A Sweet Spot in our Home: Baby Girl’s Nursery

As soon as I found out we were having a girl, I knew I wanted to create a whimsical and feminine room. The Sheepish Collection by Gingiber for The Land of Nod was the very first thing I chose. {I’d fallen in love since the first time I was pregnant.} Some of my favorite details are the world map — a random Home Goods find, the Good Hare Day mirror and the little unicorn, as well as some personal touches like dried flowers from the baby shower on her nightstand and the painting my sister made {which was designed after the baby shower invitations}. I also wanted to ensure that our pup, Penelope, always feels like she has a place in our family, so I made sure the room had a spot for her too. While I’m still hoping to get a Horrible Adorable in there somewhere, I love the serene setting we’ve created. {A big thank you to the Mr. who painstakingly stenciled the walls as I was too pregnant to do so}. While I look forward to watching her grow up and develop her own taste and personality, I hope that one day she’ll look back and love her little nursery as much as I do.

Thank you to our friend and photographer, Lulu {Photos by Lulu}, for photographing her room for us!

{These paper flowers from Target add a sweet touch to the door of her room.} {A photo of the first time I held her.} {My mom had flowers sent to the hospital when she was born. The arrangement came with this adorable sheep.} {Flowers from the baby shower.}

{This shelf holds some of my favorite items: a whimsical unicorn and doll; a postcard by one of my favorite artists; a painting my sister made for me, modeled after the baby shower invitations; and a bunny that her Daddy and I bought for her on Valentine’s Day, a month before she was born.}{I love that the Gingiber collection includes a black sheep.}
{These baskets were another random Home Goods find, which happened to match perfectly with her room and have been a real life saver for organizing. Her room and closet are small, so we’ve had to make the most of every space.}

{ If you like any of the items pictured, you can shop them here.}

{New Mom} Mother’s Day Gift Guide

After several weeks away from the computer, I’m back on the blog. I’ve been enjoying time with the newest addition to our family… our sweet Caroline Rae. She surprised us and arrived about 2 & 1/2 weeks ahead of her due date. She was born weighing 7lbs 1oz, measuring 19″ long and with a full head of hair. All bias aside, she’s pretty much the cutest thing ever. I love her so much it hurts. I can feel my heart breaking into a million tiny pieces every time I look at her. More on her in future posts {you can sneak a few peeks of her on Instagram}. For now, here’s a Mother’s Day Gift Guide for new moms.

1. Michael Kors Slim Runway Watch | Whether you’re keeping track of feedings, diaper changes or sleep patterns, it’s crazy how often you need to be aware of what time it is as a new mom. Might as well do it in style!
2. KRZA by Krystle Mommy & Me Tie Side Headband in Leopard Print | How cute are these headbands? I actually already ordered a set for Caroline and me, and I can’t wait to receive them and try them on!
3. Catbird Heart Stack Ring {personalized!} | I’m a big fan of Catbird jewelry, and these are no exception. I love the idea of wearing Caroline’s initials or middle name. The most sentimental gift on this list, these are a great way for any mom to represent her kiddos.
4. Kate Spade Eat Cake for Breakfast Mug | With late nights and early morning feedings part of my new routine, I’ve found that a cup of coffee as the sun is coming up – and as I watch my little one drift off into blissful milk-induced sleep – has become an especially sacred part of my day. This mug just makes it that much better.
5. Coach Campus Backpack | Technically this is a men’s item, but who cares?! If you’re like me, once you go back to work, you’re going to have to take a breast pump, bottles, along with all the other items you’d normally carry, like maybe a wallet, notebook, laptop, make up, etc. This bag has a good size, is easy to carry and looks so stylish! {I know they sell pumps already set up with a bag, but this is way better looking!}
6. Blow Outs | Treat the mom{s} in your life to a good hair day. It’s a quick way for her to see a glimpse of her old self again. It feels good as a new mom to have that hour to yourself and walk out with pretty hair that doesn’t have spit-up in it…yet. If you live in Miami, you can get check out Blow N Dry Lounge or HSI Professional Hair Bar. Both offer single blow outs or package deals. I’ve been to Blow N Dry twice and have loved my hair {thanks to Milagros and Paola}. Although I haven’t tried HSI, I’ve heard good things about them too.
7. Steve Madden BGemmaa Bucket Bag | There’s not really a mommy-related reason to this bag. It just looks good, which is as good a reason as any for a new mom to own it!

So tell me, what are you getting for the mom in your life? …or if you’re a new mom too, what’s on your wish list?