the way, I could have sworn I was already a follower, but when I clicked to sign in, I was given a "follow" link...so I did. ;)

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  43. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeAugust 2, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I know that you have so many blog parties to choose from so thank you for choosing Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop. This amazing post added to the party blast! Enjoy the rest of the week :)

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