Sunday, August 24, 2008

Harbor's Haven

I hope everyone had a nice weekend! I did! David left Friday afternoon to go on a canoe trip with two buddies from church, and though I missed him, I LOVED the "me" time. Mom, Rachel and I got "back-to-school" pedicures and manicures, and mom and I did a lot of girly shopping.

Thank you to everyone who left such sweet comments about our precious Harbor. I am the world's worst about leaving comments on all the blogs I read, but I want you to know that I am reading most of your blogs and I so appreciate how kind you have been to drop me a line or two. If I haven't yet visited your blog, keep coming to see me, and I promise I will! Things are so busy for us right now. : )

This weekend, I framed several pictures to hang on our vacation wall. It was much overdue! To hear more about our "vacation" wall, visit this old post here.



I found some really cute maternity wear at Forever 21 and Old Navy. I love the cream, silk top from Forever 21 because it has a really pretty vintage touch with the rhinestones. I can't wait to wear it to work with some black leggings.











Mom and I went to Kohls Saturday night and I found some fun frames. I love how big and creamy the white one is. I am going to have to clear some major wall space to find room to hang pictures of Harbor! My walls are packed full as it is. : )







Some new frames for the sofa table...



A dear friend of mine, Betty, came by a week ago and dropped off a huge bag of antique brooches, earrings, and nick knacks that she had been collected for me. Betty is so sweet. These shells were part of a necklace that I broke apart and used to decorate a frame with a picture from our recent Gulf Shore's trip. Thanks, Betty!





This weekend, we hung a painting in our bedroom above our bench. Do you remember me making that bench? Oh my goodness.... We were going to hang it the nursery if it was a girl, but since it is not, we hung it in place of a round mirror that is sadly now sitting in our garage, homeless.



Before David left on his trip, he came home with a big surprise for me!! I was so excited to see the 4th season of 90210 was out! Yippee!! I have all the seasons thus far and am totally addicted to them. Cheesy, I know.



After about five coats of metallic paint, the finials are ready to be installed. They look sooo good on the wall with the curtains. I love them! David cut out some small square pieces of wood and installed them under the finials just to make sure they stuck out from the wall enough to catch the drapes, because that fabric is heavy. These finials from Lowes are actually supposed to be screwed onto the ends of a curtain rod. Oh well... I re-invented them. Ha, ha!



Another project was to mod-podge and glaze some fun paper to Harbor's monogram to hang above his window. It was a cheap and easy project. I love mod-podge by the way. My mom mod-podged tons of stuff when I was a kid. Does anyone else mod-podge regularly?





Harbor's little haven is feeling more and more complete with every project. I really feel at peace with the way it is coming together. I find myself lingering there longer and longer, rocking in the chair with Bichon... It is a very pretty place to sit- the big window looks out over our acre full of trees and it feels like a tree house.















The bedding is really fun. Even I was surprised at how it looks- and I designed it! I was thrilled to pick it up and bring it home after only three short weeks. She even apologized it took so long to make! I was like, "Are you kidding me??" She told me that she liked it so much she wanted to feature it an upcoming issue of the NWA magazine, Peekaboo! She said to look for it in the October issue. I am familiar with the NWA Kids' Directory, but not so much Peekaboo. Do any of you NWA girls know where to find this magazine? I think the mall has them, but I am not sure.



















Friday night, my friend Lyndsey and her son son, Hudson, came over for a few hours. Lyndsey's hubby was pulling up carpet in order to lay hardwood floors in their living room and hallway. I was happy to have them over. Hudson and Bichon played together in the pantry, stacked and re-stacked my orange Fanta cans, and even tested out the new crib. They both thought it was fabulous.. for about two seconds. : )











Have a good week!

40 comments:

  1. ya know. I could use some of those mod-podged letters. where did u find the big letters?

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  2. The nursery looks great! I agree, mod-podge is a wonderful thing!

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  3. The nursery is so awesome!! I can't get over it - I could look at your pics all day long!!

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  4. I love the vacation wall. We have a sports wall just like it. You are going to be a great mom. I'm glad you and David had so much time to just be you before you jumped into this part of your life. Because welcome to the rest of your life! It will never be the same again. But you know what? You won't mind at all.

    As for the new bed...WE LOVE IT!!
    Brandon left for CA this morning & he said was actually going to miss his new bed!

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  5. Oh my goodness, so much to comment on. I love those huge mod-pod letters. They look hand painted but thats just paper. Good job, Jessica. You always think up the greatest projects. Wonder where you get such a creative mind from, ha!!!!And those curtain tie back are so colorful but so perfect for that type of curtains you put up. And your vaction wall is so full of some many years of memories, its great to be able to add to your wall, even after Harbor comes you & David will stay add to your vaction wall. Harbor will love getting to go & see some many things as he grows up. Hope you have great week with all the kido's at school. love you...Mom

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  6. Everything is looking wonderful. I love the new letters. They look great!!!

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  7. Everything is coming together!! I love the letters...how do you modpodge ???

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  8. So much to comment about..
    1. Love the maternity dress/top from forever 21... You will look adorable in it!!! Be sure and take a pic in it and post! :)
    2. I am so stealing your vacation wall idea! Eventually! I love that idea!
    3. The nursery turned out beautiful! I love it because it is so unique and different from any other nursery! Precious, now you just need little Harbor to make it complete! :)

    Have a great week! Hope school is going good for you!

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  9. OK, girlie, you have got to stop! You are putting us all to shame!. Harbor's room is looking so great. I'm glad sis was able to bring by some goodies for you to use. We are seriously going to have to get together soon. I need major decorating help, and it appears that you have that talent in spades!

    Hope school is going well for you. Sophia (and I:)) survived her first week of school, though we've already had a trip to the doctor for a mild cold. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to get used to that. She's *skipping school* today to hang out with Granny because she is still a bit congested. We go eight months with no illness, and the first week of school, she gets a cold! I'm thankful it's not an ear infection, though.

    Getting excited for your new arrival...

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  10. The nursery looks amazing!! I love all of the colors and how everything came together! Now you just need Mr. Harbor to complete it!!

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  11. WOW! You have really out-done yourself!!!!

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  12. Wow, I dont even know where to begin! Everything look so beautiful!! I love the mod-podge letters. Very creative! Cute maternity cloths!! The picture frame that says mom+dad=me is too cute!! The frame you made with the seashells is adorable. I need one like that for my Dauphin Island pictures.

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  13. It looks amazing! Wow, and what a great, unique name for the little guy. :) Can't wait to "meet" him!

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  14. Love the look of the nursery! Those colors can take him thru his toddler and teen years for sure! :)

    I've never mod-podged anything. They look neat!

    I've decided to do some redecorating in Shelby's room. I'm at a loss for ideas, any great ideas or sites to search??

    Have a great week!

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  15. I'm laughing at Bichon sitting in the crib - that is so something we will do before she gets here! ha!
    The nursery looks great!

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  16. I absolutely love Harbor's nursery. I wish I hadn't gone with a plain old theme, but I never could have gotten it to turn out quite as nicely as yours!

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  17. Where to start where to start! lol

    I've never heard of mod-podge?!?!?! Whatever it is it looks great! =) Do you just trace the letter on the paper and then glue it?!?!? Whatever it is...I love it!!! Hook, a sister up! I'm so wanting to know how to do this! I want to make a lake sign now! One that just says lake with some cool brown and green letters! =) Rustic and woods-e!

    I love the clothes you picked out! I love he color of the vintage top! COOL!!!!

    The frames ROCK! I love them both!!! Kohl's always has GREAT frames!

    I love your vacation wall of frames! Love it!!! I'm a photo NUT! Shad just asked me the other day..."What are you we going to do with all the pics you have up?" We are moving to a "smaller" house from a "large" apartment so who knows! I'm sure I will figure it out! lol

    The nursery looks amazing! I love it! I love alllllllllllllll the colors!!!! You did a GREAT job picking out the fabric for the bedding!!!!!

    I know I always say it, but I love your creative side!!! You are so crafty!!!!

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  18. You have done such a great job on everything! I love the picture of B in the crib--so funny!

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  19. Hi! I found you from Boomama to Kelly's Korner. Kelly has "Mommies" listed by their due dates and yours is 1 day later than my daughter's! She is expecting our first grandchild....it's a boy, too!!!....on Nov. 25th! Believe me, I'll be checking on you two from now on. God bless you. I'm soooo excited for you, too!!

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  20. You will definitely have to post instructions on how to mod-podge--what a neat idea! I am SO sorry that I never got the paint over to you last week (things got crazy). I will try to drop by there and leave it on your porch this week!!

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  21. Thanks for your comment on my blog! Congrats on your little boy too! His nursery looks great!!!

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  22. What a beautiful haven for your Harbor! I used to love sitting in our babies rooms before they arrived. So nice that you had peaceful weekend. Enjoy those moments while you can! I love those mod podge letters! I need some of those!

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  23. Oh Harbor's room is absolutely gorgeous! I just love your taste!!! I love the bedding, stripes on the wall, and curtains! All it needs now is that beautiful baby boy!

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  24. Everything looks SO great! What a great haven for baby Harbor!

    As for Peekaboo... I know Monday's Child runs an ad in it... They might have them! I have several; but I picked them up at the Dr.'s office at well child appts.

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  25. OOHH I so love your Nursery!!!!!
    The bedding is to die for!!!

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  26. Jessica, everything looks so wonderful. Little Harbor is very blessed to have such a creative, organized mommy and such a sweet daddy who is willing to do what his creative, organized mommy needs him to.(the painting he did in Harbor's room is fabulous)
    Looking forward to meeting your new addition soon even if it is only here in blogville.
    Blessings,
    Linda

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  27. The nursery is beautiful...seriously one of the pretty ones I have ever seen! I love the dog in the crib! I am sure that will happen at house at some point!

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  28. Jessica! I have commented on your blog before and I still visit your blog! I love it! I love Harbor's room. I think it is just perfect! Congratulations on your pregnancy and I know you can't wait til November! Visit my blog whenever!!! Hope your day is awesome and you have a great school year!

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  29. What a fun post. I love all the crafts you've been doing- especially Harbor's initials!!

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  30. ok...your family seriously has too much creativity...share with the rest of us!

    love the name! love the letters! love the bedding finished with the room and drapes. it is really looking fabulous and i know it will feel good to have it completed!

    happy for you guys!

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  31. Hi Jessica, I came across your blog from a comment you left on someone else's page...and your nursery is just AWESOME.

    LOVE the curtain tie-backs, the mod-podge letters are too cute, and I can't get over the ceiling. It's so adorable!

    Good job!

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  32. I actually met Suzette in the blogosphere...so yes and no!

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  33. Of course you can add me...sorry, I guess I should have asked you before I added you to mine! Hope you don't mind. I'm in the process of putting a final coat of mod-podge on my letters right now. I also came across this post on another blog...

    http://girlwithfabric.blogspot.com/2008/06/nursery-alphabet.html

    I'm using a combo of your method (scrapbook paper & mod-podge) and using her idea of buttons for one initial.

    Anyway, I love your blog. I get a lot of inspiration from it...and your nursery is beautiful. I adore the stripes your hubby painted on the ceiling. So unique!

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  34. Your nursery is amazing! I LOVE the bedding....too cute! I have the exact glider from Babies and Beyond, but mine is green! I sit in it all the time and I love it!!

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  35. Love the drapes...I used to sit in Janice's room all of the time before she was born. I loved it!

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  36. Oooh! I didn't know Forever 21 had maternity clothes... I am in desperate need of some new ones.. 3rd time around they get a little too 'used' looking! Very cute outfits you picked out!
    Love the finished Haven you have been working on.. I still want to come by to see it in person and just catch up with you!

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  37. oohh psss..I love his name!!!!!!
    pss.. we are both having boys!!!!!
    I had to check out your bedding ...again!!:)

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  38. I missed this one!!! It looks so great!!! I knew it would!!

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  39. Jessica!! The bedding is stunning! Everything in the room is just breath-taking!!!

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