A clean sweep!

We had girl things, boy things, bouncers, rompers and everything in between. It's been piled up in the nursery since June. The nursery abyss has been the forbidden zone that no one enters. What great anxiety this room has caused in our home!

Originally, we thought we would have a boy, then a girl, then another girl and finally destiny gave us a boy. We had a lot to sort and even more to give away. We had a little anxiety about all this but we welcomed the fresh start!

The good news is... all that pink stuff will not go to waste. We have a dear friend due in February with a girl.

Nursery Time... Changing Table

One of our readers recently inquired about the changing table in our nursery. Here is the info...

We wanted a chest that would transition with the room as our child grows. We looked at a dozen matching cribs and dressers. We found nursery furniture to be pricey and inferior in quality. We chose this chest for it's height, storage capacity and solid wood craftsmanship. The entire piece is made of fruit wood and mahogany. Other great features include bow front design, dovetailed drawers, inlaid wood boarders and distressed brass hardware.

The chest has great potential to be used throughout our home at a later date. The Classic style would fit into any room and mix well with antiques or modern decor. It looks like a authentic English antique but comes without the hefty price tag. We purchased it at a local furniture retailer and spent $760.00 with retail tax. I have listed an online retailer's link below for interested viewers. The online retailer's price is a little more than we paid. You might want to shop your market area for a better deal.

As we always say... think outside of the box!

Universal Furniture Company
http //www.furniturefind.com/Universal-Furniture-518360-UNI2111.html
Item: Kentwood Bunching Bachelor's Chest
Weight: 161 lbs
Dimensions: 37" H x 40" W x 21" D

Diaper Bag Inserts

This clever organizer transforms any basic tote or messenger bag into a diaper bag. Multiple pockets organize bottles, diapers and baby wipes. Simply place it in your bag of choice. Great for Dads that don't want to carry a traditional diaper bag. The 6 pockets are constructed of fabric over a flexible frame.

Retailer: The Container Store
Actual Size: 26" W x 5" H
Cost:$19.99



Retailer's Website:
http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=74227&PRODID=10019933

Making Room for Baby... Kid's Closets

We wanted to design a nursery closet that did not require a master carpenter or spending thousands of dollars. We did not need to reinvent the wheel but needed a few closet accessories. We doubled hanging space with little effort and a $15.00 budget. Keep in mind, this is temporary fix and our child will outgrow this design in a few years. These double hung rods will accommodate 85 infant or toddler outfits. FYI... we added children's wooden hangers from The Container Store for a custom look. http://www.containerstore.com/
The materials needed are below.

Materials and Tools:

1 Wood Dowel/Closet Rod (no longer than three feet)

8 Eye Hooks (medium weight)

6 ft. of Interlocking Chain (medium weight)

Sandpaper

Handsaw

Needle Nose Pliers

Wire Cutter (heavy duty)

Carpenter's Level

Project Details:

*Chain Spacing: (Top 3 inches) (Bottom 28 inches)

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