The Baby Room Reveal
He may not have a name yet, and he may not actually be spending any time in this room for months, but, well, it’s all ready!
So much of this room was a collaboration of friends and family, and over 90% of it is used or handmade. I don’t know if there has ever been a smaller bedroom recorded to date, but this would give it a run for its money.
wall stencil – HANDMADE – by me, tutorial here
changing table - USED – from Craigslist
chalkboard – VINTAGE – from the Alameda Flea Market
elephant – NEW – Ross $8
hamper – VINTAGE – from the Alameda Flea Market
hamper liner – HOMEMADE – by me, tutorial here
giraffe print rug – NEW – from Tuesday Morning $12
diaper basket - VINTAGE – from the Alameda Flea Market
diaper basket liner – HOMEMADE – with scrap pillowcase fabric by me, tutorial here
lamp – NEW – from Urban Outfitters Clearance $5
lampshade – USED – had around the house
metal awning – HANDMADE – by artist and friend Linda Raynsford
curtains – HANDMADE – by me, post here
rice paper lanterns – USED – by me for April’s shower
crib – USED – purchased from craigslist and painted by my husband
bumpers – HANDMADE – by my talented and ever-generous mother, post here
crib quilt – HANDMADE – by me, post here
burlap pillow – HANDMADE – by me, and used in our previous guest bedroom
wool rocking horse – HANDMADE – by my brother, post here {on the top shelf next to my mom’s brass baby booties}
shelves – USED – hand-me-downs from my sister
puzzle – HANDMADE – by my in-laws
wire basket - VINTAGE – from the Alameda Flea Marke
fabric baskets - HANDMADE – from Nestings Home Storage on etsy, gift from Susan
word posters - HANDMADE – by me, download here
air balloon poster – HANDMADE – by Sea Saw Designs on etsy, gift from Jessica
metal clip board – VINTAGE – from the Alameda Flea Market
rocking chair - VINTAGE – recovered by my mom, post here
high chair – VINTAGE – had around the house, post here
amy butler pillow - HANDMADE – by my mom, post here
umbrella image – HANDMADE – free download here
Here’s a little video tour:
Baby Room from Brooke Hall on Vimeo.
And in case you forgot, this was the before:
Rocking Chair Before and After
This is the rocker my mom used with all of her seven children; it is over 40 years old. She offered it to me and my husband when we found out we were pregnant {although me and several siblings have been diligently hinting at it for years}.
I scored at Joann Fabrics to recover it for $3/yard. My mom recovered the cushions complete with zippers and her custom piping {she’s “passionate about piping!”} and she added some scrap batting to make them more durable. My hubby sanded and stained it with gel stain, sealed it with varnish, and now it’s good as new! It’s tiny and perfect for the size of the room… and I had very little hand in the project: win-win!
One more little detail, and then I’ll reveal the baby room… almost done!
Making a Hamper Liner
Remember I bought this cute metal bucket for a hamper in the baby’s room? I made a liner for it…
Project time, start to finish: 20 minutes.
Step 1
Measure the bucket from the bottom to a few inches over the rim. Also measure the circumference of the bottom. Sewed all pieces together {two sides first, then bottom. This is shirting material which has stretch: great for sewing the circle part evenly, and wrapping the fabric over the bucket}.
Step 2
Measure how far you want the liner to overlap.
Step 3
Add trim. {I always sew the trim as I go, then cut the piece to the right length when I’m almost to the end… this eliminates cutting it too short or too long. I also pin as I go. Eek! Classic case of the non-trained seamstress}
Step 4
Connect trim.
Step 5
Iron and stretch onto bucket.
Adapt for your project
Using the same technique, create liners for your organizing baskets, laundry baskets, storage bins, boxes, etc…
Perfect Day for Sewing
TORRENTIAL downpour in my hood today, but couldn’t help swim by my local quilt store.
THIS had me salivating. Doesn’t it have new-baby-boy-crib-bedding written all over it? Oh, you should see my mind spinning right now.
… and I can’t help but want to put the crib on top of some super-soft and fluffy rug. Yes, I know it’s white, but my baby’s not gonna spit or poop. Where can I get one for cheap, cheap, cheap? Does Ikea have this kind of rug?
Indoor Awning
I’m thinking about building an INDOOR awning for the ohbaby room. If only I could find out if this should be a pink awning or a blue awning {you get the idea}. What’s the suspense for? I know the doctors know and are just keeping me in the dark until I have a total mental breakdown. Do you know how hard it is to MENTALLY decorate two baby rooms at once?
Image Sources:
http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/projects/easy-sew-window-treatments/
http://chriskauffman.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html
http://www.life123.com/home-garden/home-repair/awnings/outdoor-awning-care-and-maintenance.shtml#STS=g0k47gim.o3b
http://www.awningspittsburgh.com/Window%20Awnings.htm
http://simranawningsandcanopies.com/services
http://tzxy.en.alibaba.com/product/253267572-209464321/window_awning.html
Show Me What You’re Workin’ With
So, we won’t know if it’s a boy or a girl until our appointment on Nov. 10th. Ug – is that not SO far away? I’ve got curtains to sew! :) Apparently we can find out in 2 weeks if we go to the 3D ultrasound place… but I’m getting mixed reviews from people on this… you know I hate secrets!
Regardless of the gender, we’ve got a little grey and yellow room planned. And I mean LITTLE. Our third bedroom is the size of a walk-in closet, just enough room for a crib, changing table and rocking chair. But, it’s still pretty cute. I told you about how I painted it grey, but I wanted to give you a better look at the room so you can see *just how binky* this room is, and hopefully you can send some fun decorating ideas. Here is a quick 30-second video of our baby room before it gets pimped.
Oh, and a quick peek at my bump that I keep hiding!
