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Vivi’s Handmade Room {A Slideshow}
I consulted many “experts” when it came time to plan Vivi’s nursery. We lived in a tiny one bedroom apartment when Addie came into our lives and she never really had her own room until a year ago.
I knew I wanted it to be pretty because I knew I’d be spending an awful lot of time in it, however I could never settle on a theme. Owls? Creatures? The ocean? A particular color? TOO MANY CHOICES! THE PRESSURE!
I knew what I liked and I liked esty. Talk about the biggest rabbit hole time suck for a pregnant lady. I started purchasing things here and there, mostly from friends with their own etsy sites, I received a few gifts and before I knew it I had my theme.
Handmade.
Lots of photos after the jump!
Everything in her room has a story and I’ve talked with everyone who has contributed their talents to her little cozy corner of our first home. She still hasn’t slept in it since I’m having a hard time trying to decide when to boot the baby but that doesn’t mean we don’t spend lots of time in it. It’s a perfect room that gets the most perfect light for the most perfect baby (you know, in my opinion.)
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Heather of the EO commented on Jul 26 11 at 9:06 amIt is SO lovely. All of it. Like you. And like Vivi.
Amber D commented on Jul 26 11 at 9:22 amLove the special touch that using homemade things can add to a room. Beautiful!
Cameron commented on Jul 26 11 at 9:25 amOh my God, I’m basing my entire nursery theme on that Story People print & the colors in it (also a lot of handmade, by me and other Etsy artists). I bought it years and years and years ago and I am SO EXCITED to be able to put it up in the nursery. :)
Ami commented on Jul 26 11 at 9:29 amCan I move in? I could sleep in the chair…..
Cameron commented on Jul 26 11 at 9:31 amOkay, now I’ve gone through the rest of the slideshow and this is just weird. I have poms, and that Rar Rar Press postcard, and a print of Oregon (not Indiana), too. Great minds think alike? I did not copy you, I swear. How crazy!
Tina commented on Jul 26 11 at 9:54 amLove that rug, where did it come from?
Carrie commented on Jul 26 11 at 10:38 amGreat post. Love seeing all of the beautiful prints and homemade items. Please add a picture of how these items look in the overall room. i love Etsy too, but I’m reluctant to buy since i don’t know how to incorporate all of these disparate items into one space.
Sara Sophia commented on Jul 26 11 at 8:05 pmYou KNOW I dig this so hard.
You did the best job, Mama.
Its beautiful.
helenvance commented on Jul 27 11 at 8:13 amDid you watch the “Extreme Couponing” show they should have featured “Printapon” which I use and print coupons from online
amy turn sharp commented on Jul 27 11 at 8:16 amwe love u sweetie xxxooo thanks for the shout out for little alouette xxxooo
robin plemmons commented on Jul 27 11 at 11:47 amI just love it. It feels so personal & full of heart. I just love you. I just love loving you. The painting looks perfect. xoxo
Katy commented on Jul 27 11 at 12:45 pmThe rug is a ‘Lil Mo rug by Momeni. I’m the designer of the collection and so happy to see this beautiful room! Here is the website:
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Molly commented on Aug 04 11 at 10:07 pmI have that “Things I’m Thankful For” print too! Great minds think alike!!
Marta commented on Aug 05 11 at 9:56 amLOVE. So many cute things that I want to steal. I also get unusually pleased with myself when I see that people have the same things as me (I am super lame, yes)
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