This month alone will always be a busy yet fun and entertaining month for our family. We have had our anniversary, Father's Day, Derek's birthday, and my birthday, along with some friends birthdays as well. Every year that goes by makes me very thankful for what I have had the opportunity to do and it always brings great hopes for what the new year in our lives will bring.
Wondering if we will be living where we are right now. Will Nolan be in a big bed next year and potty trained...that could be a huge step or mess? One or the other. Who will be getting married, having kids or their own, what jobs will change, new friends, old friends coming back...there's so much that could happen in just one year?! Will I ever finish my upholstery projects? Who knows, only God,but it's so fun to think about.
For Derek's birthday, anniversary and father's day gift :) I got him a table saw. He bought one a year or two ago and it went "kurplunk" a few days later with no ability to return it. He's had to make many things like cabinet doors, counter-top bases, a t.v. stand, a computer desk, and Nolan's furniture with a freehand saw. Much more difficult and time consuming than needed. It was starting to make his woodworking hobby turn into a dread because everything was a little more tedious than he intended.
Here is a little tour of Nolan's vintage room that would not have been possible without Derek's wonderful talents. We used the oeuf sparrow collection as our inspiration and I think Derek got really close.
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| Handmade changing table with removable pad by Derek |
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| Nolan on changing table at 4 weeks |
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| a vintage touch |
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| handmade crib by Derek |
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| old windowpane with added chalkboard paint and fabric. |
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| Gillie made by Lonie Mae and sock monkey by my mom |
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| Handmade curtains with added stripes of ribbon |
Ever since he got his table-saw he has spent many nights getting back into the love of woodworking. I am so excited for him and selfishly for me as well because I know I may suggest a few things to be made as well.
I searched for toddler beds and here's what I like:
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| this is my favorite, but I may chose "no" footboard. Just platform with storage. |
Sources: oeuf and arlington petra
SO EXCITING. Thank you Derek. You are truly blessed.
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