Kitchen Fabrics

So no, we're not done in the kitchen.  And yes, the kitchen was started over a year ago.  Whatever, that's just how we roll.  It really only needs some fabric love before it's completely done.  Here's what's going in. 

The middle fabric is what we made our cafe curtains out of.  Did you catch that?  We made.  Oh yes we did.  Actually, truth be told, I can only take credit for the fabric selection.  My friend Melsies taught my husband how to make them.  I love my husband.  He looked so cute sewing and surging these puppies.  I'll just show you one as a little tease.  

The other two fabrics will be a cushion and pillows for our kitchen seating.  That should be done in a few weeks.   I know I've said that before but I really think it's coming true this time.  I think.

First Floor Bathroom Reveal

I thought I'd be posting more than I have, but life seems to have gotten in the way.  Not that that is a bad thing.  I've just been a little preoccupied as of late with a little someone.  My Peanut is way more high maintenance than my Boobear.  She's probably typical of a normal baby.  My first one spoiled us rotten.

Anyway, here's the haps on the house.  Not a lot has been done, but things are coming together organically.  Translation, money is tight.  I could whip up a room in a hurry if I had the funds.  Alas, organic it is.  Isn't that the way it should be anyway?  

The first floor bathroom has been 99.9% done for a really long time, but the nook where the toilet sat looked pretty bare.  I've been looking forever for something to put on the wall and even contemplated painting something myself (yeah right...like I have time for that), but in the end, an after Christmas trip to Tuesday Morning proved fruitful.  Blah, blah.  I'm boring myself.  Anyway, here's the bathroom.

It's really hard to get everything in one picture, obviously.  In case any one is interested...

-Paint is BM Gray Cashmere

-Shower curtain fabric is Robert Allen Pontoise, Mimosa colorway

-Painting from Tuesday Morning

-Lighting from Shades Of Light

-Mirror from Lowes

-I wish I could remember where all of the fixtures came from but we bought them what seems like 20 years ago .  If someone really pressed me I could investigate.

So, three bathrooms down, three to go.  The master bathroom is about 90% done, but the other 10% is big bucks.  Wah wah.  It'll be done this year though...maybe.

The New Little Peanut

I'm baaack...and I'm exhausted!  It's been tough getting used to having a baby again, but so worth it.  For anyone who had a difficult labor look away now or be warned that you're probably going to be a little envious.  As I suspected my due date came and still no baby.  So I went in for my induction and found out that I was already 5 cm dilated.  After an epidural (and no real discomfort) and a bit of pitocin I lounged and when the time came pushed for 1 minute.  Yes, I'm very lucky!  The little peanut is now 2 and a half weeks and so sweet.  I could kiss and smell her all day long.  In fact, I do.  I've missed the blog world, but it's been nice to take the time off.  Anyway, thought I'd share a few pics of the fam.

 My new little peanut at the hospital

 My girls together.  You forget how small babies are.  My four year old looks like a giant!

The last pic is just the sweetest.  Anyway, I'll be popping in and out with some home progress, but for now I just need to catch some Zzzz's.

My First Guest Post

Linda from My Crafty Home Life is participating in the Nester's October 31 days series.     She's doing 31 days of Nantucket style and asked me to come up with a Nantucket inspired nursery.  Easier said than done but if you want to see what I came up with go check it out.  Linda is a super creative and incredibly handy lady so make sure you check out the entire series.

On a separate note, still no baby.  Looks like I'll definitely be induced.  Thanks for all the well wishes.  I'll make sure to post some pictures in the near future:)

Baby Is Almost Here!

I'm a bit of a hoarder pack rat so I never threw out any of my boobear's things.  Needless to say I have more than enough clothes/toys/books for the new baby.  Not to say I won't buy new things but I don't have to if I don't want to.  We have a lot of very generous relatives that spoiled my girl rotten.  I think I have some clothes with the tags still on!  I finally went through everything a few weeks ago to organize for the new little one.  

I've got 0-9 months in the armoire and then organized the rest of the clothes up to 3T under the bed.

I got the under bed storage boxes at Target.  Now everything is clean and labeled.  I still ended up with 3 huge garbage bags of clothes that I'm going to donate.  I wanted to keep it all, but I had to let go.  I just kept the cutest (and stain free) clothes.

So I'm feeling somewhat prepared.  I don't think you can be 100% prepared for anything, especially a new baby, but I'm comfortable with where I'm at.  

The due date is this Friday.  I had gestational diabetes with both babies now and was induced with my first.  Nothing seems to be happening so I'm on the books for another induction this Friday.  I don't really mind and kind of like knowing when things are going down.  It must be the inner control freak in me.  Well my bag is packed so I'll be taking some time off from the house.  Wish me luck!

Continuing On In The Master Bath

Well the tile is FINALLY done.  We also got the faucets and sconces.  Woo-hoo!  My husband and I painted the room this past weekend.  A bit of touching up to do but it's really starting to come together.  Not too much is picture worthy yet though so I'll just give you a little taste of how it's shaping up.

The tub  isn't completely installed yet, but at least it's in the room instead of in the bedroom.  I think I had about 3 people reading my blog when I stenciled the tub (why do I always pick the hardest things to stencil?)  like a million years ago.  I'll recap that later.  My husband actually picked out the chandelier at an antique store.  It's high drama for sure, but I'm loving it.  We're going to have a mix of metals in the bathroom which I think will give it interest.  

Still left to do:

-finish installing tub and shower fixtures

-install sconces

-paint mirrors ( I bought some hideously finished mirrors on the cheap that need a good paint job)

-sand and paint window trim

-window treatments (no clue what I'll do yet)

-glass shower doors (that's gonna hurt the wallet!)

-accessories

Not much right!;)

Art For Boobear's Room

I haven't made a whole lot of progress in Boobear's room.  We've got beds, blackout shades for the windows and a crib, but that's kind of where things have come to a halt.  I have big plans for the room though.  I'd like to do something like this for behind the twin beds.

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Source: via Jolie on Pinterest

Originally I wanted to do one of these,

Source: google.com via Tiffany on Pinterest

Source: howdoilovetheestyle.blogspot.com via Tiffany on Pinterest

but, those seemed either too difficult or too costly. That's a lot of fabric!

I plan on doing the faux canopy and pelmet boxes for the windows in this fabric.

Via carouseldesigns.com

Then my friend Melanie turned me on to marbled paper from Paper Mojo.  I found the perfect paper to go with my gray, lilac and yellow scheme.

The great part about it is that it's super inexpensive and fairly big at 24" X 36".  Of course, I'm getting it matted and framed to be 36" X 48" so it won't be as good of a deal, but this is going over the fireplace so it has to be a bit large.

Things still left to do:

-buy bedskirts for twin beds and crib

-make pelmet boxes

-make faux canopy

-add decorative detail to TJ Maxx lampshade I bought

-add fabric to nightstand doors
-clean and paint fireplace hearth

I'm sure there's something else I'm forgetting, but this is going to keep me plenty busy.  This and a newborn in 2.5 weeks....Yikes!