Le Chateau di Sofie

Ok, ok...many of you have asked what Sofie's room looks like and I think I am finally at a point where I can share.  Now keep in mind a few things; 1) there really isn't a theme (sorry I just couldn't pick one I liked and I'm not really into characters, animals, etc.---not that there is anything wrong with them but I'm just not into them), 2) my taste is very...what's the word...eclectic--my style is not for everyone but I think Sofie will like it :), 3) there are still some things to finish out and possibly change.  So when I say eclectic I guess I say that because I love old and new things.  Anyone who has been to our house knows I love to mix old rustic pieces and antiques with newer modern styles.  Maybe it's the wild Leo side of me that just loves a hodge podge of everything.  So when we started on Sofia's room I knew that I wanted either antique furniture or furniture that looks old.  The other thing about me and decorating is I am cheap.  It's kind of like a game to me.  I set a budget and then if I stay under it I feel like I won.  I know, I know, I am strange but I can't help it.  That said, you will see me talk a lot about deals I found on things for her room...it kind of makes me giddy to find a good bargain.  Probably just another extension of my OCD rearing it's ugly head.  All in all I wanted to create a room that Sofia could grow into, surrounded by treasures that were either handed down or had special meaning.  Daniel says it's my Bohemian side coming out.  I guess we can call it that.

Here are some photos of her room to date.  Oh and special shout out to Husband Daddy for rearranging furniture at all hours of the night about 100 x, patching the 13 holes I put in the wall to hang the bird art and just loving Sofia and I enough to help.  Love you Husband Daddy!

 

I painted the accent wall with yellow peonies since peonies are my favorite flower.  After loving it, I kind of wonder if it's too busy but everyone else seems to love it and Husband is strictly opposed to repainting the wall.

I had the shades made by a lady on Etsy.  I am most proud of the recliner.  This is the same one they sell at Baby's 1st but I was not about to pay $1,000 for a chair so I did some investigating and found a vendor online who sells it for $600!  The changing table is an antique from the early 1900's as well as the side table.  The first thing I bought for her room were the angel wings...I absolutely adored them.  The first ones I found were on Restoration Kids but they were over $300...sorry but I just could not pay that.  I found these online and painted them to match the mirror (from Marshall's).  Oh and these wings were $60.

The room arrangement gave me a heart attack.  Originally I wanted the crib on the wall with the mirror but it just looked silly there.  I have am very picky when it comes to furniture placement and design...I get very OCD.  This layout "felt right."  I looked for an antique ladder in the Heights but they were asking over $200 for them.  As usual I said, "no way" and got online and found a vendor in Illinois that sells antique ladders from old farms and farm houses.  This one was $50!

Another view of her room in the evening.  I love warm lighting and I am so happy we chose this to be her room because it is so peaceful and cozy.  The pups LOVE Sofie's room. In fact I think Chloe thinks this is her room.

Another view--wish the lighting was better in these photos.

The book shelf is an antique from the 1930's.  It used to be a display case in an old grocery store.  I LOVE this piece.  I actually spotted it about six months before I even knew I was pregnant  but just did not have a place for it in our home.  It has about 100 layers of paint on it which I love.  I am still working on rearranging and decorating the shelves.  Shelves are always such a pain to me.  Oh and the best thing about this piece is that it was about $200 less than anything I found in the stores.

Another view of her book shelf.  Ugh and the Diaper Genie...can't they make those things look any better.  They are a must but Lord they need some design help!  I made the framed letters above.  Etsy had people selling them for $20 a piece.  I just went to Hobby Lobby, bought 50% off frames, scrapbook paper and letters and put it all together.  I think the entire project cost $30.

Another view of her bookshelves.  I had the framed prints made by a girl on Etsy for only $15.  I thought they were pretty sweet.  The old baby shoes were something I bought in an antique store in Comfort.  I bought them with my aunt.  I wasn't even pregnant but I told her they would be perfect for when/if we had a baby and I would give them to Husband during the gender reveal.  I took a guess and bought lil girl shoes...funny how things work out.

The books are antique books from the 1940's.  I collect old books and wanted Sofia to have a collection of her own too.  The handkerchief is the same one that I carried on my bouquet on our wedding day.  It was a gift from Daniel's mom, it belonged to her mom.  I love it!

More old books ranging from the late 1800's to the 1930's.  The apothecary jars look old but they are from Pottery Barn.  They don't really match anything specific but they reminded me of something I would find in an East Coast antique store.

Close-up of the wings and Marshall's mirror.

I had these commissioned for Sofie's room by a fabulous artist on Etsy (she actually painted the dog portraits in our home).  From left to right each bird represents a member of our family; Husband, me (I am the mockingbird, fitting since mockingbirds can be mean and crazy), Sofia Grace and our two pups Gracie and Chloe.

Vintage looking book shelf with antique books from the late 1800's and Daniel's grandmothers Bible.  The baskets are where all her diaper changing creams, lotions, powders are hidden.

Sweet lil pink bunny by JellyBelly (I received a stuffed animal as a gift made by them and fell in love with the corduroy look and feel, they look old fashioned to me).  The book is a book from the 1930's that was a gift at my last baby shower.  guests signed their names and wrote notes inside. 

Sophies for Sofie!  I found the scale at my favorite antique shop.  I can't wait to take a newborn pic of her in it (not quite sure how that will work but we shall find out).

Side table with mommy and daddy close by.

Old ladder used as blanket storage.  The first two blankets were gifts which were made for Sofia.  The second one is actually folded in reverse but when you open it up it is a beautiful rag quilt...something Sofie can cherish forever.

I needed to fill some wall space and couldn't decide what I wanted.  Then one night (at 3 AM) I woke up with an idea.  Why  not write a letter to Sofia Grace?!  The letter just contains some prayers and wishes I have for her and serves as a reminder that I will always be there for her.  Husband will have one also right below this one.

And now....le CLOSET!  Husband was so sweet and painted her closet to match mine.  He wanted her to have a lil dressing room like her mommy has (I KNEW I married the right man).  The vanity belonged to his grandmother when she was little.  The angel was made my Gpa (Daniel's grandpa who passed away last year).  The shadow box will house her hospital keepsakes (outfit, ID bracelet, etc.).  Yes, that is her hospital bag, all packed and ready to be put in the car.  The chalkboard above includes the verse that is in our maternity pics.  When Husband was hanging the hooks he said, "are these for all her scarves?  Because if she's anything like her momma she will have 100s of them."

A sampling of her clothes.  Sadly there are more in her dresser and hanging on the opposite side of her closet.  We actually haven't really bought much for her, most of these were gifts!

A VERY small sampling of her shoes.  C'mon every proper girl needs a large shoe collection!

Alright, I will admit it, I went crazy labeling everything in our home during the nesting period.  However, this also serves as a way for Husband to know where things go so he doesn't ask me every five seconds, "where do her socks, go?"  We shall see if it works.  If not, well at least it looks cute.