That was just a teaser...this is actually a picture of Ryleigh's crib. A friend of ours is letting us have it (I'm not sure if they want it back or not). Other adoptive families that I have met on the internet always post adorable pictures of their mural painted walls, and plush pink princessy carpet.
Well, I can't really do that. We don't have "paintable" walls, they are Philippine Mahogany that our whole house is paneledin. My mother would DIE if I even suggested painting them....also, we can't do anything with Ryleigh's room until after referral. Austin will be moving to an upstairs bedroom, and I don't want that to happen until about a month before we travel.
So, this is just a teaser....
Editors Note - Ryleigh will not be sleeping in our front patio. She will have a roof over head in an adorable bedroom.
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Ok, I was getting a little worried that you were taking the outdoorsy look a little too far... But then I read your last sentence. Phew. ;-)
If you need any help decorating (or shopping, my specialty), let's set up a girls' day.
Please let me help decorate too! (remember I have 3 BOYS) I NEED PINK AND FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES ETC!) Kim
I can't wait to see how the room looks! I'm with Kim... after doing "boy" things for the last 13 years... I am afraid I am over-doing the pink scheme!! LOL
-Lisa :)
Mahogany sounds very pretty, actually! Our honeymoon suite had Honduran Mahogany ceilings and it was gorgeous with the antique furniture in the room!
If you want to add a girly/baby touch, you could try making some fabric covered screens or hanging ceiling to floor curtains/drapes to completely cover a wall. The contrast of lace and/or satin with the Mahogany would be really pretty! A frilly canopy over the crib could be accomplished with several yards of sheer material, a ceiling hook and a couple of tiebacks and wouldn't do much damage to the walls.
See what happens when you watch too many episodes of "Trading Spaces"?
:)
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