The Next Project

I have been on a long search for the perfect curtain solution in my daughter's room and I have finally found it!  At first I envisioned a cream curtain with a bright pink vertical panel on the crib side.  One for each window which would nicely frame the bed.  But as I started looking for fabric I just wasn't finding what I wanted and started questioning my original plan.  To many vertical stripes???  So then I bought a few curtains at Target...and then returned them.  Not what I wanted either.  Next I went to JoAnn's and found a beautiful paisley pink and green fabric that was to die for, but so was the price.  Time to move on again (but I will still dream of that gorgeous paisley).  Today I went to Hancock Fabrics and was giddy when I walked into a 40% off sale.  Yippee!  So the search came to an end.  Green, pink, no stripes and perfect for a game of Twister...

Now as I have mentioned before, my sister-in-law is the go to sewer in the family.  She has made beautiful quilts and curtains and I have always envied her ability to use a sewing machine.  (Read - I have NO IDEA how to even turn one on.)  So once the purchase was made I immediately sought out her advice.  She brought up the no sew method that some of our favorite bloggers use at YoungHouseLove.  I had also thought of this but now that I have a professionals approval I am going for it.  Sherry and John have used this method many times and swear by it so I am going to give it a try.  You can read more about it here.

I have also been thinking that I would love a growth chart for the back of Bean's door to bring in more color and pattern and to follow her as she grows.  Have any of you ever made a growth chart?  I found this website and think I may try it out.  Look how cute these are!

You know what, one year ago I would have NEVER considered making this.  I was 100% a want something, go out and buy it kind of girl.  But now I have a new found love of making things personal.  And even if it doesn't turn out perfect, which no doubt it wont, it will be hand made from me to my daughter and that is way more valuable.  (At least that is what I am hoping my daughter will think when she is 13!)

K is for Kylie!

You may ask, what do I do with my Saturday nights?  Usually a family dinner out or plans with friends but this past Saturday night I was at home painting, gluing and really feeling like a kid again as I made this wonderful K for my daughter's door.  Not lame...it was fun!

It was super simple to make.  I bought the K at Michaels for less then $5.  Then I picked up some fun ribbon at JoAnn's.  I started with a coat of the same green paint that is on the walls in the room (and on this chair, look they match!) 

Then out came the hot glue gun.  I snipped and trimmed and placed and liked.  No plan, just trial and error (which is how most decorating happens in my life).  A little glue and it was done.  I would never call myself crafty so every time I successfully complete a project like this I surprise myself and probably everyone who has ever known me. 

Side Note: This can also make a great gift!  I made similar ones for my nieces for Christmas to match each of their rooms. 

And now time to use that great hook I picked up at Anthropologie.  Look what a fun impact it makes on my daughter's door.  LOVE IT!

Next weekend we tackle that chair rail.  Wish me luck!