Howdy All!

Once again this week flew by so darn fast… and I got that butterfly thing in my tum when I wrote “week 3.”  Uh… say what?!  Does that mean I should be halfway done?!?!

Yes, progress is being made (deep breath) and I am happy about that.  But, BUT!  I just want everything done in superhero speed!  (Can you tell I have 3 little boys around me at all times?!)  Or maybe if I could just stop time like Evie, then I could go DIY crazy yo!

Enough with the daydreaming about powers (again) I know you are just dying to see The Mother.  She’s starting to really come together!  Literally.

Check out that jewelry!

See how we had to notch that rod into the top piece of the wood?

That was the genius work by muah and the FIL (father-in-law).  What’s the hardware for?, you ask.

Wait.  I have to stop for a moment.  Do you ever feel like there is some fairy decorating godmother watching over you?  Scoff all you want, but I had one of those moments.  It’s very real I tell you.

I wanted a library ladder.  This you know from the inspiration photos I shared on Week One.  Of course I wanted a vintage, super cool one for a steal.  I checked out Craigslist and would you believe that there was a dude selling one?!?!  I know!  Thank you fairy godmother!

This is the photo that sold me.  The ladder is in great shape and used to be in an old Barnes and Noble.  ‘Cummon, how sweet is that?  And, it was my first Craigslist purchase so now I can officially be sworn into the Craigslist community.

So, yes the ladder will look so smart perched on top of The Mother.

I’m still wondering how the boys will react to it…hmmmm…

Other than that a few decisions were made this week.  Hardware has been ordered for the door fronts –  I purchased these from Look In the Attic for $12.99 each.  They are (or will be) 3 inches of pure perfection.  Did your mind just go to the dirty place?  Mine too!

 

Fabric for the window pelmet, I found at the garment district for $20 a yard but it can also be ordered on-line.  It’s Waverly’s Peaceful Temple.

And while I was out there, I picked out some fabric for the chair cushions.  Since my last fabric choice was destroyed by little, climbing feet I knew I wanted vinyl.  Dur-a-ble!  But when I got it home it was kinda blah… embroidery perhaps?  This is the color and I’m still working out the rest –

Oh yeah, and the sconces!  I am pretty set on the Restoration Hardware torpedoes.  The comment by Lisa hit me – it’s about the shape and the color.  Uh, ya.  And those have the right shape.  The other options were a little too wide for what I had in me mind.  With that said, I’m hoping to make the trek tomorrow to see them live and make the final call.

Wish me luck!

Lots to do, so little time!

Happy Creating!  Jessica

Oh, and thank you everyone for your input!