Nursery Preparations
Mon, Jan 4, 2010
All Posts, Before and After, Everyday Life, Home Life, Misc., Nursery
We live in a tiny, tiny house. But we’re also very fortunate we have a second bedroom in this tiny house which, up until now, has been used as a guest room. Actually, it’s been a lot more than that – it’s been home to my cat, and then our dog, and even to the CPA and me during the winter months when our main bedroom is cold.
All that changed, however, on December 1st when we officially began preparations for it to become a nursery. Originally, I had no idea what I wanted to do with the nursery except that I knew that I wanted to paint it. See, when we first bought the house, the room was yellow.
A bright yellow actually.
So we darkened it up a bit and then added a bed, an armoire, and a couple of bookshelves. (For some reason I didn’t take a picture of it before we took it apart – this is the best one I have, taken back when we first moved into the house).
Since we’re having a boy and since I’m not a frilly kind-of person anyway, I decided to go with a neutral color scheme. That way, as the baby grows up, we don’t have to make a lot of substantial changes to the room to have it grow with him.
So we knew we wanted it painted but with lots going on these past few months between work and school (for my husband), there was no way we’d be able to get it done in time.
Enter, my dad.
**Side note – did you ever watch that show called “This Old House”? There was a guy on there, a carpenter and all around handy man, named Bob Villa. That’s my dad. Well, not really my dad, but my dad is just like Bob Villa in that he can do and build anything.**
So when Dad offered to paint the room for us, we didn’t even have to think about it. We got the room ready by clearing everything out and putting it in the garage for storage. Then we started testing paint colors.
That was the hardest part (for me anyway). I couldn’t get the colors just right until the CPA stepped in and suggested a combination of two shades that I hadn’t considered before. And voila – we had our match.
Dad drove up from Georgia the next morning and then spent three straight days getting the room ready. He added a ceiling fan, which we’ve heard keeps the air circulated and hopefully helps to prevent SIDS.
Then he put up the chair rail, which we wanted in order to add more definition to the two different colors we’d be using in the room. Then came the paint, lots and lots of glorious paint.
It was so exciting to see the room transforming and I am completely impressed with the professional job he did! It would have taken us a week to do what he did in three short days.
Before he was finished, he took off the closet doors (we plan to hang curtains in their place) and painted the inside of the space.
And finally, it was ready.
Isn’t it gorgeous? The colors are rich and warm, the paint job is immaculate, and the love and hard work that went into the projects is obvious.
So a huge thank you goes out to my dad because without him, this wouldn’t have been possible. Now we’re ready to put the room together and make it a special place for our little boy.
Thanks Dad!
Or should I call you, Grandpa?
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January 4th, 2010 at 6:39 am
I think the room looks great!! I LOVE those colors.
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January 4th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Fantastic color choices! You are so right not to do what is traditionally expected of new parents – To paint the nusery blue, pink, yellow or even sage… We didn’t do it either – we, (have always) kept the walls in our home white and added color through the use of accessories, artwork and fabrics. These are SO much easier to change!
That your dad, aka Grandpa, painted the room just makes it all the more special!
HaPpY NeW YeAr to you!
January 4th, 2010 at 6:55 am
The room looks great! He did an amazing job!
Can’t wait to meet your little boy
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January 4th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Love the colors. Your dad did an amazing job. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
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January 4th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Also love the colors! Very sweet of your dad…will he be returning to paint at your sister’s house? hehe
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January 4th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Oooh what a nice idea to do a chair rail and two shades. Looks great! I can’t wait to start decorating mine
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January 4th, 2010 at 8:32 am
That looks terrific. I can’t wait to see it all put together – especially when you add that final accessory.
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January 4th, 2010 at 8:56 am
i want to see photos of the complete nursery!!!
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January 4th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Wow, it looks really nice! I like the color choices.
January 4th, 2010 at 10:32 am
What a great canvas to build your nursery on! Love the colors, chair rail and the flooring! Can’t wait to see the completed nursery.
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January 4th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Sweetie–thanks for the compliments, they are much appreciated and I am so looking forward to the finished room!! BTW–next time tell me it’s a “Kodak” moment and I’ll try to suck up my gut some–LOL!!
Dad (Papa John to the grandkids–present and future)
January 4th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Ooooh I love the two tones and the chair rail. Very sophisticated! Your dad did a lovely job too. Please let him know that he is welcome to come paint at my house next time we need painting done. We are not very good painters… Brian left a couple roller marks on Hannah’s ceiling.
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January 4th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
So wonderful and exciting, Tab. I can’t wait to see photos of your son in this room. Hey, my dad is Bob Vila too! Actually, he resembles your dad slightly in that last photo –– or at least the expression does. That grin. It’s such a proud dad grin.
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January 4th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
The room looks great – love the colors you chose. Can’t wait to see the room complete with his bed, rug and wall hangings. You’ve chosen some great furniture for your little guy. Time is fast approaching and the COP and I are SO excited. I’ll be coming up in just days to be there for his arrival and to help the three of you. YEA!!! This Nana is so anxious to see him in his special room that turned out beautiful.
January 4th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
I even liked the patch work paint job… hehe. Looks great!
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January 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Looks great!! Love the mix of colors and the white trim really pops now! Perfect nursery preparations!!
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January 5th, 2010 at 5:12 am
Very lovely colours! And a very lovely (grand)dad helping you out!
January 5th, 2010 at 6:32 am
Be very nice to your dad. That was awesome!!! Does your dad want another daughter??
-FringeGirl
January 6th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
T.,
I love your blog, I’ve read it since the beginning. I’m so happy for you and the CPA having your first baby. The joy about all the preparations and even the bad stuff (like nausea and pain down south) you have been kind enough to share with all of us.
So I’m going to be the lone voice in the wilderness and say this with as much kindness as I can muster: I do not care for the nursery room pain colors. It would not have been my choice (strange, I’m not you! LOL); it looks like preparation for a study. I like bright colors for children whose little minds are like sponges.
If I’ve offended, I’m sorry. Again, it’s your nursery and your baby, you get to choose. I just couldn’t keep my thoughts inside any longer.
Buena suerte!
Jules
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January 6th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
paint, not pain. Gah.
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