Tuesday, August 31, 2010

My girl's bedroom and Nada news.....

My girl's room has been Lenox Tan for over  a year now. I love non-traditional colors for kids rooms. I wanted something that could work for all 3 of my girls. Since it is a tiny room, I wanted it to be non-claustrophobic and and  very calming. I was very excited to see that tans are coming back in style. I love how Melaine did her daughter's room.
And I was totally inspired by super-talented Tara's use of paper butterflies. I had to be a copy cat. :)
 I painted all of the garage sale frames I had accumulated over the years.

And then collaged them on the walls.

And cut out paper butterflies to "mount" in each one.


I am trying to decide what to do about the valances, if I keep them or not.
I really have to get that Etsy store of mine open so it's an easier decision. :)



I found this bamboo birdcage for $8 and painted it white, hung it on a ribbon from the ceiling and added some little flutterby's. It's kind of neat because when the windows are open it drifts just  a bit and the little wings kind of flap in the breeze.

The best part is; I took the book pages from a copy of "Little Women."


And the reason the beds are slightly off center is the little peanut sleeps over in the corner.


Someday when she get s big girl bed we are going to have to reconfigure the room  a bit; but we'll make it work.
Anne Marie is going to be revealing more information about the sale at Nada Farm today (Wednesday) so head on over!

Jen

58 Creative people said:

cityfarmer said...

only you, Jen
this is soooo sweet

I'll bet the girls love it

Brushed By An Angel said...

I love that color and the butterflies are so pretty - I just might have to steal that idea from you.

* French at Heart * said...

~*Hi Jennifer~ I am so glad I found your wonderful blog! I LOVE what you did with your girls' room!! Absolutely beautiful~*~*Blessings,Rachel ;)

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Oh my, this is the most adorable little girls room ever! I love all the white frames with the butterflys. xo, Sherry

That one girl said...

Wow, I love the butterflies. Amazing job!

Wall art giveaway on my blog!

Vintage Retouché by Mary said...

I love the paint color and the butterflies are just perfect. I love the restful colors. Perfect for a girls room or a guest room.

Angela said...

Sweetest little girls room ever!

Brynwood Needleworks said...

Hi Jen:
What a wonderful room for little girls to dream. It's beautiful! I love the color of the walls and the butterflies.
xoxo
Donna

Anji Johnston said...

Tghis room is worthy of a magazine cover! You are so unbelievably talented and such an inspiration! Thanks for always sharing your wonderful ideas

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

OM goodness, this is so adorable and sweet, made me smile!

Anna said...

Semplicemente meraviglioso, ti seguo!!!

Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top said...

I love empty frame wall collages. This looks fab!!!! Your girls' room is too cute.

{ L } said...

So simply lovely! You are incredibly talented.

The English Romantic said...

What a beautiful room, very calm and restful. The butterflies are so pretty in their white frames.
Clever girl!!
Angela.

Angela (Cottage Magpie) said...

What a cute and clever idea! So adorable. I love picture frames, and I'm always looking for new ways to use them. they're so pretty on their own, and this is even better!
~Angela :-)

paige said...

that is one of the sweetest most creative little girls room decor i've ever seen. i LOVE the little butterflies....the white frames...little women...perfection

bravo jen!

Suzann said...

Oh my goodness I LOVE that bedroom!!

rosie/the fabric shopper said...

Do you think there's room for another bed for me? LOL I'd sleep there in a heartbeat. You did a wonderful job!

Vintage Junky said...

what a pretty room! I love it all the frames and butterflies. And that it isn't bubble gum pink or electric purple! Not that I don't like a pink room...

Anne Marie said...

WOW! I love it!! it looks straight out of a designer's magazine!!! you are so inspiring......

xo+blessings,
Anne Marie
p.s. thanks for the shout out!

Six in One Hand said...

What a beautiful room!!
I have used the empty frames before and the butterflies from cut from book pages but have never combined the two. The look is simply stunning.

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

Such a pretty room. Like a little wonderland! Your girls must love it!

Joanne B. said...

what a perfect room! Just lovely! Love the butterflies in the frames cut from the pages of an old book! Charming! Sooo sweet! Just found your blog and enjoy it's simple creativity!

Joanne B.

koralee said...

Oh my goodness...this room is adorable in everyway!!!! My daughter would think she had died and went to Heaven if she had a room like that...stunning my friend...thank you sooooo much for the inspiration today. xoxo

Junk Mammas said...

So cute! I really love the butterflies on the bird cage.
Kim

Thompson Tales said...

What a cute little girls room! I love those butterflies, (I also love Taras butterflies!!!)...The picture frames are adorable, great ideas!!!

Jen said...

what a beautiful little girls room!
I also love the butterflies in the frames...gorgeous!

Gigi said...

Oooh, very charming. I like the valance for a vintage pop of color in the room.

Cindy Rand said...

So creative and very sweet Jen! I love the non-traditional look also. Love It!!

Privet and Holly said...

Adorable!
And I don't
think anyone
minds being
copied ~ it's
the ultimate
compliment.
xx Suzanne
PS: Loved your
group photo on
Traci's blog : )

the growers daughter said...

So gorgeous! I love it.

Diana said...

What a very sweet room! I love the clean, simplicity, use of the old frames and antique headboards. Your daughters are blessed to have such a wonderful sanctuary.
Tootles
Diana

southerninspiration said...

Oh, Jen, it's gorgeous!!! Is there anyway you could incorporate white tulle into your valance to sort of soften the colors of it? I have no idea if that would work but I thought if it could have a "vellum" effect,that might go with all the other white you have going on...it's a dreamy room, really!
Suzanne

traci said...

oh my gosh. another beautiful room can i hire you????

Victoria@Whimsy by Victoria said...

I love this idea...so beautiful and whimsy!!! Great job Jen, you are so talented!!

Hugs,
Victoria

Alison Gibbs said...

Jen this looks gorgeous and how wonderful the butterflies look in the frames
Alison

LuLu said...

Jen I LOVE their room... it's soooooo beautiful and i'm loving the color.... so sophisticated, clean, wonderful,
wish i lived near by to hit the sale, i'm so jealous, i know it's going to be outstanding,
xo,
LuLu

Debra@Common Ground said...

Just darling, the butterflies make it perfect!
xo,
Debra

Ms Bingles Vintage Christmas said...

Oh, my goodness... How wonderful!
I love it! I am signing up to follow~
Thank you for sharing!
Have a wonderful afternoon~
Leticia

Tracey said...

Jen this is beyond fabulous and perfectly showcases your incredible wealth of talent!!! You are such an inspiration! I just LOOOOVVVE it!

Hugs ~

:) T

Amber said...

I really adore this room! I love how you arranged the frames and added the butterflies for detail. I love how it's girly but fresh and soothing. I love the calm colors. I really love everything about it. This is a definite magazine submission room!

The Fritz Family Blog said...

Oh! I'm in love.

Air Kiss said...

This room is just gorgeous! Those butterflies & the cage are the nicest touch! I love how you shared how the cage (which is way cute, btw!) swings in the breeze w/ the paper butterflies.. love it!
:) Lara

MistyMayGrey said...

this is so cute!

Anne - Fiona and Twig said...

It's gorgeous, and the wall color is just perfect!

Melaine Thompson said...

F A B U L O U S!!!

tara said...

Jen the room looks fantastic, I love the frames with the butterflies, swoon!! and my favorite part is that all of your girls sleep together with the crumb in her little spot with your sweet sign above her bed....so sweet!!! thank you for sharing...I like the valance it is different and holds it own!

iheartorganizing said...

Pure genius! IHeart it all...

xoxo,
Jen

Dreamy Whites said...

Hi Jen,
OH WOW!
I LOVE IT!!!
I love the color you painted the walls. Such a pretty color. I love all the frames and the butterflies....
You are so talented.
Have a great weekend!
Take Care,
Maria
p.s. I wish I could come to the barn sale. It looks like such an amazing event. Tracey was telling me how awesome your sweaters are that you make!!

Courtney said...

Oh Jen, I'm know I'm late to the party (can't seem to keep up with your blog as much as I want to these days!) BUT...this room is stunning! I would love to sleep in this room myself! I'm so in love with the white butterflies, and the frames and birdcage too. I love love LOVE it!

Display homes said...

I like it so much! I love the entire look of the bedroom. So cute!

Tausha said...

Too too too cute! Love that you used the butterflies and suspended the birdcage! Cute!!! Love ur blog. Can't wait to check out the rest of the fabulousness!!

Alex said...

I love the music on your playlist. AND the littlest birds quote. Thanks for sharing!

Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...

Jen...Just beautiful. I mean really beautiful!

Cara@TheSheetBoutique said...

Fabulous! Here's the link to your feature:
http://www.sheetboutique.com/blog/2010/10/06/bedroom-redo-books-butterflies/

Tina said...

Hi Jennifer. I know this is such an 'after the moment' comment as your post was back in August, but I have just been having the best time going through your bloggy archives and I just had to comment on your girls' room. I am also the mama of 3 girls and your daughters' bedroom is AMAZING!! I have literally thousands of girls' bedroom pics that I have kept over the years, but yours just takes the cake! I LOVE it! I love the colour, I love the butterflies (even more so as they are made from pages from a copy of Little Women), and I love the window treatments! Sorry to be so gushy, but it is just beautiful and my 10 yr old is sitting here in total agreeance:D Fabulous job, you are so inspiring ~ Tina xx

Chrissy @ Boerman Ramblings said...

Your girls room inspired me to do a little makeover..check it out!
http://jackieandtina.blogspot.com/2011/02/frame-wall-updated.html

Kat said...

This is the most beautiful bedrooms I have ever seen...Love it so much!!!!!

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