Nursery Reveal and Introducing Amelia

Hi everyone! 

We welcomed our second baby on July 3rd and everything went perfect. 

I put a few teasers of the nursery on my facebook page last month and finally felt the itch to do a full before and after post.

Here is the room while my husband was prepping it to paint. It was very brown.

 

AFTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

(The changing table isn't this bright in person)

We painted the walls Misty Moonstone by Glidden

The crib is painted Teal Zeal by Behr

and the changing table and end table were a custom color. 

I had an "oops" paint by valspar called Texas Star and I mixed brown paint until I was happy with the color.

We took the doors off of the closet and the changing table fit perfectly plus it gave us tons of extra room in the nursery. 

We didn't paint the inside of the closet and you could see the paint line which I despised. Instead of asking my husband to paint the closet to match the rest of the room I hung sheer curtains. 

The small rug and lamp is from Walmart. I glued the pink ribbon to the shade and used the extra to tie back the curtains. 

I made the crib skirt and it is 100% no -sew. CLICK HERE to see the original post and it includes the tutorial I used to make the skirt. 

 The pillow was made by my friend Megan with left over fabric. (She sewed it)!

The embroidery hoops were made with scrapbook paper and a diaper box! CLICK HERE for that full post.

I found the pink laundry basket from TJ Maxx

If there is anything you have questions about and it's not listed feel free to ask!

Here are some detail shots from around the room

 

Now introducing my sweet Millie

Isn't she the sweetest baby?! 

I was so scared I wouldn't feel the same about the second baby but I was so wrong. 

 Her big sister is great with her and I can't wait to see how they grow with one another. 

I look forward to the fun, chaos, fights, laughing, crying.....everything that comes with having girls and being a mom. 

sharing with:
the dedicated house
coastal charm
craft-o-maniac
alderberry hill
creatively living
stylish once again
suburbs momma
nifty thrifty
elizabeth & co
tator tots & jello
my girlish whims
savvy southern style
diy by design
city farmhouse - inspiration exchange
under the table and dreaming
power of paint
ashley's dandelion wishes
southern lovely
a little bird told me
the 36th ave
start at home
shabby creek cottage
mms
the creative connection
5 days... 5 ways
someday crafts 

Meet my Family

Most of my posts are about furniture and maybe a random DIY post. I wanted to share a little of my personal life with you all.

We recently had our first family photos done. I'm the type of person who never had the desire to have photos done professionally. I think mostly because I look at pictures of myself and pick myself apart. I did the same thing with these but I know in a couple of years I will see myself in a different light and I won't judge myself so much. It sounds horrible to admit that but I know I'm not the only one. I do LOVE these pictures though.

 
 Meet my family.

Me (Helen), Elise and my amazing husband Dan.

Another excuse I had to not do family photos was the cost. 

I was given the opportunity to barter with a client so I had no excuse to not do a shoot. 

If you are in the St. Louis area and are looking for a great photographer who is above reasonable on her prices check out Krista B. Photography. The link takes you to her Facebook page which shows her awesome talent. 

Make sure to tell her Helen sent you!

I've been keeping a secret from most of you guys.

This shoot was special because we were able to capture just the three of us before we become a family of four.

We are expecting a baby at the beginning of July. Yes, that's right, this baby is almost cooked and I'm just now sharing the news.

 

 

 Our daughter (Elise) is very excited about being a big sister.

Enjoy the many faces of Elise. 

 

  

 

I'm sure I will share more of myself and my family on my blog but I don't know how much is too much. 

My focus is my business and the furniture but there are so many exciting things going on in my personal life.I don't want to bore you guys but we will see which route I take.

As a follower and blog reader what do you like? 

A little of both worlds or just the furniture?