Nursery Decor: Theme & Paint & Bedding

So, I am really into Home Decor.  I can't tell you how many hours I have spent on Pinterest looking at "Girl Nursery Themes".  I have finally decided on the theme Shabby Chic.  I was originally going to do a Ocean Theme - but I really didn't like anything out there.  I thought that the Shabby Chic my "grow" with her better too.  I am going to use the Ocean Theme in the kids bathroom - I think that will be fitting.

Check out my Pinterest page to get a better Idea of the look I am going for:
 Pinterest baby-girl-nursery-decor.

(3) Color Samples

At Home Depot. I really didn't care for the almost Aqua, and now it's my favorite.  It totally pays to get the $3.00 samples made - save your self a lot of heart ache.  I just don't think the pinks are doing it for me.  All I can see is cotton candy, it's too sickening sweet.  Who knows though, maybe once the bedding arrives I'll change my mind.   I like that the Mint gives off a fresh vibe though. It's funny, how you can really not like something... and it turns out to be your favorite... kinda of like a dress on a hanger - you never know unless you try it on.   The paint color all centers around the bedding I will be able to make a better decision once the bedding arrives on Friday - I can't wait to see it!  Below is the set I ordered.   

TARGET Shabby Chic Petite Paisley Collection

Prenatal Paperwork Organization

Since the Office will soon become the Nursery (well on its way in transformation) the struggle with getting organized is never ending.  The house is clean, but feels a little cluttered to me - I have paperwork galore!  Finding a new home for things - isn't easy.  

It seems like every time I turn around there is another pile of baby related paperwork... on top of your everyday mail - YIKES!  Each time I leave the Dr. they hand me a new pamphlet/bills/suggestion sheet, and every baby class we take we are given a work book… papers accumulate quickly. 

Life savers: File Folder & Laundry Basket

I keep an accordion folder in a laundry basket at the door to (soon to be)nursery.  Any baby gifts, postpartum products, and paperwork all kept in one spot.  I think this has saved me hours of searching - and helped prevent baby brain! 

It took about an hour to file everything I had at first, but it was SO worth it. Until the nursery is complete and we have a better handle on where we will store our other paperwork- this is what has worked for me.  I also find it helpful to take the 5mins or so each night, and go through the daily mail.  Once the mail piles up - I feel less proactive about going though each piece.  

I find myself thinking a lot about the nursery and I won't say I'm panicked - but I am quite certainly in "nesting" mode.  I am excited to pick paint colors, and really seem my vision come to life.  

Nursery Project Weekend #1

It seems only appropriate that since I am officially in my 3^rd trimester we start the nursery for our little girl.  When my husband and I were engaged we were self-proclaimed “wedding slackers” – waiting more than 3 months to start planning – in terms of the nursery progress I think our “slacker” title may apply.   

We live in a high-rise condo in the heart of Chicago as a point of reference.  We are lucking enough to have a second bedroom which is currently our office – soon to be nursery.  I’ll admit we have done pretty much nothing in terms of prepping for the baby so far, other than gather boxes. 

This weekend we are planning on emptying out the linen closet in the master bedroom, moving necessary items from the office to the closet.  We have large boxes that we never look at - like my Wedding Dress, Christmas china that was a gift (never out of the box), Wedding china (also never opened), and an extra Christmas tree.  We are fortunate enough to have family that is willing to let us store our items till we one day have a single family home.  We know some couples that have had to rent storage space, I'm glad that we can manage... joys of city living I guess.  

I think that even though this may be seen as a small step… it’s in the right direction and the rest will follow.  I think sometimes a project can seem overwhelming until you scrape the surface.   

I am excited for your furniture to arrive; it was a huge decision for us… our first major purchase for the baby. 

Here is a pic of the set we choose:

Simmons Cider Hill Double Dresser and Crib