Lexie's New "BIG GIRL" Bedroom

During the Christmas holidays, we decided to take on a new household project...inspired by the fact that Lexie's toys had taken over almost EVERY room in the house!  Lexie was never a fan of the crib, in all honestly, she barely slept in it at all, and even when she didn't it wasn't the "good" quality sleep she needed.  So about six months back, when she began chewing on the railings, we converted it from crib to toddler bed and it really helped, she started sleeping in her bed and all through the night.  A few weeks before Christmas vacation, I came up with a new idea....transition her room into a "big girl" room and transform the guest room into a playroom.  Boy, was it easier than it sounded!  After weeks of a disastrous and trying to find a place for all the old items, we are finally ALMOST complete!  Lexie loves both of her new rooms, and understands the difference between the room she sleeps in and the room she plays in.  And it's helping keep the rest of our house MUCH cleaner :-)

So, here are some pics of her new bedroom, which is ballerina themed.  I first thought about this them because of Lexie's new love for dancing.  Gone are the days when "Mel-mo or TV?" are the first things she says when getting in the car, now she asks...."Mama, dance?!"  And we sing and car-dance all the way to our destination.  Then, I became inspired by a picture in Pottery Barn Kids (although I ended up using none of the items that originally caught my eye :-)

Pillows, pillows, pillows!  These are perfect for falling on when you're jumping on the bed!  And her bedside tables holds sweet pics of her with mama and daddy.

Full sized bed...the box springs have been removed to make it lower to the ground and although she can get up unassisted, she insists on using the stool to get in and out.

Finally a spot for the chair!  And a new soft and comfy rug :-)

I made the small pillowcase and transformed a plain bear into a "ballerina bear" to go with the room.

Her dresser now holds a small TV (which was our old computer monitor), a DVD/VCR combo and some sweet mementos.

Sweet ballerina prints over the chair.

We added a sweet tutu onesie to break up the curtain...we still have some work to do there.  And to the right of the window is a tutu bow holder I made along with a small round table.

The skirting from the round table is made from leftover sheets....yep, I was crafty in this room!  Complete with ballerina jewelry box (with interchangeable Tinkerbell figurine:-) 

So crafty I made coordinating doll bedding...which Lexie ACTUALLY appreciates.  It's so funny to watch her press the music button on the jewelry box, walk over to the bed, pat her babies and say "Nite, nite!"

More ballerina prints...these are my favorite.  You may notice these are similar to the one on the round table, they were actually a set of four..........but in case you don't know the rule, you ALWAYS hang in odd numbers :-)

So this is ONE of Lexie's TWO new rooms.  It still has a few things to be added/changed, but it's at good point to share. 

Stay tuned for "Princess Playroom" pics to come....................but not today :-)