Saturday, May 22, 2010

Virtual Baby Shower Finalie: Baby Girl's Nursery

The room isn't COMPLETELY done yet, but I'd say about 90% is. I still want to get some vinyl lettering (I'm such a Mormon) for above her bedroom and bathroom doors. I'm not big on "Princess" but I found one I LOVE that says "Princess: Daughter of a Heavenly King" and I think that would be PERFECT! Just gotta find the right size, and once again make a plaque for it.

I need to lower the mobile so she can actually see it, I hope to do that in the next few weeks.
I'm also working on finishing the decorations that go up on this ledge but I've made good progress. I'm making a mini-mobile to go in a white birdcage I got to go up there, I'm stringing some more paper butterflies inside it to make it a "butterfly cage."
I didn't show it off yet cause I was waiting to get it set up right but finally, here's the crib bedding I ordered from ArtisticSensations.com.
What do you think? I said if I was having a girl I wouldn't settle on bedding and I didn't!

I added the big satin bows to the bumpers because they came with smaller ones than I wanted, but I think the ones I put on look nice! I'm going to sew them on once Baby Girl gets big enough to crawl around and tries to pull them off but for now they'll do tied on!

I got some extra pink and green fitted sheets at Ikea, four for $16, so I'll use those when she pukes/pees/poops on these and it's in the wash. She will be sleeping in a bassinet for a while before she moves to her crib though so they'll be able to stay nice and clean.
Kim, the owner of Artistic Sensations was way cool in working with me on ordering my bedding. I was very picky and only had one picture for her to go by as far as what I wanted it to look like and they did a good job. It wasn't free, I saved for this baby, but it's so worth it!

Now she's helping me spice up the nursery in adding some artwork to the room to match her bedding! There's three choices and whatever you vote for is what I get! So help me pick the cutest one! Oh, and if you vote, you'll also be entered to win a set for your own room! If you have a boy or different taste it's ok, there's TONS of choices on their site to choose from, it's a $155 value!

Here's the choices for Spawnie's room.
(Choice 1)

(Choice 2 below)
(Choice 3 below)I really don't have a preference, and if you've been reading awhile you know how indecicive I am! It's impossible to choose, so since I like them all, and narrowed it down to these, I'll let you choose!

And to get a more up-close look at the nursery bedding, here's a video!


Kim, the woman behind Artistic Sensations has always wanted to have her own business with a creative twist and the perfect fit is in the home décor and design arena. "What could be more fun than getting to pick products for your customers that you would pick for yourself or your child’s room and marketing them with passion," she said. "In addition, I wanted a business where I would be available to my children for their activities, to be there when they woke up and went to sleep. Selling custom bedding, furniture, room décor and furnishings from baby to college age on the Internet is exciting and different every day. Its pretty fulfilling to create children’s dream rooms with unique, customized, high quality products that I would use for my own children."

She has two sons, two yellow labs (which are also boys) and her husband therefore the "queen of the castle." She and her family always look forward to the weekends and they try to do a fun activity or dinner together.

You can learn more about her by following @Kidsroomdecor on twitter or by checking out their Artistic Sensations Facebook Store.

{New Mama Advice}
"Smile. Breathe. Take time for yourself too. Everyday is a gift. My kids teach me to view the world with open eyes and treat every day with gratitude and happiness. There is nothing better than loving on your new baby and hugging on them as they get older. Enjoy every minute. Remember how they smell. Smother them with kisses. I know it sounds cliché, but its all so precious. Every single day of it."

So, want to win some art for you own room? You can win 3-4 Pieces of art like Spawnie's worth $155! Just vote for Spawnie's (right sidebar) AND let me know what you like from Artistic Sensations in the comments! Here's some more of the imagination square art choices.

For an extra entry leave a piece of new mommy advice or let me know what you think of Spawnie's nursery so far!

The poll and giveaway ends June 11th at 11:59pm.
Random.org will choose a winner! Good Luck!

*I was not compensated for writing the bedding review. The giveaway and contest for Spawnie's art is sponsored by Artistic Sensations.*

121 comments:

  1. you did an amazing job on that nursery! it looks so beautiful. i love all the special little touches that really take it to the next level, like the little green chair and the decorated ledge. i voted for #2!

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  2. i like all the designs, but the patterns are my favorites. i really like the red, ripe banana, and old tudor.

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  3. The nursery is GORGEOUS!! With all the stuff you were doing, I thought the room would be busy, but it's really sweet and very well done. Congrats. I like the second option of the wall art sets.

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  4. i voted for #2 :-) i really like her water town pattern too :-)



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  5. i am not generally a pink fan, but i LOVE the crib bedding! if this baby is a girl, i might have to get something similar :-) and i understand the love of vinyl, haha. we have my son's name, with "child of God" in a small, diff. colored font over it.


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  6. I voted for number 2! I like the color choice in that set! Very great nursery! You did a wonderful job and when your little miss is old enough she will LOVE IT!!! You will be one great mommy~
    amberl@mtaonline.net

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  7. My piece of new mommy advice for you is: Let lots of people hold her. Let someone babysit for you (even if it is just for an hour and hard to leave) because you will end up like me if you don't. I am the only one who can put her to bed and who she wants when she is cranky. I get almost NO break! My little miss has only been left with my husband is almost 2. My husband was deployed for 7 months last year and is gone alot so she is mostly with me 24 hours a day. I wish I would have left her with others more when she was little to get used to it. Now it is hard. She won't even let my husband put her to sleep. When she had a bottle he could put her to sleep if I was not here. Now she has to bottle and I have to lay down with her to get her to sleep. I love her dearly but sometimes I need a break. I worked until I had her so it is very different staying home with her. I love it, but it is hard. I have a 10 yr old son and he is nothing like my little one. He was calm and I worked FT when he was little. My youngest is a handful and naughty! I hope your little girl is an angel! Can't wait to see her!

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  8. love the nursery!! i voted. i'd probably do something like the pink flower combination she has for the room of the little girl i hope to have someday.

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  9. Yea, I would say it looks you pretty much have the nursery completed. It looks really amazing!

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  10. I like the blue, pink, green and purple designs. I'm on my phone so it's hard to go back and forth and give you the exact names, but that's what i would choose if I won!

    Measamommy at gmail dot com

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  11. My best piece of new mom advice is to het a moby wrap. It was hands down my favorite item when M was a newborn. If you don't have one yet, go get one now!!

    Measamommy at gmail dot com

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  12. I voted! I definitely think #1. It would match her room nicely.

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  13. I like option 2 and voted, I also like the Childs Backpack trains, planes and boats
    vickers at comcast dot net

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  14. Choice #1. I like that one the best!

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  15. The nursery is great, it is gorgeous! I love the toy box!

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  16. I think your nursery is perfect, you've done a great job

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  17. The nursery is lovely. I would pick picture set number 1.

    ~Em~

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  18. i LOVE the chair!

    where did you find it! it's totally awesome!

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  19. I LOVE the nursery! How beautiful! I voted for choice # 1.

    dropcqueen at yahoo dot com

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  20. I totally love the Castle Princess Bedding Collection!

    My advice is to use a calendar to write down milestones. It's so easy to forget when she first smiles, rolls over, got her first tooth, walked and she'll want to know these things later in her life. :-)

    dropcqueen at yahoo dot com

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  21. I like the spotted tree stickies. They would fit great in my Lil'Misses room.

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  22. It looks amazing! You outdid yourself! I'm looking forward to getting my Baby #3's nursery put together in the next few weeks, too!

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  23. voted for choice 1 and I really like the cupcake wall plaque

    melanieinaz2003 at yahoo

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  24. I think your nursery is gorgeous you have lot of personal touches, etc. This baby once she's in her room is gonna have lots of stimulating things to look at. She is one lucky little gal

    melanieinaz2003 at yahoo

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  25. I like all the designs especially the ones with the bolder colors but for your nursery I think the first one is the best match. it's so cute!

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  26. I think the nursery is beautiful! I love the colors and that polka dotted chair is adorable! Good job picking it all out :)

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  27. OMG it looks AMAZING! Spawnie is a lucky little girl!

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  28. I voted for choice 2 :)
    I like the dotted tree wall stickie! It'd be so cute in a play room.

    jennifer_atchison(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  29. The nursery is looking beautiful! I can't wait to have a girl some day so I can buy all things pink!! :)

    jennifer_atchison(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  30. I love the nursery! It makes me want to get started on mine right away! I love the bedding and all the little extras that come together with it!

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  31. I vote for design number 1, I think the colors best compliment the bedding.

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  32. I love the bedding you got! Right now we're in a 1 bedroom, so my baby girl is just in a pack n' play. But we're moving sometime this summer and I plan to go all out decorating a nursery for her! I'm book marking this nursery post so I can refer back to it when the time comes!

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  33. I love how personalized her room looks. It's beautiful and fun at the same time. I bet you love walking in there.

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  34. Oh my gosh so cute!! Great job! I like the first one myself, think it goes nicely with the room. I also like the Island Lounge Cushion they sale.
    disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

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  35. I love how Artistic Sensations has items for themed bedrooms. It's a great one-stop shop for moms who may not have the time to shop around for pieces or those who aren't as creative as you!! (WOW @ all of your hard work). Spawnie is a lucky girl :)

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  36. Oh, and I voted for #2. Love love love all the different flowers.

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  37. I like #2 for your little "Spawnie".

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  39. The Nursery looks awesome! Can't wait to see the birdcage with the butterflies in it!

    leimomi24 at gmail dot com.

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  40. awww it looks great! I am always amazed at the things you have made! Where do you find the time?? but it looks great!!!

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  41. Because I have a little sporty boy, I love the Kidrak Baseball Boy Clothes Rack! So cute and great for when he is on the t-ball or soccer team in a year or two!

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  42. I like #1. And the nursery looks awesome. Good job.

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  43. I voted for #3.
    I like the Water Town, Green Apple and Desert Orange Imagination Squares.
    Thanks for a great giveaway

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  44. I think Spawnie's nursery is looking fantastic! It's so sweet and feminine and has so many personal touches. I LOVE the mobile. Those butterflies are gorgeous.

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  45. Great job on the nursery. It's so cute! I vote for #1. By the way, I know I never comment but I do read your blog and love your writing and thought I should let you know more often instead of being a stalker! :)

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  46. I love the way you've decorated Spawnie's room - it's absolutely beautiful. I voted for #1 and I really like the Water Colors mobile at Artistic Sensations.

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  48. I love the little touches of green that you added to the nursery - I definitely think that all pink is just too much, but green is an excellent complement! It looks really pretty! courtneycopeland729 at gmail dot com

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  49. I voted for #2
    I love the eyelet print crib bedding on their site. courtneycopeland729 at gmail dot com

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  50. I voted for choice 2! I like the red in the artwork to go with the red stripes in the bedding.

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  51. They are all fun, but the first set seems to go best with your bedding.

    I would love one of the Shaggy Raggy Rugs, probably in lavender to go in my girls' room!

    kendrascreations@gmail.com

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  52. your nursery is too cute, love it!!
    i voted for #2 and i like the preston chocolate strips crib bedding!
    erdickey at gmail dot com

    Emily @ Baby Dickey

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  53. I like the dark secret and the Watertown Imagination Squares
    couponsiwant(at)verizon(dot)net

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  54. Oh I forgot to say I voted for #1.
    New mommy advice - No one ever told me how hard and painful breastfeeding could be in the beginning. Be prepared that it may be challenging, but stick with it, the rewards are awesome. The closeness that I have felt with my kids during this time is indescribable.
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  55. I like Choice #1! I like the Chandelier and Old Tudor if I were to win squares! esavingsblog at gmail dot com

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  56. I love the design! Its girly but not overdone in my opinion so great job! Love the custom bedding too!

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  57. Enjoy our pictures of stylish, beautifully decorated nurseries, modern baby nursery themes, nursery decorating ideas for cool nursery decor AND designs.


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  58. I voted. I love their princess low loft castle bed. So cute!

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  59. Voted for number 1- I think the colors work the best.

    I love the fabric wall letters. They are super cute!

    meganwid@yahoo.com

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  60. I love Lil' J's nursery. It's SO cute. It looks like you put a lot of hard work into it. I know she will love it!

    Meganwid@yahoo.com

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  61. Voted :-) I love the Rock-a-My Baby Toybox Bench, would go perfect in my daughters room! Great giveaway!!

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  62. Love all of it but really like the Teen Hot Pink Peace & Lime Zebra Bedding Set and I voted!! :)

    daxkimd@gmail.com

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  63. Your baby girls nursery is FABULOUS! I seriously have never seen one so beautiful :) She is going to love it :) Also, Mommy advice: enjoy EVERY second of the birth, YES the birth and those very first moments when you meet eachother for the first time. Bask in it and hold onto it for it is soo special and goes by SO FAST!! Hugs hun and congrats :)

    daxkimd@gmail.com

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  64. I voted.

    I really like the Wall Sticker Photo Frames.

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  65. I voted for #2. Even though #1 is really cute. I think that overall you will like the brighter colors as they will tend to stand out rather than blend in. But all three are really nice.

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  66. I like choice #2 best. So bright and cheerful! I also love the Cupcake Wall Stickers at Artistic Sensations.

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  67. I love the nursery so far! You are creative and great at choosing colors and patterns.

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  68. I voted and I love the Cupcake Wall Stickers!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  69. choice 2 -- & i like this Boys' Retro Name Plaque

    autumn398 @ yahoo.com

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  70. I like the Knight Castle Low Loft Bed!
    skyxsky27(at)gmail.com

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  71. mommy advice- If baby is having a hard time falling asleep try a gentle humming sound like the bathroom exhaust fan on to sooth him to sleep

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  72. I voted & I love the Princess and Fairies Wall Border.

    marypres@gmail.com

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  73. I absolutely love the Jungle Clock would be perfect for our gender neutral nursery. Thanks!

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  74. I like choice # 2!

    Thank you for the contest!

    Karen
    http://dreamsofmybaby.blogspot.com/

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  75. I voted for #1. My favorite is Purple Bloom.

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  76. I voted for Choice #1! Love it! I also love the Pink Lavish Vines Growth Chart! So cute for a baby girl's nursery!
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  77. I voted!
    I love the Vintage Baseball Painted Artwork
    emilysatko88@gmail.com

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  78. I voted. I really like the Dream Photo Letters Wall Art -- thanks for the chance to win:)

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  79. I really love the nursery -- I love the colours and all the details:) Well done

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  80. What a cute nursery!!

    ali_thorne@hotmail.com

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  81. Love your nursery. I voted for choice #2. I love the colors


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  82. I love the Castle Princess Bedding Collection!

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  83. I voted for #3! I love the Grove Modern Bird Wall Sticker Art decal from the Artistic Sensation site. Well, that and the Birds of Paradise Lilac Bedding set. :)

    giabao.ng at gmail dot com

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  84. The best parenting advice anyone gave me (and I will pass onto you) was that GRACE (given to yourself, your child, and others) is the best lesson & gift for your child. So give yourself some grace. In turn, your baby will learn that from you and be graceful to those around her. :) What a wonderful gift!

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  85. I love reading your blog. It's inspired me to start one of my own (mommymaking.blogspot.com). I appreciate the honesty because there is so much for me to learn! Beautiful babies room! She'll love it! I really like: Ripe Banana, Red Rose, Apple Tree and Coral Poppy!

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  86. Voted - I like the green cupcake wall stickers.

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  87. I voted and I love the Sugar Coated Skulls Bedding! stef4916 @ yahoo . com

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  88. Also get some of those Swaddle blankets! Babies love them and they sleep better with them on! stef4916 @ yahoo . com

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  89. I love the room! We have that same circular chair that you have back in the nook, and my daughter LOVES it! She likes to crawl up into it and read.

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  90. Oh, and I like number 2. And I also love the Pkolino Klick desk and chair set that they sell.

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  91. I voted for choice 3 which seems least popular though. I also like the rose mirror.

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  92. I voted for # 1. So cute!

    I would choose these if I were to win
    Flamingo Pink Bloom
    Ripe Banana
    Yellow Hibiscus
    Flamingo Pink

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  93. wow i wish i had a nrusery for my 6 month old she shares our room til we find a new place by the way i voted for 1
    gothicdaymares@aol.com

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  94. I voted. I like the Princess Castle Low Loft Bed with Slide.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  95. I voted for #1 and I like the Scallop Desk, it's very attractive.
    electricisland(at)gmail.com

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  96. I love the Fairy Tales Come True Wall Plaque and i voted for choice 1 :)

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  97. i voted and i like the pink crown
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  98. I voted, I like the T-Rex Large Wall Stickie
    for my sons room he loves everything dinosaur thanks eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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  99. You did a great job. I love the water town pattern. very nice!

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  100. awesome job. love the room. you did great! colors and bedding is beautiful.

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  101. i voted #1
    Fairy Tales Come True Wall Plaque

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  102. I also like the candy stripe bedding on their site.

    LOVE your nursery. What a lucky little girl. I voted #1 because it seems like softer colors like your nursery and because the colors seem to match better.

    Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  103. Spawnie's nursery is beautiful! Any little girl would be so happy to be born to such a creative mommy and live in such a magical room. Good luck to you and your new baby! Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  104. I voted for choice 2.
    I love the Furry Pod Chair White and Pink

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  105. I voted #2

    I like Limelight Swirl Bedding Collection

    sibabe64 at ptd dot net

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  106. I voted for choice two-the colors are so bright and cheerful! Another item I love is the Teen Fuzzy Wall Clock.

    smchester at gmail dot com

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  107. Spawnie's nursery is fit for a princess! I especially love the green touches. You did a wonderful job!
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  108. I voted. I love the Flowers...so girly and pretty. Thanks so much for this offer. camsgram@kc.rr.com

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  109. I voted for Choice #3 and love the Limelight Gels Sleeping Bag. goodwitchglinda at gmail dot com

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  110. I voted, but there seems to be an error going on! I like number one. It's all girl, and I love it!
    I like the Cupcakes Wall Stickers. However, I think that might make me crave cupcakes all the time. This is bad.

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  111. I love the nursey a lot. It is obvious you have put so much time and thought into it. It is so beautiful. Congrats! I voted Also.

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  112. If you remember from a previous post about a month ago, I was given the opportunity to do a product review for www.babou.co.uk/.



    baby girl bedding

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  113. Other accessories that are in perfect harmony elements such as decorative pillow, musical mobile, lamp with shade to hinder a rug, drawer pulls, wall bracket, and the border wallpaper.


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  114. her nursery is gorgeous! :)

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