Friday, February 14, 2014

The Nursery

The first time we saw our house I claimed the walk in closet in the master bedroom as a nursery.  We had not yet started the adoption process.  I just knew it was the perfect cozy nook for a baby.  Roughly the size of my first college dorm room, it even has a full sized window.  A little over a year after buying our home that closet was in fact a nursery after all.  Here is a peek at our travel themed nursery.
Just enough room for a rocking chair, crib and dresser.  This stunning curtain made by Sarah!

World map [thrift store gem]. Dresser [craigslist] Crib [Ikea clearance]



Framed some of our favorite passport stamps.






Bears collected from Grandma's travels.  





Left over paint from the kitchen made a perfect sky...



I love these switch plate covers from Hobby Lobby!


Coins from our travels made this mirror a special addition.


I love these old map colors and details.




Ruby's first Christmas present chosen by her big brother!


I made this chandelier for a girlie touch over the crib.



Perfect tiny tea set!

I bartered a book birdhouse for this sign.  It was too perfect not to bring home!


This hook seemed like a perfect addition to the room.  Perfect perch for all the ribbons and bows!

I love how it all turned out.  Creating this space was a wonderful way to pass the time while we waited for our sweet daughter to come home.  What I most about this room is caring for our precious girl here...

Thank you for loving us every step of the way.  We are so grateful.

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Transformation

I have this friend Sarah.  She is the best.  I mean it.  The best.  When I pulled our car seat out of the attic [her attic] it was a little sad.  The neutral geometric pattern looked dated after only four years... and after washing it it still looked dingy.  Enter: Sarah.  Among her many skills she can sew!  And look at what she did!!!

  Isn't this the sweetest car seat?!?! Thank you so much Sarah!


Now we have the most beautiful car seat to bring home our beautiful girl on MONDAY!!!