Nursery Elements

While the basement was off limits to us during the waterproofing stage we decided that it was a good time to check out all the baby stores and figure out what we needed. We did make a few purchases and decisions on the large items. We have also done a lot of research on the smaller stuff so it won't be long until we pull our registry together.

Here is what we have decided on so far:

Change Table:

One of the purchases that we made was this solid walnut buffet for an amazing price. We're planning to paint it (I can hear the gasps from all the wood lovers out there) and use it as a change table. It's the perfect height for us and will also offer up lots of storage. Now that we have it home we are a little concerned that it might be too large for our tiny, tiny little nursery. We'll have to see once we can actually get all the main pieces in place.

Crib:

Our Crib, which is currently in a box waiting to be assembled, is the White Jenny Lind style crib. The simplicity of the style and the price can not be beat. I know it is a very popular choice among other bloggers too.

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Rocker/Glider:

Originally we wanted to go with a vintage 50's rocker that we would reupholster but we had a really difficult time finding one. Since all the other rocker/gliders are large, unattractive and expensive, we decided to splurge on one that is comfortable, looks amazing and has the smallest footprint that we have found for our tiny nursery. In the future we can move it to another room with out dying of embarrassment.

We decided to go with the Joya Rocker and food rest from Monte (a Canadian company!) in the heather grey with walnut legs and an orange pillow. It is also an environmentally friendly option and by far the best quality we came across. From what I am told by my friends I am going to be spending lots of time in this chair so I had better like it.

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Storage/Closet:

Our tiny little nursery is also with out a closet. We debated the old armoire verses installing a closet for some time. We just couldn't find an armoire that would give us maximum storage that we liked for the price we wanted to pay. So we decided that we would install an Ikea pax closet with the glossy white doors, floor to ceiling. It will give us the most storage for our dollar and is the most customizable for the interior space for baby stuff. Also since we have such a mishmash of styles in this room so far, it helps to simplify things in this room, keeping it modern and consistent with the other rooms in our house.

our closet in the master bedroom it will be much smaller in the nursery

So there we have the major components of the room pulled together. The one thing we haven't settled on are the accent colours for bedding, curtains, rugs and decor. We're still pondering that one.

Nursery Elements

While the basement was off limits to us during the waterproofing stage we decided that it was a good time to check out all the baby stores and figure out what we needed. We did make a few purchases and decisions on the large items. We have also done a lot of research on the smaller stuff so it won't be long until we pull our registry together.

Here is what we have decided on so far:

Change Table:

One of the purchases that we made was this solid walnut buffet for an amazing price. We're planning to paint it (I can hear the gasps from all the wood lovers out there) and use it as a change table. It's the perfect height for us and will also offer up lots of storage. Now that we have it home we are a little concerned that it might be too large for our tiny, tiny little nursery. We'll have to see once we can actually get all the main pieces in place.

Crib:

Our Crib, which is currently in a box waiting to be assembled, is the White Jenny Lind style crib. The simplicity of the style and the price can not be beat. I know it is a very popular choice among other bloggers too.

Source

Rocker/Glider:

Originally we wanted to go with a vintage 50's rocker that we would reupholster but we had a really difficult time finding one. Since all the other rocker/gliders are large, unattractive and expensive, we decided to splurge on one that is comfortable, looks amazing and has the smallest footprint that we have found for our tiny nursery. In the future we can move it to another room with out dying of embarrassment.

We decided to go with the Joya Rocker and food rest from Monte (a Canadian company!) in the heather grey with walnut legs and an orange pillow. It is also an environmentally friendly option and by far the best quality we came across. From what I am told by my friends I am going to be spending lots of time in this chair so I had better like it.

Source

Storage/Closet:

Our tiny little nursery is also with out a closet. We debated the old armoire verses installing a closet for some time. We just couldn't find an armoire that would give us maximum storage that we liked for the price we wanted to pay. So we decided that we would install an Ikea pax closet with the glossy white doors, floor to ceiling. It will give us the most storage for our dollar and is the most customizable for the interior space for baby stuff. Also since we have such a mishmash of styles in this room so far, it helps to simplify things in this room, keeping it modern and consistent with the other rooms in our house.

our closet in the master bedroom it will be much smaller in the nursery

So there we have the major components of the room pulled together. The one thing we haven't settled on are the accent colours for bedding, curtains, rugs and decor. We're still pondering that one.

Canadian Design Bloggers Meetup: 2012

I had a wonderful time at the Canadian Design bloggers meetup this past weekend, and it's hard to believe that after so many years of blogging this is the first time I was actually able to attend one of these great events! And get this... not only did I get to meet some fabulous bloggers and catch up with some old blogging friends but I also won an amazing Delta faucet!! WOO HOO!!

me and Chanele Cote from designBLISSinc

My winning moment :)

and my prize

Can't wait for the next one!!

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Soon to be Nursery

Our house is small. Only 1000 square feet plus another 400 in the basement. It's a two bedroom house and the second bedroom is small, roughly 8' by 10'. Oh and there is no closet.

We have been using the second bedroom as our office since we moved in. Recently have moved the office into the small room upstairs that was once the bathroom a long time ago, then turned into a walk in closet and now our office. We'll show you the office once it is no longer a disaster zone.

Here is the second bedroom as an office.

Here is how that room currently looks with the Basement renovation underway. Not a lot to work with right now! In a few weeks we will be able to make some progress in this room. We've been collecting some baby items which I will fill you in on tomorrow.

Soon to be Nursery

Our house is small. Only 1000 square feet plus another 400 in the basement. It's a two bedroom house and the second bedroom is small, roughly 8' by 10'. Oh and there is no closet.

We have been using the second bedroom as our office since we moved in. Recently have moved the office into the small room upstairs that was once the bathroom a long time ago, then turned into a walk in closet and now our office. We'll show you the office once it is no longer a disaster zone.

Here is the second bedroom as an office.

Here is how that room currently looks with the Basement renovation underway. Not a lot to work with right now! In a few weeks we will be able to make some progress in this room. We've been collecting some baby items which I will fill you in on tomorrow.

Trump Hotel: Toronto

I stumbled upon the Trump International  Hotel website for an event I am attending and was completely wowed by the fabulous design, have a look:

this campaign style washroom vanity has got to be my favourite!

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Basement Waterproofing-Day 8 & 9

On Day 8 the concrete truck arrived bright and early. By the end of the day our floors were installed. "The Finisher" (doesn't his title sound like a great name for a movie) stayed late to keep polishing (?) the floor every couple of hours. Because it was a cold and damp day it took much longer than it should. The concrete was having a hard time drying in that weather. We opened a few of the air ducts for the day and cranked the heat so that there was some heat going into the basement. "The Finisher" stayed until the wee hours of the morning making sure that concrete had settled properly. We ended up staying elsewhere that night because the fumes from his machine were filling up the house. Luckily we have family close by that we can stay with.

The next day the regular crew came back to caulk (with special waterproofing caulk) all the seams in the waterproofing membrane and seal all the top edges. By the end of Day 9, Phase 1 basement waterproofing is complete!

Both Contractors that we hired did an amazing job! We are absolutely pleased with the quality of work that has been done and how they crews treated our home. We had open dialogue with both of them on a regular basis and they answered daily questions and concerns raised by us. Overall the waterproofing and plumbing went well and there were no surprises. We would have absolutely no problem recommending these contractors for those of you in the Toronto Area.

Here is their contact info:

Mud Monkeys

Our contact: Owner Darby Braun

(416) 891-8884

24 Industrial Street, Toronto

DanMac Plumbing

Our Contact: Stewart

(416) 237-9161

33 Chauncey Ave. Etobicoke, ON

info@danmacplumbing.com

Basement Waterproofing-Day 8 & 9

On Day 8 the concrete truck arrived bright and early. By the end of the day our floors were installed. "The Finisher" (doesn't his title sound like a great name for a movie) stayed late to keep polishing (?) the floor every couple of hours. Because it was a cold and damp day it took much longer than it should. The concrete was having a hard time drying in that weather. We opened a few of the air ducts for the day and cranked the heat so that there was some heat going into the basement. "The Finisher" stayed until the wee hours of thd morning making sure that concrete had settled properly. We ended up staying elsewhere that night because the fumes from his machine were filling up the house. Luckily we have family close by that we can stay with.

The next day the regular crew came back to caulk (with special waterproofing caulk) all the seams in the waterproofing membrane and seal all the top edges. By the end of Day 9, Phase 1 basement waterproofing is complete!

Both Contractors that we hired did an amazing job! We are absolutely pleased with the quality of work that has been done and how they crews treated our home. We had open dialogue with both of them on a regular basis and they answered daily questions and concerns raised by us. Overall the waterproofing and plumbing went well and there were no surprises. We would have absolutely no problem recommending these contractors for those of you in the Toronto Area.

Here is their contact info:

Mud Monkeys

Our contact: Owner Darby Braun

(416) 891-8884

24 Industrial Street, Toronto

DanMac Plumbing

Our Contact: Stewart

(416) 237-9161

33 Chauncey Ave. Etobicoke, ON

info@danmacplumbing.com