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Olivia's Modern Pink Nursery
Small Kids, Big Color Entry # 47


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Name: Olivia
Age: 4 months
Location: Suwanee, Georgia

Color Inspiration: I wanted to use bright, modern, but girly colors and shapes. Being an artist and an art teacher, I thought it would be great to feature original black and white artwork for the baby to look at, and to contrast with the corals, pinks, and mustard yellows.

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Tip For Using Color: In order to tie a new color into the overall color scheme, I usually repaint a few items around the room in that shade.


Colors Used: Behr paint + primer: cool lava 180B-5
yellow gold 360D-6 with a little black added in to make it more of a mustard color.


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LOVE this room!!!!

posted by growingmama on November 16th 2009 at 2:14pm
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Is the bookcase Ikea? What are the drawers/boxes? It looks great.

posted by groverhog on November 16th 2009 at 3:50pm
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i love the color combo. great job!

posted by annalea on November 16th 2009 at 10:08pm
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I love the idea of painting just a section of the walls...it looks great and seems so much easier.

posted by Candice & River on November 16th 2009 at 10:12pm
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thanks guys! It was MUCH easier to paint just a section of the walls, and since I did it while I was 8 1/2 months pregnant, that was all I could handle. Yes, the bookcase is IKEA, and the drawer/boxes are from Target.

posted by kaytea81 on November 16th 2009 at 10:30pm
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Super cute room!!

posted by jeanninetripp on November 16th 2009 at 11:04pm
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I love the art in black and white , excellent for the baby`s eye sight.

posted by Yolanda01 on November 16th 2009 at 11:10pm
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Nice room. Is the baby blanket hand made?

posted by Abu on November 16th 2009 at 11:27pm
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Gorgeous!!!

posted by buffycam on November 17th 2009 at 12:56am
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Love it!

posted by Mgeppert on November 17th 2009 at 5:46am
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very cute Katie! olivia is lucky to have such a creative mom!

posted by achellis on November 17th 2009 at 8:02am
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I LIKE THE ROOM!!!

posted by stephens9 on November 17th 2009 at 8:11am
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Love the pink with the black and white art work!

posted by 8browneyes on November 17th 2009 at 8:26am
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So talented, and you made all the crib bedding and diaper changing sheets...wow! I love all the colors too? When can I hire you to do my child's room?!

posted by jillpkemp on November 17th 2009 at 8:52am
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It's beautiful!!! :)

posted by squashley10 on November 17th 2009 at 9:27am
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What an adorable room!! Super unique and chic!!

posted by sugarkane981 on November 17th 2009 at 10:09am
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Love it!!! I was thumbs up # 60!! Its so colorful and fun but with a touch of originality and creativeness to it!
my fave!

posted by dtrillo on November 17th 2009 at 10:14am
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Awesome, I wish I was your baby!

posted by andrewcrew5 on November 17th 2009 at 10:25am
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What a mind for design! You must have a mother who passed that trait onto you or something!

posted by acr17 on November 17th 2009 at 10:36am
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love this room! lucky little olivia!

posted by dje1 on November 17th 2009 at 10:49am
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this is an amazing room! love the mobile, and love how you've taken a small, square space and made it fun and interesting (and even created the illusion of architectural elements) with the pink on the walls.

posted by jeapar on November 17th 2009 at 10:55am
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Sweetness! Your room is really awesome, but where are the dumbbells and the weight bench! You've got to make that little baby strong!

posted by iamtheman on November 17th 2009 at 11:09am
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its amazing how great you are at everything! love what you have done with the black and white hanging designs.

posted by artsy1012 on November 17th 2009 at 11:10am
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the granny square blanket is gorgeous!

posted by jess thrift on November 17th 2009 at 11:29am
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this room is beautiful and so unique and energetic! i love every little touch!

posted by christycharrison on November 17th 2009 at 11:34am
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Adorable and bright!

posted by lhyates on November 17th 2009 at 12:45pm
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I love this room not only because its beautiful, but because Katie painted, sewed or crafted almost everything in there herself! Katie you are amazing!

posted by CourtneyAnderton on November 17th 2009 at 1:30pm
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I love it..and I don't even like pink!

posted by aquayellow on November 17th 2009 at 2:02pm
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good luck Katie!

posted by lostmyart on November 17th 2009 at 2:50pm
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THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO IS VOTING! ALL THE ART, BEDDING, CUSHIONS, CRIB, ETC I MADE OR REFINISHED MYSELF, SO A LOT OF WORK WENT INTO THIS ROOM. only the best for my little one!

posted by kaytea81 on November 17th 2009 at 3:21pm
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I love the colors you picked. It is a very cute room.

posted by ssbeasley22 on November 17th 2009 at 3:22pm
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go katie!

posted by cswarner6 on November 17th 2009 at 6:58pm
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just as i expected - absolutely fabulous!

posted by snielsen on November 17th 2009 at 8:12pm
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Love this room!!! Olivia is one lucky little lady!!! What a creative, talented, artistic mom she has!

posted by shiracaplan on November 17th 2009 at 9:00pm
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LOVE IT! What a LUCKY BABY! Her mommy must love her very much to create such a warm and fun space to welcome her to the world.

posted by maleesa on November 17th 2009 at 10:22pm
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Man oh man, another awesome art project from the coolest of my friends. Thanks for sharing this link, Katie, I really enjoyed those pics. I'll make sure Scott gives you a thumbs up too. Besos de Damasco.

posted by emijla on November 18th 2009 at 7:39am
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Go Katie!!! I like Olivia`s room.

posted by marioneta on November 18th 2009 at 9:46am
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Love it! You should definitely win with all of your attention to detail and hand-made originals. The crib is fantastic too! :)

posted by ashleeilg on November 18th 2009 at 11:01am
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way to go katie! LOVE the room!
love ya! chelsea a.

posted by crummy83 on November 18th 2009 at 11:09am
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BEAUTIFL!!!!

posted by 14unot4me on November 18th 2009 at 11:10am
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Every girl would love to have a room like this. It is fun and bright, a lovely place to grow up in. Very well done

posted by emmaurban on November 18th 2009 at 12:05pm
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Katie, i looked at everyones rooms and the reason why i love yours so much is because it doesnt look anything like anyone elses. You are completely unique and have such a neat creative personal twist on everything you do, that brands itself as yours. You can see something and just know "thats katie" - you are a true designer. I cant stop staring at this picture, it is just the cutest room i have ever seen for a kid katie im not kidding. I love you so much and i know olivia will love and appreciate it when shes old enough to appreciate more than milk and a ceiling fan! xoxoxo

posted by rbecca1 on November 18th 2009 at 7:40pm
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I gave this room a 'thumbs up', but I'm curious as to all the commenters--are any of them NOT from friends & family? I know that's within the rules, but still.

posted by SQ on November 18th 2009 at 10:11pm
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um to the commenter above. yes many of the comments were left by people I know, but I think they thought they had to as part of the voting. and lots of the comments are NOT from people I know. thanks for your vote though.

posted by kaytea81 on November 18th 2009 at 11:08pm
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Love this nursery! It is so clean, yet colorful! Great design style. Would love this room myself! Great for any age!

posted by Mora on November 19th 2009 at 8:29am
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this room is inspiring even for my own space!

posted by carolinerosebro on November 19th 2009 at 11:00am
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I love the yellow on the crib and the color of the clouds on the wall! Very cute.

posted by megalega on November 19th 2009 at 3:23pm
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sooooo cute just like the baby who lives in it! heather

posted by sofloridagrl on November 19th 2009 at 7:20pm
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awsome love it!

posted by chrislovesnea on November 19th 2009 at 8:51pm
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Love it!!!

posted by petitdesign on November 22nd 2009 at 4:42pm
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I love this room! I wish I was allowed to paint where I live at. :-(

posted by mnm_mom on December 10th 2009 at 3:17pm
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