Shiloh's Nursery: Part 1

So, the truth is, I'm about to have baby #2.  

My babycenter app just told me I have 31 days to go.

31 DAYS.

No, I am not prepared one bit...and the nursery? Lets not even go there.

Baby #2 is a boy, so it will be fun to do a boy nursery since the last one was a girl.

Speaking of the last one, I never posted about baby #1 AKA Shiloh's nursery.

I feel like it is only right to highlight nursery #1 before we undertake nursery #2.

This is just part 1 of Shiloh's nursery.  

Back in the far corner you can see the inspiration behind the whole room.  Those curtains.
Thanks IKEA it was swoon at first sight!

I'm going to be honest, I searched EVERYWHERE for a dresser that was tall enough to double as the changing table, and it was hard.  Finally, I found this baby on KSL with a 36" height.  Not only was this necessary for my comfort but also for my 6'6" hubs.

So here's the thing, I'm a SUPER sentimental person. When I was trying to decide what do on the wall above the dresser I came up with this idea (I'm sure I'm not the first one).  Baby pictures of me, the hubs, our parents, grandparents, etc.  along with baby pics of Shiloh.  I'm not going to lie, I LOVE IT.  Some of my favorites are the picture of me and my dad on my blessing day (LDS term: when you are an infant in the LDS church your dad or any priesthood holder gives you a blessing), and then of course a picture of Shiloh with her dad on her blessing day.  See, sentimental.

Literally, this is not staged. I think it's so sweet having her little shoes on there.  And what better pair than our freshly picked moccs in platinum.  If you haven't already noticed...I'm obsessed with anything gold.

That cute little picture in the front is my grandma with her grandpa.  I mean, really?  So sweet.  I love celebrating where we came from, if it weren't for these great people we wouldn't have the lives we have.

And the whole enchilada!  I have been searching high and low for the before picture of that dresser.  Lets just say that its crazy what a coat of paint and some new knobs can do.  

So there you have it, just in time for nursery #2 to be in full effect.  Did I mention these kids are going to be 16.5 months apart. I mean. I'm scared.  All tips welcome!  And while we are talking tips, if you have any boy name suggestions send them my way. We can't seem to agree on ANYTHING!!  

Stay tuned and I'll tell you the secrets for mastering your own gallery wall!

the "R" word

What is it about the "R" word that really freaks people out?

I'll admit, remodels can be hard.  It's hard to live in a torn apart house, difficult to see the vision of what it could be, etc.  However, sometimes remodels and renovations can be the best option.

I just finished up a fun remodel of a kitchen.  KITCHEN. Talk about hard living through a remodel, try living without a kitchen.  From what I hear it isn't all that fun, but man was it worth it.

If it were up to the clients, they probably would have moved to Idaho on a huge piece of land and built their dream house to die in.  However, several factors in their life wouldn't allow that, so remodel it was.  I could go on and on about every detail of this kitchen, but I'll just let it speak for itself.

To see all the before and after images go here

Hello and welcome to Walnut Avenue Design!  

My story begins with that beauty of a house up above.  That house is my grandparents house in Sonoma, California.  It is located on Walnut Avenue.  That house is where my grandpa, an artist, helped me discover my love for beautiful things.  My grandparents have lived in that home for roughly fifty years.  I love that house more than I can even describe.  

I believe that our personal aesthetic and taste is a result of our life and experiences.  

My story begins with the house on Walnut Avenue.