On a Roll!!

Madeline's Very Own Chandelier

Yesterday, Seth and I rocked when it came to getting things done! He got the dents pulled from my car where someone slammed their car door into mine. He also had someone lined up to take a look at our old appliances and hopefully they will buy them and get them out of our hair!

I ordered our glider, ottoman and stroller. We ended up going with the Bugaboo Bee. It is so compact, user friendly and cute!! I also ordered a few things from Ballard Designs while they are having their summer sale. We will be hosting a huge couple's wedding shower and Madeline's Dedication reception here at the house early next spring so I was getting a few things to spruce up our outside. While shopping I found a fabulous chandelier for Madeline's nursery!! I had seen it before and flagged it for a boy's nursery but it will work in her room just as well. Above is a picture of it. I ordered small dupioni silk lampshades for it in ivory and the matching chain cover. I love how it has an antique gold finish like the crib and crystals! I cannot wait until everything comes in and it is complete!! It will be the most fabulous room in the house for sure!! Tootles!

22 Weeks and Going Strong!!

Scary face but this is what I look like at 5 1/2 months!!

I am so relieved that our doctor's appointment went well today. I was very worried going in because last night I had the worse stomach pains ever. They were so sharp and piercing, I thought I wouldn't make it through the night. Scary thing is that I have the highest tolerance for pain and I just couldn't imagine what labor must be like after all that! Dr. Helen told me that it was a mixture of gas, Madeline moving and my ligaments and uterus stretching. She said that I have such a small frame that it will definitely hurt more for me than normal because I have so much more to stretch. I have only gained 7 pounds and when she measured my stomach she said it measured small but that I am okay. Madeline's heartbeat was between 139-144 when she checked it. She was moving and kicking while we were there. She also checked to see if I was dilating prematurely but I am not. Whew!!
Amanda and Cheryl, the seamstress came over to measure for the drapes, window seat cushion, and crib skirt after the doctor's appointment. The striped silk fabric is in and so she can get to sewing. Everything is coming together and it is a good thing because this baby will be here before we know it!! Take care and I will see you soon!! Tootles!

Just A Lil' Plug

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to take a minute and plug my friend Amanda's blog. It is fabulous! She is not only one of my best friends but an awesome designer at Villa Dauphine in Mobile, AL. She has helped Seth and I beautify our home piece by piece and she is now helping us design the perfect nursery for Madeline. Please visit and become a follower of her blog at Interiorphilosophy.blogspot.com Maybe you can get some ideas for your own home!!

Precious in Pink

I finally found the perfect daygown to bring Madeline home in!! I knew I wanted to have our children, boy or girl come home in a Mela Wilson heirloom daygown and I found the perfect one. I knew it would have to be pink but I didn't love the shadow stiching or embroidery on the ones I have seen in stores. The one I chose is beautiful with lace and a white rose bud detail. It is lovely and the best part is that she can wear it up to at least 9 months!! Tootles!!

Happy Sunday-Funday!!

This weekend has been a very productive one for Seth and me. Yesterday, Saturday, I layed out and got roasted. I caked myself in SPF 30 and have a good base tan so I thought there would be no way I would burn...but I burned from neck to toes!! Today we visited good friends, ate lunch downtown and came home to work on some things around the house! I, in the nesting stage am in high gear!! I started painting in the laundry room (with lots of breaks to get away from the fumes) while Seth filled in a space between the microwave-oven combination and the cabinets. The yard man came over and trimmed up the vines and gum drop trees along one side of the backyard. We had about 4 friends come to visit while we were trying to get things taken care of but it was great to see them. I will definitely sleep well tonight and then it will start all over tomorrow when Madeline's nursery painter comes back to do the second coat and trim. Whew!!

Before the Pink Explosion

Hi Everyone!! Just wanted to update you on the progress of the nursery. Seth has the painter coming at some point this week so I have been pulling out nails, taking down hardware, taking off electrical outlet plates, and cleaning. I had to get the Goo Gone out because Olivia, the little girl that lived in the room before we bought the house put stickers and tape all over the door!! AGGHHH!! Guess I have that to look forward to! The painter has alot to do including: repainting the doors, baseboards, the ceiling and walls which are very tall!! I have posted some before pictures of the nursery and a before picture of the dresser that my mama and Grandmother Glover bought for me at an antique auction when I was 2. I am so excited that we can use it again. The paint we chose is called Pink Damask by Benjamin Moore. It is really creamy with a touch of pink. I don't want the room to be too pinkalicious!! Heavens NO!! Although, Seth said "Give my little girl PINK"! He is excited!!

Antique Dresser that clearly needs work!!

The crib will go in between the two windows.

Closet, Fireplace, Window Seat Obviously

Let Us Be Clear on The Name!!

Madeline's full name is Madeline Patton Dunne. Madeline is pronounced with the end sounding like WINE. We want her to be called Madeline or Maddie Patton. NOT Maddie, MP, or any other form of abbreviation. I am sure her little friends in school will later come up with something but for now it is very important that we practice using these names so that they will stick!! Tootles!