Uhh...
How come nobody ever told me about Spoonflower before???
Design and print your own custom fabric? Yes please!!
It's a bit pricey, and I'd have to use it sparingly, but it would be SO fun for a couple special projects!
Saturday, February 4, 2012
It's been a while!
Hi all! Sorry, it's been quite some time since I last posted. We've had a lot going on...some family issues, and some personal changes.
BUT.
I'm excited to announce that baby #2 is on the way!
Yes, you read that right. Yes, my daughter is only 10 months old and will only be 16 months when the new babe is born (assuming this baby comes on time and not early again like her). Yes, I realize that's kind of nuts. No, it wasn't exactly 'planned' per se, but we are totally thrilled and excited. We will just have a chaotic household for a bit :)
That's where I've been. Busy being a mom to a mobile almost-toddler. And busy puking and being tired and making another baby. Haha. SO much fun. But really, it's all worth it. It's so much easier to look at my little girl and see what all comes from the unpleasantries of pregnancy. The not-so-awesome symptoms are tons easier to deal with.
SO...question for the mamas out there. Any suggestions for a large diaper bag that will fit enough outfits/food/diapers for two little ones? My current Petunia Pickle Bottom is great but won't cut it for two sets of everything.
I'm loving this Timi & Leslie bag right now:
I know without a doubt that it's big enough...but is it worth the price?? That's the big question.
And sadly, because we are still in our itty 2 bedroom apartment, I won't have another nursery to decorate (or a 2-child room to redecorate). Eden's current nursery is only 7 feet by 9 feet. All I can fit is the dresser, her crib, a hamper, and a couple baskets for blankets, towels, and burp cloths. So baby #2 will be in a pack n play in our bedroom unless there's such a thing as stackable cribs (haha!). But I'll probably still fantasize about what I'd do with another baby room and post about it after we find out the gender in just 8 weeks.
Due date is set for August 22nd (again, if this one doesn't also decide to come a month early). I'll try to get another post up here pretty soon!
BUT.
I'm excited to announce that baby #2 is on the way!
Yes, you read that right. Yes, my daughter is only 10 months old and will only be 16 months when the new babe is born (assuming this baby comes on time and not early again like her). Yes, I realize that's kind of nuts. No, it wasn't exactly 'planned' per se, but we are totally thrilled and excited. We will just have a chaotic household for a bit :)
That's where I've been. Busy being a mom to a mobile almost-toddler. And busy puking and being tired and making another baby. Haha. SO much fun. But really, it's all worth it. It's so much easier to look at my little girl and see what all comes from the unpleasantries of pregnancy. The not-so-awesome symptoms are tons easier to deal with.
SO...question for the mamas out there. Any suggestions for a large diaper bag that will fit enough outfits/food/diapers for two little ones? My current Petunia Pickle Bottom is great but won't cut it for two sets of everything.
I'm loving this Timi & Leslie bag right now:
I know without a doubt that it's big enough...but is it worth the price?? That's the big question.
And sadly, because we are still in our itty 2 bedroom apartment, I won't have another nursery to decorate (or a 2-child room to redecorate). Eden's current nursery is only 7 feet by 9 feet. All I can fit is the dresser, her crib, a hamper, and a couple baskets for blankets, towels, and burp cloths. So baby #2 will be in a pack n play in our bedroom unless there's such a thing as stackable cribs (haha!). But I'll probably still fantasize about what I'd do with another baby room and post about it after we find out the gender in just 8 weeks.
Due date is set for August 22nd (again, if this one doesn't also decide to come a month early). I'll try to get another post up here pretty soon!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
More sneak peak!
Another sneak peak at the other stuff I did this weekend. Let's just say I feel very accomplished :)
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Getting my craft on
Here's a little peak at what I did this morning. Tutorial coming.
Sorry for the shadow/pic quality. It was taken with my iPhone instead of my Cannon. I was being lazy because my SD card has a TON of photos that I need to save/file/delete and I didn't feel like looking at them all. Hah.
Sorry for the shadow/pic quality. It was taken with my iPhone instead of my Cannon. I was being lazy because my SD card has a TON of photos that I need to save/file/delete and I didn't feel like looking at them all. Hah.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Upcoming projects
Hey all! Stay tuned for some before/afters. This week I've got an outdoor patio/bistro set I'm painting for a friend. The month of November will bring me three commission pieces...an armoire, buffet, and a side table. All of them will be done in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint with the wax finish. It'll be my first time working with ASCP, so wish me luck!
In other news, we've withdrawn our offer on the house. After 5 months of waiting and Freddie Mac continuing to claim they don't have the paperwork that has been resubmitted time and time again, we're frustrated and frankly ready to be done with the whole thing. After getting our hopes up on yet another short sale (this is the second short sale we've made an offer on), we've vowed to never offer on another one. Unfortunately, most houses in our price range are short sales. So we'll make due with our teensy apartment for a while longer. I've got some ideas for creative storage and lots of plans for redecorating and reorganizing. More on that later!
In other news, we've withdrawn our offer on the house. After 5 months of waiting and Freddie Mac continuing to claim they don't have the paperwork that has been resubmitted time and time again, we're frustrated and frankly ready to be done with the whole thing. After getting our hopes up on yet another short sale (this is the second short sale we've made an offer on), we've vowed to never offer on another one. Unfortunately, most houses in our price range are short sales. So we'll make due with our teensy apartment for a while longer. I've got some ideas for creative storage and lots of plans for redecorating and reorganizing. More on that later!
Monday, September 19, 2011
decorating
I'm in a decoratin' mood. We still don't have an answer on the house we put an offer on 3 1/2 months ago. It's scheduled to foreclose this Friday (it's a short sale...which is why it's taking so long). We requested an extension on the foreclosure, but of course, we don't have an answer on that either. They ('they' being the bank) say our offer is still being reviewed. We're simply requesting that they hold off on foreclosing until the finishing reviewing our offer. If it forecloses, it goes off the market and will go to a cash auction (and we don't have that kind of cash)...so that means no house for us.
anyway
I'm tired of renting and not being able to paint. Although, we can paint where we're at now...they just require that we paint it back white before we move. My hubby isn't a fan of painting, so he would prefer I don't paint. But I am sick of looking at undecorated white walls. Which is why I'm going to start decorating. I just ordered this fabulous print for my kitchen from Rifle Paper Co:
And these assorted cards (I plan to frame them):
Adorable, no? I also love the artwork in this etsy shop. These are my two favorite prints, but I'm waiting for the hubby to concur (or pick something else from the shop):
I have also been collecting thrift store picture frames that I plan to spray paint and random glass bottles. I'm not a beer drinker (I don't like the taste), but they come in some really cool bottles at the market by us. So I buy the beer for the bottle...I either wait until my brother-in-law will be over so I can give him the beer or I dump it! (wasteful, I know, but what else am I going to do with it?) I also love the Fentiman's bottles. And their drinks are delicious. I'm a particular fan of the victorian lemonade and the mandarin and seville orange jigger.
Aren't these cool?
And I want to make this wreath for inside (the flowers are made out of dyed coffee filters!):
Ok. I'm done. Sorry for the picture overload. I've been obsessing with crafts and decorating while the hubby is gone for work (gotta keep busy some how!).
anyway
I'm tired of renting and not being able to paint. Although, we can paint where we're at now...they just require that we paint it back white before we move. My hubby isn't a fan of painting, so he would prefer I don't paint. But I am sick of looking at undecorated white walls. Which is why I'm going to start decorating. I just ordered this fabulous print for my kitchen from Rifle Paper Co:
And these assorted cards (I plan to frame them):
Adorable, no? I also love the artwork in this etsy shop. These are my two favorite prints, but I'm waiting for the hubby to concur (or pick something else from the shop):
I have also been collecting thrift store picture frames that I plan to spray paint and random glass bottles. I'm not a beer drinker (I don't like the taste), but they come in some really cool bottles at the market by us. So I buy the beer for the bottle...I either wait until my brother-in-law will be over so I can give him the beer or I dump it! (wasteful, I know, but what else am I going to do with it?) I also love the Fentiman's bottles. And their drinks are delicious. I'm a particular fan of the victorian lemonade and the mandarin and seville orange jigger.
Aren't these cool?
I'm also in the mood to bring out the fall decor! I want to get this wreath for our front door:
And I want to make this wreath for inside (the flowers are made out of dyed coffee filters!):
Ok. I'm done. Sorry for the picture overload. I've been obsessing with crafts and decorating while the hubby is gone for work (gotta keep busy some how!).
Thursday, September 15, 2011
craftgawker
Anybody else out there a big fan of craftgawker.com? Oh.em.gee. I find the cutest stuff on there!
My hubby is out of town for two straight weeks for business, and I've got an itch to craft while he's away! I've already made birthday cards for my mom and mom-in-law, customized plain brown bag style gift bags to match the cards, made rolled fabric flowers to put on a headband for Eden, and now I'm finding more reasons to hit up the craft store this evening and get my craft on this weekend!
Check out a couple of the super awesome things I plan to make:
Are those not the cutest ornaments you ever saw?? I'm going with a random homemade theme for our tree this year, so these will be perfect! Plus, it's time to do away with the breakables. We have a baby in the house now. I'll still keep a few of my treasured fragiles for the top half of the tree, but I won't have to worry about little Eden chewing on/batting at/pulling these guys. I think I might go a little felt/embroidery crazy and make a bunch for Christmas gifts.
Yes. I said Christmas. It is only 14 1/2 weeks away, you know.
Maybe I should start thinking about decorating for fall first, eh?
My hubby is out of town for two straight weeks for business, and I've got an itch to craft while he's away! I've already made birthday cards for my mom and mom-in-law, customized plain brown bag style gift bags to match the cards, made rolled fabric flowers to put on a headband for Eden, and now I'm finding more reasons to hit up the craft store this evening and get my craft on this weekend!
Check out a couple of the super awesome things I plan to make:
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Are those not the cutest ornaments you ever saw?? I'm going with a random homemade theme for our tree this year, so these will be perfect! Plus, it's time to do away with the breakables. We have a baby in the house now. I'll still keep a few of my treasured fragiles for the top half of the tree, but I won't have to worry about little Eden chewing on/batting at/pulling these guys. I think I might go a little felt/embroidery crazy and make a bunch for Christmas gifts.
Yes. I said Christmas. It is only 14 1/2 weeks away, you know.
Maybe I should start thinking about decorating for fall first, eh?
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