![]() In hindsight, I wish I wouldn’t have spent that much because the paint color turned out just “okay”. BUT, Annie Sloan had the color I wanted…and I was SET on using it (see? total tunnel vision!). In case you don’t know…Annie Sloan paint ain’t cheap, and it seriously hurt me to spend $50 on a quart of paint, especially when I’m used to buying more affordable chalk paint. ![]() I snagged this dresser up at our local Goodwill for only $55 (whoop whoop!), and I used Annie Sloan’s Antoinette chalk paint to paint it this pinkish/lavendery color. DIY can also literally mean spray painting dollar store frames and slapping a free printable from Pinterest in there. Or if you have a friend or family member who can sew, ask them if they’ll sew some items for the nursery if you provide the fabric. This may not be for everyone, but don’t be afraid to make some stuff yourself. The fun patterns can add alot to the room, and it’s something the baby will use. You may not feel comfortable registering for nursery decor, but definitely add bedding, changing pad covers, or other nursery “necessities”. If friends and family are offering, it’s because they want to…and there’s no need to feel bad about it. If someone wants to throw you a baby shower….let them! If people are asking if you have a baby registry, register! It doesn’t matter if it’s your first kid or your fourth. ![]() This is ESPECIALLY true for Hobby Lobby! They have a very predictable sale pattern in which each department’s items ususally go on sale every 2-3 weeks…most of the time 50% off! So if you see some HL decor that you love, do NOT pay full price! I repeat….do not pay full price! Scout the ads and wait a couple of weeks until it’s half the price. This is especially true for making a gallery wall, which can be put together using just about anything. You probably already have a few items that would go great in your nursery…right in your home! Look around and see what you already have. So to avoid decorator’s remorse, remember these tips: And the “newness” will wear off, and you’ll be left wondering why you spent so much money on something that doesn’t seem like a big deal anymore. It’s sooooo easy to get tunnel vision when you’ve envisioned your dream nursery, and you just want to make it happen…at any cost! But at the end of the day, it’s just a room. Tips for Decorating a Nursery on a Budget Some of the items were also seasonal finds (hello summertime flamingos!), but luckily Amazon knows no seasons! So I’ve also linked those similar items for you as well. Lots of items in the room were either gifted, thrifted, or crafted but I’ve linked to similar, affordable items. I’m so excited to share it with you guys, and have detailed a few ways we were able to save some money along the way. I’m thrilled with how it all turned out and I’m even more excited that we didn’t break the bank to make it happen. With some bargain finds, DIY projects, and some amazingly generous friends and family, we were able to put together this pretty little space for my pretty little girl. Because I could already see how easy it would be for me to go waaaaaaaaaay overboard in terms of how much money I’d be spending to make this little dream nursery happen. I think I was planning Goldie’s nursery before we ever left the ultrasound room! One thing I knew: I had to keep myself in check. When we found out we were having a girl for our second, I was instantly obsessed with all things girly.
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