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Planning a Mini-Makeover for Eleanor’s Room

I’m never really one to finish a room and call it done. It’s more fun to tweak and look at my home as an ever-changing, evolving project. So I have a mini-makeover planned for Eleanor’s room, all because I was in the market for a new duvet cover for her. Her polka dot cover is cute, but we needed a backup for when it was in the wash. Details below:

  1. Painted Ponies Bedding

    This set is the one I ordered, but I’ve put together a post with a whole bunch of options for horse obsessed kiddos.

  2. Wall Dot Vases*
    I ordered mine yesterday at half off from Fab (I found them on the last day, and the sale is now over), but they can be purchased directly from Chive.

  3. Polka Dot Curtains
    We already had these on hand, from Eleanor’s nursery. Similar curtains can be found here.

*Those wall vases will take a long time to arrive (several weeks, probably — the downfall of shopping flash sale sites).

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  • Nikki
    April 26, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Quite lovely!Loving the dot vases… Thank you for sharing!

  • Lauren @ with two cats
    April 26, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Where will the curtain curtains be going? I’m kind of in love with them.

    • Making it Lovely
      April 26, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      I’m still in love with them too! I’ll be hanging on to them, so we can switch back and forth between different bedding and curtain options from time to time.

  • Giulia
    April 26, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Lovely. My daughter picked polka dot curtains for her room – it’s such a happy pattern.
    Question, does your daughter use her beanbag? I am thinking of making one or two for the kids, but am not sure about if they’d use them.

    • Making it Lovely
      April 26, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      Nah, she doesn’t use it much. I had high hopes, but I’m usually the one sitting on it, while putting her laundry away. Maybe when she’s older?

      • Patricia
        April 27, 2012 at 5:41 pm

        My daughter – who is now 8 – received 2 beanbags for Christmas. She uses them all the time with her friends. So it will get used…one of these days!

  • Lana McCarney
    April 26, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    For a cheaper polka dot curtain alternative, did you see these at ikea: http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50206739/ I really love the whole summer textile line at ikea right now. All my favourite colours!

    • Making it Lovely
      April 26, 2012 at 3:11 pm

      Oh, cute! I hadn’t seen those, but that’s a great alternative! So cheery, and a great price.

  • Molly the Waffler
    April 26, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Those Wall Dot vase are pretty awesome. I can see them going in a living room or entry way…maybe mine!

  • Elisa
    April 26, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Oh my goodness, how adorable! I have two girls myself, so a mini-makeover is exciting even vicariously :-)

    I simply love those painted horse bedsheets!!

  • Caitlin @ Hardly Housewives
    April 26, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    I’ve had my eye on those pony sheets @ Garnet Hill for AGES!! I love them but can’t think of any reason I can justify buying them… yet…

  • Patricia
    April 26, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    wow, i can’t wait to see the result. her room is already lovely as it is.

  • Cheltz
    April 26, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I love the horse bedding set, Nicole! I didn’t realize that Eleanor loved horses. Isn’t it fun, when they start to show preferences (obsessions ?) for certain things?

    Mini-makeovers are fun. I love changing things up!

    • Making it Lovely
      April 26, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      She adores them. She likes horses and trains equally, and since the trains are already well-represented with the big train table in the middle of her room, I figured we ought to bring in a little something equestrian.

  • Amber Wallace
    April 26, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    That will be so cute. I just love her room. And think the changes will be fun. Those wall dots are amazing. I just saw them yesterday for the first time. Looking forward to seeing it all in!

  • Emma
    April 26, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Hi there
    What cute beddine, I’ll have to keep that in mind for my littlest one – my older girl’s room is however the room I’m currently planning a mini makeover for … those bold flowery curtains are just the sort of thing I’m looking for, would you mind telling me where the fabric is from …
    Thanks, Emma

    • Making it Lovely
      April 26, 2012 at 3:41 pm

      I made the curtains from Moda’s “mom’s couch” fabric, but that was five years ago and I think it’s nearly impossible to find yardage now.

  • laura @ hollywood housewife
    April 26, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I am in love with that Painted Pony bedding!

  • Erin
    April 26, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Love those pony sheets!

    I do the same with our home–constantly tweaking and mixing things up. I have a stash of curtains tucked away in the laundry room–most I’ve picked up at thrift stores and yard sales. Every so often every room gets a switcheroo. :) It keeps me sane.

  • lis
    April 26, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    any idea what color the blue paint is in the sample room they have on their website? my daughter also loves trains and horses. LOVE the sheets. $300 seems steep for a twin bedding set but I LOVE the blue paint, pom poms, polka dots and horses.

    • Making it Lovely
      April 26, 2012 at 11:02 pm

      I’m not sure we’re looking at the same thing. I don’t see any blue, and the sheet set is $68 for a twin-size.

      • Erin
        April 27, 2012 at 1:04 pm

        I think she is referring to the third picture on the Garnet Hill website…the sort of attic looking room with the two twin beds. Not sure about the pricing, though.

  • tiana
    April 30, 2012 at 11:05 am

    wow! i love where you’re headed :) the colors are gorgeous and your sweet eleanor is going to love it!

  • Jennifer
    April 30, 2012 at 11:31 am

    I love the dot wall vases! What a great way to add some nature to her room – did you order all 4 of the colors you shared?

  • Sadie + Stella
    May 2, 2012 at 6:42 am

    Girlfriend. You are so talented it is unfair! Share the wealth! Love your blog and just found it!

  • yessi marchant
    June 3, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    my name is yessi and i just found you blog but already love it , i have a 4 years old girl and i do the same a mini make over .!!!

  • Eva
    June 5, 2012 at 5:59 am

    Love your style. Just discovered your blog and having fun going back through all the older posts.
    Love love love this room, soft but not too pink, I totally love the horse bedding. Looking forward to seeing the revamp

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