February is Here! 33 Weeks and a Bedding Sneak Peak!

How Far Along? 33 weeks, 4 days…45 days to go! It's February 1st meaning we will have a baby in our arms NEXT month!!
Size of Baby Caroline? One website says pineapple, one says honeydew—either way, that baby is getting big! She is over 17 inches and weighs more than 4 pounds
Maternity Clothes? Leggings, yoga pants, long sleeve shirts, and cardigans are my BFF! The weather this week in Nashville is in the 60s so I am busting out non-winter attire and it feels great.
Weight Gain? Still at 25 pounds-I think that scale is going to start creeping up as Caroline starts to gain more weight these next few weeks.  
Stretch Marks? None that I can see! Let’s face it, that big bulge is making it hard to see below the waist these days.
Gender? Baby Girl…I’ve officially gone overboard on the wardrobe. Everyone says I am going to have to change her outfits every3-4 hours because she has so many clothes. You know what they say “like mother, like daughter” ;)
Sleep? This changes daily…one night is great, and the next not so much. Keeping the house colder definitely helps keep me comfortable, though little bit loves to kick all night long.  
Food Cravings? Still with the powdered doughnuts {thanks Shell and Pattie for stocking me up!} as well as cereal and ice cream.  
What I Miss? I am perfectly content—I know that sounds cliché, but I am happy with peanut growing inside me and wouldn’t change it for the world.
Symptoms? I get tired by mid-afternoon now…wishing my company approved of a little siesta break every now and then; also with the achiness, occasional leg cramps, and swelling, and now I know what people are talking about when they mention heartburn-WHOA painful!
Belly Button? 3/4 of the way outie
Best Moment of the Week? Jeff has been in California spending time with his family, so what does that mean? Slumber party time with Mom. She has been staying with me the past few days and I am so thankful she came to the rescue. We've been hard at work each night, stocking up on necessities, working on craft painting projects for the walls, and then we put the crib bedding on Caroline's crib last night. And yes, I promised a sneak peak {because I can't contain my excitement} so here you go: I am in LOVE with the way it's all coming together! Jeff will be home this afternoon and I cannot wait to show him our progress.

putting on the new changing pad cover

Practice makes perfect...Pinky the Pig is one of
my favorite new nursery friends

The Nursery Chronicles...Part 2

I kept my word!! It's been quite awhile since I have updated about the nursery progress...don't fret, just because I took a sabbatical doesn't mean we've halted in any sense of the word--little miss will be here in just over 2 months so I am diligently trying to get things knocked out little by little as not to overwhelm myself near the end. You can take a look at our initial "nursery inspiration" post here.

Our contractor completed the home improvements and I am so pleased with the end result...gorgeous 4' high white painted beadboard coupled with built-in closet shelving for the utmost of baby organization, and of course, the furniture.

Here is where the nursery currently stands:

daddy jeff taping to prime the walls--see, he does love pink

 as you walk into the space...the walls are now primed and ready to paint!

a shot of the crib...more detailed shots to come once we have the bedding 

 the dresser/changing table

the side nook...we've got our contractor coming back to
install a built-in bookcase very soon!

 someone's brand new hamper

 a sampling of some of the pieces to adorn the walls

my favorite part...caroline's closet! 

 this child is going to be dressed to impressed...
Mimi and I may have gone a little overboard already ;)

custom clothing dividers were a must 

 

I am in LOVE with the crib and the dresser--classicly chic with a hint of glamour. I am still waiting for the bedding to arrive and then painting the walls will commence--Jeff is ecstatic about a blush pink room for his little princess ;).  

After that, we'll be decorating with all sorts of fun new decor and I'll be assembling a gallery wall with frames, printed quotes, art, mirrors, and such to "cozy up" the room. Other odds and ends on my plate:

• Buy window treatments--maybe a pattern if I find the right one!
• Install floor rug
• Insert upholstered chair--just waiting on the custom piece to be delivered
• Buy a moveable ottoman/pouf for the floor
• Find and install a mobile for the crib
• Organize all of the little one's necessities {oh how I heart organizing!}

So there you have it. Progress made indeed, yet still so much to accomplish in a short amount of time so we'll be adding little details here and there until I can reveal the final nursery, hopefully by mid-to-late February. Hope you all enjoyed this little peak into Caroline's boudoir.

The Nursery Chronicles...The Inspiration

Ahhh...the real fun begins. We’re currently in the process of designing our nursery—obviously a big undertaking for such a small little wee one who will soon occupy the space {March is just around the corner after all}. Contrary to some, I am looking for a calming, relaxing atmosphere for Miss Caroline…no bright colors, no baby-ish themes, only simple and serene for our little peanut. So, I wanted to post some of my favorite nursery looks to show you a little more about how we’re “envisioning” the perfect baby room.

love the mostly white space with hints of pastel colors

 timeless and classic

such a calm and gorgeous space

 adorable chair with feminine accents all around

 my favorite inspiration picture

Progress has been made, as we checked off one huge component from our to-do list last week…we ordered Caroline’s nursery furniture and bedding! I had been anxiously awaiting Restoration Hardware Baby and Child’s Friends and Family Sale and when I got the email saying it was coming, Jeff knew it was time to hand over the money so I could get down to business! I'm not going to lie, it was a bit difficult for me to order furniture I’ve not seen in person, though I did order wood swatches beforehand to get an idea of the coloring—here is an inspiration board I created with some of the items we've purchased so far, which will hopefully help us through the rest of our shopping adventures and what we hope the nursery to look like once it's all finished:

Caroline's furniture is the Emelia Collection from RH Baby and Child in French Grey
and the bedding is the Europen Flax Stripe Colection in Petal

I really wanted furniture that she could grow with, as the crib converts into an adorable toddler bed, and the dresser is a piece we will mopst certainly keep forever…elegant, simple lines with classic details—swoon! More shopping to be done in the near future, including ordering art for the walls, window treatments, new lighting, as well as an upholstered glider. And of course, painting the nursery--doubtful that this will remain a "neutral" colored space, for my husband was fully aware once they confirmed girl it was going to be endless amounts of blush and bashful in our future. Cannot wait to see the progress of what promises to be my favorite new room in the house and I promise to update as we go! ;)