Viola! Things are starting to come together
She's got one of the best views in the house!
We love the monogrammed Bow Holder from Auntie Tara! Such a special gift!
Fit for a Princess - I've opted to go bumper-less due to all the controversy and possible suffocation hazards associated with crib bumpers.
Changing Table/Dresser - I need some shelves on the other side of the room for the ballerina that's currently residing on this table.
Photo collage and Mirror above the Princess's bed.
Photo collage above the Changing Table - a couple of maternity photos as well as my favorite photo from our Gender Reveal by Kristin Vining along with some frames just waiting for pics of our pretty princess!
Now there's a whole other side of the room with absolutely NOTHING on it, no pictures, no furniture, NADA! We ordered the glider and ottoman this weekend so that will go over there and I need to find some shelves to display all of her amazing books that she received at our last shower (along with mommy's porcelain ballerina that is currently living on the changing table).
In other news, today is Father's Day. I gave the Italian a priceless gift...an entire day with no nagging, not even asking for help with anything around the house or in the nursery. He was master of his own domain and free to do whatever he wanted without any comments (or facial expressions) from me! :) I made him breakfast this morning and gave him his real present...a bag full of "Daddy" books for him to read with Nicolette when she gets here. It also included the "New Father's Survival Guide" which he started reading right away and decided that he needs to do a will and update his life insurance pronto :) Then he went out to play some golf while I stayed home and continued to "nest".
I finally finished shampooing the carpets in our house. Today was spent shampooing the formal living room and dining room and I managed to do the first 5 steps on our staircase but I didn't think it was safe to go any higher. Then I cleaned and organized Nicolette's bathroom and put away all of her clothes that we have so far. I also made a few more freezer meals so that we have a "stash" to grab after she arrives. So far I've made 2 chicken casseroles, a lasagna and a huge batch of chili that I've divided up into 3 separate meals. If anyone has any other good (and semi-healthy) make ahead freezer recipes to share please do so!!!
Next weekend I have our last baby shower thrown by my "roomie" Laura...it's been almost 10 years since we lived together, but she'll always be known as roomie. Looking forward to some girlie time and feeling so blessed to be surrounded by so many generous and wonderful friends and family!
It's back to the grind tomorrow...Cheers to all! Just a few more weeks!
Nursery Is beautiful!!! I wish I would have made freezer meals! Way to be proactive! I find it hard to find time to eat with a newborn at home:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect space for a little one! Nicolette's going to love it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! And I'll say it again! Congratulations! I loved reading your story and your nursery is the prettiest thing I've seen this day! :-)
ReplyDeleteI would love to feature it on Unique Baby Gear Ideas! What do you think?
Email me and let's talk! uniquebabygear at bellsouth.net
Thank you! I sent an email to you this evening and look forward to hearing back from you! I'm honored that you'd consider featuring our nursery on your site!
DeleteBeautiful, she is spoiled before she even gets here!!!!! Wonderful days ahead for you both!!!!! Don Stedem and crew!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous nursery Kelly!!! I want to live in that room, lol!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you both!
I LOVE the nursery but just a minor piece of advice - don't eat the chili if you plan to nurse. I ate some when my twins were about three wks old and it wasn't pleasant for them (and then later for us). Just give those meals to your hubby! Also, things like broccoli might need to be avoided because your little one might have trouble digesting. I wish someone had told me all of this so I just wanted to pass along some tidbits.
ReplyDeleteI love your nursery. Which paint color did you use?
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that I'm just now seeing your message! Thanks for the compliments about the nursery :) I chose my paint from Restoration Hardware Baby and it was their Light Grey. The closet that you don't see in the pictures is Petal Pink (also from Restoration Hardware Baby.
DeleteHello Kelly,
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Would you please share more about where you found the nursery items? Specifically the matching pink mirror and picture frames, mobile, furniture, and beautiful curtains? I am looking for a similar look but unlike you am not independently creative. Thank you so much and congratulations!
Of course! I'm happy to help and I was super duper frugal when purchasing things for the nursery...
DeleteI got the picture frames and both mirrors from HomeGoods. The mobile was from Babies R Us on Clearance. The furniture was my splurge - also from Babies R Us. The curtains are from Target - both the pink panels and the lace bubble shade.
Best of luck and happy planning!
Thank you SO much! We just found out this week we're having a girl so now we can use these ideas! What about the chandelier? I've seen some at Babies "R" Us, did you go there or find others cheaper? Thanks again for your help. We're getting so excited now that we can get this project started!
DeleteCongratulations!!! I LOVE being the mommy to a little girl! :) (I'd probably love a little boy just as much though :)) I got the chandelier from Pottery Barn Kids. Best of luck with your sweet nursery!
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