kiddo's room (and a non-newsworthy update)

update: our very last bit of paperwork was turned into DSHS on January 31, and now we're just waiting on our licensor to finish up her report and have it approved by her supervisor. i checked in for an update last monday (2/13) and she said that she'd be writing our report that week, and that we should expect 1-2 weeks for her supervisor to approve it - so 3 weeks total... that was a week ago, and i have an email out to her asking about last week's progress. hoping for good news.

meanwhile, we've been putting the finishing touches on kiddo's room. (read: i've been nesting like crazy.) a few dear friends threw us a blessing shower last weekend, and some very generous ladies turned out to bless our family with lots of lovely gifts, and gift cards to help us when it's time to get a new little one settled in. i had great fun, and matt tolerated, putting the last of the furniture together and officially finishing the room.

wanna see?

{had the dresser & stereo already. made the squirrel silhouette canvases. lamp & rug from ikea.}

{made the curtains & pennant string. spice racks, from ikea, turned bookshelves. rocking chair was a shower gift.}

{beanie babies were a perfect find at value village - brand new and $1 each! the owl wall hanging was found by a friend at a thrift store. she painted it and used it for decor at my shower, and i talked her into letting me have it.}

{embroidery hoops & fabric for a splash of color. framed artwork was a shower gift from a friend who saw me pin these flashcards and knew i hadn't gotten around to it! made the owl-shaped pillow and the pillowcase. embroidered owl pillow was a project my mom started years ago and finally finished in time for my birthday. the turtle on the nightstand is nightlight that projects constellations on the walls & ceiling. the bed was a hand-me-down from a couple at church.}

{the hanger was a simplified version of something i saw on etsy. (they used wood for the owls, mine are cardboard.) i've been in love with this backpack for months and finally bought it last week.}

{toy storage in the closet. owl on top of the shelves is a doorstop, which the dog tries to eat every time i turn around. painting was a shower gift from a friend. made the bunny, fox & owl baskets. chose a curtain instead of a door.}

{another etsy idea. theirs was wooden, i opted for cardboard, covered with a piece of scrapbooking paper with the faux-bois print that i love.}

{a felt board - an old piece of artwork covered felt, plus lots of bits and pieces to make four or five different scenes. inspiration here.}

there it is! finally feels finished, but i'm sure i'll do more puttering around as we wait...