I haven’t had my coffee this morning, but I know what I want to write about. Our baby boy is due in less than 4 weeks and I am finally in major nesting mode. My thoughts are consumed with finishing the nursery, packing the hospital bag, washing everything 5 times, and making sure everything is assembled and put together!

A few weeks back I did a post on Van’s room and how we were transforming it into a little boys room, so we could use most of his furniture for the new baby’s room. I ended up picking out a duvet set by boodalee for Van, and he has transitioned into his big boy bed beautifully! Apparently nesting comes with spending money! Since I am really the only one with a sense of urgency that we are having another baby in less than a month and still  have a ton of things to purchase, I am getting nervous…. The first baby everyone was excited and it was fun, the second one I guess everyone just thinks you have it all handled..

Amidst all of the crazyness I did manage to find something I can make room for. We had our bathroom redone a few months ago and now we have a fabulous space for doing bathroom things, however I need a little place just for me to sit and work on myself. A place to put my hair accessories, make-up and fun jewels. I never thought I would want a bedroom vanity, but this is one I could love!

I will post some photos of the completed nursery once we get the bookshelf and the much needed rug in there!

xoxox Blessings….

This is Van’s room before the bed switch! He’s getting a big bed, and crib/ toddler bed is being reassembled in the new nursery for bambino #2. Check back later for the photos of his new room! Below are just some nursery’s that inspire me and get me motivated to decorate the new room!

So I am finally starting to freak out that we have another baby on the way, I am 6 months pregnant and haven’t really done a thing yet for his room! Yes I said his.. We are adding another one of those humans that come from another planet than I do to this household. I suddenly found myself worrying about making his room special like I did for Van. I want him to have his own identity, not just be the son who got all of the hand me downs and the stained clothes, and beat up toys. I want him to feel special..
So on my hunt for fresh crisp new little linens for my sweet baby boy to rest his head on, I stumbled upon this great site that sells cribs and the best little crib and toddler sheets you ever laid your eyes on! So I am just not sure what to get new sheets for the bed Van is going to move into, or new crib bedding to make the new baby feel oh so special! Anyways.. I will post more on this once I actually place my order and let you see some photos of Van’s newly decorated room!

More later…

Top image via my camera, bottom two images via flickr

love this fun pirate and bird mirror…
check out the sale here they are only $18, but they are selling quick!

I love Ben Watts work! I wish I had gotten a chance to work with him in the past but I still admire his eye… Check out his new book. Lickshot. I know a little place where you can buy a copy signed by Ben also.

The penguin shines across the loving hydrogen.

A guide, to feeling great, losing weight, and saving the planet!

Jodee is a stay at home mom who makes these adorable ties for little guys and big guys too! Handmade ties and bow-ties for boys ages newborn and up. Each tie is custom made according to your specific size and color. Visit littleguyties.etsy.com to see her adorable shop of ties in the best retro modern fabrics ever!

Her ties can be made in any of these sizes:
0-6 mo, 6mo-2T, 2T-4T, 5-8 yrs, 9-12 yrs and mens ties too!

to hear my son laugh

to watch my dogs play

the feeling of pillows surrounding me when I lay my head to rest

my toes touching his

to see my garden grow

to hand write notes

to see myself grow

to feel loved..

become our fan and tell us what makes you happy!

It’s funny how as life whizzes by you can often overlook something that is right in front of you or someone that you know that you need to thank or recognize but for whatever reason your mind neglects to do so at the appropriate time. This morning as I was looking at the handmade shell sconces in my kitchen, I realized that I need to shout out to the world again about how awesome my sister (Heather Kendalls) creations are!

Heather is a shell artist and owns a business aptly named “Elegant Shells” (her website is www.elegantshells.com) and she makes seashell decor. Items like seashell mirrors, seashell lamps, seashell chandeliers, shell fireplaces and the like.  Her work has been featured in Southern Living, DuPont Registry, Florida Travel and Life, Garden Design, Ocean Home, and Tampa Magazine just to name a few. Most of her work is custom done for individual customers or under contract from a design firm, and every piece is hand made. If you would like to purchase something check out her SHOP. I love you and appreciate your talents.

Dear Kitchen:

it would be nice if every once in a while you just cleaned your self up! You bother me every day! Help me out here…

Dear Sleep:

I miss you, I don’t like listening to my husband snore so if you could come for a visit that would be lovely!

Dear Conner:

I wish we could go running every morning together and start our days off right, but it’s too damm hot here.

Dear Key Lime Ice cream:

I really wish I could stop thinking about you. You taste so darn good at midnight.

Dear Mosquitos:

I am so over you it makes me want to get outta dodge.

Dear Ungrateful people out there:

If you actually thanked people every now and then for what they do for you, you might be surprised at what life will hand you!

Dear Vacation:

Could you get here any sooner, I am counting down the minutes…

Dear Conner:

I wish we had more time together, you would think sine you work at home as do I that we would really get some quality time together. :0

I got a great little booster chair in the mail this week from ALLMODERNBABY a modern children’s furniture site that offers a variety of cool things including products like Maclaren baby carriers, and  Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chairs. I did like the high chair we purchased but the one problem with it was that It had a tray and I wanted him to sit at the dinner table with us. Having him over in his high chair and not at the table felt a little strange. The great thing about the Stokke Tripp Trapp design is that the height is adjustable, the design is very modern and clean, and the high chair converts to a full-size, fully-adjustable seat as your little one grows like a weed. Research has found that children who sit with their parents at the table for dinner are more socially adapted. They also feel more accepted! Good luck on your hunt for the right chair for your little seedling!