Vroom, Vroom

oh, how i wish

i had a sweet baby boy

to put into one of these

shirts

and give him a pile of matchbox cars

and watch him play.

but only princess and dresses and lipstick

live here.

i can't stop making them though.

Do you have a Mr. Man??

Then he needs one of these tie shirts.  They are adorable.....made with love by Courtenay.  If only I had a boy....and his name would be George and he'd wear lots of seersucker, bow ties and TIE SHIRTS.  I love me a Mr. Man!

Want one?  Let us know......sizes 3-6 mo onesies on up to shirts in size 5T.

V is for Virginia

Court and I had some fun this past week with appliques, zig zag stitching and Heat 'n Bond.  I'd worked with Heat 'n Bond before (remember this dress?) but never thought to do anything as easy as jazz up a onesie (remember Court's cute onesie for Baby Boy Hammond?).  So, here is what we created for little Virginia.    I can't wait to make these as gifts for people!

Baby Boy Hammond needs some homemade goodness from me. It's given me a good excuse to learn how to use Heat n Bond, use my zigzag stitch to applique and purchase some Riley Blake boy fabric. I've been admiring this fabric since before Molly found out what she was having boy and was so excited to finally busy some from Fabric Shoppe on Etsy.

Go here for directions:

http://www.saltwater-kids.com

Nursery Makeover

Well, I never thought I'd do this, but my love for all things aqua and red have inspired me (or shall I say involuntarily pushed me by way of my OCD) into a nursery makeover.  My makeover will be not be a large one and it will take me some time since I am slow (37 weeks pregnant is tough!) and a commitment-phobe when making purchases for my house!

I've started out with new white sailcloth blackout curtains from Pottery Barn Kids that I am going to embellish with Cath Kidston material in some form or fashion.  I have been coveting (and ok, obsessing over) Ms. Kidston's fabric for months now and have finally made the leap to buy some!  Here are two swatches of just a few that I've purchased:

I think what I will do, is make a flag style garland that I will either iron or sew on to the white curtains.  Here is the inspiration for this:

http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/diy-fabric-garland/

Not sure where I'll put it on the curtains (inner seam, along the top)--suggestions?!

Before I end the post, can I also just sneak in my new closet organizers that Courtenay "all-things-etsy" Homan turned me onto?!  Where were these thigamagigs two years ago?!  I purchased the 0-24 months and also the 2T-6 for the big girls room.

So that's where I am so far.  Next decisions: paint for the walls (which may send the hubs to an early grave when he finds out we are painting) AND bedding.  Hmm....  I haven't found any bedding that I LOVE so it could be the all white route with accent pillows.

And with that, I am going to go and put my feet up with a mug of hot apple cider and sit with my two beautiful, darling girls while they (and I) watch Up! for the 100th time this week.  I love my life.  And I will love it even more when Miss Thing makes her appearance.  Three more weeks, people.