You can try and fight it, but it is bound to happen.
“Big” girls are going to want a “Big” girl bed!
So, you can either donate the crib-turned-toddler bed that has seen 2 babies and countless gallons of drool (among other things).
Or, you make her sleep in that until her feet dangle over the end.
We opted for the first choice seeing as how we love her so much and all.
We opted for the first choice seeing as how we love her so much and all.
And when the Princess gets her “Big” girl bed, it must have a crown to go on top, right?
So, mommy found this wonderful plaque/wall hanging thingy in a second-hand store and loved it not only because it was just gorgeous with all of the details and carvings.
But, also because it was made of FOAM!
And this mommy had a deathly fear of something heavy falling on her precious girl’s head while she was sleeping!
I lightly dusted it with a can of cream colored spray paint just to bring out more of the details. It really looks like carved wood doesn’t it?
I was a bit stumped when it came to fabric choices.
I am working with existing yellow toile fabric as well as the new floral bedding. So, when I found this darling sage green checked drapery panel at Hancock Fabrics, I knew it would be the perfect way to tie it all together!
Now, I’m going to show you how I put this all together, but first you must know that I would never really consider this an actual Tutorial. More like “Wingin’ It” I would say! Which, let’s face it…most of my projects fall into this category anyway.
I knew I had to get that drapery panel to hang separately from the cornice. Why you ask? Because I knew that my girl would not be able to resist giving this fabric a tug now and then. And if I attempted to attach the fabric to the cornice, not only would I run the risk of the whole thing coming down,
but I would also run the risk of cracking that foam.
But how to get it up there?
When I saw these I knew I was on to something.
The panel had hidden tabs sewn into the back. So after attaching the Command Hooks in a row on the wall, I was able to just loop those tabs right onto the hooks.
I knew I wanted this to have a layered feeling to it and to also tie in some of the other fabric in the room. But, I had already used up every last piece of the toile.
What to do?
Why, look down of course!
When the crib went bye-bye, so did the need for this dust ruffle.
I pulled that sucker apart, being careful to keep the “ruffle” intact.
And using the tiniest of nails, I attached it over the plaid panel right onto the wall.
And, now for the Crowning Touch!
Be still my
ever-lovin’-all-things-girly-and-feminine-with-a-touch-of-vintage-charm heart!
And here is a little sneak peek at how it is all coming together with the new bedding.
Just a PEEK though!
Because there have been more changes to this little girl’s room and I am so excited to show them to you very soon.
Because there have been more changes to this little girl’s room and I am so excited to show them to you very soon.
Oh, and where is the actual bed/headboard you ask?
You didn’t ask?
Well, I would if I were you!
You didn’t ask?
Well, I would if I were you!
That is another little secret that will be revealed soon…I promise!
Thanks for joining me today at the Fence,
I’m linking to these Fabulous parties:
Vanessa, that is adorable! I can’t wait to see the rest of her room, I know you will do a beautiful job with it! I just moved my almost 2 year old little man into the big boy bed. 🙁 Where did the time go?! He’ll have to share a room with his big sis for awhile to make room for baby. I am discovering how hard decorating for a boy and a girl is!
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I LOVE it. What a super cute idea. I’m all about the crown over the bed. I can’t wait to see the rest. What a tease…You are very clever using the dust ruffle and the new plaid coordinates beautifully. I’m excited for the rest of the reveal. Super gorgeous!
Oooh, I really like that idea of using the cornice. I’m thinking where I could use that!!!
And a bolster illow too?!! This is ft for a princess!!!
Sarahx
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT Vanessa!! Martina
It all looks so sweet! The fabric choices are timeless! Your princess will love sleeping in there – can’t wait to see the rest of the room.
What a find, and it’s foam, lucky you!!!
Love your fabric choices too, looks so cute!
XO
Kristin
so, so , so pretty! If for any reason at all she doesn’t love it..I’ll move right in 🙂
LOVE IT!! I think it looks just perfect, and I love the fabric. The fact that you could reuse the toile is icing on the cake.
My older daughter had a cornice over her bed. I have always love the look of it.
Adorable…and you are so smart to decorate her room so she can grow into it. You make it look so easy! Can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve next. Have a great rest of the week! ~Ann
Vanessa I Love it!
Really cute! What a great way to create drama in a bedroom!
Vanessa that is gorgeous!! I would love to find a piece like that!! Her room is going to be beautiful!
This is so gorgeous!! Love little girl rooms 🙂
Oh, Girl! That is gorgeous! You are so stinkin creative! 🙂 I would love to do something like that in Mags room. Just gives me another project! Ugh! 😉
Love it! 🙂
LOVE this project! My little princess would love it too! So sweet!
gawgeous…love the profusion of fabric and the vintagy charm of the cornice itself…tres chic!
Too too cute!!!!!
Fabulicious!!!!
Oh my gosh Vanessa this is the cutest little big girl crown EVA!!! The foam really looks like stone and I love your fabric choices!! Girl you are crazy creative and talented! I can’t wait to see more of her room!
XOXO
That is so adorable! I love the way it turned out.
Kathy
Gorgeous! I love it! The moulding is absolutely beautiful!
Vanessa,
I’m a huge cornice/bed crown fan! You did a beautiful job! I just adore that fabric! Thank you so much for the sweet comment you left on my blog.
Warm Wishes,
Jodie
Vanessa, I LOVE the cornice. It is so cute! Couldn’t picture it from your “over the phone” description but now I SEE!
Mom
Wow, you have totally put my daughter’s new big girl bed (currently a mattress on the floor) to shame! That’s pretty darn cool.
-Stephanie
henry happened
Vanessa- What a beautiful room for a Princess to grow up in! I love it…love the fabric choices and the job you did putting it all together and I LOVE that foam cornice board- It is perfect! xxoo Diana
It’s absolutely darling Vanessa! I love the cornice – what a great find and love the fabric you picked. I am also loving that gorgeous bolster pillow~ her room is such an adorable big girl room! Thanks so much for your sweet comments – I think using the bedskirt for your daughters party would be so adorable- would love to see pictures 🙂 Hugs, Courtney
PRECIOUS !! Lucky little princess, for sure. I LOVE what you did … the choices of fabric are perfect and your “wingin it” tutorial is awesome. Great vision for her space. I can only imagine how “grown up” and “fancy” she feels right now. So sweet … love her monogrammed stool, too. 🙂 Hugs and love, Becca
LOVE it! You did a beautiful job!
Beautiful! I recently had my hubby saw apart a rose arbor top as it will make the perfect cornice for my girls room. I look forward to picking out fabrics and bringing the look together. I hope it turns out as well as yours has!
How absolutely adorable!!!
Happy PS and Happy Mother’s Day!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Great job, Vanessa. Looking forward to the room reveal. Thanks for sharing at WUW.
That’s the sweetest window treatment I’ve ever seen! I love it Vanessa! Beautiful vintage vibe in the room – I can’t wait to see more!
Thanks so much for joining in at the DIY party! I love seeing what you’re up to!
Have a great week!
Roeshel