Wednesday, July 20, 2011

belle fille!

Random thought of the day: I really wish I could speak French and not have to resort to translation.com for common French phrases. Maybe, someday, when I'm spending my retirement in good ol' Paris, I'll learn la langue. :)

A friend of mine asked me to design her soon-to-be daughter's nursery. I jumped at the chance to do something so special for her!

We decided on a teal/pink/gray color scheme with accents of yellow and gold.

Design tip: stick with three main colors, then work in little accents here and there of different shades of those 3 colors and one or two other colors. (Sometimes your accent colors won't be incorporated into the room until you find that random can't-live-without-it piece at the thrift store or whatever store your heart fancies. Then you'll realize- wow! I really love that gold antique mirror against my teal walls.)

Our statement piece and big pop of color is going to be a pink dresser. We are going to sand and re-finish an old honey-colored dresser and coat it up with some lovely poly to give it that lacquered shine. I suggested Benjamin Moore "rosy blush"- it's not too pink but makes a very girly statement. :)

Here is the design board. Let me know if you'd like links to any of the items listed!

Some of the decor includes:









While I'm still in design-mode, I'd better finish up this crazy wall-stenciling I've got going on in the entry way! It's turning out to be quite the project. 

Have a wonderful wednesday!