Hazel's Big Girl Room

Back when I was nesting (preparing for a new baby by giving my old baby a brand new bedroom), I met one of the greatest loves of my life. PAINT!!!

Not just any old paint, American Paint Company - Chalk and Mineral base paint. I cannot tell you how easy it is to use, it's safe for a kids bedroom, and it gives the best distressed look to old furniture. Basically, I became so obsessed with this paint, if things weren't nailed down they were likely going to find themselves with a shiny new coat of paint. It was bad. Good thing I was really pregnant at the time and eventually my energy fizzled out. I could only do so much.

Here are some of the items that were subjected to my nesting obsession:

1. Toddler swing - bought for 5$ at antique shop

Picture frame - 20$ at antique shop

Wooden plaques - 24$

Old hutch - 50$ at yard sale

Here's how they ended up in Hazel's room...

Ok...I didn't paint this mirror. I bought it at an antique shop just like that. Hazel loves to sit in front of it and talk, read, and dance.

I decided to hang her Christening gown instead of leave it in the closet.

This is the hutch I bought for $50 and painted. OBSESSED!!!

How much do I love that she's closing the door on me already???

I think she likes her new room...

Curtains and bedding custom made by Bellalulubaby.

Room Reno-ing

We have finally started to get the house ready for a new baby. I mean, we've been chipping away but now I see major project-y things starting to get accomplished. Old trim is down, new trim painted. Closet organizers being designed and put in. Material picked out. Paint on the walls. We are making nice head way. Good news since I'm nearly 34 weeks! We decided to move the girls (AH-ha "the girls" - Sounds perfect) into their own rooms which means we switched Hazel's bedroom. Here is a shot of our spare bedroom before...

Will post after pics when we are done. No worries!

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In other news....BUBBLES!!!!

An activity that mommy actually still has the energy for past 3:30 in the afternoon. Also, I love FALL. Not sure if I have ever mentioned that before.

Oh and also...Is it Wednesday already?

Enjoy your week...