Turn Your Ektorp Chair into a Nursery Rocker

It’s so exciting when you find out you’re going to have a baby.  So many thoughts and emotions, so many things to buy to prepare your home for your sweet bundle of joy! Baby showers and registries help take some of the burden off new parents, but many times you’ll still need to buy some big-ticket items on your own.  The cost of preparing for a new baby adds up...

Dresser Makeover in Nursery Nook with Valspar Chalky Finish Paint

I’ve finally finished my last project before baby arrives! I got a last-minute spurt of energy and decided to do a dresser makeover in our master bedroom nursery nook.  When we moved into our new house last summer, my in-laws gave us a very sturdy bedroom set; it consisted of a large dresser, an armoire and two nightstands. The wood is beautiful, but we didn’t love the matchy-matchy look of a...

Easy Old Window Decor with Vases and Greenery

I know posts have been few and far between lately, preparing your house and life for a new baby can do that 🙂  We’ve decided to room share for a minimum of 6 months, but more likely plan on having baby in the room for us for the first year based off the AAP recommendations.  This means our master bedroom will double as our nursery.  Luckily, our current home gives us plenty...