Board and Batten in the New Nursery

A couple people asked for some detailed instructions on how I make the appliqued shirts.  Next time I make one, I'll take pictures of the step by step instructions.  Although I really don't think there is a right or wrong way.   I just go for quick, easy and durable.

This past weekend I dubbed Saturday, "work day."  My parents, Cody's parents, and his sister came into town to help us get our house baby ready.  I mentioned before that we were moving three rooms and I'm so happy that we got it all accomplished and more!  None of it would have been done without their help.  My dad and Cody's dad were the carpenters/handymen.  Our moms were the movers, cleaners, and organizers and Cassie was an amazing help by keeping Westin entertained and out of the way.

Besides getting the rooms moved, my main goal was putting up board and batten in the nursery (Westin's old room.)  I'm going for a very light and bright, mainly all white nursery.  The board and batten just completely opens up the room and makes it seem much bigger than it is.  It also makes the room seem so much brighter.  I LOVE it and now I want to do it in the dining room.  :)

We kept the wall color the same as it was for Westin's room and added the board and batten on the one main wall.  The top of the molding is 64" high.  My Dad figured out a way to do this very economically.  I will get all the details and make a more specific post but this whole wall cost $35 for the wood plus the cost of the white paint.     

Here is a sneak peek of Reagan's crib and bedding too!  Her crib is the "Jane" by Bratt Decor (which doesn't seem to be on the website anymore but is similar to THIS crib.)  Her bedding is from Pottery Barn Kids.  We found the crib for a steal at a consignment shop in Little Rock.  I almost didn't even ask if it was for sale because I was sure it was just their "display" crib but it was, and I even talked them down a few dollars.  ;) 

Next up I'll share pictures of Westin's new room and the new guest room.  Westin loves his new room and all the extra space!

P.S.  I had a few questions on how to pronounce Reagan's name.  It is pronounced "Ray-gan", just like the former president, Ronald Reagan.