One of the most useful accessories in any nursery is a rocking chair, and Nancy Golden shows off an example of how much a little paint and some green-and-white fabric can improve the looks of an old brown chair. Beside the rocking chair she places a white-wicker three-tier stand that can hold bottles, diapers or anything the new baby may need. The changing table, another nursery must-have, is actually a thrift-shop chest of drawers that has been painted white. Green plastic knobs with the look of old glass have been added for a touch of color, and the bumper pad on top is covered in the green-and-white gingham with toile welting. The crib (figure A) is a work of art: a white sleigh bed with removable rails (for the not-too-distant future, when the baby will be old enough for a junior bed). Two different sizes of gingham form cover the bumpers and the bedskirt; the smaller check has more of the toile welting. In one corner of the room is an overstuffed, slipcovered club chair --perfect seating for one parent while the other is rocking the baby. The chair includes a fluffy, toile-covered pillow for added comfort (figure B). The Bare Facts: Consider buying a changing table pad with a lip in the front. This will help prevent the baby from rolling off -- but remember: Never leave a baby unattended on a changing table!
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Treasures for Baby: Exquisite Nursery Decorations and Handmade Ribbon Keepsakes
Author: Ellie Joos
In the Tree Top
The producers of Bare Walls would like to thank In the TreeTop for supplying furniture and accessories for this room makeover.
In the Tree Top
Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: 252-355-1638
Fax: 252-321-8006
Email: sales@inthetreetop.com
Website: http://www.inthetreetop.com
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