Iggle Piggle - Nursery Additions

So while I keep myself occupied before the big day, whenever that might be, I continue to work my way through projects to add to the nursery.  What better way than to prepare.  Every minute I spend on a project, taking photo's or sharing this experience, I feel a step closer to meeting him.

When I had Little Miss P, it was so rewarding to create, make and personalise bits for her.  I always thought when it came to having a boy this would be much harder to do.  I have proved myself wrong.

I have gradually advanced the nursery overtime, at each stage considering, creating and including as many handmade projects as I have had the time and ability to consider.  I did spend a lot of time searching and sourcing ideas through pinterest and the like, however, I am now very proud of 'Iggle Piggles' room as  I feel I have incorporated the strong personal and individual stamp we set out to achieve.

One of the last and most important contributions to the nursery has to be the art work of Little Miss P.  This fantastic idea followed the first Nursery post, from one of my fellow S&B friends, the very artistic Mrs W.  (I have to confess I stole the Navy colour for the chimney breast after falling in love with her's when we went for dinner.)  So the idea for a splitter, splatter piece of wall art was born.

After a visit to Hobby Craft for the canvas' and a trip to Wickes to purchase a selection of coordinating tester pots, we set up in the kitchen.  (I strongly recommend waiting for a dry day and doing this outside, I underestimated the mess we would make, especially with Little Miss P's fly fishing technique to splattering!!!)

The best bit is that she is so proud!
She wouldn't sign them though as she said they were 'Iggle Piggles' not hers!  

As I mentioned in my last post I was also keen to include some bunting and a cushion for the latest edition of Simply Crochet and I did it!

The only job I have left now is the cot bumper, which I shall be covering in the lovely spotted fabric from Kids Fabric, same as the blind.

The final addition is obviously 'Iggle Piggle' himself.  Hurry up babes.  We can not wait to show you your new bedroom.  We hope you like it as much as we do.  

Nice to see you again.

Xxx

All Things PP @ MArKEt - Old Palace

A big thank you to those of you who came to see us at MArKEt @ the fabulous West Street Loft at the beginning of the month.  This weekend we have round 2.  MArKEt @ Old Palace, Tarring, West Sussex.

Well time really is flying by at the moment, I wonder why that might be.  Now as many of you know I have another pending appointment in 10 days or so, baby no. 2 "Iggle Piggle" .  So if you are in the area on Saturday 23rd March, I would very much appreciate seeing some friendly faces.  The MArKEt will be open from 10-2pm.  I will be the heavily pregnant one, stuck behind her table, panting!!!

Other sellers include Justine Kimmer Illustrations, The Yarn Bunny, Angela Wright Photography, Handmade Unique Gifts, Min Cooper Prints, Karen Mayger, Amy Madge Jewellery, Loulou and Gill, Sewgirl, Lorraine Heaysman Landscape Photography, Naturally Silver, Fledging Crafts, Little Threads,, Kireina Jewellery, Incey Wincey Studio, Oranges and Orchids and I made these Little Mouses.

There will be cheese again from the very popular Dave's Deli.  Yummy Cakes from Honeycomb Cakes and a fabulous refreshment from a very retro Lui Creperie.

There will also be Easter workshops for children, provided by the brilliant Banana Pancakes.

Here's a sneaky peak at some of the items All Things PP will have available on sale.  Many of the items will be reduced.

Boy's Aprons

Girl's Aprons

Needle Books and Pin Cushions  was £3 now £2

Set of 4 Patchwork Coasters was £6 now £4

Kindle Covers

I Phone Covers

Sewing Themed I Pad Covers 

Baking Themed IPad Covers

3 Word Stack Hessian Signs was £10 now £6

3 Word Hessian Signs £8 now £5
2 Word Hessian Signs was £6 now £4

1 Word Hessian Signs was £4 now £2

Crayon Rolls was £6 now £4

Car Rolls was £8 now £6

I look forward to seeing you.

Nice to see you again

Xxx.

Iggle Piggle & The Nursery

Well we are now officially on countdown, with less than 3 weeks to go to our D-Date.  

I thought we were prepared the last time as we waited for Little Miss P to arrive, but somehow we feel even more prepared this time round, I expect it feels more so as as we found out the sex at the 20 week scan!   

The nursery used to be Little Miss P's bedroom and it is at this point that I would really like to show you the classic before and after shots but I haven't been that organised (so many things to do so little time).  Part of the nursery preparation has included redecorating Little Miss P's new room as well as carefully planning a smooth transition.  Her new room has worked out perfectly and she loves it.  I have to admit I completely underestimated how well she would cope with the move and had no consideration for how upset I would get, my baby suddenly seemed so grown up.  Where does the time go?  

Little Miss P's room was without doubt a very girlie room, however, we had never decorated it, so once stripped of all things that filled it, all those pretty bits that come with having a girl, pink, pink and some more pink (it doesn't matter how much you try to avoid it), it was returned to a blank white canvas.

I know this sounds silly but I did not want 'Iggle Piggles' (temporary name chosen by Little Miss P) nursery to look like a nursery.  My first priority was to inject as much and as many colours as possible.  So I started putting together a board Pinterest.  

The first job was to make a bold statement that made the room say 'this is a boys room'.  So we painted the chimney breast Navy Blue and I love it.  I would like to put something above the fireplace, but I haven't decided what yet.  Any ideas welcome.

A couple of weeks ago I spent the day with my mum, making the roman blind, I was so pleased to have remembered the basics from our S&B tutorial.  I really wanted to make this by myself, but I had to accept I needed help, not only because I am a little large, just fitting in front of a sewing machine is an impossible task alone, also it is a big window and I wanted it lined this time (guarantees deep sleep).

Here it is, the fabric is from Kids Fabric,  I just love all the colours.  I have just ordered some more fabric for the cot bumper and the striped version for the rocking chair.  Good job I finish work this week, i am running out of time (again!)  

The curtains were a bargain from Ikea.  

Here are some other bits I am particularly pleased with.

In the nursing corner I have framed some fabulous nursery rhyme pictures from my very talented friend Justine Kimmer.

The Owl and the Pussy Cat

Hey Diddle Diddle (Little Miss P's Favourite nursery rhyme, she sings it to my bump all the time)

I decided I didn't want a baby shower, but my dear S&B members all got together and planned an afternoon making these beautiful hand made Skittles for 'Iggle Piggle', while they created I had a pedicure!  Pure luxury for me and I feel so lucky to have such thoughtful and creative friends.

The Socky Dolls are my favourite addition.  They are full of life, lavender and can be heated in the microwave.  I have collected Boo, Wag and Mr Hooty so far.  I am sure (due to OCD) I will have to get the complete set very soon.

And finally Eeeeeeeeek!!!! Check out his beautiful Orla Keily covered lampshade from the very talented and exceptionally helpful Shady Lady.

I have also just ordered some Rico Cotton Aran Wool as I want to crochet some bunting as seen in this months Simply Crochet.

I would love to know your thoughts and if you have additional ideas.  I stil have plenty of white wall space to fill!

Nice to see you again.
Xxx