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For the Princess

Okay this room is not super princess-y, but, I’m sure if we have a little girl she will rule the roost. I can’t seem to get away from sweet animals and bright colors, but I’m not sorry. If we have a girl, I do want the room to have a hint of elegance, but not so much so that you might not realize you’re in a child’s room.

How genius is it to hang baskets on the wall like that? I’m 90% sure that’s happening.

This board, as you may notice, has two mobiles. I’m a little obsessed with mobiles, so I’m thinking I’d make one for over the changing table, and the other over the crib. I LOVE the fairy mobile. This woman is so super talented and she makes custom orders. That is one thing I must buy if we have a girl. No exceptions, no replacements.
girl room
Not for sale, but inspiration for framed letters found here, You Are So Loved Print, Inspiration for colors and storage found here, Fairy Tale Storage Bings, Pink Bear Humidifier, Fairy Mobile, Tangerine Rug, Flower Ceiling Light, I Love Naps Koala Print, Panda in a Shirt Print, Chevron Crib Sheet, Polka Dot Crib Sheet, Inspiration for making a butterfly mobile found here.

We might also go with a little ocean/mermaid theme. My friend Jayci nicknamed the baby Sirenita because at 7 weeks 3 days the baby looked a lot like a peanut/mermaid haha. I do think it’s sort of perfect though because I swear he/she is only happy in the water. I mean, I’ve had a lot of minor pregnancy side effects from nausea to cramps, but when I take a shower it’s like he/she just chills (even though I can’t feel her yet). Could be all in my head, but hey, here we go.
mermaid
Dolphin humidifier, mermaid & seahorse print, nautical sheets, coral pillow, starfish pillow, turtle nightlight, mermaid mobile, scripture print, storage.

In all honesty I would foresee us mixing the two themes together. How could I not have that scripture print or the ‘You are so loved’ print? I’m totally in love with both. Now I just have to decide on a mural.

Ok and…. I know this is getting long, but seriously look at this. I think we need this. It is so sweet and cute. I want our baby to be surrounded by scripture, not just in their crib but on their walls and in their daily lives. They need to know they are loved by us and by God from the get-go, that's just a good foundation for life in my personal opinion. Sadly, it isn’t sold, but I think I know a few people I might could talk into making us one.
Surround your sleeping baby with God's word. Scripture baby bumper.: "I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Another thing our baby girl would need? These little ballerina shoes. Now I know she won’t need shoes, but they are so darn cute I can’t stand it.
Baby Ballet Shoes . Pink and White Silk Christening Shoes . Handmade Ballet Slippers Flats . Infant Girl Gift Idea
That’s it for now! I’m going to try The Big Cheesy with my friend Aimee today and I’m super stoked. Tell me a goat cheese sundried tomato grilled cheese does not sound delish? Okay, okay, I can’t eat that while pregnant but I will have something tasty. Have a good weekend!

-Shantel

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