Girl’s Room In Bloom
June 1, 2009
Over the weekend I finally finished my five year old daughter’s bedroom. Take a tour through this bloom filled room with me, and remember all of the DIY projects that contributed to the final result.
The window panels shown below are simple sheers in blush pink and in white to allow for plenty of light, with a glass knob rod from Target. She has a inside mount shade underneath that blocks light for naps or bedtime.
The silk covered tufted bench you’ll remember from this thrift store transformation.
The pillows were $6 each on clearance at Pier One. I added the cabbage rose with some hot glue.
The bedding was a bit of a splurge. It is the Bedding of Roses from the Land of Nod, with matching euro shams. I had contemplated making my own version with two flat sheets and some ruffle trim, but because this was the perfect shade of blush pink, I bought the set instead.
When I saw this bedding in the catalog, it reminded me of this Versace dress that Carrie wore in the last episode of SATC in Paris. There’s just something about girls and ruffles that appeals to me.
The personalized bolster pillow I embroidered myself, then added some ribbon detail. The paisley pillow was $10 at Marshalls.
Next to her bed is a nightstand that I bought for $3 from a yard sale last year. I painted it white, and then spray painted the decorative pull a soft pink. The jewelry holder I made last week with this project. I bought this handmade doll several years ago at a local shop.
Next to the nightstand sits a dollhouse, built by Mr. CG many years ago. It sits on my old coffee table from college. The table is not attractive, so I hid it under the gathered tablecloth I sewed from some Waverly fabric, again in paisley print. We hide toys and shoes underneath the skirt. All of her dollhouse furniture is kept organized in some baskets from Michael’s and some hat boxes from the Land of Nod.
Above the dollhouse is a shelf I found at the Goodwill for $12. Sitting on the shelf is a family painting done by Mr. CG’s Aunt Emily.
The painting’s edges were unfinished so rather than framing it, I simply trimmed it with hot glue and some chocolate brown satin ribbon.
Then there is the girly glamorous closet I featured in this post. I just love the beaded velvet curtains, the striped wall, and the green ‘Dresses’ sign above.
Next to the closet is last month’s painted cabinet project sitting below, with the oak painted mirror from this project hung above.
On the dresser is an antique milk glass vase with some peonies. These blooms were gift wrap embellishments that I bought from Papyrus and then stuck in some floral foam. The fringed table runner is made from just a bit of toile I with a simple sew project.
Behind the door are some sweet little hooks for holding all things girly, like purses or ballerina tutus. I will use them to hold sweaters and her robe as well. In the corner is the cherry tree mural from this project.
On the cherry tree wall is the sweet little green painted desk from this project that I bought from a local thrift store for less than $10. The vanity stool is from this project. She has two of them, and uses them for impromptu tea parties.
Above her desk is a mirrored hutch for her bell collection. I purchase an antique bell for my daughter “Belle” every year for her birthday - I’m just sentimental like that.
And I cannot part with the little ballet slippers that she has long since outgrown. They make great decor !
I like having the extra shelving in the room for a rotating display of favorite things.
So here it is, finally finished. I have one issue. I can’t decide if I like this whimsical brown birdcage hanging above her bed. Is it cute, or clutter?
Here is the bed without the birdcage:
The bed was a floor sample I picked up at a local shop for $300 when she was only one (and it was in storage for a year). I couldn’t resist the look, and the price. And if you’re curious, the chandelier I made myself in this project many months back. The canopy was made with last week’s Velcro solution.
This one’s pretty happy with her lovely little space:
So friends, give me your two cents, on the birdcage, and the room.
Tags: girl's room, painted, staining, thrift store find
Love the birdcage. The color completes the hollow space behind the bed. Keep it!
Stunningly beautiful still falls short as a descriptive for this room. I love it all, especially the bedding and that great closet makeover.
Lucky, lucky little girl….and pretty darned cute, too!
Wow! What a dream bedroom for a little girl. You have given me lots of inspiration for my 2 year olds new big girl room.
I like the birdcage…but then, its beautiful either way…give it one week with and one week without and see how you feel each time you walk in the room…
Time for a magazine shoot!
It’s simply lovely and she is a VERY lucky girl.
jbhat
Precious room! I vote for the bed without the bird cage.
Oh. my. word. You are AMAZING!!! This seriously belongs in a magazine. I think the birdcage is a nice touch. This really makes me want a girl!
It’s adorable!
I think the bird cage is cute, and so open that it isn’t much of a visual distraction.
But, that said, the room also looks adorable without it.
Which way does your daughter prefer?
I need a bib because I’m seriously drooling! I can’t even think of all those things – it’s perfect!!
Stunning!
Absolutely stunning.
I would so keep the birdcage as well.
As for before pics, bring em on sister!
This is such a beautiful room. I have 3 boys and would have loved to decorate a room like this for a little girl. I just love the colors. As for the bird cage, I like it better without. I think it takes something away from the bed but thats jmo. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas.
Keep the birdcage.
Love the closet!!!
Oh my, this truly is a fairytale room. I just absolutely LOVE all of it. You have completed so many beautiful projects and your attention to detail is fantastic. I know she must love it and be really happy here. I have enjoyed seeing all the projects and now to see the finished room. STUNNING!!!!!! When you can, check out my blog, I am taking a poll to see who would be interested in joining a Cloche Party. Let me know. Thanks. Hugs, Marty
wow. is all i can come up with right now. wow!!!
Perfect girly girl room. I want to live in it! Lose the birdcage above the bed.
What a sweet room for your girly girl! re: the birdcage, I think less is more, but everything you've done is lovely lovely lovely – as if I expected anything less
Speechless! Gorgeous! What a lucky little girl!
I would love to see before pictures. Love the room, loads of respect for the amount of work that went into it. My favorite part of the room is the tree mural. I absolutely adore it.
Perfectly Precious.
This room is PERFECT! What a lucky little girl….I say keep the birdcage. Can we look forward to a redo of your son's room soon? You are so talented!
Well, tried to comment yesterday, but couldn't for some reason. Soooo… here's what I wanted to write:
LOVE the room! It's so beautiful and well-planned. That is one very lucky girl you have there!
About the lamp, I'm not crazy about it, but what if you painted it white, made it a low-wattage hanging reading light, adding some florals like with the chadelier? I think that would look absolutely adorable and be functional. So, there's my thought on that.
Thanks for the site! I love it!
Okay, I meant "About the bird cage" Sorry!
Amazing! It's pulled together perfectly. I hope you submit this to magazine or HGTV! I'm sure it will be a great inspiration to those with little princesses
Stunning! Every little girl should be so lucky to have such a beautiful room!
The $3 nightstand cauaght my breath…it matches the bedroom set I had as a child! (I'm 28 now.) My nightstand is long gone, but I have my head- and foot-boards in the attic, saved for my future daughter.
Absolutely gorgeous! Down to every little detail! I *love* it. My friend sent me over to see this~Just a fabulous blog as well! Hook some of your lovely paint colors up with my favorite paint party tomorrow on my blog~ I would love to know what they all are!
I love love love this room!!! And your blog too! You are so talented….with or without the cage it is so great, so i would not bother. cute little girl happy in such a marvellous room!!!
rosa
Oh, I just love it! My daughter would feel so special if she had that room!
I just found your blog. You did a fabulous job on your daughter's bedroom! I love everything about it, the colors, the cherry tree, the bedspread, the pillow, the whimsical birdcage … I am sure she feels like a princess in that gorgeous room!
Jane
Hi m from India ….. wow this is beautiful just like a fairy land …. You have done everything very beautifully … but you know the bedding of Roses are being supply to land of nod by my a friend
Yusuf
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE let me know where you found the awesome "Dresses" sign?!!! This is a gorgeous space. Your little lady is one lucky girl
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What a fabulous room! I love that so many items were thrifted and DIY. Amazing what a little fabric and spray paint can do!
this is so beautiful!!! i love it! i can hardly wait until we are in a place where my daughter can have her very own room to be decorated. yay for pretty little things!
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Hi – I love what you’ve done with the room! I’m doing my daughter’s room now and would love to know where you got the window panels (pink and white) and the beaded velvet curtains on the closet. pls let me know =)
I am in love with this room. Absolutely in love! Well done!
beautiful room. i like without the bird cage. you did an excecptional job!