Baby Buddy's Room

I had a vision for the nursery, but it involved making things I can't make. I even had an idea of the fabric I wanted, and colors, but where to start? I didn't have a clue how to find the kind of fabric I was looking for, but after searching blogs, etsy, fabric stores online, I found the perfect thing - just exactly what I wanted. BUT....back to making things I can't make. I don't sew. Not even buttons - they go to the tailor. Sad, but true. I hope to learn someday, but it didn't seem something I could tackle while pregnant.

My sister began quilting a couple of years ago - totally self taught and does an amazing job. She also makes bags, skirts, and a few other things, so I thought I would see how she felt about bedding and curtains. Lucky for me, she was up to the challenge. I bought the fabric, but couldn't really figure out how it was all going to work together. I also thought that we were going to sew basic squares for the bumper pad, and simple hemming for the curtains just to keep it easy - but not my sis. We ended up with trim and ruffles and ribbon. Everything turned out better than I could have hoped, and my vision was good. But....this is better. Baby Buddy has a couture nursery in the making.

Because the fabric is so colorful, we opted to paint the room gray and go with white furniture. It provides such a nice balance. We haven't hung anything on the walls yet, but here is a sneak preview.

Philly Baby Shower

We spent last Saturday at our Philly Baby Shower (more coming on the utah shower as soon as i can get my pics together). It was a great time and that baby was spoiled!! We are really so lucky to have wonderful families who are so excited about the baby.

Beautiful Eggs

One of my favorite crafters is Julie of EAB Designs - she makes darling frames and other fun items using fabric, paper and other vintage embellishments. For easter she created these beautiful eggs. The colors are amazing!

Pennsylvania Society Inaugural Gala by J Street

My event!! I show up in this piece a couple of times.

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All is Bright

So...I am in love with these interiors featured in The Post today. (and no, not just because there is a lot of pink!) I just think the whole house is so cheerful. The holiday decor helps, but you can see that her vivid colors are joyous year round.

What Have You Done?

I saw this on my friend Mauri's blog and thought it was fun....(Just copy and paste this to your blog and bold the ones that you HAVE done.) I put them in pink...

1. Started your own blog

2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band - does Rock Band count?

4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Been to Disneyland ... and Disneyworld!

8. Climbed a mountain

9. Held a praying mantis

10. Sang a solo

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch

15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept on an overnight train

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Hitch hiked

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill

24. Built a snow fort

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping

27. Run a Marathon

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice

29. Seen a total eclipse

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Hit a home run

32. Been on a cruise

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Seen an Amish community

36. Taught yourself a new language

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David

41. Sung karaoke

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant

44. Visited Africa

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theater

55. Been in a movie

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies

62. Gone whale watching

63. Got flowers for no reason

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma

65. Gone sky diving

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp

67. Bounced a check

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten Caviar

72. Pieced a quilt

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person

80. Published a book

81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper

85. Read the entire Bible

86. Visited the White House (including west wing!!)

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating

88. Had chickenpox

89. Saved someone’s life

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous

92. Joined a book club

93. Lost a loved one

94. Had a baby

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a law suit

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee

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