My client has been working hard at getting her baby’s room finished.

I am so excited about the results.

She had almost everything to complete the space, she just needed help with the finishing touches.

The furniture lay-out was the first thing to change.

The room needed a focal point, what better than the crib?

We centered the crib on the back wall, moved the chair to across the room, and placed the dresser on the opposite wall.

The next change, and most dramatic, was a fresh coat of paint!

The room was too warm. Adding a cool tone to the walls made the furniture, drapery, and accessories pop.

This room was begging for a cool tone don’t you think?

 We also added white vinyl trees that were purchased on ETSY for $50.00.

She already had the picture frames, all they needed was a fresh coat of white paint.

The small square side table was taken from another room and painted white.

The lamp was also brought from another room and my client sewed the pillow with some leftover scraps she had.

The gallery wall was created with frames she already had.

  We framed some of her scraps leftover from the roman shades and the pillow.

The birdhouses were purchased and given a fresh coat of paint.

My client also made this mobile.

I just love it.

I am so pleased with the results especially since it only cost $100.00 and a little elbow grease.

We are also almost done her little girls room.

I can’t wait to share 🙂

If you are interested in my design services email me at danielle.oakey@gmail.com for more information.

Thats right people, I sewed a pillow…with piping…and a zipper!

Feel free to call me Martha.

Here it is in all its glory.

Not only was this sewing experience a complete success, it was also a great deal!

I purchased the piping from Jo-Anns for $1.79, the fabric pieces were samples on clearance for $2.00 each, and I already had the zipper.

That makes the pillow case a whoppin $4.79.

Check out that piping…

I love having different fabrics on each side, just incase I feel crazy and want to switch it up mid-day. 

Don’t put it past me, I have been known to do crazy things like that.

And a close-up of the zipper, yep I actually did it!

I have also been busy working on my pillows from my fabric scraps.

Recognize the chevron print?

It got dressed up with some spicy yellow piping as well.

I still need to refine my piping skills, you may notice it overlapping on the floral pillow, 3rd time’s a charm, right?

Sewing a pillow with piping and a zipper may not seem like a big deal to all you sewing gurus, but it was a big accomplishment for me!

I can’t wait to make more.

Since posting my master bedroom last week I have received several emails.

I thought I would do a quick run-down on how it came to be for $585.

I made the headboard for $76.

All I needed was 2 yards of fabric, batting, plywood from Home Depot, and upholstery nails from here.

The mirror above the bed was from TJ Maxx on clearance for $12, and the mirrors on either side of the bed are from the DI (our local thrift store) for $5 each.

The lamps are from HomeGoods for $29 each and I added the trim.

I made the large yellow pillows from fabric I purchased at Home Fabrics for $6/yard.

The small blue and yellow pillows were $45 from this etsy shop.

The dressers are from Ikea and cost $55 each after I refinished them.

Check them out here.

The picture frame wall cost $21.

Two of the frames are from Ikea and the rest are from local thrift and consignment stores

The blue box is from HomeGoods for $12, the mini pitcher is from the DI for $2 and the silver jewelry tray was from the DI for $1.

The mirrored perfume tray was from the DI for $3 and the lamp was on sale at Ikea for $20.

The drapery fabric was purchased from Home Fabrics for $7.00/yard and I sewed them myself.

You can also buy similar fabric here.

The painting is from the DI for $5 and the chair is from Caitlin Creer’s garage sale for $15.

The wicker 3 drawer chest and blue vase were both wedding gifts.

That makes a grand total of $585.

The most important thing to remember when designing on a tight budget is to be patient!

Slow and steady…

I just completed the design for the winner of my online room design giveaway.

She was so much fun to work with and the perfect person to win.

She wanted her living room to be colorful, inviting, comfortable, and family friendly.

Here is a before picture of the living room:

The layout of the furniture was the first problem I noticed.

Since this room is used mainly to visit with family and play games, I wanted to create a layout that allows for easy conversation. 

The next step was selecting the drapery. 

Since her accent colors are pinks, greens, and yellows, a dark blue was the perfect fit.

The bold chevron print will draw attention to the windows and add some spice to the space.

I think this floral chair from Pier 1 Imports was made for this room.

The print is stunning and the colors are spot on.

Storage was an issue in this room.

isn’t it always?

I was inspired by this Ikea expedit bookshelf hack and knew it would be perfect in the space.

The shelving will solve the storage issue and also provide a place to display some personal decorative items. Her existing piece of wall art will hang above it with silhouettes of her family flanking each side.

A new neutral rug and some colorful graphic pillows will complete this room.

I can’t wait to see it come together!