The big birthday is finally here, and while I'm welcoming my little girl it's time to share the big nursery reveal with you! Although I didn't have nearly as much time for craft projects with this nursery as I did with my son's, I'm still so incredibly pleased with how it all turned out. It's my favorite - and most put-together - room in the whole house. Before we get to the grand finale, let's take a look at the various lives this room has lived since we moved into our home in 2008. It … [Read more...]

I've always been nervous about mixing patterns when it comes to outfits and decor. There's always the fear that the combination I put together will make either me or the room look like a big mistake. Did she dress in the dark? Did she pick those fabrics by throwing darts at them? Finally, I just let it go and gave mixing and matching a try with my baby girl's room: circles, stripes, chevron, ethnic prints...Frankly, it's been a liberating experience! The crib's corner of the room is where all … [Read more...]

On Thursday my little girl is entering the world, so to mark this special occasion I'm sharing all the nursery details this week! To save money, Mr. JC and I opted to move the furniture from Big D's room into the nursery: the crib, dresser, and upholstered rocking chair. The crib and dresser are white and a pretty simple design, so I knew they would work in my girl's room. However, I wanted to add a little bit of girly glamor to her dresser without spending a lot of time or money. The … [Read more...]

This weekend we'll put the finishing touches on my daughter-to-be's nursery: the valances my mom made, and the mobile that I cobbled together. Until the big reveal after everything is in place, I'll share a few of the bits and pieces that have already come together, like the bookshelves (or book racks if you want to be technical about it). Between the door and the window we hung up three IKEA Bekvam spice racks after painting them the same color as the trim (Benjamin Moore's Muslin). At just … [Read more...]

Hello all! I just wanted to drop a little note to let you know that I'm alive and well - just somewhat brain-dead from these last few weeks of pregnancy. My little girl moves constantly (she's scooting around as I type this), which is exhausting. She's definitely different from her big brother - that's clear already! I will be shocked and amazed if she ends up being a calm child. So far, all signs point to a future karate champion. :) I never thought I'd be annoyed by baby kicks, but man - this … [Read more...]