{Babygirl’s Room} Making the Bed

Hello, hello! Yay Monday. Where in the world did the weekend go? Where’d February go for that matter?!? Hard to believe tomorrow is March. But with March, brings warmer temperatures, longer days and Spring Break! Think I’ll finally finish Babygirl’s Room this month? No promises, but I’m trying (Ahem, Emily!)

We were nursing strep throat in our house this weekend, and I didn’t get much computer time, so the Crown Molding post will be another day or so. Today I’m excited to show you the new big-girl bed with her first layer of bedding!

 
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I say first layer because it still needs throw pillows, and I’m working on those along with the Art Station floor pillows. Her bedding is Nicole Miller’s Fifi Collection I found on Overstock almost 4 years ago! Babygirl wasn’t even a year old, but I knew her Big Girl room would have a Parisian flair, so I nabbed it. I searched online for it yesterday, but it’s sold out everywhere right now.

Here’s a close-up of the design…the little French poodle on a Vespa, Eiffel Tower and Metro Station is killing me with all the cuteness!

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Plus pom-pom fringe…I die!

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I bought the mattresses at Sears, and didn’t realize in store just how tall they were! The bed sits only 8″ off the ground, but with the box spring and mattress, it’s a whopping 32″ tall! This leaves the box spring exposed. I’ll eventually get another fitted sheet to cover it, but the white king-sized coverlet does a great job for now. It belonged to my grandparents and I love having a piece of them in her room.

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The recovered step-stool comes in handy for this extra-tall, Princess and the Pea bed too!

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I have the comforter folded at the foot of the bed to break up the busy pattern, and the bed pillows tucked inside to make it nice and full.

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We’d originally talked of putting her monogram on the headboard, but the mattresses and shams ate up most of that space, so I elected to leave it clean and let the pretty lines of the headboard shine. (You’ll see the monogram pop up somewhere else!).

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(Catch the little peek of Fancy Pants Highboy?!?)

Love how it mimics a tulip, reminds me of the flowers at Luxembourg Gardens in Paris.

Remember how the bed looked when I brought it home (for $60!!)?
She’s still adjusting to sleeping in the big bed, but climbing in with her for story time is a new favorite at bedtime.

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(Those are materials for the pelmet tucked under the bed…along with Zhu Zhu Pet paraphernalia. Urgh!)

The room is really starting to come together…can you see it???

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50 Comments

  1. LiveLikeYou wrote:

    LOVE the bed and the bedding Cassie!!! The bed looks fantastic in red and that bedding has just the right retro vintage sweet flair. She must be thrilled!!

    Posted 2.28.11 Reply
  2. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper wrote:

    it looks beautiful all pulled together! that bedding is wonderful- i love that it is parisian but more colorful than i often think when i think parisian. beautiful!

    Posted 2.28.11 Reply
  3. Nichole @ Barillafab4.blogspot.com wrote:

    Oh my gosh!! The bed is GORGEOUS & that bedding is too cute, especially with that trim!!! Love it! 🙂 And I hear ya on the zhuzhu stuff, UGH!!!

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  4. Sara Mueller wrote:

    Love how it is coming together! I adore the bedding and the color of the bed frame you chose! Can you share the color of the bed frame?

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  5. Carrie wrote:

    Nothing better than when the babies get to be in a bed. Being able to climb in with them when they have a bad dream or like you said, story time at night.

    http://everydayinjeans.blogspot.com/

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  6. Michelle @ Ten June wrote:

    amazing! that pink bed is every little girls dream come true! and those pom poms… i die.

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  7. modern jane wrote:

    What an adorable bed! and the bedding is terrific. Can't wait to see the pelmet box! She's a lucky little girl:)

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  8. Celeste wrote:

    Super cute! Coming together very nicely! I love the idea of tucking the pillows at the bottom. I actually got my little girl's bedding from Overstock, too, and I love it!

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  9. Danielle Oakey Interiors wrote:

    I love love love the bedding! It is looking great 🙂

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  10. Courtney {a thoughtful place} wrote:

    It's looking so adorable. Love the step stool details. And the pom poms . . so cute. I am also digging the make it look bigger trick (the comforter, cassie!! 😉

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  11. Jen@Organized-Design wrote:

    Love the bedding, and especially love the pom poms!! Her room is looking so dang cute. I just finished my little girls bed and I love when the project is almost done so you can just stare at your hard work!

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  12. Janell @ Isabella and Max wrote:

    This is probably the best looking bed I've seen in awhile, the happy color looks fabulous against the walls while the bedding keeps it all looking fresh! Janell

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  13. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design File wrote:

    It is so perfect! That bedding is just too fabulous!

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  14. Carmel @ Our Fifth House wrote:

    Oh my goodness – I love that bedding!

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  15. Decorchick! wrote:

    Haha, it IS looking fab!! I love that pretty pink bed so much. That bedding is adorable too.

    Impatiently waiting for the rest…just kidding. Sort of. 🙂

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  16. Susan wrote:

    I love how the room is coming together! I think I may need you to come do my room 🙂

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  17. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} wrote:

    Love it…Seeing that bed again in all it's glory makes me remember how much I am just ga-ga over that COLOR!!! It's just so perfect…sending good (and healthy) vibes your way and hoping you get some down time girl! Have a great week!

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  18. Holli wrote:

    SOO cute! I have to show your post to my friend for her 5 year old… she would love this!

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  19. Allison wrote:

    This is adorable! I love the bedding and the pom pom detail is darling. That is the "most fun" step stool I have ever seen. I think it's special to have a touch….I guess it would be your daughter's great grandparents in her room. The coverlet is lovely. It's is looking really beautiful, Cassie!

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  20. christine {bijouandboheme} wrote:

    I am seriously DYING over that bedding- it is perfection!!! The little black pom poms make me crazy- so lovely!!

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  21. courtneyoutloud wrote:

    You had my at pompom fringe 🙂 I love the 4 yrs in the making with the bedding — you big planner!

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  22. Heather@The Black's Best wrote:

    That bed is to.die.for! The pom pom trim on the pillow is adorable to! I need a girl!

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  23. christine, just bella wrote:

    Cassie, I just love the bed! The juicy colour, the bedding and my fave, the pom pom fringe!! I love the idea of the step stool, I'd totally feel like a princess walking up to my bed.

    Amazing job! I don't think I got a bed bigger than a twin until I was 18 years old! Lucky little girl 🙂

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  24. Natalie wrote:

    It looks great! I love how you painted the headboard hot pink. Is it wrong I want a hot pink headboard and I am a adult? Gorgeous bed for a sweet little girl!

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  25. Michaela wrote:

    It looks awesome! I love the bedding. The pops of pink in it tie everything together

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  26. Jenna wrote:

    Ack! I l-o-v-e her bedding (I have a bit of an obsession with anything French)! I love the fact that you bought it when she was still way too little for it – sounds like something I would do. I'm a planner. Anywho, I love the whole thing, but can't shake the feeling that a ruffly bedskirt peeking out from behind the bed frame would be DARLING. Can't wait to see her completed room!

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  27. Chassity (Look Linger Love) wrote:

    Get OUT Cassie!! I love love her new bedding. So cute. That pom pom fringe…

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  28. kate wrote:

    so cute…love the bedding…and love the color of the bed…looks so cozy and put together…perfect for bedtime stories and sweet dreams!

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  29. Hyphen Interiors wrote:

    There is so much that is great on here, but the color of that bed is WOW! What color is it? Did you paint it with a brush?

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  30. Rachie @ A Chi Chi Affair wrote:

    Oh wow – it really looks great, the bedding is absolutely gorgeous, the pom poms are totally adorable and i love the colour of the headboard! Looks like such a cosy bed xo

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  31. Hyphen Interiors wrote:

    Cassie, thanks for the paint color!! I'm keeping it on my short list.

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  32. Brittany {Gallery No. Eight} wrote:

    So adorable!! There's something about high beds that I adore!

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  33. Jamie wrote:

    What a lovely bed. I'm your newest follower. I would love it if you linked your project up to my link party.
    More The Merrier Monday.

    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

    Posted 2.28.11 Reply
  34. Marissa Waddell wrote:

    I can't get over the pink bed– SO beautiful! The little girl in me is just dying over this room 🙂

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  35. Dana {Southern Inspired} wrote:

    Gorgeous dahhling! My favorite part is the pom-pom fringe on the pillows!! Insanely cute!!! 🙂

    Posted 3.1.11 Reply
  36. sarah, flourish design + style wrote:

    Totally see it, and it's totally gorgeous 🙂
    Hope your house is all healthy soon! x

    Posted 3.1.11 Reply
  37. The Zhush wrote:

    Yes I can see it…maybe its b/c the room holds the cutest bed ever! Yup, that's helping me to see it!:)

    Posted 3.1.11 Reply
  38. emily wrote:

    The bedding is lovely! The poms poms are fabulous! I love how everything is coming together!

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  39. natasha {schue love} wrote:

    What a super sweet and chic girlie room?? She's a lucky girl to have such a stylish mom! 🙂

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  40. TamStyles wrote:

    you have done a great job girl..love it all from top to bottom. and i still need to contact your kitchen contractor.

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  41. coolkids wrote:

    love that red bed!! I had a red bed growing up! Love that fabric too. Great job Cassie! thecoolkidsblog.com

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  42. Simply LKJ wrote:

    Her room is just precious! Perfect for a little girl, yet she will love it as a teen too. The step stool is adorable!!

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  43. Brook wrote:

    Love! The little stool is super cute too.

    Posted 3.4.11 Reply
  44. More Than A Mom wrote:

    The poodles are very cute. And those pom-poms finish it of perfectly! Finally, I think the wheels on the bed frame are a great idea too.

    Visiting from House of Hepworth's.

    More Than A Mom
    http://morethana-mom.blogspot.com

    Posted 3.8.11 Reply
  45. Tammy @ Type A wrote:

    i love her room! her bed and bedding are adorable. i really love the colors. you are doing a great job with it. i have a party on tuesday i would love it you shared this.

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/

    Posted 3.13.11 Reply
  46. Anonymous wrote:

    Just discovered your blog today.I have already purchased big girl bedding because I loved the pattern.our little girl is just 8 months old.love the window treatment.any suggestions for fan shaped windows?
    Lori

    Posted 7.7.11 Reply
  47. Ruth-Anne Parrini wrote:

    My 10 year old daughter and I stumbled upon your blog and fell in love with your daughter's room. We absolutely love the bedding and the bed. Luckily, someone was selling the bedding on Craigs List for half the price. We are so excited!! Thank you for your inspiration…Great job!

    Posted 7.10.11 Reply
  48. Latoya wrote:

    Love it! Where is the white quilt from?

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  49. hisugarplum wrote:

    Hi Latoya — the quilt was my grandparents, so I don't have a source for it. Sorry I couldn't be more help!!

    xo. Cassie

    Posted 1.14.13 Reply
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