December 2nd, 2011

Hi! I am hard at work being "Mommy", and working on a large mural job at my sons' pediatrician's offices this month. Also, I'm trying to carve out time for the custom paintings giveaway! I have heard from 2 out of three winners, and I will choose an alternate winner if I do not hear from the third recipient soon. I am loving my nursery with Walter! It has paid off so much with design and function! My family and friends love it, too because it is so cozy. Walter never gets tired of his fish mural with each and every diaper change. I continue to pat myself on the back with that one!  By the way, this is the "lived in" look for Walt's nursery, LOL :o)

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Giveaway Winners!

My 3 winners of the paintings giveaway are:

Erin Margarella

Kristin Ferreira
Amanda_MRyan

I am having trouble sending personal e-mails to my followers, so if you are one of my winners, and you happen to see this post within the next 6 weeks or so I need you to shoot me an e-mail with your contact information so we can get your paintings started.  Remember, you can have anything custom you want for your 16 x 20 painting!  I hope you all follow the blog regularly so you can be aware of your win!

Happy Halloween 2011!

Baby Walter's First Halloween!

Hi Everyone & Happy Halloween 2011!  For those who have been following my project, I so appreciate all the wonderful comments and suggestions!  I actually made it into the October project of the month finalists on my fave design website, Project Nursery!  There's about 32 hours left to place your votes, and Walt's room is in second place.  I know, right?  I need your help now, so if you love my design please go vote now!  It is super easy and only requires a couple clicks.  No registration or sign on necessary.  Just scroll down the page and go to the poll.  You'll see "Walt's Tropical Oasis" on the list, just click on it and then click the "vote" button.  It's that simple. 

Here's the link:
http://projectnursery.com/2011/10/vote-october-room-finalists/

Thanks so much!

3 More Days to Vote!



October Finalist!


Click here to  VOTE   NOW for Walt's nursery.

My DIY Photo Shoot!




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Remember to vote for "Walt's Tropical Oasis"

 

I kept trying to do this when he was a lot "newer", but these were taken at 5 weeks 5 days old.  I prepared the crib with his blue blanket from his MawMaw, and dressed him in a comfy white sleeper before I nursed him to a deep deep sleep!  I placed him in his crib after he fell asleep, and crossed his feet and placed his hand under his head.  That's about all I could do without waking him, so I just started shooting.  I have an old 2003 Olympus 5 megapixel with wide angle.  Nothing special.  The key for all you DIYers is lots of natural light and a steady hand.  I have lost my tripod, but I just steadied my shot with the crib rail.  I set my camera to "no flash", and this was the best results for the time of day and the abundance of natural light my nursery gets.  I love him and I love these pictures.  I think I will do a weekly photo session :o)  The hat is from etsy: BostonAveBabies

October Project of the Month Finalist!

 
Please Vote Now!  Thanks to all my blog followers for your support.  I will be announcing the winners of the three custom wall hangings in November, so stay tuned to find out if you are a winner!  I will send an e-mail message to the 3 winners.