Transitioning from Nursery to Little Girl's Room

My youngest daughter is growing up so fast! I’ve been meaning to write this post for a long time but life happened and then I forgot about it - until now. 

When our daughter Annalise turned three it was time to take down her crib and put up a twin bed. It was time to transition from nursery to a big girl’s room.

We fun have playing tea party in this cute corner of her room. The chair and tables were given to us 14 years ago with our older daughter’s Kay-Lynn. The table and chairs were originally white, but I spray painted two of the chairs pink for a pop of color.

I knew I wanted a princess themed room and with a canopy to hang from a crown. I found several beautiful ones at Pottery Barn Kids - but they were way over my budget. So I decided to create my own - with my husband’s help. I found this resin crown at Hobby Lobby. It was originally hot pink so I spray painted it gold to match the blush and gold princess theme. We then screwed the crown into the custom made wood box. My husband built the wooden box from scrap wood in our garage. Then we attached it to the wall. I then added the white chiffon fabric that I bought from my local Joanne’s fabric store and fastened it to the back of the wooden box with rope. I also sewed the bows and made the crib skirt. For the pink edge on the chiffon canopy, I used bias tape The crib bumper and quilt are from Pottery Barn Kids.

My husband and I dressed up this @ikeausa dresser by adding new feet, moldings on the top and bottom, and new mirrored knobs. I also added a glass top for elegance. And do you see that pretty pink dress hanging on the hanger? That was mine from when I was a little girl! I love sentimental pieces - do you?

As much I loved this cozy corner where I would cuddle up my baby girl, I knew the tufted arm chair had to be removed to make room for a table and chairs that would inspire childhood play.

Here is is! Her beautiful grown up princess bed! I knew the exact bedding I wanted and needed for her. I chose Beddy’s in Vintage Blush because it works wonderfully with the existing room decor, paint and throw pillows. (Use can use code NISSALYNN for 15% off your entire purchase at Beddy’s.) I also ordered the gray poka dot minkey blanket from Beddy’s.. I picked up the gold dot and blush throw pillows from Hobby Lobby. The small white monogramed ruffle pillow sham is from Pottery Barn Kids.

My husband added the white trim work on the walls.

Even though Annalise has a big girl room, I still kept these new born photos of her on her dresser.

Annalise is loving her new room! She spends hours playing in her new space!

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Master Bedroom Refresh with Overstock

We needed a master bedroom refresh! It had been about seven years since the last time we updated our bedroom - so it was definitely time. I kept my larger pieces of furniture; my four poster bed and armoire, but I wanted some new key pieces like an armchair, bedding, and night stands to update the room. A partnership with Overstock and their amazing products was just what I needed! #Ad

I wanted my master bedroom to be light and fresh looking, while elegant and timeless at the same time. I also wanted it to feel beautiful and somewhat regal.

When I started pinning on Pinterest, I realized that most of the photos I was pinning were French country looks and rooms with a glam style. So I decided to incorporate both styles. I knew by going to Overstock, they would have everything I need for one stop shopping. The first thing I fell in love with this Sabine Couture High Wing Chair. It served as my starting point for the room.

From there I chose two new night stands - since our old night stands were given to us by a fellow coworker ten years ago. I found these Parisian Marketplace Bombay Night Stands and they couldn’t be more perfect to go with my French country/glam look. 

The bedding we also bought when we lived on a different home -seven years ago. I went with a blush color because to me it’s such a romantic, elegant color. I chose a Madison Park Coverlet Set. I paired the coverlet set with white ruffle Euro Shams and matching duvet.

When I started making the bed, and putting the pieces in place, I was so happy how everything really came together! 

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Growing up and Changing Spaces!

I have two daughters fourteen years apart, and it was time to update both girls’ rooms. My youngest daughter recently turned three, so we changed her room from nursery to little girl’s room by taking down her crib and putting up a twin bed. My seventeen year old wanted to update her room up by creating a more sophisticated space. My goal for both rooms was wanted to keep the current color schemes so we did have to repaint and buy everything new.

Below is a photo of Annalise’s nursery before we made changes. When we put up her big girl bed, I knew exactly the bedding I wanted for her. Enter Beddy’s once again! I chose Beddy’s in Vintage Blush because it works wonderfully with the existing color scheme in her room! (And you can use code NISSALYNN for 15% off your order!)

Before!

After!

The white iron bed has a special place in my heart as we bought it for my first daughter 15 years ago and stored it in the attic hoping we would have another little girl again some day. When I found out I was having Annalise after three boys - I was over the moon! I was excited to put this bed frame again!

Love the blush poke-a-dot inside of Beddy’s!

So excited when my Beddy’s blankets arrived!

I used both the Gray Dot and Blush Beddy’s blankets and layered them to make the bed look extra “fluffy.” These blankets are so soft and comfy, I frequently curl up with them when watching TV. (And you can use code NISSALYNN for 15% off your order!)

Our oldest daughter, Kay-Lynn, turned 17 she wanted a little more sleek and stylish look for her bedroom. I wanted a way for her to keep her room more tidy! So I thought Beddy’s would be great idea for my teenage daughter too. Plus Beddy’s would help her make her bed faster before her friends come over!

Here is a photo of my seventeen daughters room before the room improvements. My daughter has her own style and she knew what she wanted to change. She chose the Modern Gray Bedddy’s in all cotton for her bedding. We also changed out the darker gray rug, for a lighter one, and removed the decorative pom poms in the corner. She picked out the hanging plant holders and the faux succulent plants all on her own. She kept the rustic wood signs (from Hobby Lobby), above her bed, but added lights around them to make them more fun. We kept the yellow and gray comforter that resting at the bottom of her bed. You can find a similar on here. We also added a small white desk, lamp, and chair so she has a place to do homework.

It’s amazing how changing out the bedding and a few accessories can make such a huge difference!

Before!

After!

Love the strong zipper on Beddy’s.

Beddy's is a Game Changer!

Let’s be real, kids are terrible at making their beds. Their top sheet and blankets always just end up on the floor, making the room look messy. This drives me crazy!

As a mother of five children, I am always looking for tips and tricks to help cut down on clean up around the house.

Enter Beddy’s! Where has this been all my life? It has seriously made my life easier. Beddy’s has zippers all the way down both sides and across the bottom so it’s easy for kids to make their beds - all they have to do is zip them up! It’s a game changer!

Let me tell what makes this product so amazing. First, the ZIPPERS. My younger kids make their beds everyday now because all they have to do is zip them up! No more sheets on the floor, no more blankets thrown in a pile on the bed. It’s made and stays that way! When zipped up it creates a cozy, snuggling feeling. And I have found it’s wonderful in helping little ones stay in their covers. It is also super easy to unzip and remove the top layer for washing and drying.

Second, the fabric is awesome! Even my 7 year old noticed how soft and comfy it was. He couldn’t wait to sleep in his bed! The minky fabric is extremely soft and 100% polyester. The outer fabric is 100% cotton. That’s important to me because my son gets very hot and cotton is more breathable than other fabrics - which helps keeps his body temperature down during the night. The bottom has an elastic like a fitted sheet so it stays secure to the mattress and off the floor.

Third, quality! I am very particular about bedding, and the stitching and construction of Beddy’s are top notch. It so well made that I am positive it will last me a long time. My sister came over the other day and was so impressed with the quality that she is now going to order Beddy’s for her three year old.

I have to tell you, and I am not making this up, my 12 and 14 year old boys now want Beddy’s for their beds! If that doesn’t let you know how wonderful this product is I don’t know what will.