The guest bedroom is tidy and ready for guests! Isn't that exciting? The paint is "Limesickle" by Benjamin Moore. There's nothing on the walls. I'd love to get a fun mirror to put in there and a cream coloured or chocolate brown duvet cover and shams. But, until we get to that point, it's functional and clean and that's good enough for me!
— Jane AustenHow little of permanent happiness could belong to a couple who were only brought together because their passions were stronger than their virtue.
I'm going to start doing an end of the week feature on my blog where I share things I've found during the week that caught my eye and that I want to share with you. I hope you enjoy it!
- This circle dot box looks perfect for a little gift wrapping
- I desperately need new oven mitts, I should just make some!
- This kids' mat made my jaw drop. It's been added to my post-baby to-make list.
- I'm dying to make a zigzag quilt.
- I wish I were a talented knitter so I could make this Big Herringbone Cowl.
I hope everybody has a lovely weekend! - Katie
The nursery is just about done as is it's going to get! I'd like to add a few frames and a little coat rack and of course, there's the roman blind and the curtains to conceal the closet... but for the moment, it's done.
Sources:
- Paint color - "Pale Avocado" by Benjamin Moore
- Holly's Toddler Bedding - Carousel Designs
- Elephant bookshelf - Dwell Studios
- Bear and Doe prints - Binth
- Greta's bedding fabric - It's a hoot by Moma for Moda
- Bunnies and bunting made by me
Overall, I'm really pleased with the room and if feels a lot more spacious than I originally anticipated. It's so fun to have a little girl's room!
The last two days, I've been worrying myself sick because Greta measured itty bitty at my ultrasound on Monday. Today, we had a follow-up ultrasound where absolutely everything was checked and Greta's totally fine! She weighs between 5 lbs 6oz and 5 lbs 11 oz, which puts her in about the 25th percentile. Turns out, I'm just packing her away really well. I find it incredible that my body can build another little body. It's amazing to see her little heart pumping and feel her squirm around. She's such a different baby from Holly, so much more active. And from the ultrasound pictures, it seems to me that she'll look quite different from Holly too. I think she has my nose - it's kind of bulbous looking when in newborn phase, poor girl. But, I love my nose now so I'll happily pass that onto my daughter. I think her lips may be fuller than Holly's. I'm just dying to meet her! I had gotten myself all excited about being induced this week. Let's just say, I got A LOT done these last two days!