audrey’s nursery – part two
I really loved the way the nursery turned out …
… but it didn’t quite feel finished.
Granted, I still needed a chandelier and was looking for the perfect rug to fill in that gaping space on the floor. I loved it, but something about it bothered me.
So yesterday, in a spurt of sudden inspiration, I made some changes.
This room has strange dimensions with those poorly placed three little windows throwing the whole thing off. By moving the bed to the center of the room and placing the dresser under the windows, I think they make a little more sense.
I bought this sweet paper last weekend not really sure of where I’d put it:
But it has all sorts of sweet treats and my baby girl is pretty sweet, so seemed fitting to add it to her room.
And because of the touch of golden yellow in the print, I decided the room could use a little touch of golden yellow as well {in the form of a fabric bunched-up flower pinned to the pillow}
It works well with the gold frames, the wallpaper and old painted chair
I have been trying to decide how to put Audrey’s scripture verse over her crib. I wanted it to be it’s own piece of art {not directly painted on the wall}, but I also didn’t want it to be something heavy that could potentially fall on her in the middle of the night.
So I embroidered her verse in a piece of {what else?} IKEA curtain fabric and mounted it to foam core {with some upholstery tacks added for fun}. I think it does the trick.
Oh, husband, how I love you for hanging this chandelier.
with a little glittery bird clipped on.
So there’s the room as of today.
I think I like this version.



















Hannah
I love the embroidered verse you made! And I love that it’s her special verse. I can hardly wait to do something similar in my sons’ room! Thank you so much for sharing.
Daile Wilson
I love this post too much that I had to share it! I love it! Thanks for sharing!
Susie M
I love all of the changes you made to the room. It looks for warm and inviting. I especially love the lamp, it is perfect for a kid’s room.
melissa @ the inspired room
Oh, what a sweet room!
I have that same glittery bird and I’m now looking for a place to clip him!
Gemma Knight
I’ve just found your blog from centsational girl, taking pot luck on the links of where people blog, well I’m so glad I picked yours! Your blog is inspirational and your creations and style are just beautiful. I’ve already added my email address to your early bird link for your new workshop, which sounds just like what I need. Your blog has been iPhone bookmarked, which means I get to check in regularly! Thank you for the inspiration and enthuisiasm that I’d somehow lost!
Hugs, Gemma (from the UK)
Brenna
This is a BEAUTIFUL nursery. I love the calming, peaceful feel. I particularly love the embroidered scripture verse… too sweet. Great job!
Janell Beals
Great work, just added your blog to my blogroll. I’ve been here before, been then lost you…no longer.
Janell
mindy@OurHumbleAbode
Amazing and gorgeous! wow, is all I can say. I love all of the fabrics and colors. What is the fabric you used on the bed pillow, the one with the gold/yellow color in it? so lovely!
Heather
Was wondering if you have shared anywhere what the paint color in this room is? So, so pretty…all of it!
Sarah S.
Your talent is amazing, I love every nook and cranny that you have pulled together! Your ideas are just fabulous! I wish my brain had a chic button! So glad I found your blog! I am not a follower!
I love the floral candelabra (I think) hanging over the crib, where did you get it? Also, the pink pillow on the chair, did you make it or buy it? Love!!!
Ashlee
I absolutely adore your nursery! I loved it before but the subtle changes you made really does bring it all together. My husband and I are expecting our first baby this January and your nursery has been one of my greatest inspirations!
Rachel
WOW! I am so in love with your decorating!!! I wish so badly I had the same eye for it. I just recently “stumbled” across your page when I got addicted to craft blogs. It has quickly turned into one of my faves, in fact the first time I looked at it my sister was over and I said you have GOT to look at this blog I LOVE the way she just posts things that she likes…it’s great inspiration. On top of that I clicked back over here tonight to fall upon this post. I was so moved by your reasoning behind “twirl”. I take joy in knowing that my Heavenly Father takes the time to speak to each of us, and in your case in such an inspirational way. I am a young mom of two, 1 boy and 1 girl, and will forever remember this when my 2 1/2 year old daughter is dancing around my living room. Just wanted to give you props! Love the site, and love your blogging!!!
Rachel
cali
I’m in love with this little room, especially the colors! Do you remember the exact paint colors you used on the walls and the headboard/footboard? If you are like me you will be like “I don’t know, blue-ish?” but maybe you are more organized than me and you kept the paint sample. =) I’m ready to paint my little girl’s room and I’d love to swipe those colors from you. And, what a great verse over her crib!
Cortney
I came over from Nesting Place, and love your design style! This is such a great room!
suzanne
Oh, how precious it looks! I love it!
Suzanne
Kelly@40isthenew30
Love the redesign of the room! Great job!
Kelly
Marguerite
Adorable! I am so inspired looking at your blog! I can’t even stop it’s so amazing. =]
Thanks!
Marguerite
Karri Webster
I love it! Where did you get (or did you make) that pink pillow?
Melanie
Are those magnolia type blooms fake? If so, where did you get them?
Love it all.
Melissa
Em, you are truly talented. I hope this gift takes you to wonderful places. Lucky little Audrey:)
Yamileth
I just have to say I love your designs. Very simple but elegant! I wanted to know how you made the crown above the crib? And you mentioned that the crib sheet was just 1 yard of fabric, how does it say put? I’m artistic but not when it comes to sewing or hot glue gunning lol. Any suggestions would be welcomed.
Melanie
I discovered your blog today thanks to another friend’s blog. I love your style! I have 2 questions I hope you don’t mind answering.
1) The baby shoes on the table – were those professionally done, like bronzed baby shoes, or spray-painted, or what? Love them!
2) Where did you get the glittered bird on the chandelier?
Thanks for the inspiration!
Karmen Bryer
Love your decorating style–super cute nursery!
Rene' @ Bargainhoot
Love so many things about this room …but the scripture verse is my fav!!
Rachael
Your nursery is giving me some great ideas as I begin the decorating process, so thanks! I really like the containers you have on the shelf under the changing table. Where did you find these?
Meredith
What a beautiful room! I love how all the colors come together perfectly. I am curious where you found fabric on the bumper/pillows, or what the name of the fabric is- love it!
Olivia
Love Love Love the round ruffle/flower pillow. Did you make that? If so where is the tutorial, I love it and would love to know how to make one!
Kelsey
Where did you get that beautiful chandelier? Also, do you have a tutorial on how to embroider words? I can’t seem to figure it out!
our entry | jones design company
[...] the 70’s} found at Goodwill and then painted Rushing River by Sherwin Williams {the same color as Audrey’s bed}. It is kind of ugly, in a pretty way.Looking through the window that separates the entry [...]
Jill Norwood
A beautiful room from the tippy top chandelier to the stripped rug on the floor! Love it!
Liz
so so so pretty! such a sophisticated room for a little princess to grow into! I love it! and all the great details that I can tell you’ve collected/added over time… Precious!
Marissa @ Roost
This is one of the most beautiful nurseries I’ve ever seen. You found the perfect balance– it’s sophisticated but youthful, and girly but not overly so. Love it!
Ange
My favorite scripture verse!! What a beautiful room!!
Rachel Johnson
I love your blogspot! My sister-in-law shared the link with me. I love seeing moms who are artistic and seem to still respect their home-base too! Thanks!
AmberK
so pretty!
Hudsonmotherof4
Hello…this is my first visit to your blog….wow! So much God-given talent and what an inspiration you are! Thank you for taking the time to share with others….what a blessing!
audrey’s first birthday {the invitations} | jones design company
[...] for Audrey’s party … white, light blue, peacock blue, gray and gold {pretty much just like her nursery}.I wanted the invitations to be special – girly, pretty and a little bit fancy.I used gold tissue [...]
Mandy Nelson
i was wondering where you got the glass orb lamp that sits in the little table in the corner next to the white chair. it’s exactly what i have been looking for for my room. would love to know where you got it.
thanks,
mandy
jyl
BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love every little detail in this room! I’m intrigued and inspired! <3
Jazmine Smith
Can you tell us where you found Audrey’s crib bedding? It’s so elegant and beautiful. Most crib bedding is so juvenile and tacky.
emily
The bedding was all {not so expertly} sewn by me. I used a combination of IKEA linen curtains, Potterybarn classic stripe and a quilting fabric called French Riviera.
Jaycie Mirabella
This is such a great room. Can you Tell me if you hand embroidered the verse or if was done on a machine?
Jessica
Oh how I love the color! What is it?
Robyn
gorgeous! great ideas!
Logan
Adore….everything about it! A nursery is my absolute favorite thing to decorate!!! Just precious! And I LOVE the scripture over her bed….beautiful!
Julie
Your attention to detail is amazing! Love, love, love this room!
alison
Hi Emily,
I just wanted to let you know that I found a striped rug just like this today at Big Lots for $9! I know they don’t sell it at Ikea anymore so go check it out~!
I will probably blog about it today.
themoderncottagecompany.blogspot.com
-Alison
Patti Todd
Your daughter’ room so adorable. Thank you for sharing.
Katie
Wow. Everything about this room is just stunning.
I especially love the area shown in the last picture and the ring of flowers and verse above the cot.
Adorable.
Adie
I have a little Audrey too (actually, she’s almost 5). Her room is sadly lacking. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement. I’ll have to think/dream about what we can do.
Tiffany
What a beautiful room! I love the embroidered verse over her crib. Zeph 3:17 is my daughter’s verse also!