Love is in the Air!

February 12, 20153 Comments

We were invited to attend a LOVE IS IN THE AIR party/playdate with our playgroup yesterday and boy did Huntley have fun! She wouldn’t even stay still long enough for a picture with a prop (aside from the fact that she kept trying to eat the props – teething baby joys). I took the camera out and stayed on manual, probably not the best idea since I don’t have much of a steady hand these days, let along a steady baby. These babies were on the loose and they’ve sure come a long way from when they were little tykes who weren’t so mobile (we quickly gave up on this group photo as you can see the meltdowns appeared). Our host for the event was a fellow mommy who did an amazing job with decor and snacks including veggies, fruits, sandwiches and Trader Joe’s Sparkling Pink Lemonade (a favorite of mine!) Once the party came to an end the babies (more like the mommies) passed out Valentine’s, and guess what? i was the mommy who forgot to bring Valentines for everyone…where has my mind been lately?! Luckily, all the mommies are super sweet and understanding and I am so grateful for this!

Huntley’s Vintage Glam Nursery Tour

December 26, 2014December 23, 2014Leave a comment

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Originally I had envisioned a modern chic-nursery in teal and yellow, but fell in love with this crib (not at all modern) and decided on a completely different style for this nursery.

When I was pregnant, I would always be on the lookout for things that would work in the nursery. Sometimes, I would just buy things because I loved it, not because it would match – you’ll notice I use tons of prints and patterns. If you knew me, you would know me as a collector of vintage! My mother-in-law is a perfect example of this, she purchased from flea markets/antique stores, etc. some of the most beautiful vintage things including the ceramic shoes, cream hanger hook, and wooden gold floral piece in the corner. Three of the frames and art on the gallery wall are also vintage, two of which I painted in gold glitter.

I knew pink would be perfect for this vintage-glam theme, but my husband didn’t want a bubblegum pink and so we decided on this pretty iced peach.

As some might think this small room seems a bit cluttered and too small for all that’s in it, Huntley just loves taking tours around her room with so much to see and touch!

Design Inspiration:

The inspiration for our baby girl’s nursery all started with this beautiful Bratt Decor crib and vintage dressers!

Decorating Style:

Nothing to match-y, personalization is key! Many of the things that were used in the room were either gifted or found at thrift stores and on Craigslist. One of my favorite gifts was from a cousin of mine who got a little ceramic shoe personalized with Huntley’s name in gold handwriting – I thought this was such a sweet gift and so perfect in the room!

Project Details:

Chandeliers – Amazon

Crib – Bratt Decor “Casablanca Crib” in Slate

Crib Bedding (bumper/skirt/sheet/blanket) & Valance – Bebe Chic “Angelica” http://www.2sweetsisters.com/AngelicaCribBedding#.U08F1DmST8s

Mobile – Restoration Hardware “Hot Air Balloon”

Wooden Letters – (spelling HUNTLEY) DIY Michaels with gold glitter paint.

Dresser & Nightstands – Craigslist (believe it or not, they were found at different times and from different sellers, even though they match)

Changing Pad Cover & Closet Baskets – Wendy Bellisimo “Petit Safari” and “Vintage Teaberry”

Toy Basket & Diaper Basket – Homegoods

Rug – Overstock

White Eyelit Pots – Ikea (large) and Target (small)

Rocker/Glider – was a gift from Huntley’s grandparents, Bratt Decor “Grand Wheat Glider”

Child’s Chair – Pottery Barn “Anywhere Chair”

Gold Hooks – Anthropologie

Deer Door Stop – (actually a piggybank) Urban Outfitters

Favorite Items:

I love love love Huntley’s crib bedding and valances! The print, color, and fabric just make the room!

At night, when the chandeliers are on, the room has a golden glow.

Photos taken by my friend Fressa-Mae.

Nursery Plans!

December 23, 2014December 23, 20142 Comments

OK, if you know me, you know that I love to shop and I love to decorate! Half the excitement of finding out the gender for me was for these reasons! I know that’s terrible, but I’m being totally honest with you!

As I have mentioned. I was incredibly excited to find out that we were having a girl. I had already bought the crib and matching bedding for our little princess, even though we didn’t know the gender! But not to worry, I knew what I would do in case we found out we were having a boy, and don’t get me wrong, that nursery would’ve been badass! But, we’re having a girl and it isn’t going to be much different than Huntley’s nursery, other than it’s a tad bigger than hers and probably won’t get chandeliers since Tanner does not want to deal with those again (unless, I can’t help it and get an electrician…wink*). Instead of a Bratt Decor Casablanca crib like Huntley’s, this baby girl is getting a Simmons Monaco Antique Silver Crib. I know this crib might not be as high-quality as the Bratt Decor crib, but I got a great deal on it and just couldn’t pass it up! Also, I got a a beautiful crib bedding set. The maker is Cottontale Designs Lollipops & Roses (also, not as high-quality as Huntley’s Bebe Chic Angelica), but matches nonetheless – go figure!

And here’s a glimpse into Huntley’s room to get an idea of the feel of it!

Jammed Packed Holidays

December 17, 2014December 19, 20143 Comments

Is it just me? Or did Halloween, Thanksgiving and now Christmas come and go so quickly? I had planned to have our house this year be even more decked out in Christmas spirit than the last. However, finding the time to pull out our five large storage boxes marked “Christmas” and the nativity scene didn’t seem worth it with the one day a week we get to spend with Tanner. And being pregnant, once again during the holidays, I haven’t been allowed to do it all myself. My husband hates when I try to use the ladder in the garage to get things. And the few weekends were spent putting away all the Thanksgiving Fall decor, which luckily I have downsized to three medium sized boxes and one large storage bin (yippee!)

This time last year, I had it together! Christmas presents were bought and wrapped early. There weren’t any traveling involved since we didn’t think it best to be traveling to Arizona (as we would normally) since I was a week out from being due to give birth. And thank goodness we stayed home during Christmas since we ended up walking around the neighborhood Christmas morning with my terribly painful contractions. We were lucky enough to have my in-laws come down to celebrate some pre-Christmas festivities with us around our decked out Christmas tree, but Christmas itself was not the same.

This year is not going the way I had imagined for Huntley’s first Christmas. I put out all our normal nautical decor even though I had originally planned to have the house be in traditional classic Christmas spirit as I had mentioned above. However, I also didn’t imagine being pregnant once again, or having to throw a first birthday party, literally the next day after driving back from a week long trip to Arizona. We still got our grand fir 6 ft. tree as tradition (and we picked a perfect one this year!) I thought it would be best to decorate with a few of our cherished ornaments, but not all, however after pointing to three wrong storage bins that the husband had to haul down from the top of the garage racks, we gave up. I did end up decorating as best I could with some seashells we had from a wind chime that fell over in our backyard and some twine to keep with our nautical theme. I also found two gorgeous nautical Christmas wreaths to hang – and I love them!

Even though our house might not be in much Christmas spirit as I had hoped for, I just know Huntley will have an amazing first Christmas at her Wela and grandpa’s house this year!

How have you been keeping up with the holidays?

All photos via my iPhone and IG @TiffWall

Happiest Place on Earth

December 15, 2014December 16, 20142 Comments

How did we get so lucky in life?

Pinch me, I must be dreaming!

Since we’ve become season pass holders, Disneyland has become our park. You know, like the one you just walk around and play at. But instead of swings and a sandboxes we have It’s a Small World, Little Mermaid, and Toon-Town to run around and play with. We are fortunate enough to be able to purchase the passes while Huntley is still within free admission age. We are fortunate enough to live so close to Disneyland (only 15mins away on one local street). I had also planned out how I would make having Disneyland passes worth it and how we could save money through other Disneyland cost factors (i.e. parking, eating, princess dresses, etc.), but I’ll get into that in another post.

As soon as we decided to have kids, Tanner and I would talk about not spoiling our children, but here she is, our first child, an eleven-month-old who, on average, goes to Disneyland about two times a week with her cousin Kaitlyn. And first entered the park grounds at only two weeks old through one of Tanner’s work functions. How did we become those parents? Those parents that spoil their children. Simple, most of the parents around us are doing just the same. We all want to give our children the best that we can give. We all want to fill our children’s hearts and minds with happiness and joy. We all want to keep them entertained throughout the day(s) as best we can. And we all want some peace and quiet at the end of the day after wearing our little ones out so that not only we get sleep, but they too can have a good night’s rest. And hopefully with the sweetest dreams they can imagine – perhaps created from the “happiest place on earth” Disneyland. I am truly thankful for all that we get to experience through Huntley’s first year, that including seeing her light up on her favorite rides, dance to her favorite songs, and even watch fake snow fall down Main Street. I will forever remember these moments for her, even if she doesn’t, and I will do my best to capture these moments to share with her.

Family Christmas Photos 2014 – Our “GROWING” News!

December 14, 2014December 16, 20143 Comments

My husband and I always knew we wanted more than one child, we just didn’t know that we’d become a family of four so quickly! As unplanned as this new addition is, we are beyond thrilled and are feeling very blessed this holiday season as we finally got to announce our big news to all our close family and friends with our early Christmas card photos!