In 2008, when we found out we were expecting, my mind began racing about how I would decorate the nursery. However, this was going to have to be done on a VERY tight budget. When we had found out we were expecting, my husband had just been laid off from his job after 15 yrs of service. Great timing eh? Oh well, everything happens for a reason! And this table cloth had been waiting for this special moment! It turns out we were having a girl and this would become the curtain in her nursery! I couldn't think of a better way to honor my grandma and her hard work!
The detail on this amazes me! I only wish I had half her patience!
I did line the curtain with curtain liner so that the sun would not rot the fabric. I sewed a casing to one end to fit over a wide pocket rod and then attached pink satin ribbon at the top front and top back side of the cloth so that I could softly gather it up from the bottom.I love the way the sun filters through in the morning! But for nap time, we have a room darkening roll shade that we can pull down. Great for bedtime in the summer too!
This was a perfect fit for our daughters room! The entire room is re-purposed things, furniture we had and a borrowed bed that was my niece's. We were fortunate! We purchased very little for this room and I think it turned out great! Not only is her room functional, but it has grown with her wonderfully! She is now two and a half and it still works great for her and for a few years to come! Not mention, pretty much everything in the room has some sort of history and story. Which I love!
Close up of the vintage prints. I LOVED these as a child and always wanted to color them I am SO glad my grandma said no! |
More of my mother-in-laws hankie collection! My niece's crib we borrowed. |
The toy chest was mine as a child and the chandelier was recycled from our dining room! |
We love this room and I love the history behind it! It's a great tribute to many members of our family and a great way to reuse the beautiful items from the past that are too pretty to use and too pretty to put away!
Not to mention how budget friendly it was!
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Wow! What a sweet and romantic way to re-purpose family treasures. Beautiful!
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That tablecloth is beautiful. What outstanding work your grandmother did. You had a wonderful idea to use it as a curtain. I love all your family things in this room.
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning. What a great way to show it off. I love your nursery it is divine. I love looking at little girl rooms, since all I have around here are boys, boys, boys:)
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