Well if this wasn't a labor of love, I don't know what is. ♥ Genevieve moved out of the girls' shared room 2 years ago and I'm finally finished creating a space for Nadia that's all her own. She requested something light and bright, "preppy" (the new preppy- IYKYK), and specifically said she didn't want it to be boho. Guys the boho pull is strong with this one (me. It's strong with me), so this was a tough ask. I made some missteps along the way and to be completely transparent, some I'm only 'seeing' after pulling it all together and photographing it... but in the end, she walked in and said "Mom, I love it." So that's enough. Reminder (one that I got from a friend yesterday) that homes are to "serve and nurture our families first, aesthetics are secondary." Ok, enough disclaimers. Here goes!

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When Nadia requested a canopy, I knew exactly where I'd go for fabric. I always regretted letting go of the girls' darling twin beds that I reupholstered in gorgeous fabric from Spoonflower and this was a chance to redeem my regret! What I didn't know is that Spoonflower offers so many home decor products, including bedding. Custom bedding in the fabric of our choice was a dream! In the end, we ended up with a pretty canopy, a duvet cover and shams, a sheet set, throw pillows and a velvet-y throw- all made with quality materials and amazing craftsmanship in fun patterns.

 

Nadia's room refresh continues and the next step was choosing her nightstands. I've always gone the asymmetrical route when it comes to nightstands, for aesthetics (it seems fun in a kids room doesn't it?) and to stretch the budget. In both Dax's and Genevieve's room I paired a small side table with a nightstand. But when I did this experiment, I loved the high end look of matching nightstands and Nadia's room seems like the perfect place for that look. I love the thought of her pretty headboard flanked by two substantial nightstands. Here are the light and white nightstands I considered and the one she chose. The price tags start at just $80 and they all ring in under $280! Side note, it's a good idea to narrow down options for kids- both to set them up for success and to avoid overwhelming them. I showed her 3 of these and she chose the one we bought!