DIY and decor

Man, I need to become a more consistent poster!!!  I'll get better at this...

Just wanted to share some recent crafts and things around the house I've done lately.  I have been meaning to share some crafts I have done but have not gotten around to it.  I generally like to make wreaths for my doors and the occasional decorative item.  This time I have made initials for my baby's nursery.  The theme of her nursery was neutral with orange and turquoise accents.  Since I did not know what I was having when I was pregnant, I thought this was gender neutral enough.  I had made some framed photos and a pennant banner in the colors of her room so I wanted her letter initials to be in the same fashion. Thankfully, I still had the scrapbook paper I used from the banner and I was able to glue it on to the wooden letters.  I was pleased with the results!!!  Here they are:

In other house news, we finally (actually I finally) bit the bullet and bought an area rug for our living room!!  From Ikea of all places!  Only $69 so I'm pleased as punch!!!  It's comfy, classy and just the right size.  Great for sitting on!  Here's a pic:

Just another step in getting our house ready for Maria's baptism party!!  Next up is getting our outside ready!!  Once I take some pictures, I will also share my diy decor items for her baptism as well!!

Until next time....

~SJ

Syracuse

So my fam took a mini vacation up to Syracuse this past weekend.  It was baby's first road trip and vacation and she did beautifully!  Slept well and coped well to all the changes and new people.  I officially lucked out in the baby department, y'all!! ::knocks on wood::

Syracuse isn't much if a vacation spot but it was nice seeing the husband's fam and getting away.  Still waiting for a real vacation with a hotel and beach experience though. 😒 

Next on my agenda is prepping for my Hon's baptism and getting the house in order.  Need to get a new area rug for our living room!  Every time I look, everything seems so expensive!  Anybody have a clue where I can find a reasonably priced rug?? 

Anyway I am blogging from the car so I better end it here so I won't become nauseous by looking down.  😖

 Leaving you with a picture!!

Catching up

So here it is, July already and I haven't posted much !! All I can say is: I have a 4 month old, what's your excuse?! 😄  Anyway my current project of the moment is planning my daughters baptism party!  She will be baptized on August 4th and a reception will follow at our house.  I am very excited for this because one : we have never had a party at our house, two: I get to plan and do a bit of some DIY projects with this party, three: of course I am excited for my daughter to be baptized!   Today I am sending out the invites and making sure to keep one for her baby book.  👶  Next I will be making center pieces, banners and possibly floral arrangements for the party.  I also need to buy my precious girl her baptismal gown!!! I may even have her ears pierced before the event!  But we'll see about that!!! 

Anyway this is nice because it not only gives me something to do, but it gives me an excuse to exercise my creativity which I haven't done since my wedding!!!  <sigh>

So yeah I'm excited! :).

Ok gotta finish breastfeeding my girl and then off to make breakfast!🍓🍳☕