Rug Update

Living Room 

Dining Room/Entry Way/Runner

Family Room

Kitchen Nook

Pantry/Laundry Runner

For the rugs from RugsUSA, I purchased the rug pads from them.  Other rug pads are from Amazon.

All photos taken on my (dying) iphone.  Man the quality is poop these days.

Big Boy Room Part 2

 Part One Here

#wiggydiggy LOVES his big boy room!

The curtains are more 'cream' than I'd like, but they are so soft and block the light so well, I'm keeping them.

We still need some shelving above his bookshelf for his special keepsake items.  They are currently still on a shelf in the nursery.

I love how the closet turned out!  I'm still shopping for some baskets to fit the space better.  Also, I need to figure out what to do with his shoes.

I hung those pictures above his bed two minutes before nap time and without a measuring tape or level!  Pretty pleased with how they turned out.

This is the wall that needs his keepsake shelf.

I really wish Pottery Barn made their Madras Quilt as a duvet cover.

I'm keeping an eye on the price and I'll snag it once they have a great sale.

We hung the same curtains in the nursery and will be updating the closet the same way as well.

I need to plan a trip to Hobby Lobby soon so decorate the bare walls in there!  Haha.

Nursery Tour

**Beware - all photos are taken with an iPhone.  Quality is 'iffy'*

When Justin and I found out we were expecting, I was firmly against finding out the baby's gender.  To me, there is nothing more exciting (or motivational) than waiting 40 weeks to find out.  It took 20 weeks, but Justin was soon on board and we were so excited for D-Day.  I will NEVER forget the moment that Justin told me that our baby was a BOY!  Tears all around :)

However, it's very difficult to decorate a nursery with too many specific details if you don't know the gender.  Should artwork be gender neutral or should we wait so we can pick colors?  Is that changing cover too girly or too boyish?  Does it matter?

Also, I'm not a big fan of cartoon-ish decor.  A baby grows into a toddler and then a 5th grader before you know it!  I don't want to redecorate our child's room with every new stage.  I wanted a room that was perfect for a growing child - a good base with plenty of flexibility for their own creativity.   My neutral base was Gray, White and Navy.

Letters from Michaels

Frames from IKEA

Prints from ZeppiPrints

Mobile from PBK

World Map from Amazon

Chair from Pottery Barn

Rug from Target

Quilt - handmade

Boppy Cover from Designs by Christy

Shelf from Target

Print from Creative Wild Child

Basket - Gift

Changing cover from Target

Simmons Madisson Crib and Dresser

Also, at this time, we aren't using his crib.  #wiggydiggy still sleeps in his pack n'play in our room.  

Paint - Sculptor Clay by Behr

I am still waiting on an order from IKEA.  The first shipment was missing half of the items.  The second shipment was sent back mid transit due to damage.  Third times a charm right?!  We have one more print and a bookshelf to complete his room.  

My two favorite items in the nursery are the Pottery Barn Glider (seriously SO comfortable) and his changing station.  Living in a single story home has a few extra perks - one of them being the convenience of one diaper changing station.  His dresser is the perfect height so neither Justin nor I have to bend down.

Home Tour - Guest Bedroom

One of our most 'finished' rooms is our guest bedroom.  While we do have a 4 bedroom home, we designated only one room as a guest bedroom.  We are still in the process of replacing the windows, doors and trim but at this time, there is not much left for us to do.  One room down, 8 rooms to go!

The guest bedroom is where I do all of my ironing.  It's also where Justin stores most of his casual clothes.  Our master closet is a bit on the small side for two clothes-horses.  We still need to put up a ceiling fan and mount the TV on the wall to open up space on the dresser.  At this time only the cabinet in the dresser is being used, I've emptied out all of the drawers!  The hope chest and rocking chair were my mother's.  They are so special to me and I can't imagine them not being in our home.  I do apologize for the steamer still in plain view.  It's too tall to fit in the closet :(  And I use it often, so it's more practical sitting out.  But if we have a guest using the room - I roll it into the office!

*****Update 4/7/14******

We went to Home Depot over the weekend and luck was on our side.  We found the wall mount and ceiling fan we wanted on SALE!