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:

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!

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…

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?

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

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!