Thursday, June 3, 2010
So, I am feeling a little down today and I'll blame it on the hormones. I thought I would cheer myself up by posting some updates to my new favorite design project - the baby's room! We can't wait until Monday at 8:30 am to find out the sex so we can get to painting!
Check out my new rocking chair. I found one I was in love with a few months ago for $400. My criteria: upholstered, not too puffy and modern-ish. I loved the exposed wooden rockers (this pic doesn't do it justice, really). After some bargain shopping, I came across this beauty for under $200 at WalMart. Score! The slip cover needs to be ironed, but you get the idea.
Next up: the dresser/changing table. I really didn't want to do a matchy nursery and most of the furniture I came across was too traditional and "serious", too baby-ish, or too expensive. After reading this awesome entry on Young House Love, I was inspired to do something similar. Ok, very similar. Thus began my Craigslist search for a retro looking dresser with semi-straight lines and a touch of funkiness. I found this for $50:
Now it looks like this:
But after a staining job, some paint and adding legs to the bottom -
It's going to look like this, sorta:
(photo from Young House Love- this is not our dresser - yet)
Ok and seriously, how awesome is this stuffed wiener dog from Etsy? Might be making an appearance in the Baby P nursery. Stay tuned to find out the color scheme ;)
Check out my new rocking chair. I found one I was in love with a few months ago for $400. My criteria: upholstered, not too puffy and modern-ish. I loved the exposed wooden rockers (this pic doesn't do it justice, really). After some bargain shopping, I came across this beauty for under $200 at WalMart. Score! The slip cover needs to be ironed, but you get the idea.
Next up: the dresser/changing table. I really didn't want to do a matchy nursery and most of the furniture I came across was too traditional and "serious", too baby-ish, or too expensive. After reading this awesome entry on Young House Love, I was inspired to do something similar. Ok, very similar. Thus began my Craigslist search for a retro looking dresser with semi-straight lines and a touch of funkiness. I found this for $50:
Now it looks like this:
But after a staining job, some paint and adding legs to the bottom -
It's going to look like this, sorta:
Ok and seriously, how awesome is this stuffed wiener dog from Etsy? Might be making an appearance in the Baby P nursery. Stay tuned to find out the color scheme ;)
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I love the dresser and I totally see the vision! We looked everywhere for a more mid-century modern one, but the problem was finding one the right height & depth (to accommodate a changing pad). Kudos!
Thanks, Amanda! I got lucky with it. However, I am worried about staining the thin veneer. So we'll see how it turns out. And since I am pretty short, the height's ok, but the legs will give it a good 3 inches at least. We'll see if we can come close to the inspiration piece! Thanks for the props!
I think if you keep the stain thin enough on the veneer and don't need too many coats it should be fine… hopefully! ;)
As in tomorrow, 8:30am?????
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