Hadley's Big Girl Room

Getting baby boy's nursery ready has pretty much monopolized our time around the house recently.  However, I want to always remember Hadley's first big girl room.  When we moved in to our new house, late last October, we went ahead and transitioned Hadley to her big girl room.  After all, she would be turning 2 in just a few short weeks.  It was sad letting go of her baby bedding and decor, but exciting to plan for that next chapter of her little life, too.  And while we were still owning two homes, "design on a dime" became my mantra.  But I love a good challenge when it comes to decorating, so this was right up my alley!

I loved all of the bedding sets out of Pottery Barn Kids, but not the price tags.  I actually found this quilt online at JCPenney and loved it!  I found the full-sized bed and dresser at a local consignment shop. 

The two pieces did not even match one another and were a light wood color that I just didn't care for.  After having them painted a crisp white, I love how they stand out against the purple walls. 

 Hadley's Easter basket doubles as a book holder on her dresser. The lampshade that couldn't match the bedding any better came from consignment.  I painted the canvas above the dresser and the Art teacher, at my school, was kind enough to write the verse from Psalms for me.  The antique silver cup was actually a bridesmaid's gift to me from my precious college friend, Brittany.   

On this wall, I framed scrapbook paper that coordinated with the bedding and cut out daisies, which cover the quilt.  I put a button in the middle of each daisy.  Simple, cheap, and adds color!

I found this end table at another consignment store and loved that its top was in the shape of the flowers on her quilt.  I spray painted an old oil lamp the hot pink color from her bedding.  Love how the shelf underneath provides just enough storage. 

A homemade message board.  I bought a set of twin sheets, from Target, that actually match the ones on Hadley's bed.

 I covered the message board and made her curtain from the sheet set.  I think it helps tie the room together, too.  Still want to jazz the curtains up a bit, but that's a project for another day.   

I found this rug at consignment and Granna and Grandad got Hadley the bean bag for her 2nd birthday.  She will sit on it and read her books for a really long time, when the mood strikes her. 

I purchased this old wooden crate from an antique store and spray painted it hot pink, like the lantern.  With it being at the foot of her bed, she has great access to the books.

A pink, green, and white paper lantern hanging in one corner of the room.

Sweet girl, post-bath, blankey in hand and ready for our nightime stories.  We have added to her room's decor, little by little, over the past few months.  I still have a couple of furniture pieces that I will be on the prowl for at consignment and yard sales, but overall I am really pleased with our progress and feel like it captures Hadley's personality.  I certainly want to remember this sweet stage of her life!