Jess and I think today's Fab Find is pretty darn fabulous... It's our "Contact Us" tab! Now, before you tune me out, give this post a chance!
We thought we'd share a recent question that we got from one of our readers! We love hearing from all of you and we want to hear from you even more! We got the following message from a reader "Jess" (and no, we did not send ourselves a fake email just to make us feel good!) Here's her message:
Hi Girls - love your site! So I wanted to ask if you might be doing a post
on nursery ideas in the near future (or maybe you've already done so). I'll
need to start planning in the next few months...we don't have a lot of space
to work with and don't want to spend a lot of money (of course). If you
could point me in the direction of any good websites with simple but modern
ideas, that would be great. Thanks, you girls are amazing!
So... Thanks for your email Jess and here's our answer for ya!
Nursery Ideas on a Budget
Since I wasn't exactly sure what style the fabulous Jess wants for her nursery, I thought we'd just focus on a few money saving ideas that will still have a big impact.
(Click on any of the pictures below for more info)
1. Don't tie yourself down to Babies R Us... Sure everyone thinks they need the standard, crib, changing table, armoire matchy matchy combo, but I beg to differ. Flea market, Salvation Army, Restore, and Craigslist can be your very BFF when furnishing your nursery. I love using a dresser for a changing table and there are plenty of little DIY add ons you can do to make it safe for the little one. Of course I adore this yellow buffet-turned-changing-table... does it remind you of this post?
Just to prove this, I took 60 seconds and found this piece on Craigslist for $20!! Seriously, I'm tempted to buy it myself! New Paint and this piece would be amazing!
Another repurposed piece. I also love the storage idea they used. You don't have to commit to the standard canvas bins. These little details can go a long way.
2. Make your storage pretty, so it counts as art... This is huge when you're wanting to be a frugal fanny. Rather than adding a million accessories and details that add up in cost, just make the practical things cute! I love these fabric book shelves and just think of all the possibilities because there are a bajillion fabrics in the world to choose from. (Yes, bajillion is a real number in my world).
I think these planters-turned-storage-bins are adorable. Now would be a great time to buy these because most likely they're on clearance at Lowes and Home Depot.
3. Use fabric... I wanted some witty name, but really, all I mean is just use fabric. Sure fabric can be expensive , but you can also find great clearance fabrics. Using fabric as part of your decor is both adorable and can be economical.
I don't sew. {GASP!} How can she be a blogger and not sew! Well, don't get your panties all in a knot... I have a bundle of fusible web and also a grandmother-in-law that lends a hand. The moral of my confession is that you don't need to sew to make cool things with fabric. It's amazing what you can do with a good pair of scissors.
I haven't tried this fabric idea, but it's on my list of things to try. Simply wrap inexpensive painter's canvas with fabric and hang... instant art!
4. Paint your way to a pretty cool nursery... I love using a $30 can of paint to make a HUGE impact in a room. Paint has a crazy return on investment and just takes a little time and creativity. a few years ago I helped a friend do this bold wall for her twin boys' nursery.
Obviously, I am in love with this nursery for about a million reasons, but look at that chevron wall. Tape + Paint = simply awesome. There's so much you can do with paint and if you choose something bold enough, you won't need much in the way of art.
No budget for moulding? Just paint it on... how cool is this? The pictures alone are beautiful, but the border really makes it a focal point and hikes up the awesomeness factor.
5. Pin before you begin... If you haven't yet, join Pinterest and get inspired! It's amazing how creative people are, so head on over and make a plan.
So Jess, I hope this has gotten your creative juices flowing! You're definitely going to have to share your finished product with us so we can share it with everyone! We hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well and we're so excited for you guys to welcome your little one into the world!
-Monica (& Jess)
So, there you have it... Contact Us! Who knows you might just get your very own post too!
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Thanks for the ideas. We're hoping to one day do a nursery. With our first 2 kiddos we were renting and never got the opportunity to really create a nursery. So, whenever #3 comes, I'm going all out!!
ReplyDeleteI've done the fabric idea in two of my apartments. We just used tomato stakes (left over from a garden, or from Lowe's) stapled into a frame. Super simple and very easy to personalize.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ladies!!! You certainly gave me some great ideas:) I feel so honored that I got my own post! I will definitely have to send a pic out in a few months when it's complete! Hopefully I will do it justice!
ReplyDeletegreat ideas girls - and I don't even plan on having anymore babies! Love the whole concept of the "contact us" , kudos!
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Thanks so much for featuring my bright yellow changing table!
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