School House Rehab
Trying to leave our little slice of America better than we found it!Carving Out Extra Storage
May 22, 2014
Our house is quaint and cozy. At least I think so. At 1400 square feet, it’s larger than some and smaller than some. Ain’t that the way of the world? I’m feeling the “quaint and cozy” more and more each day. With the baby here, there is a ton of baby stuff. A ton. All of that stuff is making the house feel a bit smaller than it normally does and space is at a premium.
A Letter To My Baby (2 Months)
May 17, 2014
Hi Harrison Mark! It’s Mom again. I know it’s only been a few weeks since I wrote you your last letter, but you’re two months old today so I had to share some updates. Two months. Sheesh! I’ll write you monthly from here on out, since it’ll be a nice round number on which I can dish about all of your latest doings. Nice, round numbers make Type A-ish people like Mommy very happy.
Microwave Art
May 14, 2014
Let’s talk about the kitchen progress. Or lack thereof. I’m a slacker, I know. A couple of months ago, Matt and I finally got around to installing new trim along the top of the kitchen cabinets. I have yet to fill the holes with wood putty and since I’ve yet to do this, you can imagine I’ve yet to paint, too. It’s on the short list now, so hopefully I’ll get this done before the end of the month.
Sharpie Fun
May 8, 2014
My birthday was last week and it was a great one. It was my first birthday as a mom (even though the whole mom thing still doesn’t feel real) which really puts the birthday celebration in perspective. Even though it was “my day,” it’s pretty clear that all of my days from here on out will revolve around Harrison. I’m totally okay with that. In fact, I wouldn’t have it any other way.
A New Stair Handrail for $9
May 6, 2014
A few months ago, I removed the handrail in the stairway to update the hardware and strip off the dark stain in favor of something that would match the tops of each stair. I figured that since I’d be going up and down the stairs a million times to and from the nursery, I’d better get it done. When we moved in four and a half (!!!) years ago, our stairway was rocking orange high-pile carpet.
A Letter To My Baby (Six Weeks)
April 29, 2014
Hi Harrison! You crossed the six week mark yesterday and Daddy and I can’t believe it! What did we do with our time before you came along? Our lives are now wrapped around your very existence and every need, and that’s okay with us. In my opinion, we’ve adjusted to the lack of sleep admirably. I’ve only had a few meltdowns and Daddy hasn’t had any! Of course, I blame it on the hormones.
This Is How I Stroll (State of the Garden, Late April 2014)
April 22, 2014
In the Spring, one of my favorite things to do is stroll around my yard. I stroll in the early morning and I stroll at dusk. I stroll with the baby in tow and I stroll by myself. I stroll in quiet peace and I stroll while on the phone, catching up with family and friends. No matter how I stroll, the simple act of wandering my yard brings me a lot of joy and contentment.
Nursery Budget Breakdown & Source List
April 10, 2014
This is the last of the nursery posts… for now. Let’s take a look at the transformation before jumping into the budget breakdown and the source list! When we bought the house, the room looked like this… …painting the trim and laying hardwoods were high on our priority list… …then came paint and new baseboard trim… …followed by guest room furnishings… …at which point we realized we had a baby on the way, so it quickly became a storage room…
A Curtain Switcheroo
April 8, 2014
When I was attempting to furnish our guest room last year, I bought and hung a pair of linen-y curtain panels to outfit the space. They were too long, but I never got around to hemming them. It’s a good thing I never hemmed them because they’re not in that room anymore. That guest room is now the nursery, and it has its own curtains. I decided to try the curtains down in the sitting area at the back of the dining room that was rocking a valance Nana made when we first moved in.
The Final Nursery Reveal!
April 3, 2014
I thought today was a fitting day to share the final nursery reveal. Today was our original due date for Harrison! We ended up with a March baby instead of an April baby and a Winter baby instead of a Spring baby. Lucky for us, we’ve been able to enjoy our little man for the past 17 days and didn’t have to wait for today to come! I’m so happy with how this space turned out.