Attention: We Have a Nook

The nursery is "complete."  I say it in quotations because design is never really finished...and I know I'll continue to tweak and add goodies as I find them!  So, let's get this party started by taking a look at where we started with the "nook" when we moved in.

Wow.  That yellow was really bright.  Step one...paint!

Let me say this out loud...I hate painting stripes.  For some reason, I had blocked out the terrible memory from my chevron stripe extravaganza and decided to paint them again.  I have to say...it DOES make quite the statement!  FYI, I used Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze (dark) and Shoji White (light).

Next up was the small gallery wall on the left side.  I knew I wanted to do shelves on the right and needed to balance it out.  I ended up doing a mixture of frames so it looked more "collected."  Plus, I wanted it to be a little different than the ones in the living room and office.  The shelves were another DIY.  We bought the boards from Lowe's, sanded them, and gave them a few coats of stain.  I picked up the metal corbels at Hobby Lobby.  They were originally $7.99 each and they were 50% off that week!  I'll take 4 corbels for $16!  Then I spray painted them with one of the maaaany cans of off-white spray paint I have lying around and bada-bing bada-boom...we've got shelving people!

I made some of the art for the wall...

This was made a lot like I did my subway art for the living room.  I made a couple of my own prints and got the State Print from Jenna Sue Designs!  I highly recommend her!  She has all kinds of prints...I especially love her Maps!

I found the furniture score of a lifetime at TJ Maxx.  Unfortunately, I passed it up way back when I had no use for it.  I talked about it for months.  And then, one February day when I was strolling through TJ Maxx, I saw it.  Tufted.  Nailhead trim.  Linen.  The storage bench dreams are made of and at a STEAL for $129.  I couldn't find an associate to take it to the front fast enough.  My favorite pillow cover also lives here.  And that cute little lamb does double duty as a room freshener!  It's a Scentsy Buddy!

So here she is in all her glory...our beloved reading corner.  I know we will spend lots of time cuddled up here when she gets a little older.  For now, we read a book a day and stare at the black and white stripes!  I wouldn't trade it for anything!

I'll be linking to these lovely ladies:

At the Picket Fence

The DIY Showoff

Serenity Now

The Shabby Nest

Shabby Creek Cottage

Just a Girl

Home Stories A to Z

Tatertots and Jello

Thrifty Decor Chick

The Lettered Cottage

My Life via Instagram

Why hello there!  Yes, I'm still alive.  And still pregnant.  However, I'm on the home stretch and can't wait to get back into my regularly scheduled blogging!  So I thought I would start today since I need to keep busy and my mind off the fact that I still have this bowling ball sized bump attached to my body.  AND, I've been working hard on lots of projects and can't wait to share them with you!  Here's my life for the last 6 months via instagram!

39 weeks and ready for her to make her appearance already!!

A sneak peek at the nursery!  This is the reading nook...I'll be sharing the rest of the room this week!

...and a few more shots of the room and my latest craving!

The feed sack is probably my favorite framed item in the room...a friend saw it and picked it up for me at a flea market (our last name is Hubbard!).  Thanks Ashley H.!

Here are a couple of projects that went into the room:

Our latest project got put together last night and I'll be working on filling it up/styling it today!

That's what we've been up to!  How about you?  Any great projects going on at your home?  Anyone else got a bun in the oven and finding it IMPOSSIBLE to keep up with everything?!

More nursery pics and a full shelving unit coming soon!!  You can find me on Instagram @mlhubbard03 !!

New Additions

Good morning and Happy Tuesday!!  I'm editing Thanksgiving pictures today so I can post them for you later this week.  But for now, I have a few big purchases that are making their way to our doorstep over the next couple of months.  Remember the Franklin and Ben Mason crib from my inspiration board?

The weathered grey finish, silver cup pulls, and Restoration Hardware-like lines had me at hello.  I was originally looking for something a bit more modern, but this was the perfect compromise for my traditional husband.  The rocker, on the other hand, will be my favorite piece in the room.  Again, trying to marry my modern style with the hubby's love for all things traditional, I was on the hunt for a compromise.  And then I came across this beaut...

The classic, clean lines mixed with traditional tufting and wing-back elements make this rocker the perfect fit for our little family.  Hopefully it won't take the estimated 10-12 weeks for delivery so I can take pics and show these pieces off!  Our window seat will be built in the next couple of weeks and I'm off to paint some stripes in the nook.  Updates coming soon!

Anyone else get any great Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals?  We just couldn't pass up saving 10-20%!

Nursery Inspiration Board

Let the baby planning begin!  Who am I kidding...give me a reason to shop, paint and decorate and I am one happy camper!  Here's what I've come up with so far:

We are hoping to marry rustic + modern.  My main goal was to create something not too baby, that would grow with her.  Our biggest task is to get our bench seat built in the nook area.  We'll be painting bold, black and white stripes in the nook, and Sherwin-Williams Worldly Grey will be on the rest of the walls in the room.  I'm using Caitlin Wilson's Navy Fleur Chinoise Fabric as the starting point of the color scheme.  I've already scored that ah-mazing lamp and created my "You Are My Sunshine" art!  Now to clean all the clutter out of the room so we can start on it already!

Sooo what do you think?!  Is it bad that I kind of want this room for myself?!  See you in a couple of days for Fab Find Friday!!

Modern Nursery Design Board

After finding all of those amazing mustard yellow and dusty pink combinations out there in the beautiful land of Pinterest, I decided to create my own.  How cute would those colors be in a modern nursery?  So, I made one.  And I love it!

1. Number Wall Art-cute enough for a nursery up through the toddler years, but artsy when placed elsewhere in the home.  A great addition to any office or living room.

2. White Resin Deer Head-modern rustic at it's best.  Adds an element of surprise in a girl's nursery, but the glossy white finish softens the look.

3. Eames Rocker-a great rocker and an even better statement piece.  Bonus points if you have an original!

4. Striped Rug-another great item that will get lots of use years down the road!

5. Panel Crib-this crib also converts into a toddler bed.

6. Bird Mobile-loved the textures, sophistication and price!  Thinking this would be a great DIY too!

7. Tulip Pillow-these really tie the room together and would look super cute in a guest bedroom!

8. Benjamin Moore Silver Chain Paint

9. Amy Butler fabrics for bedding and curtains-Honeycomb Linen , Martini Linen, Fresh Poppies Ivory (I even found the crib set here)

There are a few things (besides the color combo) that I really love about this room.  The rocker, rug, deer mount, art, and pillows could all be reused elsewhere after the baby has grown out of them.  Who wants to buy a bunch of decor for just a couple of years anyways?  Not to mention it isn't obvious nursery decor.  There is a slight sophistication when you use mustard instead of bright yellow.  And the mobile is genius.  The rustic stick hanger paired with the texture of the birds is art in itself.

Need help finding your jumping off point for a room?  Or maybe pulling a look together?  Check out my services or email me at michelleleeinteriors@gmail.com!

Did you notice my sweet logo that was also in my favorite color combo?  That's just the start of my blog changes!  Be on the look out for a new look and a new name!  Details coming to you shortly!