Julia’s 18 months old now and changing every day from a baby into a little girl. Recently, I’ve made some changes to her room in New York that, I think, make it less babyish and reflect her new high energy and sunny disposition. This week’s project was bright new cover for the daybed (and plush toy stage) in her room. (Last week’s was a cheerful new lampshade.)
The simple modern bed from Room & Board (www.roomandboard.com) had been slip-covered in a flax colored linen. The color was neutral, soft and soothing –nice for a baby. To turn up the volume to toddler level, I chose a bright yellow stripe from Les Toiles du Soleil, a old French fabric house specializing in wonderful bright stripes. Les Toiles du Soleil has its only American outpost just a few blocks from our place in Chelsea at 261 West 19th Street (at 8th Avenue). They also have a good online store at www.lestoilesdusoleilnyc.com. I brought in the old slip cover, and, in less than a week, they copied it in the new fabric “Collioure Safran” for about $250, including both labor and materials.
I think it’s a hit. When I was putting the new cover on her bed, Julia ran across the room, gathered the fabric in her arms and squealed with delight. Now for her other rooms . . .
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Makes me wish my daughter was still that age. Julia’s room is so cute. I love that you didn’t go with all pink.
Love your blog ! Thanks for sharing.
Dean (Florida)
Thanks, Dean.
DD
Hi Chris,
I think it looks amazing! I absolutely love all the colors and that it’s not so matchy-matchy. Your email was so nice, and it’s funny I came over today and checked out this post, since I just posted photos of Devon’s nursery this morning! Julia is beautiful:)
How fabulous! I love the prints on the wall! Where did you find the one with the cars and buses?
LOVE this! Where did you get that wonderful artwork?
Your girl’s room looks terrific! Found you via lil bee, today. Thanks for the link to ltds. Funny… years ago, I lived on W19th between 8th and 9th (?), near the Joyce.
Thanks! The artwork is from Dwell Studio.
DD
Thanks! The wall art is from Dwell Studio.
DD
Love your blog!! Where is that fantastic art work from? It’s beautiful, and perfect with this color scheme.
Thanks, Michelle! The art work is from Dwell Studio and is available online at http://www.allmodern.com.
Cheers.
DD
Stumbled onto your website while playing with my new IPad after Christmas and absolutely LOVE IT!!! I love all of your great decorating and entertaining ideas! You have already inspired me to take on a few paint projects! I painted my dining room a fab. orange and I’m hoping to soon paint my kitchen the same golden marigold color you painted your Hamptons foyer. I love Julia’s New York room color (kind of a periwinkle?) and the Marimekko print. Would you share the paint color with me? My youngest daughter inherited our guest room and it is very pale lavender – almost white – I’d like to liven it up a bit…
Thanks so much for sharing your great ideas and taste with all of us!
: ) Kim Erickson
p.s. also loved Julia’s fish costume (inspired me to try and take on a werewolf this year!
Thank you so much, Kim. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the blog. The color of Julia’s room (which we’re repeating in the new place) is PL 29-5, Pratt and Lambert “Violet Tint.” Good luck with the werewolf! DD
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