Project Nursery: An Update

There have been a lack of posts around these parts lately, but that's only because we've been busy trying to get the wall treatment completed in the nursery. And I'm very happy to say that after this past weekend, the walls are finally DONE!

Last I showed you, they looked like this...

 

Since then, my husband was able to fill all the nail holes and seams for a finished look. Over the weekend, we were able to paint the entire  wainscoting and chair-rail, along with the interior of the closet. So, after a very long Sunday, the room is starting to look more like a nursery and less like a construction zone.

I'll be chatting about the lattice wainscoting in an upcoming post, so stay tuned for that. 

I also wanted to give you a quick rundown on where the room stands now. When I first introduced the to-do list to you all,there were 13 items on it, and at that time I had managed to scratch 1 1/2 of these items off of it. This is where the list stands now...

1. Choose a paint colour; paint room
2. Select and buy the crib
3. Install wall treatment (details to come later)
4. Redo existing dresser (details to come later)
5. Select and buy storage unit
6. Buy crib bedding
7. Select and buy rocking chair (or convert to a rocking chair)
8. Artwork and accessories
9. Buy lighting - overhead light, accent lights
10. Install lighting
11. Window treatments - select, buy, customize, and install
12. DIY accent table (details to come later)
13. Organize closet

I have also managed to DIY one of the artworks, and am currently working on another (I'll provide details of these projects too in upcoming posts). We also installed the blinds over the weekend but have yet to install the curtains (so item #11 will stay on the list for now).

Once this upcoming long weekend is over, we should have the dresser redone (details to come), and have installed the furniture. I'll be able to give you a peek next week with those additions. 

So, I have my homework cut out for me this week, plus I've got to write these posts that I keep promising you all!

Mixing Patterns

{Update: We are still in the throws of finishing up the wall treatment in the nursery. It has been in a bit of standstill lately - life has gotten in the way! We're hoping to finish it up over the weekend, so hopefully by Monday I'll be able to cross that off my too-long list of things to get done for the nursery. Stay tuned!}

I used to be afraid of pattern - not only in my clothing, but in my home decorating as well. But, since reading design blogs, magazines, and becoming an avid watcher of HGTV, I have embraced the idea of mixing patterns.

I know that using patterns in a space can be overwhelming, especially when you decide to mix them. I'm sure some of you may be thinking that it can't be done - that mixing patterns would just clash together. I don't deny that some patterns may clash together, but others paired together offer a complementary and cohesive look.

Here are some examples of mixed patterns that truly bring new life to a space...

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I think this dining room is my favourite - I love the elegant wallpaper, matched with the timeless mirror and wall sconces. Not to mention the fresh take on using two different patterned fabrics on the traditional style of the dining chairs.

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Sneak Peek: Nursery Walls

Over at my place, we're in the thick of installing the wall treatment. I previously gave you a glimpse of the wall colour. Today, I'll show you a little peek at what we've been working on (and by we, I mean my husband).

I know that I don't show much, and I honestly do apologize, but I need to keep some secrecy. Especially since this wall treatment truly makes the room.

There is still lots to do before the walls are 100% complete. Once the treatment is fully installed, we'll then have to fill all the nail holes, caulk the seams, and finish with a coat (or two) of paint. 

Stay tuned as I reveal more about this room in upcoming posts!

Glam Nurseries

I apologize in advance if any of you are getting bored with the nursery-themed posts, but it is my life right now, so for the next little while, I'll be chatting here and there about nurseries.

While I'm in the process of redoing the spare room in my home for the new baby's room, I'd like to share with you some beautiful nurseries that I came across. The room I'm decorating is gender-neutral with pops of fun here and there. These nurseries below are very much on the glam side of things. I'm sure any baby would feel like a royal baby...

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Bookcase Beauties

There's something to be said for a well-staged bookcase - it's almost an art in and of itself, really. And if you don't believe me, try staging a bookcase yourself with piles of books, pictures, and mementos. It isn't as easy as it looks. I've staged a few myself: 2 in our bonus room (which was originally our home office until I started to make the smallest bedroom into the new home office) and one for a client's study (you'll see that in an upcoming client reveal post).

I will also be working on a bookcase in the new nursery - to house decorative items, pictures, stuffed animals, and storage baskets. Oh, and her first library (of course).

So, I thought today I would post some pics of really well-staged bookcases that I've come across. Not only are they beautiful and practical, but they also give me some inspiration for the nursery bookcase. Take a look...

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Sneak Peek: Nursery Paint

So, for those of you who know (and those of you who don't), my husband and I are expecting a baby girl in August! We are beyond thrilled with this new adventure... and overwhelmed at how much is needing to be done too! I recently posted about the inevitable to-do list for this nursery. One of the very first things that I needed to do, well after coming up with a plan for this room, was to choose a paint colour.

Eventhough we are having a little girl, we wanted to keep the room gender neutral. I wasn't envisioning a pink or purple room decked out in flowers and ballerinas (which unfortunately most of the baby stores seem to carry for girls). But, instead I decided on something a little more balanced. But to choose a paint colour that's gender neutral and not boring is a little tricky.

So, we opted for this one...

The colour is Prescott Green (HC-140) by Benjamin Moore. It's part of the BM Historic Colour Collection and I'm in love! 

Don't forget to follow me on Facebook and Instagram for sneak peeks of this nursery project (among others in the future).

Client Reveal: Dining Room

Last year, I had the pleasure of decorating my friend's brand new home. I have been slowly revealing the rooms that I decorated for her. Today, you can see the open concept dining room that I completed for her. 

I've always adored this chandelier, so when my clients fell in love with it too, I knew that it had to be the focal point of the dining room. We chose a metallic wallpaper and round gold mirror for the wall decor to coordinate with the light. The homeowners already owned the large scale artwork on the other wall. 

The homeowners had purchased the dining room furniture for their previous home. But to give it a new look, I reupholstered the seats of the dining chairs. They were originally a tan microfiber. I opted for an all-over cream and taupe fabric to add a bit of pattern to the seats.

Stay tuned tomorrow for a sneak peek of the wall colour of the nursery that we're decorating...