When I painted and decorated the guest bedroom last summer, I had in my head that it was temporary since we always planned to turn that room into the nursery. We didn't, however, expect to be doing so quite so soon. So, I'm a little sad to see it go. Especially now that I have this fabulous new-to-me lamp that really pulls it all together!
I can't take any credit at all for this Craig's List gem, as it was Joi who spotted it and included it in her Minneapolis round-up. I feel in lust immediately and e-mailed the seller to see if he was interested in shipping it to Alabama. Obviously, he was, and it is now happily at home under a yard sale shade I picked up for a $1 last summer (I knew I would eventually use it!).
The rest of the room is looking a little scary. The 10-inch square recessed light fixture is gone, thankfully, and the patch it required is joined by an even bigger patch -- a casualty of my paranoia about the "water spot" you see on right. Oh well, we were going to have to paint the ceiling anyway!
The room is also home to Random Pink Thrift Store Chair (under $30!), which will hopefully become Beautiful Nursery Chair sometime in the next 6 months.
37 comments:
The room looks great and I love that lamp but I can't wait to see what you do with the nursery!!
Wow, that lamp is stunning!!
xx
dagny
Your guest room is lovely, and I have no doubt the nursery will be just as lovely. Can't wait to see it.
Such an exciting time for you! Can't wait to see the "afters."
Your guestroom is lovely and that lamp is a gem.
-Rene
Oh fun, I actually like that pink chair, that color is groovy.
Can't wait to hear about your nursery and how you prepare for baby!
I can't wait to see the nursery come together. And my thrift store chair was pink before I got it recovered for the nursery!
LOVE the lamp!! And the chair will be perfect- just get an ottoman so you can kick up your feet during those late night feedings!
I have always liked that room, but I am sure it will make a great nursery!
I am so excited to see how your nursery turns out. Also, I adore that piece of furniture behind the pink chair!
Wow, girl! That lamp looks gorgeous is your space. Glad the seller shipped it for you : )
Looks like you have a great room to have a nursery in...and with your expertise on decorating...I'm sure you'll have a beautiful room that is sure to help you not even look back to the room it once was. ;0) Love that lamp, too. YUM. Are you going to find out what you are having???
-Gail
I LOVE that lamp!
Great chair but I'm REALLY lovin the dresser behind it!! So great! Can't wait to see it transform.
So pretty! I bet that chair is really comfy - perfect for a baby's room!
It looks gorgeous. LOVE the new lamp, like really love.
GORGEOUS. I die over that lamp and that pink chair? So great. Will you keep it pink if you have a girl?
LOVE that lamp and that highboy dresser! Sad that the room will be dismantled, but it's for a very good reason. :) Can't wait to see the nursery transformation!
Your guestroom is lovely, however, I can just imagine a beautiful nursery instead. Carla
Love the lamp!
This is a great guest room, but I know that you will come up with an even better baby room! I cant wait to see your design.
You are so clever. I love that you asked them to ship it to you. Brilliant.
Cannot wait to see it as a nursery.
I love the color of that room! The mirror, the lamp, the plates. So quaint. Sorry to hear about your job...life moves us in such unexpected ways. Can't wait to see it change!
hi jennifer,
i love that lamp and see no reason why it could not be used in your nursery. also, the pink chair may come in handy too. do you have all the photos of your home under one label? i'd love to see them all.
~janet
The room is lovely- I can see why you will miss it! But I bet you will be able to use lots of your pretties in the baby's room!
You're a girl after my heart- I ADORE lampshades and often buy them with no lamp to put them on, knowing the lamp will come!! You should see my attic! You know how some people keep clothes forever... I keep lampshades (well, the good ones anyway!)
Can't wait to see your nursery!
joan
I love the lamp, and that chair is an awesome find! I can't wait to see the lovely transformation!
I think you can use a lot of these things in your future nursery too. But I want to see more of the rug!! It looks gorgeous! Where did you get it?
Love this room but I'm sure you will make it an even lovelier nursery - I cannot wait to watch the progress and see the end result!
Whew that lamp, I love it!!!! I can't wait to see the nursery as it comes along :)
Love the lamp! And I can see how you'll miss your guest room, it's really beautiful. Love the wall color. We're in the process of converting our guest room into a nursery too!
; ) Trina
Wow that lamp is amazing! beautiful! it looks fab against your green walls too. Your chair looks really invitingly like a nursery chair, so sweet. I also love the cabinet behind it - doesn't that look like it's seen some fascinating sights in it's time! it is a stunning shape and lovely colour. great blog by the way! City Girl x
(ps please visit mine! http://citygirldiariesec1.blogspot.com thank you!)
Love your lamp!!!
love love love your headboard!
love the lamp & the chair! if it's a girl, the chair would be precious. can't wait to see what you do!
This room is terrific... but it will be even more terrific as a nursery! Congrats. :)
Can't wait to see what you do with the chair.
Gosh...I love that lamp.
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