Nursery Progress

Well the nursery is beginning to take shape... in my head at least.  I have FINALLY ordered a glider, dresser, crib, and a few other essential pieces.  While those will take 8-10 weeks to arrive (ahh- shouldn't have waited so long to order), I am working on getting paint colors. accessories, and the other items all lined up.  Can't wait to start to see it all start to come together in the room!  I did create an Olio Board so you can see what I am thinking...

Nursery Inspirations

Now that we found out we are having a little girl, it is time to start this nursery.  I will be working with my designer sister, Jessica, to create a nursery that is not so babyish.  Something this little lady can grow into and enjoy for years to come.  I am not an overly pink, frilly kind of person so my goal is to create a nursery with a colorful combination of modern pieces with antique finds.  One thing I know for sure- I will not be shopping at a big box store where everything matches.  Oh no!! I can't wait to hit the local boutiques and antique stores.  Below are just a few pictures from Pinterest that are ideas that I am enjoying.  Stay tuned for lots of nursery update!

A simple, white Jenny Lind crib is the way I will be going.  It is cute but totally affordable.  I have no need for a crib that turns into a bed.  I also like the simple white sheet with a more decorative skirt.  Bedding is hard to find in cute patterns- this might be a make yourself project.

I think stripes on the ceiling in a bold color makes an awesome statement.  We have textured ceilings so we will have to test this out but I would love to try it!

I like that this picture shows how an antique piece of furniture can be painted and used for a changing table. 

This color combo is something I could do- peach, pink/coral, mint, turquoise, navy, gray- all great colors!

I love a pop of yellow!

This mint/sea glass color is something I could see for a wall color.

These sewing circles are such a fun and easy way to introduce lots of fun fabrics in small affordable amounts!

There you have it- just a few moments that I have found to be inspiring for this room to be!  Can't wait to shop this weekend! Updates to come...

It's a ...

21 weeks of pregnancy and we finally got to find out if baby m was a boy or girl.  Ian and I could not have been more excited!  After we found out, we wanted to share it with our closest family and friends with a little reveal party.

blue and pink treats

Family and friends cast their vote on the chalkboard

One last ring trick to see if it would say boy or girl... it moved in a circle which means...girl

Cupcakes were filled with pink or blue frosting...

PINK!!!

Let the cuteness begin :)

We could not be more excited to meet our little girl in March!!

Pregnancy Updates

Well, I can't hardly believe that I first posted about being pregnant back at 16 weeks and I am now 27 weeks! Time is really flying!!  I have been working to keep up with my weekly chalkboard updates- but it is hard- I am noticing how fast a week goes and before I know it I am two weeks behind.  Anyway, I will post a few pics of the ones I got taken. 

Week 24 was spent on a beach- surprisingly I wore a bikini for my 24 week shot on the beach-I'll keep that one just for the baby book:)  The 25 week update is on my chalkboard currently and I am actually 27 weeks!! AHHH- must be better at this!  I will post more as I complete them!

Pregnancy Overall- I have been feeling great actually!  I have had no sickness, and I have great energy. I can't say I am one of those women that LOVE being pregnant.  It is certainly an adjustment- I am so use to being a certain size and weight, and I have had to really learn how to let go of all that.  I am still working out with a great set of DVD's and eating healthy- this helps me feel like I am not just falling apart.  Overall just want to be healthy for the baby and still feel like myself.  3 months to go!!

Finishing Touches

I did a post a few months ago showing my kitchen paint job.  I must say I LOVE this color and I am happy I finally painted.  But after looking at the wall with the plain basket weave place mats- they no longer popped the way I wanted. 

I needed a way to to make this easy and affordable art make a larger impact now that the walls were a darker color.  I decided to frame each place mat.  I used simple and cheap white frames from IKEA. 

I had a slight problem when I noticed the white mat was larger than the place mat.  I needed a fast and easy solution.

My solution- paint the corners the color of the wall.

Painting the empty space in each corner the color of the wall took away from a spot that was standing out.

I love that these simple place mats from Pier 1 look like art with a little framing help from Ikea.  Each cost about $3 per place mat and the frames were $20.00.  

Much more noticeable as you enter the house through the hallway.

Apples and Honey Giveaway!

Hi everyone- thanks for stopping by my blog.  This is where I explore my creative side, by posting crafting ideas, organizing ideas, and other moments in my life.  If you sign up for the giveaway and win! And birds aren't your thing- PLEASE feel free to email me here for a custom dictionary page picture- I would be happy to switch out the birds for something else.  Here are some other dictionary pages that I have done.

Checkout the giveaway at www.applesandhoneyphotography.com !!!

linen closet organization

After organizing the pantry this summer, I had to have the other closets feeling the same way.  There is something about a well organized space that makes me happy! Finally last Sunday I opened my linen closet and decided that was the day to get it looking the way I wanted.

Here is the before- oh my can't believe I let it look like this for so long.  Items just setting on the shelves in no particular order.  This picture is driving me nuts already!

The after: all items organized into baskets that have categories and labels. Ahhh- doesn't this just make you feel better!!

I used a spice shelf to organize my fingernail polish.  It allows me to see exactly what colors I have- so I don't buy doubles.  It is easy to pick my color- feels more like the nail salon.

Remember the more stuff you have the harder it is to stay organized! So a big part of this project was PURGING!  Going through all my hair supplies, lotions, makeup and getting rid of those items I don't use or were out of date.  Trust me having only what you need can be very refreshing!! 

What closet have you been wanting to clean out? GO FOR IT!!