Maddox's nursery

I was so excited to put together another nursery after we found out we were pregnant with baby #2. Since we didn't know the gender, it was tricky to make it very gender neutral but still want to add a personal touch after the baby was born. I didn't finish the nursery until after Maddox was born and now I finally got around to cleaning it up again to take some pictures.

I decided to go with an animal theme with yellow, aqua and gray colors.

From the door into the nursery

I'm still on the hunt for different window shades. Or I may ask my mom to sew in a piece so they darken the room.

I love this little gallery wall I made.

You can also see the fabulous humidifier we got for Maddox's Nursery. It's a Crane-USA Pure Style humidifier and WE LOVE IT. We didn't start using it until he turned about 2 months old. I love the sleek style and it even has a little light the illuminates when it's on. When it runs out of water, the light turns red. My only wish is that it was louder. Weird...I know but I love a little white noise in the room and this does not provide it as loud as I would like :)

Crib - Ikea

Dresser/Changing Table - Ikea

Glider - Slumberland (purchased originally in 2013 for Turner's nursery, link it to something similar)

Animal prints - ETSY

Frames - Ikea & Home Goods

'Oh the Places You'll Go' print - ETSY

Ottoman - Target

Mirrors - Target (clearance find)

Rug - DIY project

Hamper - Home Goods

Table - I've had forever and just spray painted

Chair Table - Home Depot Garden section find

Lamp - Target

Wooden wall shelf - Target

White trash bin - Ikeahttp://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30253345/

Aqua trash bin - Ikea

Zebra wall hook - Hobby Lobby

Book & frame shelf - Ikea

Kid chair - Home Goods 

All other knick knack items are from either Home Goods, Hobby Lobby or Kirklands.

And here is the LINK to Turner's nursery for comparison

Turner's Nursery

This Memorial Day weekend...we got everything done remaining on our checklist. It feels so good to have everything done and just relax until Turner decides to make his arrival.

We FINALLY received the glider last week. After that, we just had a few final touches to finish the nursery so with the extra time this weekend...it was completed and it's perfect!!!

a view from the door when you walk in

The big football is the same football in the wedding photo on the framed chicken wire and was signed by our whole wedding party!!!

Across from the crib

Twine wrapped letters

Nursery Items:

Chevron Rug - SuperAreaRugs.com

Curtains & bed skirt - My mom made them, I put in the grommets (fabric)

Glider - Slumberland

Crib/changing table - We  purchased from my bestie...originally from Target

Dresser - Made by my dad in 1984, I painted it white

Side table - Ikea, I painted it white (bought in espresso color 7 years ago)

Sport prints - ETSY

Frames - Michaels

T is for Turner print - Pinterest free printable

Pillows - Fabric & pillow form are from JoAnn's, made by my mom

Mirrors - Ikea, I painted white and added navy stripes (bought in espresso color 7 years ago)

Wire baskets - TJMaxx

Chicken wire frame - DIY from pinterest pin (frame from Goodwill, other items from Home Depot)

Towel & book holder - HomeGoods

Twine letters - cardboard letters are from JoAnn's, I wrapped in twine

Changing table baskets - Target

Lamp shade - Target

Lamp base - Lowes

This Weekend I...

...once again had a 1 day weekend and got a whole lot accomplished!!!

...picked 3 of the 6 fabrics that my Grandma will need to make a quilt for Baby Boy W. I spent a ridiculous amount of time @ JoAnn's...but was happy to at least pick out some fabric that will be incorporated into his nursery.

...on Sunday...I braved the snow storm for a bit to get to the gym and grocery store. After I got home, I got right to work on checking things off my list.

...painted the dresser that we will be using in the nursery. It is a dresser that I had growing up. My dad made each one of us a dresser when we were kids. I decided to paint it and do something fun with it! You wont' be able to see it until I am finished...but for now, the whole dresser is painted. I also found inside the date my dad finished making it. It was really neat since I was on the phone with him when I found the date. It is kind of crazy that it's 29 years to (almost) the day. I plan to add to it...the date I transformed it.

...also painted a few other items that will be going on the wall in the nursery! Once again, you will have to wait to see until I am finished :)

...painted the trim in our bathroom...finally! I add blogged about remodeling bathroom#1 awhile back and mentioned that we were 90% finished. Well, I finished one more item. We will need to paint the trim around the doors once we get white doors to replace the golden oak.

The top photo is 'before' photo. Only primed and you can see the nail holes. The bottom photo shows the trim done being painted. As you can see...some of the paint came off the wall when I removed the tape. Not cool...but no big deal. Will need to do a touch up soon!

...made all the dinners for the week. I found a 'system' during this tax season that has been working. I make all the dinners for the week on Sunday. Since I work late every night...I like to have something to bring to work and something in the fridge for Tate to warm up. I usually make a big batch of one thing (lasagna last week, pot roast with carrots & potatoes this week) and then a few other items for the rest of the nights. The big batch item is usually for at least 2 nights of that week.

My big batch of pot roast & veggies...that I will NOT be eating! I don't eat that kind of meat and certainly don't eat cooked veggies! Tate is very excited to have this a few nights this week.

...ended it on the couch with Tate & I watching the Grammy Awards. Relaxing before another long week ahead...but ready to take it on. 3 weeks down, 9 to go of tax season!

This Weekend I...

 

Was so productive...even if it did involve me repeating something 3 times (more on that later)!

 

Tate was out of town coaching wrestling at a tournament so I was solo on the social scene and solo on the 'get shit done' scene!!!!

 

On Friday I went out to eat @ Crave for a friends birthday and then hit up Toby Keith's bar to celebrate. I only stayed until 10 pm...but I loved seeing all my girls and hanging with Molly again who was home for Christmas from CA.

 

Some of the SCSU girls - Elissa & I...she just announced on Christmas that her and her husband are expecting also...very exciting!!!

 

On Saturday I woke up with major plans to get stuff done. I had a bunch of errands to do so I left the house at 9 to hit up the gym, then ran my errands right after and was home by noon! I'm one of those people that doesn't 'take my time' when it comes to shopping, I usually know what I need or have to look @ and am out of there!

 

I made myself lunch (mac & cheese) and then got to work on painting the nursery. I hate how long it takes to prep for painting...but it took about 1.5 hours to remove outlet covers and tape off the trim. Here is what the painted walls looked like before as our guest bedroom...

 

We decided to paint the nursery a light gray color since gray will be incorporated in the color scheme for a boy or girl. We really liked the gray color we painted the upstairs bathroom when we remodeled so we just decided to used that color.

 

When I was 95% finished painting, I realized I used the WRONG gray paint color...I used the one that we used on the downstairs bathroom remodel and the room looked blue...not gray! I was not happy of course...but instead of getting mad, I just decided that I 'primed' the walls. It had taken me 2.5 hours to paint the wrong primer on. I was hoping to get the 2 coats of the right color on that night and be done with it...but clearly my brain had other plans and I painted the correct color for the next 2.5 hours and was done and in bed by 10:15.

 

I woke up at 6:15 ready to paint...well I did decide to eat first and was painting by 7 and then ran out of paint.  I decided to get ready for church and run to the store before to pick up a quart of paint to finish the job.

 

Since I had already spent 7 hours painting, when I got home I decided to clean the fridge because that was on my to-do list also. It's the best feeling have a clean and organized fridge...I just love it!!!

 

After that, I finished painting the nursery during commercials of the VIKINGS WIN!!!

 

Here is are the nice pretty walls of Baby W's nursery...

I love it!!! I can't wait until it's decorated and then occupied with our little one!!!

 

After that, I made these enchilada's for dinner! As they were cooking, I decided to prep the dresser to be primed that is going to go into the nursery. Tate needs to prime it because our primer is oil based and that is a big no-no for pregnant woman so he gets to do that in one.

 

This is the dresser. My dad made a dresser for all of us kids when we were little and this was mine growing up (well I actually think this is my sister's because of the 'flaw' on the top drawer...but since I will painting it anyway, I won't complain).

 

The bottom three draws are pretty deep and are good for storage in the early years as I don't think we will fill everything up with clothes as we have a good size closet too. I am excited to share what I do with this dresser once I finish it!!!

 

That puts me here right now...typing this post, dishing soaking in the sink for me to wash and Tate and I about to double team the bed sheets so we can sleep in nice fresh sheets tonight!

 

It's these weekends I love...where I am home to get stuff done. I hung out with friend and was very productive. I did miss my husband, but he is here now, sitting next to me watching football and relaxing!

 

I hope you all had a GREAT last weekend of 2012!!! Bring on the New Year...I am ready!!!