Thursday, July 23, 2009

finished (almost)...

...the big girl room.
(I cried when John took the crib apart. Yep.)





She LOVES it! She asks to go to bed every night.


I was very relieved that the yellow worked out. In fact, I love it. I picked the color from the tiny bit of yellow on this pillow...then I crossed my fingers.
(the color...because I've been asked...is Behr Pismo Dunes)
I NEVER rely on the name of a color. I think that has very little to do with the acutal color. I usually hate the names given to paint. I just go and grab a handful of swatches, take them home, hang my favorites on the wall so I can see how they look in every light, then pick one. It's a pretty fool proof way of picking a color.


The only thing I still want to add are curtains. Then I'll feel completely finished...until I decide to redecorate!

There's a trundle that pulls out from the bottom so it makes the bed pretty high for a tiny one...poor girl is going to need a step stool just to get into bed!

17 comments:

Tristan said...

It is so darling! So chic! I can totally understand why she wants to go to bed every night! I can also understand the tears. They grow way too fast!!

Linsey said...

It is absolutely perfect!

the wrath of khandrea said...

when we get out of the army and finally live somewhere long enough to own a home and decorate without having to undo all the work when we move out,
will you come do it for me?

thanks.

Carin Davis said...

SO...SO...BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! It is so sad putting away the crib for the last time...but at least her enthusiasm can help buffer the blow :(

heidiram said...

I LOVE what you have done! It looks fabulous!

Marci said...

LOVE it!!! I especially love that pillow!

dede said...

so pretty!! I love the color and the bed and the bedding and everything! I promised the boys (like a year ago) that we would take down the crib and switch the rooms up THIS month!! I don't know if I am ready to take the crib down or start all the work, but this is motivating!

diane said...

It looks better than I imagined. The bedding is adorable and is perfect with the wall color. It is a fabulous bedroom. You forgot to mention that you are all handy and assembled the bed by yourself!

Next fall when Brynn and Jordan are off to college I am totally repainting Jordan's blue room. I am over it but I can't change it until he gets back.

Little Lizzie looks lovely lounging...I got a little carried away with my illiteration.

Can I sleep on the trundle next time I come?

Bridget said...

It's beautiful. Good work. Love the last pic of her struggling to get out. Or is it in?

Lisa-Marie said...

That is so gorgeous! It is the perfect combination between little girl and sanctuary. I think the yellow looks so peaceful. YOu have really talented eye.

tammy said...

I turned out so so cute!

Heather said...

Her little room is super cute!
I wouldn't have expected anything less!

Jessica said...

Y0u are so talented. That room is gorgeous. Love love love the hanging blessing dress.

Jennie said...

it. is. beautiful. I love it. And I am so glad that Lizzie loves her big girl bed so much. Sorry, you cried. he he he

Lauren in GA said...

I LOVE it!!!! I love the color on the walls and I love the furniture you chose.

The pictures on the wall are so, so, sweet. Did John take those? I love the one of you with her.

I also love that window that says Elizabeth on it. You do such great work. Everything looks fabulous.

Ilene said...

It is butter and sunshine mixed together.

Two of my favorite things.

Great job!

Lindz said...

So cute, I can't believe that she is big enough for a big girl bed!