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#2 - Matilda's Dresser

Name: Julia
Children's names and ages: Stellan 2 years old and Matilda due 4/24/08
Location: Orchard Lake, MI
Category: Clothes

Items used for the project and favorite part of the storage solution:
I thought your readers would be interested in seeing my solution because it's an inexpensive way to add style to basic storage.

I bought a basic white IKEA Malm dresser for under $150. Then used glue to apply leftover grasscloth wallpaper (originally purchased at Lowe's for less than $30 a roll) to the drawer fronts. Next I applied grosgrain ribbon from Joann's to the edges, creating a frame. This was the trickiest part since I had to cut fairly exact 45 degree angles for all the corners. Lastly, I drilled holes and inserted hardware from Anthropologie that I bought on sale for less than $3 each.

Voila! A cheerful custom storage solution for baby's clothes without a hefty pricetag.

What's your best storage tip for families with children?:
Get your kids to clean up after themselves!

Thanks for your entry, Julia!

Comments (10)

What a beautiful dresser - I can't wait to hear more about how it was done. Based on this one picture, it looks like Matilda is going to have a lovely room!

posted by blueroom on 2008-04-01 15:46:32
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Hi there!

Cute baby room.

I simply must know where you purchased that lamp. I've been looking all over for one.

Thanks,
Jen

posted by JMBnewsgirl on 2008-04-01 16:06:52
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Hi Jen - I bought the lamp at HomeGoods a few years ago, but spiced up the lampshade by covering it with fabric and craft glue.

posted by JuliaE on 2008-04-01 16:24:09
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where are the prints from? they're great!

posted by goudakat on 2008-04-01 18:29:39
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Target has lamps like that right now.

posted by Pencils on 2008-04-01 20:24:07
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Target.com or @ the store?

posted by Elle78 on 2008-04-01 23:17:09
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Goudakat- I made the prints myself. I bought some silver damask-type scrapbook paper for the background and various bright, patterned paper for the animals. Found some silhouette clipart online, enlarged it to the size I needed and cut out the patterned paper along the lines of the silhouettes. Then clued it on and put it in some inexpensive IKEA frames.

posted by JuliaE on 2008-04-02 10:24:32
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I was too late to vote, but I LOVE this! What a fab look, and I love that you're so thirfty and crafty!

posted by Birdy on 2008-04-02 18:02:44
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I think this is a refreshing take on a baby girl's nursery, a NICE relief from freaking pastel pinks and purples..ugh. I LOVE it, and also resolve to keep things gender-neutral when I have children. (Without resorting to yellow or neutrals, haha.

posted by indiasoup on 2008-05-26 16:01:42
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wow... i cant believe that was a malm dresser and i love the diy prints... thanks for the great ideas. love this nursery!

posted by erinpearce on 2008-06-01 12:53:46
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