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Name: Luca, Gia & Baby Cashew
Age: 4, 2 and "due any day now"
Location: Champaign, Illinois
Color Inspiration: We follow the "find what we can, use what we have and make what we don't" philosophy. This is not only easy on the budget and environmentally responsible, but I love the mix of eclectic found objects and handmade new creations. Search your storage closets, attics and basements ...
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...(and those of your family if they are willing). Color is a low-cost, high impact way of adding your personal touch. I am inspired by bold, vibrant combinations. For us, everything matches because nothing matches. A good reflection of families - where you blend personalities, temperaments, and abilities to paint a new and beautiful picture of life. We are so excited to meet this little guy and see how our lives change!
Tip For Using Color: This is the third nursery we have put together and by far, the easiest and most fun. I think the reason is that we didn't constrain ourselves to a color palette. Every shade and hue was fair game, as long as we loved it. Feel free to mix and match and put your heart into your space! It will grow with your children and give them room to be creative as well.
Colors Used: Wall color: Benjamin Moore Kiwi; Trim color: Antique White; Daybed Color: Valspar Gypsy Teal; Benjamin Moore Black Chalkboard Paint on closet door; Ceiling Fan: Antique Bronze spraypaint; Pillows covers handmade with following fabrics: Dancefloor in Teal by Anna Maria Horner, Rose Damask in Orange by Joel Dewberry, Groovy Guitars by Michael Miller, Mocca by Alexander Henry, Juicy Lemon by Alexander Henry; curtains from Ikea; crib bedding from Target (2005)
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I love the pictures in the alphabet clothesline. Great idea!
view ksg's profile
I love the wall color and the Michael Miller guitar fabric! I've had my eye on that for a quilt for my son's room for awhile now.
view khbnelson's profile
The floors look great! Who did your floors?
view loutrel's profile
Love the daybed & pillows! I wish you would have painted your ceiling, too, to pull it all together.
view SQ's profile
I love the use of color. The green especially. I have two girls, 7 years apart (one in a crib) who could use a well decorated room. Thanks for the inspiration.
view anepasor's profile
What a fun, lively room. I hate to ask silly questions, though, but where do all the kids sleep? Do the older two share the daybed while the baby will be in the crib?
view hyzen's profile
thanks for all the kind words and votes so far!
hyzen: my older son and daughter actually share a different room; only the baby will be in here. the daybed will mostly be a place to read, nurse, etc. but will also serve as a guest bed when needed.
view annalea's profile
I love the color scheme, it looks great with the floor.
view chachiespal's profile
Thanks for the clarification, Annalea! I assumed they would share the room since all their names were listed. Lucky baby to have such a lovely nursery (and all to him or herself)!
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Do you know where the crib came from? We have the same one which was given to us and have no idea where it is from! Love the green on the walls and the daybed!
view piperlemons's profile
Wow, you really are amazing.
Great work Annie.
view cristine14's profile
Nice!
view simplist's profile
This is fantastic--I was admiring it on Flickr earlier. My favorite so far (and that's saying a lot!)
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piperlemons: we were given the crib as a gift and it came from a local store here in central illinois.
thanks again everyone!
view annalea's profile
you're so blessed to have two huge windows like that! you've done a beautiful job! I especially love the mobile :)
view erin519's profile
I hope that you win :) Regardless you are the winner in my heart! Love ya!
view sonyalynn's profile
Looks amazing! I love the color, and you always had great style, Annalea!
view emilyanne80's profile
this is my fav room so far.. I hope you win! :)
view aliciaanne's profile
This is a fabulous bedroom! Well done!
view abbygraykit's profile
Love it!! found & home made art makes this so special!!
view roxannecorinne1015's profile
So many elements that I love. Good job!
view growingmama's profile
...love it!!!
view weesagirl's profile
Sis, your designs rock!!
view mj3224's profile
This is so adorable!!! Seriously wonderful and soooo cute :)
view tysmyguy's profile
I've never seen this room in your house! I love it.
view vannada2's profile
It really is a beautiful room!
view wilson922's profile
I can't wait for Cashew to be born! And such a gorgeous room Annalea!
view heather2clark's profile
Can't wait to come see it in person some time! I love all your pillows. We should have a pillow-making party together! :) --grant
view MuchAdo330's profile
A stunning room! What a lucky baby!
view hartline's profile
Love, love the wall color! Congrats on baby Cashew!
view csc76's profile
luv the room, annie. could use your help in redecorating syd's room.
Connie---brad's sis
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