Wee Ones Wednesday! Amelia Jane

In honor of Wee Ones Wednesday, I'd like to introduce everyone (who knows a baby) to Amelia Jane. What an AMAZING baby boutique! This boutique is native to my husband's hometown of Santa Barbara and is a definite MUST if you are ever in the area. 

I'll go ahead and let the pictures do the talking...here's a little sneak peak of the store:

Run, don't walk, to Amelia Jane!
2325 Lillie Ave
Summerland, CA

Love it.

Penny's Vintage Inspired Aqua Nursery

Finally a complete tour of the nursery! Well, it's still not 100% complete (missing curtains, lampshades, etc), but it's 90% done!

I wanted a chandelier, but wanted a fan too for the summer, so I researched a bit and found a chandelier attachment! The chandelier light is attached to the white ceiling fan... it's the only chandelier attachment I've ever been able to find!

The 1-2-3 was decoupaged just like the "P" in the last post!

This bookshelf will become a before and after post shortly... it was hideous before!

I got this darling picnic table from a friend's garage sale! I love it!

You can find these prints (and other cute prints like it) here and in all different sizes!

This pink shelf was hideous before the makeover. It was a $4 garage sale find in Santa Barbara and when you see potential, you can't pass it up! Add a nice little coat of pink paint and voila!

Hubby did ALL the bead boarding (installing and painting with spray gun) and also painted all the walls! A BIG thanks to him for all his hard work!

And ALL for THiS little thing!

Looks like she's happy with the nursery!

Paint Color in nursery: Sweet Pea by Olympic (at Lowes). Very aqua and minty but not too bright.

P is for Penny

BEFORE (I forgot to take a pic before I decoupaged the paper to the letter!)


I made this a few weeks ago but just got around to blogging it...

I think it's a rule that you always have to put your baby's name somewhere up on the nursery wall, right? Well, I was a little rebellious and only did the first letter of her name.

Easy project but here are instructions just in case:

Materials:

• Modge Podge (decoupage)
• Paint brush OR sponge brush
• Letter or letters to create
• Paint for letter
• Sandpaper (fine to medium grit)
• Cute paper
• Scizzors

1) Purchase the letter/s (I bought mine at JoAnn's)- you can buy wood (mine is wood), paper mache, chipwood, etc... lots of options.. they all end up looking pretty much the same although some are lighter to hang than others.

2) Paint your letter with craft paint (I just used the cheapy acrylic craft paint in candy pink)... you can also spray paint but you might need to prime first depending on the type of material you purchase.

3) Pick out your paper or wallpaper to apply to letter. I used 12x12 scrapbook paper.

4) Put letter over paper and cut a square a little larger than the letter.

5) Apply decoupage with paint brush or sponge brush to the letter. Place scrapbook paper over the letter. Let sit for 20 minutes.

6) Apply thin coat of decoupage over top of scrapbook paper and let dry completely.

7). Sand all the edges off.

Voila!

AFTER:

Rock-a-bye Baby

Did I ever tell you how talented my mom is? Well, I will just let the pictures do the talking...

Someday I will learn to sew... (keyword "someday")

We found the cradle at a little boutique shop but it was in desperate need of a skirt and bumper! So it was Mom to the rescue!
I just fell in love with the fresh seafoamy green damask fabric. And it's great because it will work for a boy or a girl!

We ended up velcrowing the skirt underneath the cradle so it's easy to take on and off if I need to (haven't needed to yet though!)

All that work for this little thing...

And here she is inside the cradle happy as can be. I think she likes it : )

It's nice to know people with talent!

This Might Explain...

...the lack of blogging lately.

Yes, if you haven't guessed, I am pregnant and miserable! Please, any pregnancy advice will be appreciated!! (especially on how to deal with all day "morning" sickness!!)