I feel so lucky to guest blog at My Little Happy Place – one of my very favorite blogs! While Alison is Stateside enjoying time with her family and friends, she probably has had little time to focus on Avery’s big girl room. She is thinking about a navy blue and hot pink color scheme (you can read about her ideas here, here and here).
Alison scored this perfect Pottery Barn Kids bedding on Ebay for Avery’s room:
And she is in the process of painting this great headboard a midnight blue (she is still on the hunt for the perfect paint):
One of the recurring features on spark! is the “Buy This, Not That” series. So, I thought I would do a “Buy This, Not That” featuring accessories that could round out Avery’s room and hopefully provide some inspiration for Alison and her readers! Enjoy!I thought that the pillows on Avery’s bed or scattered around the room should pick up the blue in the headboard and also have a touch of pink….
LOVE THIS?
[Serena and Lily South Seas Navy Pillow, Layla Grace, $88]BUY THIS!
[Twilight Safi Pillow, Bliss Living, $75]I know that Alison loves monogrammed items and I think a monogrammed shade is so unique and feminine….
LOVE THIS?
[9" Square Lamp Shade with Pink Satin Trim, Layla Grace, $92]BUY THIS!
[14" Monogrammed Lamp Shade, Shades of Light, $59]*MLHP here saying this could also be an amazingly-simple DIY project - dontch'a think? ;)
Alison adores Jonathan Adler and the shape of these mirrors really complements the shape of the headboard….
LOVE THIS?
[Queen Anne Mirror, Jonathan Adler, $595]BUY THIS!
[Elise Frameless Mirror, Pottery Barn, $189]Because the bedding is colorful and busy, I thought a soft and neutral rug would look just right….
LOVE THIS?
[Damask Dhurrie Rug, Ballard Designs, $799 for 8x10]BUY THIS!
[Trellis Rug, Pottery Barn Kids, $599 for 8x10]Adler again! I love these clean-looking and whimsical lamps that do not scream “kids room”….
LOVE THIS?
[Horse Lamp, Jonathan Adler, $495]BUY THIS!
[Ceramic Animal Lamp Bases, Pottery Barn Kids, $59]Just like you all, I cannot wait to see Avery’s big girl room after Alison and her amazing eye has completed the job. Thanks again to Alison for asking me to host at her Little Happy Place!
xxooxxoo, Ada-Marie
I'm a decorator, wife, and busy mom of three. I believe in elevating the average space, and bridging the great design divide. I love homes, and aspire beyond builder-grade blah. This blog chronicles our own home projects, what inspires me, and sometimes, just what's on my design-track mind. Taking ordinary homes to higher levels is my little happy place.
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Cute post!!!Cindy Crawford = We have the same last names...not the same bods though ! RATS!!! xoxo~Kathy @
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Wow my favourite is the horse! Im just spreading the word about celebrations over @ My Passport to Style, My Passport to Style is 3, we are holding a fun vintage give away.Pop over and you could win some lovely vintage goodies!I will post to where ever you live!Sharon xox http://mypassporttostyle.blogspot.com
All of these would look so great in the room! I love how the second pillow is named "Twilight" - he he!
thank you for introducing me to her blog! what a great series!
These would be such great additions to Averys room- I love the lamps- they are so cute!
What a fantastic post. I do love high-end items, but not really having that budget it's great when you can find a similar, alternative solution. I hope you're enjoying your siesta abroad, Alison!
Great post! I love seeing the less expensive version of things, especially when I can picture them in a room. Thanks so much!
Love the buy this not that!
Great finds! It is amazing if one creates a design and searches for the pieces to fit the budget. I do it all the time ~ you can really have a beautiful space with his approach!
Adorable post! I love the pink/navy color scheme and I think some of your choices are so spot-on!
(And yes Alison, that monogrammed lampshade WOULD be a great and easy DIY project.)
wow what a gorgeous little girls room, I just love the headboard - I think I may do that for my girl in a few years... Love your blog!
Love all of it! Can't wait to see what Alison decides to do!!
how cool!to get a cheaper & still chic alternative is always sweet!
Loved the mirror!...actually both of them...
Your headboard is very much what mine looked like before it became my Bellamere Cottage sign!
Blessings,
Spencer
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