Superhero Room

My sweet little gentlemen have been so patient as I have worked on projects for their room. Really it doesn't look like I did much, but when I break it down maybe you'll see why it took me months to complete...literally. Or maybe you'll decide I'm lazy. Either way, it's done and I'm happy ha!

My little superheros are happy as clams to have their space just the way they wanted it! Here's a break down of the projects that went into this room:

Painting stripes on a feature wall

Making bunk beds from scratch [ the Hubby did this one. Only the base bed is in the room right now until Eli is ready for bunk beds]

Sewing superhero blankets

Creating the superhero art prints

Photographing my boys with their superhero blankets

Painting a shelf and mounting it to the entrance wall for special superhero items

My boys are loving their personal space, and play in their room now -cause it's a cool place to be ha! It brings me joy to see their sweet faces light up with each little detail that has been added. 

Oh, and baby girl's nursery is done! Eek can't believe I actually FINISHED that project on time! And Eli's baby book is done! Yep, that's a whole lot of ticks off the 'ol to do list! 

Projects

I'm 33 weeks today and feeling the crunch! This weekend will be spent picking up supplies for the various projects and getting them going...I'm be working into next week for sure, but that's okay cause I'm getting the ball rolling!
Curious what projects are currently underway? Here's a list of the DIY links I'll be utilising:

Making the master bed headboard. I am still on the fence as to whether I'll be making the headboard or buying this one from Ikea.

The deciding factor will be cost; if I can find the right materials for as cheaply as the tutorial did (she spent $67!!) then I'm making it! The king sized headboard from IKEA is $299, so we'll just have to wait and see which happens.


Transferring photos to canvas for the boys room. At an activity for the women's group in my church, some women made canvas prints of their families...I'm doing super heroes ha! The boys should love them, provided they turn out.

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When I was at the Easter Sale for Coco Rose Couture yesterday, the beautiful and talented Bree, owner and creator of Coco Rose explained to me how to make the hair clip holder that she sells in her shop! I couldn't believe how generous she was to explain, in detail, how to make these! So, baby girl's room also has a project in the works! [Follow Coco Rose Couture on facebook; Bree often does giveaways that are completely incredible!]

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Besides these projects we have the babies room to clear out, the basement to clear out, an item being picked up that we sold on kijiji [yeah!], family dropping by on both Saturday and Sunday, church Sunday, and possibly helping some friends out Saturday afternoon...I'm ready for bed already ha! 

What projects do you have going on this weekend? Do you blaze through a pile of projects at once, or tackle one thing at a time? 

Count down...

Time has been flying by, increasing in speed each day except for the days full of screaming. Those days drag on and on to remind me to savor the good time. My little baby Darius is now my big boy helper, my Mr.Eli is faster and more furious than a tornado, yet as gentle as a lamb...sometimes...and this baby girl in my belly reminds me daily that she is getting bigger and stronger as well. With just over ten weeks until baby girls arrival I've decided to make a top ten list of items to be completed in then next ten weeks. Here we go!

proof this belly exists

1. Compile and submit Eli's baby book for printing - it's a doozy, but seriously how long can you put off such an important project? Apparently two years.
2. Plan and decorate baby girls nursery.
3. Finish the super hero bedroom for the boys.
4. Choose and finish a quilt design for baby girl.
5. Finish decorating the master bedroom.
6. Walk everyday to build up strength and endurance for the marathon to come - yep, I'm talking to you labor.
7. Enjoy yoga three times a week, also for labor prep.
8. Sort through the boys toys and donate a bunch to charity.
9. Spend time with friends every month [and yes I know its pathetic that 'spending time with friends' made it onto a to do list; but really if I don't plan/prioritize it, it's not going to happen.]
10. Have a family over for dinner every month.

I know the next ten weeks are going to fly by, but at least I know they'll be productive weeks as I tick these big projects off one at a time! So excited for the boys room especially - its already looking so good...except for where Eli helped me paint. That part needs some TLC haha.