Nursery Ideas

Back when we were expecting my nephew to be born I did a blog about some nurseries that I found that I liked.  You can check that out here. 

Now that we're expecting our own small fry soon my head is filled with ideas about what to fill our baby's first room with.  While I've got some ideas that I'm for sure going to use I thought I'd share some photos of nurseries I've found that I really like.  I LOVE the all white nursery, sadly hubster doesn't feel the same.  (But to see photos of my all time favorite nursery be sure and check out Wren's nursery by Holly at Life in the Fun Lane.)  Here are some all white rooms that I adore...

You'll have to forgive me in advance, but I will for sure be posting more nursery inspirations in the future.  I'll also share some of the changes happening around Casa Weseloh as we arrange stuff for the big arrival.

Guest Room Update!

I am SO excited to share this project.  I've shared photos of our guest room before on the blog and mentioned that it is my favorite room - but this project has taken my love of this room to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL! 

For a long time I've dreamed of painting a ceiling a color.  This project was actually started when Sarah and I went to the Rehabitat ReStore and picked up some used chandeliers that we have plans to paint.  I wasn't sure if I would put the chandelier in the guest room or the nursery.  After talking it over with the husband we decided to put the chandelier in the nursery because we already had 2 flush mount ceiling fixtures (brand new) hanging around the house that we didn't have a place for.  Then a few days later as I was eyeing the ceiling in the guest room I realized that I had some left over paint from when we redid the basement that would be perfect as a ceiling color in the guest room.  It is a lighter, complementary aqua color. 

Although I've shared photos of the guest room before I always stregically cropped out the light fixture...or the lack of a light fixture...

And look at the after pictures...

Chris and I both really love the added color.  It really makes the light fixture (even though it is so simple) and the trim 'pop'.  I also love how it adds an additional layer to the room.

I also did another SUPER quick update to the room.  The dresser had been painted several years ago and updated with new hardware.  When I was in there examining the room the other day I realized that there was a little ridge detail on the 2nd drawer.  So I whipped out a black sharpie and filled it in.  It's not much, but it just adds even more character to the piece. 

I didn't think it would be possible for me to love this room anymore than I already did, but it has happened!

2010 recap...

I've never done a year end recap before, but somehow this morning it feels right to do.  If I'm completely honest, 2010 was rough.  Sometimes really rough.  Normally I look back and think, 'was that a whole year?', but this new years I'm not asking that.  I'm looking towards 2011.  Here are my personal highs and lows of the year:

Low points:
(I'm starting with the lows so I can end on the highs)

• My mom & step-dad moving to Las Vegas
• My sister, nephew, and brother in law moving to New Hampshire
• Leaving a good job to take a risk with a new job
• Losing the new job
• Being unemployed for 4 months this year

High points:

• Chasing a dream to start my own business (being scared but doing it anyway)
• Seeing our business take off faster than we expected & meeting tons of great people along the way
• Visitng DisneyWorld, Puerto Rico, and taking a mini-cation to Topeka
• Seeing Sarah get married
• My brother in law getting married
• Getting to know my mother in law better
• Watching my nephew turn 1
• Seeing my dad's family so much recently
• Getting pregnant - hello 2011!

Overall the high points are much higher than the low ones...but somehow I've let the low ones stick with me way more than what I should.  So although I'm not making any resolutions I am really looking forward to 2011 and all that I know it will bring.  I've been working on getting my more cheerful attitude outlook back and being less pessimistic for a few weeks, so today I'm channelling that into the new year.  So with that being said here are some things that I am currently looking forward to:

• Visiting my mom in 3 weeks!
• My doctors appointment tomorrow
• Continuing work on CES and growing it like crazy!!!!
• Hugging my husband when he gets home
• Working on some small projects around the house
• BABY!!!!
• Working on the nursery
• Pregnancy massage
• Getting the basement organized into a workout & business space
• Looking up the PBS Jane Austin mini-series schedule on TV (thrilling, right?)
• Did I mention I'm seeing my mom in 3 weeks?!?!?

I hope that 2011 is a great year for all of those reading right now.  Happy new year!