S.P.... Sneak Peak!

So, as I have mentioned before, we am hastily working on the baby nursery!  There is one particular project that is slow going.  It is not yet ready for full unveiling, but I thought I would give a teaser and talk about inspiration.

I have a huge file on my computer which is simply all sorts of inspiration photos I have collected over time.   There are lots of different and random photos.   Sometimes when you look at a photo, you might have no idea what small item I was interested in, but, there is always something!

I have created an inspiration board via My Deco with my top 4 nursery photo inspirations.  

Think you know what I liked about each photo?  Well stay tuned you soon shall know!  Until next time...xoxo

C.B..... Crib Bedding!

So, crib bedding is kind of an important item!  When creating a nursery.... it really should be the first thing you pick out.  Your theme (or not), colors and style should come from the bedding you choose!  

My mom has already purchased my crib bedding for me.  I wanted to be sure it did not sell out!  I am was looking for something will a variety of colors in in and something that was shabby chic and feminine.  

This is what I finally selected!  

It is from Target's Rachel Ashwell Collection

Here are some other cute Girl's Crib Bedding Options (I will do boys and unisex on another day!)

The Migi Blossom Crib Set is also available from Target

Cotton Tale Lizzie Collection is also available at Target.  

Dwell Baby Crib Bedding is also from Target.  

Bebe Chic Alexandra Crib Bedding is from CSN Stores.

 

Pricey by pretty Angel Songs Blossom and Bows Bedding from CSN Stores.

Eyelet Crib Bedding (this was a close second choice for me) from Overstock.

Land of Nod's Maria's Flowers Bedding

Pottery Barn's Sophie Crib Bedding

My piece of advice is don't buy EVERY single matching item.  If you get the sheets, quilt and bumpers, add in your own elements from there.  If you do all the basics plus matching curtains, diaper stackers, rug and more... it can be too much! 

Boys and Unisex options will be shared in the near future!  Until next time....xoxo  

N...is for Nursery Closet!

So, very soon... I will be ready to unveil the nursery.  We made some MAJOR progress this weekend.  As a teaser today, I thought I would share our nursery closet.   We live in an older house which translates to poor closet space!  We are super lucky that our master bedroom has a large walk in closet, but the other bedrooms have small closets.

The nursery closet got a real update as it was not so user friendly before.  I forgot to take a before photo, but did photograph the other guest room closet so you can get an idea of what it looked like. (Gotta work on that one next.)  It had one bar and a lot of crap crammed in.

What did we do?  We added a second bar and second shelf to the baby's closet.  These additions are huge as it adds more space for hanging!  I also bought matching baskets for the shelves for all the little items (pj's, onesies, bibs, hats, etc).   I got all the baskets at the Christmas tree shop for cheap.  I bought two large bins for closet floor (that are pretty and coordinate with baskets) that I am going to use as hampers (easily carried downstairs).

I think this closet went from being a sad little dark closet to a happy place with plenty of storage (at least for now).

BEFORE

AFTER

Progress right?  I still want to get something for the door ... have a few ideas up my sleeve.  I will update you when it is totally finished.   Gotta work with what you have!  I am very pleased and I think our little gal will be too!  (And yes, I have bought her some clothes... don't judge me.)

Until next time.....xoxo

C is for Crib!

We made a big step  in the baby preparations this past week.  I finally committed to buying a crib.  I have hard a hard time really deciding what I wanted as it is a big purchase and I did not want to regret my decision!  I also had something very particular in mind that I wanted.  Let me start by saying I do not want a lot of clutter.  I hate excess clutter in rooms.  In fact that is one of the things that makes me most nervous about baby is all the stuff that goes with baby!  Where do you keep all the crap?  I did not crib on one wall, rocker on another, changer on another... too much clutter!

Anyhoo, this is the crib I FINALLY decided on.  I love that it is a crib and changer combo and it is compact.  I also love all the storage... the drawers under the crib, on the changer part, etc!  Many cribs these days are made to go against a wall which I did not want.  So, it was important for me to find a symmetrical crib (same on each side if you split down middle).   I plan on having it come out of wall like bed rather than flat against a wall.   I also wanted something in white.  The crib I chose is made by AFG and is called the Daphne Athena crib and I bought it at Target!

After I ordered it I discovered that CSN stores sells this crib along with other crib and changer combo cribs!  Here are some additional crib and changer combo options!

BSF Baby Austin Crib

Orbelle Michelle Crib

Sorelle Vista Cape Cod

Europa Baby Seville Crib

Storkcraft Madison Crib

Now we just have to put our crib together.  That should be fun! :)  Until next time....xoxo

C.C... Colorful Closet!

So, I am really into pretty closets.  I love organizing and we are starting to tackle the soon to be baby's room!  I spotted a really cute closet recently (cannot find photo).  I love the idea of painting the inside of a closet a bright color.  It is just cheerful and pretty!  Perfect for a nursery or linen closet or pantry- pick a color and paint the inside.  Add some shelves and organization and voila!

Here are are inspiration photos to get the creative juices flowing!  

Photo from Occupation:  Housewife

Photo from Naphtali Murphy 

Photo from Oh Dee Doh

Photo from Simplified Bee

Photo from Paula Adam Perez

Photo from Project Nursery

Once I tackle the closet here- I will share photos.  Stay tuned!  Until next time...xoxo

P is for Purchases.... Brimfield Purchases!

So, I did a first this year.  I went to Brimfield two days!  Thursday- I went with a few of my girlfriends.... super fun.  It was their first time.... so I showed them the ropes.  On Friday, I went with my mom and Aunt who I always go with.  We have Brimfield down to a science... where to park, where to eat, which walking route to take etc!  It was a fun... but hot few days!

I love Brimfield!  It is one of my favorite things to do ever!  This year.... most (if not all) of my purchases were for the baby's room.  One of my purchases I am keeping secret as it is part of a DIY project I will unveil at a later date! :)

Here are some of my purchases!  


Cute Chenille bench ($30) and vintage chenille stuffed animals ($10 and $14)

Tiny chair for baby's room ($30).  I will paint white and recover seat.  Thanks Aunt Michele!

Vintage Peter Rabbit Books in French and Spanish (and 1 English).  LOVE!

Cream iron and crystal chandelier for nursery ($160).   Photo does not capture it cute factor!  So cute!  Thanks Mom! :) 

Mirror that I want to hang above crib ($65).

Mirror for my sister's collection for above her couch ($60).  This will get painted white.

Another one ($45).... he gave us a "good customer" discount! :)

Just another trip to Brimfield and more cute finds! :)  As I said ... keeping a few things to myself for future debut.  So... stay tuned!  Until next time...xoxo

PS- Still time to enter giveaway!  If you have not yet entered- you have until Thursday at 5pm EST!  

N is for Nursery!

So, let me first say that I plan to keep this blog true to its roots...focusing on home decor and style.  But, you will find some baby stuff sprinkled in as relevant to the theme at hand.  Today is one of those days.

Well, actually today is THE day!  I will hopefully be finding out later today whether I am having a boy or girl.  I can hardly freaking wait.  I am so impressed by those people that wait their whole preganancy!  I certainly cannot do that!  I am dying to know and am ready to start planning.  The moment I find out pink or blue...the nursery decorating (and shopping in general) will commence.... I mean REALLY commence!  Get out that credit card honey!

I have some ideas in mind already about what I want in the nursery.... no matter what the gender is.  So, you can expect may DIY craft projects in the near future!

Check out these nursery inspiration photos! 

Photo courtesy of Design Pad

Photo courtesy of Design Dazzle

Photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

Photo courtesy of Design Pad

Photo courtesy of She Knows

Photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

Photo courtesy of Design Pad

Photo courtesy of Design Pad

Whether pink or blue... this project is going to be a good time! :)  Until next time....xoxo