UncategorizedVintage Nursery Finds August 23, 2014One of the best parts about The World’s Longest Yard Sale this year was knowing that we were having a girl! I went with my inspiration board in mind and hoped to find some fun vintage items for Baby Girl’s nursery. Right before we left, I came across a vintage floral painting at a thrift store and it completely inspired my color scheme. It’s a bit hard to see in the picture, but I really wanted to rely on blues and greens with just a pop of girly thrown in. The flowers have a lot of peach in them in this painting and I loved the idea of using peach. I’m not a majorly pink person, so I love that the peach gives a girly touch without being overly pink. I’ll be using this painting in the room and will bring in a dusty navy, some mint, and other deeper shades of green. You never know what you’ll find on The Yard Sale, but I was really pleased with the nursery items I came home with. First of all…that rug. This rug is 3×5 and was $15!!! I almost fainted when I saw it because it could not be more perfect. It has peach, mint, and navy and will look great layered over the cowhide I’m planning. Plus, did I mention it was $15?! I fell in love with the carved wooden and gold side table as soon as I saw it. It’ll sit next to the glider (that we’ve got to find) and will be a pretty little drop-zone for things as Baby Girl is being rocked and fed. I love the carved gold top. And that wooden base is the best. When I came across this little vintage clock, I knew it needed to be in here. I love the large mint numbers. Do babies need clocks? Probably not, but one day she will! And it’s perfect π I fell in love with this cute little navajo pot. I love how it matches the color scheme, but brings in a totally different, more rustic feel than the vintage floral. One of the best parts of The Yard Sale are the vintage linens. There are vendors who come with hundreds of vintage tablecloths, bedspreads, and quilts. This tone-on-tone embroidered peach quilt is vintage and from Italy. And it was $18. That’s why I love this sale so much. A twin-size vintage embroidered Italian quilt for $18. It’ll probably be folded on the back of the glider for now, but could transition into a great quilt for the bottom of her future twin bed. And now for a few wall art finds. I’m planning to paint the walls white and will definitely have a gallery wall or two, so some fun vintage art pieces are a must. I’ll be using the vintage floral somewhere special since it inspired the whole room, but will also bring in these finds. I love this colorful vintage landscape so much. It ties in the colors of the vintage floral, but like the pot, gives the room a not overly girly feel. This is a vintage lace doilie that has been dyed navy and starched so that it’s stiff. It’s actually a shallow basket, but I’m planning to hang it on the wall. I love how the pattern pops off of the white walls. And last, but not least, I knew that some antlers would make an appearance in here. I just didn’t know they’d be brass! I came across this brass mounted deer head and loved it! It brings in some rustic and antlers, but still has a bit of a girly element with the gold. So, there you have it friends. The nursery is starting to come along! I have a lot more to round up before we’re ready to put it together, but I love the eclectic soul these items will bring. One of you asked if I would be putting the nursery in the room with the kilim wall. That room is currently my office, but after seeing all of my finds against it and how well the color scheme fits, I’m considering it. What do y’all think? Crib in front of the kilim wall and move my office elsewhere? Or solid white walls layered with fun vintage finds? I’d love to hear your suggestions!
Amber says August 23, 2014 at 12:18 pm Soooo cool! You found some fabulous items! Cannot wait to see how it comes together!! I kind of love the idea of the crib in front of the awesome wall…but I love white walls, too! The things we do for our children π Reply
Baileywife @ Irishman Acres says August 23, 2014 at 4:41 pm Yes, definitely in front of the kilim wall, that is exactly where I picture it! And that vintage painting looks like it belongs in that room already!! Can’t wait to see Baby Buffalo’s room completed!! So. Much. Fun. Lindsay!! ~Kim Reply
Colleen says August 23, 2014 at 8:30 pm Those brass antlers are amazing! What a find! The whole space will be beautiful. What a lucky baby girl! Reply
Nicki says August 23, 2014 at 11:14 pm That rug is an AMAZING find! It will add so much to your sweet nursery. I love that table too. I actually have a large metal plate that looks just like yours, and have always wanted to make a table out of it. Just waiting to find the perfect base, and a spot in my house π Good luck with the rest of the baby planning. Reply
Deonna at the Child at Heart blog says August 24, 2014 at 1:06 pm I’m like you…I’m ok with a little bit of peach or coral but I’m not a huge pink fan either…that deer mount is awesome! Jealous π Your color scheme is so sweet…your daughter is stylish and she’s not even born yet! haha Reply
Marilyn Allen says August 24, 2014 at 6:02 pm Love all of your nursery finds! I can’t wait to visit the Nursery! Reply
Patti says August 25, 2014 at 8:49 am Yes to the kilim wall! Great visual stimulation for baby girl. The curtains would be awesome, too. Reply
~abi ruth~ says August 25, 2014 at 2:12 pm I vote YES on the nursery being in the room with the kilim wall! Reply
Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says August 25, 2014 at 2:36 pm i’m sort of jealous of the gold side table! It’s adorable. Reply
Kristina says August 25, 2014 at 4:50 pm Nursery in the kilim-wall room for sure. When I was there you told me you weren’t sure what to do, since the kilim didn’t quite match the color of your tie-dye curtains. Well, that solves this problem, plus the crib would look so adorable in front of that kilim! I love all of these items. Can’t wait to see it all come together! Reply
Deb says August 27, 2014 at 9:58 am I love how this is coming together! I was browsing Overstock.com this morning and they’re having a sale on a 5×7 Cowhide Rug. I saw it and immediately thought of you and baby girl buffalo, so I thought I’d pass it along. π http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Handpicked-Hacienda-Argentinian-Brown-Black-Cowhide-Leather-Rug-5-x-7/6128499/product.html?refccid=HOXAZU2FVY3KNUKAJ7MZBT3XZI&searchidx=62 Reply
Courtney Heeg says August 28, 2014 at 5:20 pm I can see how the Kilim wall initially sounds like a great idea behind the crib….BUT it only makes me think of two possible concerns: would the wall accidentally distract and compete too much with other interests in the room like the rug and art? I like the idea of the rug and art and vintage assessories being able to pop against the white walls and be the total stars of the room! And I’ve heard that you do not want a very visually stimulating wall behind the crib because it can interfere with the baby’s sleep patterns (some say busy walls keep them too stimulated to fall asleep). Either way you go though, I’m sure you will bring it all together just perfectly and it will still be lovely. π Reply
Lindsay says August 29, 2014 at 9:12 am Courtney, that is such a good point! I had heard that and totally forgot. I will definitely have to consider that π Reply
Courtney H says September 2, 2014 at 9:39 am Maybe, if you want to still work the kilim wall into her nursury, you could put a dresser/changing table against the kilim wall instead of the crib? That way, the wall won’t keep her awake or over-stimulated at sleep time, but will give her sweet eyes something to lock onto while she’s having a diaper change! Reply