taRa™

Warren Samuel
was born
October 21, 2007
at 6:57p.m.
7lbs. 7oz. 19.5in.

I finished the nursery last night.  It took a while to pull it all together but it's finally done!  It took me a long time to decide on a rug.  Once I did I was able to make the curtains. Well, I did cheat a little.  I bought tab top curtains and then added the stars myself.  I cut them out of fabric with pinking shears and ironed them on.  I didn't feel like pulling out the sewing machine! So, now I just have one final touch to add, the Baby!!

My sister-in-law took my belly pictures last week.  She did a great job!
(my belly button is gone!!)

I think they call this "nesting".  I've had the need to get projects finished in the house lately.  I needed curtains for the dining room.   So, I dusted off the sewing machine and went to town!  I love Damask.  When I found this fabric I knew I had to have it.  These are the first panels I've ever made.  And YES they are lined.  I also recovered my dining room chairs with the same fabric. I then realized I hated my curtains in the kitchen.  I had some old curtains packed in the linen closet.  I didn't like the style but loved the color.  I chopped them up and made a great valance!  The best part was it was free.  I knew I saved those ugly curtains for a reason!

We are finally done!!  We added wainscoting and crown molding to the nursery.  It took a lot more to paint than we expected.  I am so relieved to have his furniture in his room.  Now I just have to do the final touches and fill it with toys and tiny clothes!! Little Brodie is excited as well.  He loves to go lay under the crib and hide.  I think he believes this room is for him.

I'm 6 1/2 months now.  So, my tummy has grown a little.  I love it.  I wake up and stare at it everyday. I'm in awe.