Nursery Update!

Update:
I finished installing the branches and hung the tissue paper garland in the girl's room! I have to say, I am really pleased with how the whole room came together. A couple of friends asked me to post some pictures of their room and explain the whole process.

This was my vision in pictures:
In the above picture I went with a gray and cream stripe rug. I liked that it added pattern but was still neutral enough to grow with the girl's as their style changes. The crib and changing table are a classic design and look vintage, which is what I was going for.

 

I had this awesome piece of art from a friend that added a great

 graphic element to the wall above the changing table. The black and cream was

neutral and matched any colors we added to the room.

I found some prints that I loved that added a pop of color using pink, coral and

gray/black. The bicycle for two is perfect for 2 of the 3 girls that share the room.

I choose pink, coral and gray tissue paper poms. I love the color combo

and it pulled the colors from the art work and gray rug. This simple installation

added the perfect touch of whimsy to the nursery.

Adding little accents with a nod to nature tied in our branch installation.

This tree ring chalk board I made hangs on simple jute rope.

Of course it wouldn't be a vintage chic room without an old olive picking

basket to hold stuffed animals made from recycled bottles!

Get creative with storage! A metal pale with a chalkboard label serves

as a book bucket, but can be used for anything.

 

 

My first blog post in a looooooooooooooooong time! Not sure when I will have a moment for another one soon, but we'll see. The girls are having down time watching baby Einstein!

 



I have found a decorating material I never thought I would use as chic décor in my babies (plural, yes because I have triplets) nursery. Tissue paper. That's right! I first got the idea from The Land of Nod catalog, pictured above. When I started looking into tissue paper garland to hang from the branch I want to install in their room I came upon a ton of different styles and colors. Your imagination can really run wild!

I found big pom poms I want to use at perhaps their 1st birthday party. They are just too fun and add an element of whimsy! Mix them with party lights and you are good to go:)

There are plenty of DYI garlands you can make or check out Etsy for more custom looks, like tassel garland. Martha Stewart has pom pom kits at Michael's Craft Store ready to take home and assemble.

I have to get back...it's tummy time!

Fall Decorations Made Easy!

Fall is a great time to decorate your home with simple, organic decorations. Pumpkins, squash, grains, fall fruit, beautiful fall leaves and berries can transform a space from dull to colorful and festive with little effort and money.
Take a look at the examples below and see how easy it is to create a stylish entry, tablescape and more.


Stack pumpkins and carve your house numbers in them to welcome visitors.


Surround a pillar candle with apples from the farm or other fall goodies like candy corn.


Fill simple containers with fall finds like squash and berries to create a centerpiece.


A simple grain stalk adds that harvest feel to any corner of the home.


Glue acorns together to create one-of-a-kind napkin rings.

Top 10 Reasons to shop at a local Farmer's Market!

My top 10 reasons for shopping at our local Farmer's Market and Farm Stand:

1. Fresh, fresh, fresh fruit and veggies!
2. Support local farmers.
3. Beautiful fresh cut flowers you can afford.
4. Organic options at lower prices.
5. Hand crafted foods like bread and cheese.
6. Most are outside, rain or shine and being outside is always a good thing!
7. You know where the food you are about to eat came from (that's huge)!
8. Amazing pies, jams and jelly (all homemade).
9. Fresh eggs.
10. You can bring your dog with you:)

 

Vintage Chic Goods on Etsy

My shop on Etsy at www.etsy.com/shop/vintagechicgoods has had an overhaul. All new photos have been added, prices reduced, sale going on and a bunch of new items added. Please stop by and visit! For updates on the shop, sale codes, new items and more please like my facebook page Vintage Chic Goods.
Every little bit helps me as a shop owner:) Here is a peek at some of the new items at the shop...