We finally finished Joanna Mei's room and are happy to share it with you.
Although it will serve as a nursery, we chose to fix it up for a toddler and older.
Joanna Mei will be about 18 months when we are able to bring her into our family, so
her time in a 'nursery' as such will be limited. We even bought her bed so that it will be a familiar item in her day to day surroundings when she arrives. Then the transition will quite possibly go smoother from crib to bed.
Most of the furnishings were purchased in the IKEA children's furniture collection.
What incredible imagination went into the design and artwork of their offerings.
Their prices are quite affordable as well.
We hope that the room will serve as an open door to inspire JM's mind to creativity and new ideas. At the same time, we added in some elements of her culture - not a whole lot as she will be an American when she walks through our door - but just enough to represent a part of her life that is a time in her history on this earth. The predominant color of red in China represents courage, loyalty, honor, success, fortune, happiness, passion, and summer. We also included a beautiful hanging of Chinese children.
Although it will serve as a nursery, we chose to fix it up for a toddler and older.
Joanna Mei will be about 18 months when we are able to bring her into our family, so
her time in a 'nursery' as such will be limited. We even bought her bed so that it will be a familiar item in her day to day surroundings when she arrives. Then the transition will quite possibly go smoother from crib to bed.
Most of the furnishings were purchased in the IKEA children's furniture collection.
What incredible imagination went into the design and artwork of their offerings.
Their prices are quite affordable as well.
We hope that the room will serve as an open door to inspire JM's mind to creativity and new ideas. At the same time, we added in some elements of her culture - not a whole lot as she will be an American when she walks through our door - but just enough to represent a part of her life that is a time in her history on this earth. The predominant color of red in China represents courage, loyalty, honor, success, fortune, happiness, passion, and summer. We also included a beautiful hanging of Chinese children.
Organizer for toys.
Bookshelves on the wall above JM's chest of drawers.
Frame around the shelves is painted the color of the adjacent wall.
Frame around the shelves is painted the color of the adjacent wall.
Again, we painted the frame in the color of the adjacent wall.
Mr Moonlight
The patterns in the curtains mimic those in both the baby & big girl spreads, sheets and pillow cases. The baby blanket on the rocker also contains elements of the curtain pattern.
One of the characters on JM's baby bed spread - a dragonfly playing an accordion.
Other drawings include a beetle carrying a star and a moth juggling flowers. Total whimsy.
Other drawings include a beetle carrying a star and a moth juggling flowers. Total whimsy.
The baby bed spread will be used in her crib (not pictured) on loan from a friend. When we're done with it, we pass it on to the next person who needs it.
We will have the crib in her room along with her bed. We will play on the bed and relax and read stories to acquaint JM with her big girl bed, possibly making the time in the crib minimal.
JM's "Big Girl Bed" - again, from the IKEA children's collection.
A cartoon-like headboard & footboard with oversized 'leg' supports.
A cartoon-like headboard & footboard with oversized 'leg' supports.
This is one of the characters on JM's "Big Girl" Bedspread -
a clown on a bike with orange & lime slce wheels, tickling the nose of a big cat with a flower.
a clown on a bike with orange & lime slce wheels, tickling the nose of a big cat with a flower.
A girl balancing on a ball with a giant sundae is one of many other illustrations on her bedspread.
We're hoping her room will encourage her to use her imagination and dream of everything she can be - then we'll be there to encourage and support her to achieve her maximum potential which very well may have it's start in her Room of Whimsy.
Our Family Prayer Quilt - made with love by our wonderful friend, Nancy.
The colors compliment the scheme of the room and wall color beautifully.
The colors compliment the scheme of the room and wall color beautifully.
the table top can be removed and it becomes a TV table.
The storage below will hold diapers & supplies initally.
Later, it will hold about 60 Disney videos which were given to us in VHS format.
kids to sleep many, many years ago.
Now, we'll be able to use it for Joanna.
Now, we'll be able to use it for Joanna.
16 comments:
Jimmy Christmas - I coming to live with you all. Joanna Mei's room is absolutely gorgeous!!! I mean totally beautiful!!! And I'm a guy!
You guys are going to be such great parents. The absolute best...
Bless you both
peace
fm
THis is super sweet. I cant wait to read about her and her room. You guys did a great job
What a fun, adorable room! Love all the thought you put into it. So creative!
Joanna Mei is going to have so many wonderful times in her room
Great job mom and dad!!
What a lovely, lovely room!
Keep smilin!
Awwww Now that is one warm loving gorgeous room. Of course that is exactly what I thought I would see as I came in to view.
I love it! You did a fabulous job - it's a gorgeous room!!!
It's so inviting - I bet Joanna Mei will love it :o)
Deb
Wow!.... What a gorgeous room, Janna Mei is going to love the room....
This is such a BEAUTIFUL little girl's room. I know that Joanna Mei is going to be so fascinated by everything in it!! I just LOVE the sun-light fixture!! So very cool!!!!
Don, we just had the best time meeting you!! We can't wait until the day we can meet Be, Joanna and Diva too!
~Dawn
What a fun room!
What a great room! What little girl wouldn't love it. Can I move in?
Her room is absolutely beautiful!! Can't wait to see JMAS in it!!
What a bee-U-ti-ful room!!
A little girls dream room!
I love everything about it. It's magical!
I cannot wait to see Joanna Mei sitting on that bed with her mommy and daddy (and of course Diva!) reading a book.
That day will bring tears of joy!
You are already great parents.
Blessings
p.s. Loren says " Wow Cool!"
She also wanted to know if you were going to lie down with Joanna at night because she (Joanna) will be afraid of the dark.
Her room is amazing! So bright & colorful. I look forward to changing Olivia's room. I painted it 4 years ago when we were trying to get pg, so its not girly like that. Once Olivia can get out of her crib, then I'll change it :)
You guys have done an awesome job on the room,I am impressed. I love the combination pink/red, so nice.
The giant leaf over the bed is my favorite part. I want one over my bed now. The quilt and the wallhangings are just beautiful!
What a lucky little girl.
I love Joanna's room. How fun for you to design it and have it come to fruition so perfectly. Can't wait until she is in it and Mia can visit. Much love to you both.
Jaci
I love the room... it looks like SO much fun... hope you are both doing well... take care
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