Nursery Tour

It suddenly occurred to me that I've never posted a tour of the nursery here at the House of Wood. I've shared bits and pieces of nursery projects as I've completed them, but never a full tour. Evie is now over a year old and it's been complete since... well, before she was born. Yeah, I'm that kind of slacker. At least when it comes to blogging.

It's one of my favorite spaces in our home, mainly because Evie and I spend a ton of time reading, daydreaming, singing, playing, and napping in here. It's a bright, cheery, magical place where anything is possible. So, without further ado... welcome to Evie's nursery!

I love that this little guy offers you his most formal welcome:

If you're interested, our DIY curtains tutorial is here:

And tutorials for the fabric bunting, owl pillow, and bookshelf revamp:

Here's a shot of one of my favorite prints in her room. I did an "Evelyn" search on Etsy and this pretty girl came up. I think this is what Evie might look like when she's older. And look! There's an owl on her shoulder... she fits in perfectly here.

One of the first things I made for Evie's nursery was her bird mobile (which was extremely tedious for a novice like myself) and I love how these little birdies watch over her while she sleeps:

Evie's monogram pillow tutorial is posted here:

So there you have it... a year overdue, but thanks for visiting all the same!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Enjoy the bloopers and baby babble after the song!

Help Us Build A Dog Park!

Hi everyone!

I want to talk to you about someone who's very near and dear to this little pink heart of mine: my firstborn son, Watson, our 2-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback. We pride ourselves on being responsible pet owners and for the past two years, we've been driving, an hour roundtrip, 3-5 times a week, to Richmond, where we take Watson to the nearest dog park. Unfortunately, there are currently no off-leash dog parks nearby. And just as other people enjoy the convenience of public swimming pools, jogging trails, golf courses, and playgrounds, we dog owners need a place to exercise and enjoy our pets in an off-leash, clean, and safe environment.

WatsonSuch a facility would benefit our community in so many ways:

1) It promotes responsible pet ownership. Most dogs require exercise that leash restrictions do not permit. Dogs are social animals whose overall health is improved by regular interaction with people and other dogs. Happy, healthy dogs are calmer and more well-behaved, reducing nuisances such as barking, aggression, and other behavioral problems exhibited by idle and/or non-socialized dogs.

2) It fosters positive community-building and networking opportunities by providing an environment for social interaction for people, as well as their pets. There are so many families here that would greatly benefit by having the opportunity to connect with people who share a common interest, and create a lasting, social network.

3) Dog park patrons tend to be people who appreciate the park and take an "ownership interest" in it. As a result, they keep the area clean and free of criminal activities and other negative elements.

The Fort Lee housing office has been promising its residents a dog park for the past two years, so I've created this petition to urge them to start progress on it. Won't you help me?

Please sign the petition here:

http://www.change.org/petitions/petition-for-a-fort-lee-dog-park

If you want to stay in the loop on our progress, "like" our facebook page here:

http://facebook.com/fortleedogpark

Please help us spread the word by sharing these links with whomever you think would support our cause! Thanks so much for your support!

January 2012 Photo A Day

Day 5: Something you wore.

peacock scarf, Michael Kors rose golden oversized watch, Frye Veronica Slouch boots

January 2012 Photo A Day

Day 3: Something You Adore.

J'Adore