We’re 30 weeks along and into the 3rd trimester! Our little Eggroll should be about the size of a head of cabbage. I can’t believe we have only about 10 weeks left… time sure does fly when you’re having fun. Baby is a mover and a shaker… she’s definitely got her Daddy’s energy. She must…
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DIY Closet Organizers
I call this project “Let’s See How Many Ridiculous Nesting Projects Jen Can Complete In One Pregnancy.” I bought these blank clothing dividers from an online supply store (google search: clothing dividers) for $0.29 each and decided that they needed a little cutesy infused into them. So I created a template, found some adorable backgrounds…
Upholstered Headboard
I’ve been lusting after upholstered headboards lately and have fallen in love with so many different kinds, whether they’re plain jane, trimmed in nail heads, or tufted. This Pottery Barn Jameson bed looks like it would be a cozy one to cuddle up to, but the $899 price tag leaves me out in the cold: Oh,…
Dresser Drawer Liners
Inspired by the ever-crafty Sherry over at one of my favorite blogs, Young House Love, I decided I wasn’t quite done with my dresser drawer project. Sherry gives a great tutorial on how to line your dresser drawers, which I followed to a tee. Only, she makes it look easy. My experience? Wrinkles and bubbles became…
DIY Entryway Bench (Subtitled: I Can’t Believe I Actually Built Something!)
We try to enforce a no-shoe policy at our house, which makes our entryway look like a perpetual train wreck. Not a pretty site. So we’re in need of some shoe storage. Adam offered to hit up Target for a shoe rack, but I wanted something, oh I don’t know, not hideous. And left to…
Refinished Chest of Drawers
I’m all about working with what we have (read: frugal), so here is the matching 5-drawer bureau that goes with the dresser I just refinished. It’s solid wood and still in decent shape, so why not just spruce it up a bit? As much as I loved its rustic charm, I decided it needed a…
DIY Subway Art Prints
When searching for artwork to hang above our bed, these destination art prints from ZGallerie caught my eye: ZGallerie Destination Art ZGallerie New York Scene But because I am NOT willing to shell out about $300 bucks just to own the set ($89.95 + tax, shipping & handling per print!), I chose the DIY route…
Refinished Dresser
Here stands the victim of my weekend refinishing project. I plan on using this old dresser as the nursery changing table, since it’s the perfect height and has six drawers for plenty of storage space for Eggroll’s tiny articles of clothing. And it’s solid wood too! It took very little elbow grease to strip the…
Hello, Eggplant Baby
Everything went well at my Dr. appointment yesterday. We’re at 25 weeks and my weight gain is right on track (17 pounds gained so far). Baby’s heartbeat is where it should be, and all my blood tests have come back normal. Baby should weigh about a pound and a half and is starting to put…
Vintage Lamps Revamped
What’s better than great lighting? Snagging great lighting on the cheap! I was on the hunt for a pair of bedside table lamps for our master bedroom and 1 lamp for the guest bedroom. After browsing countless stores and getting discouraged by their $79-$200+ price tags, I decided to hit up the thrift stores and…
I’m Bringing Sexy Back… With Mom Jeans.
Oh, yes. At 21 weeks, I have entered into the wonderful world of maternity jeans. And as it turns out, I love them! I picked a pair up from Old Navy, on sale with 30% off! Time to put away the uncomfortable skin-tight jeans and break out the “mom jeans!” I have the full panel…
Nursery Mood Board
I’m inspired by this wallpaper for the nursery, which I want to put on the ceiling for visual interest (since Baby will spend most of her time on her back, looking up): Here’s a quick mood board I created for the nursery, in all its yellow/grey birdie glory:
Hello, Heirloom Tomato Baby
We’re 19 weeks along and our little Eggroll should be about the size of an heirloom tomato. Pregnancy has been so kind to me, thus far. Here’s hoping we’ll stay that course. We shall see!
Hello, Apple Baby
We’re chugging along faithfully at 15 weeks and our little Eggroll should be about the size of an apple. I’m feeling better than ever, overjoyed and excited for the future. I’m really enjoying this pregnancy so far; they say the 2nd trimester is the golden one. Yesterday, I had to steal Adam’s deodorant because I…
Hello, Lemon Baby
We’re at 14 weeks and feeling great coming into the 2nd trimester. Our little Eggroll should be about the size of a lemon. My energy level is back to normal and my complexion is settling down. Adam and I went to our first prenatal appointment last Tuesday and were amazed to see our baby on…
Hello, Fig Baby
We’re at 11 weeks in this pregnancy! Our little Eggroll should be about the size of a fig, with hands that will soon open and close into fists. I’ve been experiencing a decrease in symptoms (fatigue, cravings, etc.) these past couple of weeks which makes me a little nervous. I’ve read that as some women…
Hello, Prune Baby
We’re 10 weeks along! Our little Eggroll should be about the size of a prune and has completed the most critical portion of his/her development. Vital organs are in place and are beginning to function, though they’ve still got quite a lot of developing to do. Lately, I’ve been feeling completely normal and it’s worrying…
Temporary Wallpaper
Adam and I won’t be able to buy a house until the end of the year (at the earliest), because we’ll be stationed at Ft. Lee, VA for the next 7 months while he completes his Captain’s Career Course. Only after he graduates, and we get assigned a permanent duty station (and who knows where…
Hello, Grape Baby
Hello, March! What a surprise! How’d you get here so fast? We’re 9 weeks along and our little Eggroll should be about the size of a grape or an olive. Basic physiology is in place and Baby is now poised for rapid weight gain and plenty of fine-tuning in the coming months. We have less…
Hello, Kidney Bean Baby
We’re 8 weeks along! Our little Eggroll should be about the size of a kidney bean, developing webbed fingers and toes that are poking out from his hands and feet. Still symptomless, for the most part, but I have been experiencing very specific food cravings. One day it’s nachos, another day it’s fruits and vegetables….
Hello, Blueberry Baby
Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re 7 weeks along! Our little Eggroll should be about as big as a blueberry. Hands and feet are beginning to emerge from arms and legs. So far, my symptoms have been next to none… just some breast tenderness, slight fatigue, and more frequent bathroom breaks. Speaking of which… it may be…
We’re Pregnant!
Adam and I have wanted to become parents since day one. In fact, long before we ever got engaged, I recognized him as the father of my future children, which is when I realized he was The One. I stopped taking birth control last August, started taking prenatal vitamins, and have been charting my BBT (basal…
Life Lately: A House Of Wood Update
Okay. So, as it stands right now, life is good great. Adam and I are living in Japan for 3 months. I’m playing shows 6 nights a week in Fukuoka, the biggest city on the Southern-most island (Kyushu) of Japan. Other than my 4-hour shows at night, my entire day is completely open to spend with…
The Big Wedding Lowdown
Just a few photos from the day. Jory Cordy is ahhh-mazing. And, if you’re interested to know the details about our wedding… read on! My parents were incredibly generous to foot the bill for the entire wedding. But that didn’t mean ‘carte blanche’ for me. I was extremely careful to keep the budget sensible and…
DIY Wedding Dinner Menus
Menus have been printed, cut, glued, and assembled. I’m really pleased by how they turned out. I designed them in Photoshop then printed them out on my home printer. Then cut and glue (using ZipDry glue, of course) to black cardstock. And here’s the best part… none of the black cardstock is being wasted because…