Lexi's big girl room

We've been working on Lexi's big girl room for awhile, just taking our time because, well, we had time to kill. She's been sleeping on a cot at daycare, so we thought it shouldn't be too much of a transition to move her out of the crib. We finally finished the room the weekend before the end of the year and officially moved her in New Year's Eve. ::knock on wood:: She's been doing great - doesn't cry, doesn't get out of bed, just rearranges her friends and blankets and falls asleep. And stays asleep until morning. We're hoping she doesn't become a bedtime rebel like Stasa. Hoping, praying, begging, pleading.

So, back to the room itself. We had the room painted in a light buttery yellow. I love how light and bright it is in the middle of the day and like our other kid rooms, it's a color that could be for any kid, not your typical pink or purple princess room.





Here's a breakdown of what's in the room.
Bed: This End Up hand-me-down top bunk with both rails, similar
We have both twins that convert to bunk beds, but decided to use just one of the two and to keep both footboards on the bed so we could use the built in bed rails until she's ready to sleep without them.

Bureau: IKEA Malm 6-drawer

Nightstand: IKEA Malm Chest with 2 drawers

Curtains: sheers purchased years ago and hemmed by me; striped fabric from IKEA and sewn by me

Lamps: IKEA from a couple of years ago, similar

Stuffed animal storage: Target

Pillows: all handmade by me with quilting fabrics from Joann Fabric

Rocking chair: bought for ~$5 at a local yard sale and painted by me

Artwork: book covers DIY project: just print out your favorite children's book jackets or pages and frame; gold framed art: Uncle Vince's used paint palettes; birth print (on bureau): DIY with birth stats and framed by me

Things we still need to do:

• Install ceiling fan (we'll probably do this closer to the spring)
• Install wooden blinds
• Clear out the closet, install a closet system, and bring in the rest of her clothes
• Hang last piece of artwork from Uncle Vince