Decorating for a princess...

Since I will be living in a 4 bedroom house all by myself, one of the rooms will be for my little grand-daughter Jewell. She stays the night with me 4 or 5 times a week while her mommy works.

She already has a ton of princess stuff that fills my dining room... this toddler bed set was one of her gifts for her 1st birthday.

I wanted to do something a little different for her bedroom in my new house. Of course she'll still use the set above, after all it's only 2 months old... but I seen these at Target today
A HUGE throw rug for $19.99, small print for $2.50 and wall decor stickers for $14.99. And this 21"x21" frame art for $24.99. I had already planned on painting her walls pink, purple and green, so this decor is perfect for a growing little girl! (who may not like princess so much in a few years)
Here she is; my Princess Jewell. I can't wait to start decorating her room!

Comments

  1. JoanneJuly 25, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    What a cutie! Four bedrooms *sigh* that would be nice. What are the plans for the other bedrooms? Office? Craft room?

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  2. Karen AnneJuly 26, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Such a sweetie. Nothing better than a Grandma :-)

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  3. NVJuly 27, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    Oh, how cute! Four bedrooms? Wow! I can only imagine ... and wish for Powerball. :-)

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  4. DomesticatedJuly 27, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Congrats on the new house and welcome to blogging. Can't wait to see what you do!

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  5. DebbieJuly 27, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Green Fairy,
    My room, craft/office room, Jewell's room and storage room. I will fill them, trust me! lol

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  6. DebbieJuly 27, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Domesticated,
    Thank you, I love reading everyones house blogs... I've learned a lot so far!

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  7. DebbieJuly 27, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    NV, I can't wait to have 4 bedrooms!!

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  8. DebbieJuly 27, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Karen Anne,
    She is my little miracle that I will never take for granted. She absolutely owns my heart. :)

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  9. Vintage Linen TreasuresAugust 2, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I'm in the process of reading your adventure in buying this house. I started at the very beginning, but have to take a moment to say, Your little grand daughter is cute as a button!!!
    Patricia :o)

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  10. DebbieAugust 2, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    VLT: Thank you so much, I think she's cute as a button too!

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