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How to Make a Changing Table Topper

When I was working on Nathan’s nursery I had to watch my budget so when it came time to looking for a change table topper I couldn’t believe what I found…. Like this option from Pottery Barn? It’s yours for $1300! I can’t believe it that someone would pay this… you can easily search for […]

Baby Gear Suggestions from a New Mom

Obviously I’m still very new to this world of motherhood but I thought I would share some of the items I couldn’t live without since Nathan was born, up to where he is now (4 months). 1- 4moms mamaRoo I fell in love with this the minute Nathan stopped crying when I put him in […]

In the pursuit of the perfect stool

I bought these stools at the Christie Antique show last spring for $30 to put in my new kitchen…. Here they are… I thought for $30 you can’t go wrong! I can reupholster them, clean up the legs and they’ll be good. I had great intentions but once I put them in the kitchen it […]

Apartment Therapy feature

I was so excited to open an email from Carrie McBride, Family Editor, from Apartment Therapy… she was letting me know that Nathan’s Nursery would be featured on their site. I can’t tell you how excited I was!! I love Apartment Therapy for so many reasons.  Before I started blogging I visited this site countless […]

Goodbye 2013, Welcome 2014!

I’m back after a bit of a break enjoying time with my family over the holidays… it was our 1st Christmas with our son! It was amazing and I was even crying one afternoon while wrapping presents with him watching me in his seat because I was so happy haha. 2013 brought a lot of […]

Throwback Thursday: Christmas in Paris

Last year at this time we were in Paris… I am so grateful that we got to experience the beauty and magic of Paris. When we first stepped onto the streets of Paris I was a bit nervous, maybe intimidated but as we started to walk around, I couldn’t get enough of the city. I […]

Make your own outdoor winter arrangement

Last weekend, my Mom and I went to a workshop hosted by Connon Nurseries on how to make your own outdoor winter arrangement, it was fun, easy, and rewarding to see the finished product. Here’s how to make your own… What you will need: A good pair of clippers Gloves A pot filled to 1 […]

Nursery Reveal

Our little guy is now 7 weeks old!!  I am so excited to show you his nursery!! As you can see, the spare room was just a spot for whatever stuff we had lying around. It felt good to dedicate this room to a nursery, get a inspiration board together and see what a difference […]

Where is Tommy Smythe?

I get a lot of people coming to my blog by asking where is Tommy Smythe? what is he up to? Tommy Smythe tv show… well sorry to disappoint but he doesn’t have his own TV show yet. He does seem to be branching out on his own now (while still working with Sarah Richardson […]

Throwback Thursday: Past renovations

In 2007, Matt and I bought our first house and our goal was to flip it. It was definitely a great experience and we were successful! It’s crazy looking through these pictures because this is not our style at all but we were trying to make it pretty neutral. The house sold in September 2008! […]