As soon as I found out that we were having another girl, I knew that I wanted her nursery to be totally different than Harper's was. I knew we would reuse our Jenny Lind crib, glider & changing table but, they are all very neutral so they are easy to work with. We decided to go with white walls, bright, bold pops of purple, natural wood tones & gold accents!!! So so so excited for this color combo!
This shade of purple is hard. I have always loved it but always shy away since it's impossible to find multiple things in the same shade. I like to refer to it as "neon lilac," can't remember where I saw that once, but it stuck with me & I feel like it describes the color that I am always drawn to just perfectly. Then all of a sudden Radiant Orchid is the color of the year, so there are beautiful shades of purple everywhere! This is where the fun part comes in. In order to really incorporate all of the colors that I wanted, I decided to paint my own giant canvas to hang above the crib! I haven't painted since college, so it was really fun to get everything out again & make something special for the room. I am so happy with the way it turned out & hope that it is a piece of art that we can keep around forever! .JPG)
And, with the most fun collaboration ever, I got to work with my sweet friend Erin of Candy Kirby Designs to come up with the most beautiful fabric inspired by the painting! I can't wait to share more details!! Do you spy some of the fabric tucked in the basket?! :)
Here is the look we are going for in the space!
I will be using a gold lacquer tray that I already had on the changing table to hold some essentials, along with a few neutral baskets around the room to hold books & stuffed animals. I have loved these star print swaddle blankets forever so I am excited to use them in the room, along with a gold polka dot sheet for the crib. Swoon! I am still on the hunt for the perfect crib skirt & changing pad cover.I also love the idea of a gold leather pouf as the ottoman to the glider, but not so sure how functional it would be, especially for the high price. And of course, a tissue tassel garland is a must! :)
Here are a few "before" pictures of the room, it is a little bigger than Harper's but gets less light. I haven't decided if I really like the archway window, but it is getting covered either way by bamboo blinds (the same ones we have in our dining room) because I want the light to be blocked out for the baby to be able to sleep. .JPG)
Next steps are assembling Harper's big girl bed, moving it to her room & putting the crib in here as soon as the paint is fully finished. Then we will work on window treatments, adding a rug & continuing to switch furniture from one room to another. Good thing we still have three months.
Hope you enjoyed the first little bits of baby girl's nursery! I can't wait to see all the other amazing Radiant Orchid goodies that pop up over the next few months that we may be able to incorporate in the room! :)XO
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TiffanyJanuary 21, 2014 at 10:35 AMLove that painting! We chose to make baby girl #2's room gray with purple/lavender accents. I love the gold dots decals from Land of Nod so we're thinking about using those on the wall. Looks like we're on the same wavelength!ReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:47 PMThank you so much! Love wall decals!! :)DeleteReply
Sara HughesJanuary 21, 2014 at 10:40 AMI love your nursery color choices!!! They are so chic and still little girl worthy!ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:47 PMThank you so much!DeleteReplyMegan0629January 21, 2014 at 10:42 AMLove it all! Wondering what tools you used to paint the canvas...brushes? Stencil? I also haven't painted since college but would love to get into it again! ReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:48 PMThank you! Just brushes, some old ones I have had forever & acrylic paints. No stencils. I was literally just winging it, if you've done it in college I'm sure it will come right back to you!! :)DeleteReply
natasha {schue love}January 21, 2014 at 10:42 AMBrilliant that the color of the year matches your aesthetic for Baby #2's room! Love the colors...especially the warm wood tone, which helps make the room feel that much more cozy! xxReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:48 PMThanks love!! It couldn't have worked out better, I almost did this for Harper's room initially (and her first birthday colors) but glad I waited! ;) XODeleteReply
Marissa SaundersJanuary 21, 2014 at 10:44 AMI look forward to seeing the finished product! I LOVE the painting and I think you have inspired me to paint my own. ;) xoxoMarissa
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JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:48 PMThanks so much!! I'm sure yours will turn out so great!!! XODeleteReply
FrancisJanuary 21, 2014 at 10:45 AMGreat job on the painting. The room is going to be gorgeous! Can't wait to see the end result.ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:48 PMThank you!!DeleteReply
JenJanuary 21, 2014 at 10:49 AMSo pretty! Love all of the colors you chose. This ottoman from Target immediately came to mind (I'm sure you've seen it!)...http://www.target.com/p/threshold-tufted-ottoman-lavender-and-gold/-/A-14698106#prodSlot=medium_1_48&term=threshold+purple. Can't wait to see more! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:49 PMThanks so much! Yes, love that ottoman!! Wish I could see it in the store!DeleteReply
SaraJanuary 21, 2014 at 10:50 AMLove the color combo! You have such great taste!Sara
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JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:49 PMThank you Sara!!DeleteReply
JennyJanuary 21, 2014 at 10:53 AMOoooh, exciting! I love that purple & am slightly jealous of your Candy Kirby collaboration!I think your new little gal might need a hat from my shop @spottedpony_handmade (on IG). I've got neon violet yarn that would fit right in! ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:49 PMThank you, I'll check out your shop! :)DeleteReply
SallyJanuary 21, 2014 at 10:56 AMWhere is the glider from?ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:49 PMIt is from Babies R Us, the brand is Klaussner but I don't think they sell it anymore, which is such a bummer!DeleteReply
CarrieJanuary 21, 2014 at 10:57 AMGreat painting! I'm excited to see the finished product!ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:50 PMThank you!!! :)DeleteReply
Jennifer JenkinsJanuary 21, 2014 at 10:59 AMLove Love the color choices!! I am so hoping our next baby is a girl so I can go crazy with her room. You have the cutest ideas! And job well done on the painting!!www.lifeispeaches.comReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:50 PMThanks so much! Girls rooms are so fun to decorate but I always envisioned a dark navy nursery if we ever had a boy! ;) I think my husband is glad he isn't getting roped into painting another dark room.DeleteJennifer JenkinsJanuary 21, 2014 at 5:53 PMI love using dark colors too. We did our sons in gray, red & black. It wasn't easy but it turned out great. Navy would be super cute! You could always do Navy, Pink & white for a girl ;) DeleteReplyJennifer JenkinsJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:01 AMThis comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDeletejocelyneJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:04 AMI have a leather pouf in my son's bedroom and it has gotten TONS of usage. Beautiful painting, by the way!ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:51 PMThank you so much! I love the gold poufs, have been trying to keep an eye out at our local Home Goods, I swear they have them every now and then but I had never been in the market before! ;) DeleteReply
CarolynJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:07 AMI LOVE THAT PAINTING! It's absolutely stunning! You're pretty talented! :) I can't wait to see this nursery - it sounds awesome!ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:51 PMThank you so much!!DeleteReplyJennyJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:08 AMThis comment has been removed by a blog administrator.ReplyDelete
Seriously SerendipityJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:12 AMI love the purple. My girls share a room, but I wanted to change it up from nursery decor to something else they can both enjoy. Thanks for the inspiration. Are you changing up Harper's decor too?ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:53 PMThank you! Harper's room plans were posted a week or two ago & I made another smaller painting for her room, but decided to use it in our bathroom instead. But I have a few other ideas for artwork in her room, just need to find some time! ;) DeleteReply
Ashley @ Words About WaverlyJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:15 AMLove it! I teach fashion & was just going over Pantone's color of the year with my class! Baby girl Garvin is already SO very on trend! ;) And I would have a hard time saying no to that pouf, I have had my eye on it for months!!!!!wordsaboutwaverly.blogspot.ReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:53 PMThanks so much, you are too sweet!DeleteReply
MeganB.January 21, 2014 at 11:16 AMIt looks fabulous! Ohhh im so excited to see more.ReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:53 PMThank you!!DeleteReply
MeghanJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:16 AMI am in love with this "neon lilac"! I have been a fan of purple since I was little and hope I have a girl one day so I can decorate a purple room and force her to love purple as much as I do ;)ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:53 PMYes, it is my favorite!! :)DeleteReplyShannon LauerJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:17 AMI went very neutral with my lil guy...Pottery Barn Kids- Grey/White elephants. But, this...I love it!!!! Defintiely want to do something bold....the next time around. :) ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:54 PMThat's how I felt too, very subtle colors in Harper's original nursery so now I want to do things a little differently as I redo both rooms! :) But you can never go wrong with grey & white in my mind! DeleteReply
pretty little thingsJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:21 AMI looooooove that painting!! its so pretty and will be perfect in the nursery! xohttp://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.comReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:54 PMThanks Stephanie!! XODeleteReply
BriseidyJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:22 AMIm sure it's going to turn out great! lovely coloursReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:54 PMThanks so much!! :)DeleteReply
Chrissy HarrisJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:25 AMLOVE this color collab. We are doing purple, teal, gold and white for my almost two year olds big girl room!Chrissy
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JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:54 PMSo cute! I was thinking of adding some mint accents too if I find the right stuff! ;) DeleteReply
AnonymousJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:30 AMNeon Lilac - wasn't that the color of the gap scarf last year?!?!ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:55 PMProbably!!! I would totally not be surprised if I heard that from the Gap ;)DeleteReply
Shadia BrownJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:34 AMAbsolutely in love with the colors. I haven't painted since college either and you're inspiring me to bring my stuff out and paint something for Elliot's room! In a color different than Radiant Orchid ;)ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:55 PMThank you!! :) Yes go for it!DeleteReply
BrandiJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:40 AMLove it all so very much! I've had girl nursery plans for as far as I can remember and they involve a gold polka dot wall and some of this beautiful purple as well. I've never been one for baby pink or most hues of pink for that matter but THIS color I LOVE! So excited to see you use it in the nursery and if anything live a little vicariously through your nursery until we get a girl :) ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:55 PMThank you!! I'm sure you would just have a ball decorating for a baby girl too! ;)DeleteReply
Jess NordenJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:47 AMI love it all!! You are so talented and creative to put this all together. Where is the wooden "stump" from? I would love that in our house somewhere!ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:55 PMThank you! It is from West Elm :)DeleteReply
CaseyJanuary 21, 2014 at 12:03 PMAbsolutely love it! And that canvas is gorgeous - I would totally buy that I can't believe you painted it!! Is there anything you aren't good at ;)ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:00 PMThank you so much!! Ha, yes there are a million things. Art has always been my thing, but that's really all I got! ;) DeleteReply
Taylor WintleJanuary 21, 2014 at 12:22 PMThis is going to be a stunning nursery!!! Radiant orchid is the new pink and of course with gold it is just magic!! Obsessed with this color combo! Can't wait to see it all come together!ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:01 PMThanks so much!!! XODeleteReplySaraJanuary 21, 2014 at 12:28 PMI recommend this book for #2's room :) Carsyn has it and it's cute.http://www.amazon.com/Too-Purpley-Jean-Reidy/dp/1599903075/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1390325146&sr=8-1ReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:04 PMThank you, so cute!DeleteReply
Crumbs and CurlsJanuary 21, 2014 at 12:37 PMYour painting is gorgeous! I love the color scheme, it's going to look great!Kristin
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JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:08 PMThank you so much!DeleteReply
Alice S.January 21, 2014 at 12:41 PMThat painting is gorgeous!!! You are the queen of talents. I also love the color combo! That color is my absolute fave and accenting it with gold is genius! Can't wait to see how it all turns out! :)www.lovemyevie.blogspot.com
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JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:08 PMThanks so much, such a sweet compliment! ;) DeleteReplyJillJanuary 21, 2014 at 12:48 PMI love purple and that is such a great shade of it. That color scheme is going to be so pretty for your little girl's room. Anxious to see it all come together! ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:08 PMThank you!! DeleteReply
The Mile High MomJanuary 21, 2014 at 12:54 PMLove it!!www.themilehighmom.comReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:08 PMThank you!DeleteReply
Jamie VespaJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:03 PMI love love LOVE this color combo!! So lovely :)Jamie @
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JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:09 PMThank you! :)DeleteReply
AngelbabyJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:14 PMI love the colors! Gives me inspiration for our second baby someday if we have a girl. I can't wait to see how different/alike Harper and baby Garvin are. ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:09 PMLove it, thank you! I can't wait to see either! :)DeleteReplyAnonymousJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:16 PMI love your color scheme- so pretty; and the picture you painted looks great, I totally thought it was bought at first, really looking forward to see how the room will come together :)ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:09 PMThanks so much!DeleteReply
Amanda @ More Like MeJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:37 PMLove the painting! Can't wait to see it all come together.My daughter is moving to a new room so we can leave the nursery as is or baby #2, and my color scheme is lavender with gold, black and white accents. I'm so excited!ReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:09 PMGreat color choices!! :) Thank you!DeleteReplyKristenJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:47 PMHi Jessica,I sent you a message on Etsy :)
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Linzi ScarsellaJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:57 PMI love your painting so much! Its such a beautiful orchid color, just like the Panentone (spelling, sorry) chart!xoReplyDeleteReplies
JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:10 PMThank you! Yes! :)DeleteReply
Laura {happily ever} ParkerJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:01 PMI absolutely ADORE that canvas. I think you inspired me for a future project!ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:10 PMThank you! Yes, such a fun project!! :)DeleteReply
Sia CooperJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:03 PMLOVE!~Diary of a Fit Mommy
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JessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:10 PMThank you!! :)DeleteReply
Colleen SullivanJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:42 PMAbsolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to hear more about your custom fabric! ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:11 PMThank you!! It is officially CKDs fabric now, I can't wait to see what she does with it! :)DeleteReply
Katie BallJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:50 PMGorgeous! I love the purple and gold combination. Very sophisticated, but still girly and childlike. I'm interested to see what other colors you bring into the room - I think teal and aqua would be pretty accents!ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:11 PMI was definitely thinking mint, I found a tissue garland with those colors together & it sealed the deal! :) Thank you!DeleteReplyJaymeLeeOJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:55 PMI love that color combo. I've been trying to figure out what color I want to pair with gold and this is beautiful! I originally had gold and navy, but it was too nautical and "boy-ish", even though I envisioned elegant and sophisticated. I'll have to think about this one! :)ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:11 PMOh I love gold & navy too! :)DeleteReply
Brett and NikkiJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:26 PMSo I know you are only painting for fun, but seriously if you ever want to do one for money I'd totally commission one. We have been trying to find the perfect piece of art for our living room, and your style is exactly what we want and cannot find! So if you change your mind, please please let me know! I can't wait to see the rest of this nursery. You are such a huge inspiration to me; I'm so excited to see how it all comes together. ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:14 PMThank you, you are too sweet! You should check out One Kings Lane, they have great sales on abstract style paintings like this! :) I wish I could do these to sell in my shop but I wouldn't know where to start to do reproductions & I can guarantee none would ever turn out how I envisioned if I needed them to. But I appreciate the encouragement & support! XODeleteReplyJosh, Austin and KaleighJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:31 PMLove the painting!! Would you mind sharing the brand/colors of the paint you used? Thank you!! ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:14 PMThank you! It is Liquitex acrylic paint & all colors were just mixed at random! :)DeleteReplyMolly AtkinsJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:41 PMIt is all so beautiful!!! Will you be selling paintings in your etsy shop or will you just be selling the fabric? I love it all!ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:17 PMThank you!! I am not planning to sell paintings, although it would be fun! :) And the fabric belongs to CKD, although it was a collaboration to make the design, she will be the one selling it as part of her line. I will be sure to share when she has some in stock! :) DeleteReply
Nat{natyouraveragegirl}January 21, 2014 at 4:01 PMgorgeous!!! I wouldn't expect anything less from you! ;) ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:47 PMThank you Nat! XODeleteReply
LeslieJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:08 PMLove it!!!! Love the colors!!!!! I can't wait to see more of it!!!!! Have you tried looking on etsy for the crib skirt and changing table cover pad? I have gotten most of my nursery stuff from etsy! Love that site!!!! Can't wait to see more of the nursery as it comes together!!!! :) ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:48 PMThanks so much! Yes I definitely have, just not sure where I want to go with it! :) Hope you are feeling well! XODeleteReply
TarenJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:17 PMI love the painting! Although I'm sure everyone would buy it if you sold it as a canvas or a print, I think it's so cool if you keep it just for your daughter. One day she may have it hanging above her couch in her very first apartment and it'll be a Jessica Garvin original. ReplyDeleteRepliesJessicaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:48 PMToo funny! Thank you!! :)DeleteReply
youresomarthaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:24 PMThat painting is amazing - and I'm sure the fabric is too - so can't wait to see more! I love white walls, I've had a hard time not wanting to paint all the walls in my new house white :) They are such a great backdrop for artwork and gallery walls and whatnot. ReplyDeleteAnonymousJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:38 PMI love you painting!ReplyDelete
KristinJanuary 21, 2014 at 5:02 PMI cannot wait to see this all come together! It's going to be beautiful! I love the painting you did. ReplyDelete
BetsyJanuary 21, 2014 at 5:53 PMGORGEOUS! You are so talented! And so inspiring! ReplyDeleteBrittJanuary 21, 2014 at 6:31 PMLove the color combo! We aren't finding out what we're having so purple may be a no go ;) Question, where did you find the 'tree stump' side table?ReplyDeleteBrittJanuary 21, 2014 at 6:31 PMLove the color combo! We aren't finding out what we're having so purple may be a no go :) Question, where did you find the 'tree stump' side table?ReplyDelete
Lory Ann MarcucciJanuary 21, 2014 at 7:04 PMHI, Jessica, I am new to your Blog! Love It. Also found your shop on Etsy! Love chatting with other Etsy Mamas! The "neon lilac" is SO pretty. Baby girl will have the most enchanting room!!! Glad I found you here!ReplyDelete
JodiJanuary 21, 2014 at 8:09 PMI LOVE your painting! My fave color is purple so I love this nursery to be!ReplyDeleteSarah YoderJanuary 21, 2014 at 8:13 PMYou are so incredibly talented!!! I love your painting and all of your creativity! You are also such an amazing mom to Harper and your soon to be little love :) I have a 21 month old and love hearing all the fun activities you do with Harper and trying them out with my little one! Thanks so much for sharing your blog with everyone! Blessings to you and your sweet family :)ReplyDelete
Domestic DivaJanuary 21, 2014 at 8:27 PMThat painting is absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful color choices! I love seeing what you put together.ReplyDeleteAdd commentLoad more... 
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