2017 January

I am so excited to share pictures from the baby’s nursery today. I had so much fun thinking it up in my head and then following through and putting it together over the last few months. It is my favorite spot in the house now and I sit here most mornings with my coffee and most nights listening to records and just thinking about how different life is soon going to be. Most of the furniture in the room is from trusty IKEA (chair, crib, dresser, and all shelving), which I didn’t exactly plan but it ended up being the easiest (and cheapest) way to find everything we needed and I’m so happy it worked out that way it. Everything else is a spattering of bedding and blankets and pretty art and toys that I found and loved. This space is so lovely and special to me. I hope you like it too…

Welcome!

I love the view of the room from this angle. I got the idea for the wall shelves (meant for picture frames) as book shelves from pinterest, of course. For years I have been seeing books displayed in children’s rooms this way and I knew that I wanted to do that in our little girl’s room too. Picture books always have the best covers so why wouldn’t you want to show them off?

Also let’s take a moment to love on Pennylane, please. Her days in the spotlight are numbered, or so people tell me, but I will always love that little girl so much.

One thing I am really excited about (strangely?) is that we’re going to attempt cloth diapering. For the first few weeks we plan to use swaddlers, but I purchased set of bum genius pocket diapers and a bunch of cloth wipes for when she’s big enough (around 10-35 lbs) and I’m actually really pumped to do it. Cost efficient AND good for the environment, plus I have always been a super fan of doing laundry (also strange, I know). I have done so much research and I feel really ready for it. I think. Ha! Wish us luck — we shall see!

And this is another one of my favorite views — the crib and the tall bookshelf filled with books, trinkets, stuffed animals and blankets galore. Collecting gifts from family and friends has been one of my favorite parts of this whole process. And of course the clothes! I’ve washed nearly everything in the newborn drawer and it’s all ready to go. About 5 weeks till her due date! It feels so close, I can’t believe it.

More sources:
Tall bookcase | Gold Lamp | Crib Sheet
Ivie Baby Hexagon Blanket (THE SOFTEST!!) | Elephant Hamper

Anything else you’re curious about just ask! I’m happy to answer if I can. XO

Photography by: Elizabeth Willis Photography
Instagram: @ellietacy | Facebook

Oh my heavens. I could not have asked for a more beautiful set of maternity shots if I tried. I was so happy when Elizabeth reached out to me in the fall to see if I’d like to have some photographs taken of my pregnancy and I am so grateful to have gotten the chance to work with her. We met at the greenhouses at Wellesley College and spent about an hour or so wandering around exploring and taking shots. It’s weird to be in the spotlight sometimes, especially when I’m usually behind the camera but for this I felt pretty relaxed and casual. Elizabeth made it fun and carefree– she’s such a nice person and an incredible photographer. It’s so important to me to have these photos of this wild and special time. I am so honored to get to carry this baby and to raise her and love her and call her mine. I love being pregnant, but I also can’t wait to meet her. I am getting so ready and it’s almost time.

I will treasure these pictures forever and ever and ever and ever.

Thank you, Elizabeth! I think you are amazing!