March 20, 2008

Pretty in Pink

One of my goals this year was to focus on one room at a time and actually finish what I start. I was tired of feeling like nothing got finished and I thought this would be a good approach. Let me tell you, for the rest of you out there with Design Induced ADD, I highly recommed this method. It's actually inspired me to get working. I no longer feel so overwhelmed with to do lists and ideas because I really focus on the project at hand. Which isn't to say that I don't let my mind wander to other projects occasionally, I just don't let myself do anything about them.

I've finished painting all of the furniture in Emma's room. Love the way it turned out. I found the flower shaped glass knobs at The Cottage. Sure wish I could visit their shop in person. The mirror is an antique one that belonged to my grandmother that also got a coat of paint.

Love the way the Pottery Barn sheets work in the room to break up all of that pink-sweetness.


I still have a few art projects to make for the walls and a shelf to paint and install above the closet door. I hope to finish those next week. Then the real challenge begins, deciding which room to focus on next.

28 comments:

  1. Love it! I cracked up at "decorating ADD." What a good way to put it. It's not me, it's my disease. :)

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  2. Hi J,
    The space certainly did turn out lovely! How does she love it?

    You hit the nail right on the head about concentrating on one space at a time. So many women come into the shop and purchase 3 or 4 different things,for different rooms, spend a few hundred dollars, and get really nowhere. This is the advise I am constantly preaching.

    Girls..STAY FOCUSED!! ITs a good thing!
    Have a great Easter with the girls and Hubby!
    xo
    Lisa
    coastal nest

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  3. It's soooo cute! I love it! Emma is a lucky ducky : )

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  4. Oh how pretty... and sweet! I love white furniture on a pink wall room... just lovely!

    Happy Easter!

    cielo

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  5. Such a lucky girl! Her room is adorable!

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  6. Such a lucky girl! Her room is adorable!

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  7. Such a lucky girl! Her room is adorable!

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  8. Absolutely beautiful. I love it!

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  9. It's lovely!

    I understand about the decorating ADD!

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  10. it looks so cute..i love painted furniture..it is so great for kids (and anywhere really) i love the touch of red with pink...in fact...pink blue and red are one of my fave color schemes for little girls! i think just pink and pastels is just too sweet and not practical.

    bravo!

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  11. Love every corner--what a great girlie room. The lamp in the corner is cute and how nice for her to have grandma's mirror--SPECIAL!
    :0)
    Tara

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  12. I love it!! It turned out beautiful.
    You did a wonderful job on the room and furniture.
    I always do one project at a time.
    Have a Happy Easter!
    Rosemary

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  13. It's me!! I'm the one with decorating ADD! I can NEVER finish any of the projects I start! I wonder if your method will work for me....I'm gonna try it. LOL.

    Beautiful room. That is one lucky little princess who lives there. : )

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  14. It's beautiful, Jen. The one room at a time approach has worked well with our redo's over the winter. Less overwhelming! You did a wonderful job!

    Pat

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  15. Emma's room is just beautiful Jen. You've done a wonderful job making it a little jewel box.
    Happy Easter.

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  16. The room turned out absolutely precious and I'll bet Emma's thrilled :)

    I can't wait to see what you do next!

    Rue :)

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  17. i love the middle plate above the mirror! and what's the fun lacy garland? cute! blessings!

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  18. Such a sweet bedroom...what a lucky little girl!!! You did a wonderful job...sometimes rooms that evolve over time turn out the best :o) Have a Happy Easter!!!
    ~Des

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  19. I love the way the room turned out. I am currently planning my 4 year-old daughter's room and much of what you have done in your room is very similar to my plans. I love the pink on the walls that you choose...not so "pepto bismally pink" that is common in girls rooms. I am thinking of doing a colour called "Apple Blossom" by Benjamin Moore. It looks very similar to your pink...is it apple blossom? Also, are those Cherry Blossom sheets from PB? I am thinking of buying the duvet from that line. Sorry for the long comment but I would so love to connect with you about this!!! LOL!!

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  20. Perfect! Enjoy being able to decorate their rooms now. They grow up so fast and eventually want to cover the walls with posters!

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  21. It turned out lovely, Jen! Just perfect for your sweet, little girl!

    Happy Easter!
    Linda

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  22. That has got to be one of THE prettiest girl's rooms I've ever seen, Jenn! Girl, you rocked it!

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  23. Emma's room really turned out nice. What is the color of pink you used on her walls..it's so soft and subtle...I'd like to paint my youngest walls a soft shade, she keeps begging me to do that.

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  24. Oh jen....

    Her room is yummy.

    And I'm with you on the decorating ADD :)

    xoxox,
    martha

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  25. Love those pink walls. I have to ask...what is the color? Oh Please Tell Me!!! So soft and girly!
    Sarah
    http://vintagelily.typepad.com/

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  26. I want to live in that room!
    Your blog is beautiful and one of my new favs :)

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  27. I want to live in that room!
    Your blog is beautiful and one of my new favs :)

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  28. It's adorable - pretty and fresh and absolutely perfect! She must be so in love with it! I would be!


    xo,
    Kim

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