Shelves

We got a few more things done and hung today. Things are really coming along now. I wish I could share!



Shelves from Christmas tree shoppe $6, $10.


Lumber for Keith's diy shelves (and for closet - not shown) $17.


"Spice rack" - I might add some card stock to the front & make label tags or something.

DIY projects w/Guinness

I helps mom make sumfin fer ma baby brutha.









I iz crafty fer sho.

Amazon LOVE

I mentioned that I wanted myself represented in the nursery through books and Architecture. This book has been on my Wish List longer than I'd like to admit...pre-TTC...I pulled the trigger today and instead of ordering new for $30, I ordered a Used copy for $3. I figure it's going to get a little bent up anyway with a baby and the description didn't sound too bad. I love the cover and the red type! It will go with our nursery colors too ;)

Weekend in CT

23 Weeks

Carpet tiles and fabric

I can't wait to see everything come together. Today I received 4 carpet tiles called Interface FLOR in red. I also received the fabric I ordered for the glider cushion covers.



I think this gray chevron was a really good pick! Can't wait!





The carpet is for this step in the closet. I have to step on it to reach the shelf, so why not make it pretty!

Touching up

Since I was painting I thought I might as well touch up the kitchen door and trim.


I didn't take a before photo but the trim was yellowing and dirty.


I think it's much better now. I need to touch up the walls now. I want things looking spiffy for the baby shower.

Feeling accomplished

Today I crossed a few things off the to-do list. At first, morning sickness just got to me but then I was waiting to see if we were having a boy or girl before pulling the trigger. Then there is the procrastinator cheap me who was afraid to buy a bunch of stuff and end up not using it so I waited and I'm glad I did.

I love love Amazon! Rather than going from store to store which wears me out these days, I can just find it on Amazon! I ordered a set of hooks so Baby Brown can (hopefully) hang up his coat and hat.



Also, I ordered an over the door (bathroom) organizer shelf for inside the closet door to hold all those lovely baby things like butt paste and baby powder.



Keith gave me the okay to order this print of the Macchi MC 72 vintage aircraft on etsy from seller tjneal.


We want to do a gallery of wall art and have the represent us - Keith almost has his pilot license and he has a great deal of knowledge of birds and aerodynamics. I wanted to be represented by my love of books and architecture, but I haven't out how yet.

Then I ordered this gray chevron patterned fabric for the glider and ottoman from etsy seller hodiandpoppi.



I wasn't sure about it and was afraid it was too "crazy" but for the same reason my gut told me to get it!

I can't wait to see the room come together!

Nursery over the weekend

Last week I painted a pattern in the nursery. I got the idea from a Pottery Barn nursery, but more on that later. To finish it off, I asked Keith to install a piece of chair rail on that wall. Over the last two days I have been spackling the nail holes and touching up the paint.


I started painting the closet shelf and clothing rod. It took 3 coats of paint to get it to look solid. I also painted over the wall where I did a test trial of the wall stencils.


We took an interesting trip to ikea.


Where I picked up these curtains for the nursery. I like how the pattern mimics the wall stencil.


Progress photo