tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post374697527726758419..comments2023-08-27T09:18:26.511-05:00Comments on song of my soul: The Monstrous Crib of HideousnessCrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02046306355404937213noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-3444739725051491072008-10-22T22:13:00.000-05:002008-10-22T22:13:00.000-05:00Oh! After reading your previous post, I was imagin...Oh! After reading your previous post, I was imagining something really awful! ;) I don't think the room or the crib look bad, but I definitely understand your desire to have a home that is aesthetically pleasing to YOU.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-35986362648735149322008-10-21T13:48:00.000-05:002008-10-21T13:48:00.000-05:00I already suggested painting the crib. Unfortunate...I already suggested painting the crib. Unfortunately there's lots of plastic pieces that are part of the design that probably will not go over well with painting.<BR/><BR/>I think at this point we're leaning toward just donating the crib to someone and getting something else.Dustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112868266687057225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-81551110717049469582008-10-21T12:35:00.000-05:002008-10-21T12:35:00.000-05:00I get that you hate painting. But ignoring that......I get that you hate painting. But ignoring that...<BR/><BR/>Why can't you paint the crib black like those super trendy, pricey ones at BRU? It would totally change the room.<BR/><BR/>I'm not a painter either, but I've painted furniture before with good results. Use those brushes that are sponges at the tip, not bristles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-52157076608897141972008-10-21T10:33:00.000-05:002008-10-21T10:33:00.000-05:00I think if you do what you're planning, you will s...I think if you do what you're planning, you will see a huge difference in the room. If you decide to keep the crib, you can just resell it when the baby grows out of it...depending on the kid that can be way sooner than you think! I had to put my son in a toddler bed at about 16 months because he was climbing out and over and jumping off the sides of the crib. You can always sell it when the little one is ready for a toddler bed or for one of those really cool twin beds.The Rock Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653277401124290907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-86145067820926400782008-10-21T10:29:00.000-05:002008-10-21T10:29:00.000-05:00If you have to get another coat of paint done, hav...If you have to get another coat of paint done, have you thought about picking a different tone (ie without the rose undertones) and doing the next coat like that? Because you already have a base and if the colors aren't too off from each other you can very easily get away with only one coat of the new color. I did the same thing in my sons nursery with a color very similar. And thank goodness I did because the first color was just TOO girl for a little boy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-53464045779336376602008-10-21T06:23:00.000-05:002008-10-21T06:23:00.000-05:00The crib looks the same shape as ours, but ours is...The crib looks the same shape as ours, but ours is white and it isn't convertible. <BR/><BR/>The circle design sounds great! CLB's preschool room has circles like that.heidi @ ggiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245994200237421760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-42659563932081276552008-10-20T23:57:00.000-05:002008-10-20T23:57:00.000-05:00I forgot to mention that the large circles will be...I forgot to mention that the large circles will be in varying sizes and above the chair rail.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02046306355404937213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-7289268092367025332008-10-20T23:56:00.000-05:002008-10-20T23:56:00.000-05:00LOL Amber, I think it's definitely up there!Future...LOL Amber, I think it's definitely up there!<BR/><BR/>Future plans for the nursery: chair rail to match trim, whatever the trim ends up being. Large circles on the wall, either painted (Lord, help us) or with the removable vinyl stuff in either pink/chocolate brown for a girl or for a boy chocolate brown with either green or blue. I hadn't decided if I was going to paint a second color below the chair rail. <BR/><BR/>The baby WON'T outgrow it because it's a convertible crib! So either we get rid of it, or we're stuck staring at it until the child leaves home. :oPCrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02046306355404937213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-11597624913523800152008-10-20T23:39:00.000-05:002008-10-20T23:39:00.000-05:00I agree some bedding will help and I think a rug w...I agree some bedding will help and I think a rug will help with the floor issue...and If you really want you could paint the crib white or either sand it down and stain it darker OR just trade it or sell it for a new one... but painting a crib wouldn't be to bad, besides its a nice crib. <BR/>(just remember that the baby will out grow it) lol <BR/><BR/>Hang up some cool paintings :) <BR/><BR/>Crystal I am sorry its not as you wanted but I think it looks nice.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13909374462324135288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-89803751612093077462008-10-20T19:58:00.000-05:002008-10-20T19:58:00.000-05:00Do I get an award for the longest comment ever? :-...Do I get an award for the longest comment ever? :-pAmberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741743529947143689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-81677801483319287322008-10-20T19:57:00.000-05:002008-10-20T19:57:00.000-05:00Maybe you don't like wallpaper/border but I think ...Maybe you don't like wallpaper/border but I think some nice wall border would really dress up the room and make it look neat.<BR/> I can see why you don't like the look of the crib in the room...a dark color one would look great in there. I agree with the comments on the previous post...maybe you could resell this crib and watch for another one you like?<BR/> I wasn't 100% happy with the way our nursery turned out either, and I kinda wish instead of being frugal I would have done exactly what I wanted...oh well, we'll probably redo in a couple years when Levi is out of the baby stage anyway.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741743529947143689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-53050232485861145542008-10-20T19:41:00.000-05:002008-10-20T19:41:00.000-05:00I think it looks nice!! You know what...get an are...I think it looks nice!! You know what...get an area rug to break up the different woods and once you have some cute crib bedding and stuff on the walls, you'll see how cute it will be!!! Seriously!!!!The Rock Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653277401124290907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-31995739683961365272008-10-20T17:46:00.000-05:002008-10-20T17:46:00.000-05:00some sweet bedding will totally change the look of...some sweet bedding will totally change the look of that crib. <BR/><BR/>We have mismatched cribs for the boys (free = not picky!) but the coordinating sheets make them look cool enough.<BR/>One of the cribs is white, which I hate, but I have brown sheets on it. The walls are brown, so it looks pretty sweet.<BR/>Just pretend you can imagine it.Jessica Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12152327170331184368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-20713968940611136022008-10-20T17:01:00.000-05:002008-10-20T17:01:00.000-05:00Can you do a funky design on the wall?? With a tem...Can you do a funky design on the wall?? With a templete maybe?Jessica Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096678910414525830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21528753.post-47681931488953029552008-10-20T16:27:00.000-05:002008-10-20T16:27:00.000-05:00Awww, Crystal! I think the nursery looks lovely. ...Awww, Crystal! I think the nursery looks lovely. I'm sorry it didn't turn out as you had envisioned. Your baby is going to love it, anyway. (((Hugs)))Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13827630799330687593noreply@blogger.com