Petite Bebe

The title speaks for itself (in French) and has it's origins (in my mind) from The Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, in which they refer to loved ones as such. In this case, however, it really is about a sweet precious little one who I cannot wait to meet, but will for the sake of his health.

{Me, Em, and Mom on Saturday}

This weekend made it feel really real, as if Em's growing bebe bump (in all its precious goodness) didn't. On Friday night, her fabulous work friends from Le Bonheur threw her a shower, and on Saturday a few of her friends (myself included) threw her another one. Needless to say we're all feeling pretty loved, Ben, Emily, and Bebe T, especially. 

{The hostesses: me, Shannon, Courtney, Em, Kelley, Danielle, and Lauren}

Along with my hostessing duties (thankfully I had five awesome ladies to share it with), I got to go home with Em and mom after the showers to help unload the "loot" and attempt to organize the mass quantities of petite items to their designated cubby. I will say, I'm not a cleaner, and this type of organizing was the most fun ever. I found myself asking for more things to help with (Em, you better take advantage of this). 

{Me, Em, and Ash}

{refueling between shower and unloading/organizing loot = giant coke zero}

Here's a look at some of the progress in said nursery. As some of you know, Emily and Ben did find out they're having a boy, but are keeping the name a secret from everyone (family included) until the little nugget is born. 

{in progress closet}

They do, however, already have a name and have been surprisingly great at keeping it a secret while still monogramming everything they can (he'll have a block wooden monogram above his bed, his "coming home from the hospital outfit" is already sporting his moniker, as well as other items like his church bag and Easter outfit). Funny thing is, we don't get to see the monogram until he's born either. No hints. No nothing. Emily will show us the items and cover up the letters with her hand or various other means. It's quite cute. 

{in progress nursery}

Whatever his name is, I cannot wait to meet him. If he comes on his due date, we have T-minus 56 days. And many more experiences like the photo below as a new auntie.

A few gifts got shoved in my purse to make room for larger ones in the car Saturday, and while reaching for my keys after church Sunday, I found this little surprise waiting for me. He's not even born yet, and this is happening. And I love it.

DIY Explosion

Yep. This happened. Last week I went DIY crazy and did not one but two projects. To say I feel accomplished is an understatement. In case you're curious, here's how they went:

For me, I finally got around to painting my wooden monogram I bought at a craft festival last fall (yes, I've been re-doing my old high school room for that long-- but a before and after post is coming soon).

 

  

[top left: what I started with-- sad, unpainted monogram on trash bag,

top right: what I used to make the sad monogram happy

bottom left: letting it dry after spray paint mania

bottom right: finished product on my dark gray bedroom wall]

 For JT, since he finally got around to having a housewarming party, I figured he needed a "manly" front door hanger that made his already adorable house perfect. I enlisted the aid of experienced DIYer, my cousin, Ashleigh.

  

 

  

[top row: start off with a plain wooden letter from Hobby Lobby 

and paint a light coat of "avocado" green on both sides

middle rows: once the paint has dried (10 ish minutes), spray small areas of the green letter and quickly stick handfuls of Spanish moss on it, pressing it down as you go. 

last row: once the letter is covered, use scissors to trim the moss to ensure the letter actually looks like a letter. Doesn't have to be perfect, just readable. Then spray a final coat of avocado green over the top; let dry. Last, hot glue burlap ribbon to the backside of letter to hang]

Happy DIYing!