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Planning for baby: Modern, comfortable and affordable nursery rockers and gliders

By Jessica On December 10, 2013 · 10 Comments · In baby, Our home, pregnancy
style=”display:inline-block;width:320px;height:100px” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-7414674269477154″ data-ad-slot=”5631970187″> As we plan for the arrival of our new baby in early June, there are only two things I care much about. Velcro swaddles and a VERY comfortable rocker or glider for the nursery. The rest is just a bonus. 
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I’m dreaming of outdoor entertaining space

By Jessica On June 11, 2013 · 2 Comments · In DIY, dreaming, house projects, Our home, {home design}
There is a teeny tiny chance we may be adding a patio to our home and yard this year. Since our house was built just last year, we don’t yet have a deck or patio, so we typically do everything on our driveway in terms of entertaining. This means we don’t really have an outdoor [...]
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Second birthday party teaser

By Jessica On August 30, 2012 · Add Comment · In DIY, Event styling, fancy host, happy hosting
I’ve hinted many times lately about the work I’m doing after leaving my corporate job two months ago. There are several aspects to my little business and one of them is event styling. I am obsessed with details and figuring out ways to make a party very modern and chic without breaking the bank which [...]
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Stylish modern toddler boy bedding

By Jessica On August 24, 2012 · 7 Comments · In baby, DIY, {home design}
Why does it feel harder to find cute things for boys than it is for girls? When I googled modern stylish toddler boy rooms, I got a ton of photos. I only LOVED the one above. I’m not into sports stuff and don’t love any kind of cartoon or movie characters. This leaves you with [...]
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{happy home} — bidding farewell to our first home together

By Jessica On March 13, 2012 · 2 Comments · In {design dreams}
I’ve hesitated to share much about our plans for the new house, in part because it felt like we’d never actually move. But, we’re two weeks out from closing and it appears things are happening! Not that I doubted it, but it just seems surreal. And I’m feeling a bit nostalgic about our current house. [...]
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monday {momday} — random baby fun — parties, nurseries and pretty mamas

By Jessica On February 27, 2012 · 1 Comment · In monday {momday}
Hello! It’s been much too long since my last post. I am deep into planning for a number of fun events…our move to the new house next month, my 30th birthday, my husband’s birthday and Bodhi’s first birthday! Guess which one is getting most of my attention? Yes, the little man wins again! It’s so [...]
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{happy hosting} — a bright and modern baby shower — part I

By Jessica On October 4, 2011 · 10 Comments · In baby, fancy host, happy hosting
Oh how I love to throw a good party! When my good friend Angie asked me to help with some of the details for her sister’s baby shower, I was all in! I’ve been friends with both Angie and Leah, the mama-to-be, since 4th grade! We played hockey together in elementary school, high school and [...]
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monday {momday} — a bright baby shower — sneak peek

By Jessica On September 26, 2011 · 3 Comments · In baby, fancy host, fancy party tips, monday {momday}
My weekend was super busy and fun-filled. A family photo shoot and a baby shower took up most of our time. I helped with a ton of do-it-yourself details for this bright and modern baby shower on Saturday for my childhood friend Leah. Mamas—give Leah a warm welcome to motherhood—expecting her baby girl Nov. 13. [...]
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{sale alert} — modern nursery gliders on Zulily

By Jessica On September 16, 2011 · Add Comment · In baby, fancy deals, sale alert
When planning our nursery, I had a hard time finding a modern comfortable glider for our nursery that was also affordable. Today on zulily.com there are several styles and colors available for $549 to $599, normally $1000 plus. Here is a sample of what is available. If you’re still looking for a rocker or glider, [...]
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you are my sunshine

By Jessica On August 9, 2011 · Add Comment · In baby, fancy deals, fancy things, house projects, minneapolis
I have been eyeing up this “you are my sunshine” modular art in yellow or green for my son’s nursery since last December! It is made by local company, numsi. I was so excited to see it featured as a discounted piece on The Foundary today! I think the name art and the “you are awesome [...]
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