I just love Sarah’s car seat cover! It is easy to take on and off for washing and the color combination is so pretty! I ordered the cover, strap covers, and headrest cover from the Etsy shop: Sew Cute in AZ.

Scott and I have been busy getting the nursery set up for Sarah Elise! She will be here (hopefully!) in about 5 weeks. This weekend we made a few purchases for the nursery and we were able to pick up our glider from Georgia Baby and Kids. I can’t wait for all of these items to arrive! Her nursery is almost complete!

I love the pattern on our Little Castle glider! Not only does is swivel and rock, but it’s also a recliner!

We purchased the Martha Stewart Living 9 Cube Organizer from Home Depot. I love this option for storage and the bins are perfect in aqua and pink!

We ordered a 28 inch Vine monogram to go above Sarah’s crib. It is on order from the Etsy shop Scrappinplus.

A DIY project in the works is a set of wooden pallet bookshelves. We plan to hang 3 of the bookshelves on the wall and the Dr. Seuss prints will go above making a perfect, little reading nook! These prints are on order from the Etsy shop 7 Wonders Design.

I thought these prints would be perfect for above the dresser. I love the colors and of course the quote! They are on order from the Etsy shop Galerie Anais.

One of my last purchases this weekend was a set of bows for Sarah’s newborn photos. We booked Elizabeth Blank Photography for a maternity and newborn session. I love all of her photos and am so excited for her to document this special time for us! This headband set is on order from the Etsy shop Sweet Sammy Creations.

I just love these Auburn bows and headbands! I came across a fellow Auburn fan and she customized these just for Sarah! These headbands are on order from the Etsy shop Sweet Sissys.

This weekend I crafted a few things for the baby’s room! We’ve been buying and receiving a lot of clothes and since there are so many sizes I wanted to create some closet dividers. I love how they turned out! I created a template on PhotoShop, printed the PDF file onto a full sheet of label paper, cut them out, and then stuck them on the dividers. I used the blank closet dividers from The Container Store. I want to experiment a bit more with creating these dividers and am hoping to be able to add them to my Etsy shop sometime soon!

Chevron Closet Dividers

Newborn Closet Divider

View of dividers from inside the closet.

My second craft this weekend was a hair bow holder. I wanted to create a piece that we could display on the wall in order to add some color to the room. I created a framed hair bow holder using an 11 x 14 open back frame that I found at Michael’s. I purchased a backing kit for it and then spray painted the frame gray. I wrapped the glass in a layer of batting and then covered it with yellow and white chevron fabric. I added ribbon to hold the bows and then added white hooks at the bottom of the frame. I am so pleased with how it turned out! It’s hard to believe that this is week 27 of my pregnancy… only 13 weeks to go! Now if we just had a name for her…

Framed Hair Bow Holder

This weeks Friday Feature is a custom stamp from PSA Essentials. This company is one of my all-time favorites… and they were the very first company I signed up with when I opened my web store, Polka Dot Parlor. I love their custom stamps and always recommend their products to friends, family, brides, teachers, and anyone else who asks! There are so many designs to choose from and the best part is that each stamp has peel and stick technology! The best sellers at Polka Dot Parlor are Wallace, Dashwood, and Gabby. Which personalized stamp is your favorite?

PSA Essentials Custom Stamps

Not only does PSA Essentials have the best stampers around, but they also have other products that make using your custom stamp even more fun! Also available are single initial stamps, custom embossers, one and two color ink cartridges, stampable notes and tags (note cards, luggage tags, enclosure cards, and calling cards), as well as Peel & Stick packs for any occasion! Watch the video below to see how easy it is to change the design on your PSA Essentials custom stamp!

Polka Dot Parlor is running a special promotion right now with PSA Essentials. If you order a custom stamp between March 1-14, you will receive a FREE grapefruit pink ink cartridge! Now is the perfect time to treat yourself, buy a gift for a friend, co-worker, mom-to-be, or new bride! Click here to shop today!

Buy a custom stamp & receive a free ink cartridge!

Since we are expecting a baby in June, I have recently discovered Zulily… a website of daily deals for moms, babies, and kids. Each day this website posts brand name items at really great prices. Most items are up to 50% off retail value! I was browsing the website this morning and picked up a few things for our little girl… They have so many cute things, it was hard to choose!

Pink Paisley Bubble Bodysuit
Designer: Cooper by Courtney

Orange Floral Bubble Dress
Designer: Vitamins Baby

Mauve Rose Heart Bodysuit
Designer: Truffles Ruffles

Pink Owl Skirted Bodysuit
Designer: Happi by Dena

Turquoise Owl Jumper & Bodysuit
Designer: Happi by Dena

This weeks Friday Feature from Polka Dot Parlor is a Pre-Made Etsy Shop. Each shop includes:

• Shop Banner
• Sale Banner
• New Items Banner
• Away Banner
• Shop Avatar (2 sizes included)
• Thank You / Feedback graphic
• Reserved graphic

All pre-made shops can be personalized with your business name and tagline. I am working on adding more of these to my shop so if you have an idea of something you’d like to see, please leave a comment!

{5th Avenue Designs} Pre-Made Etsy Shop

{5th Avenue Designs} Pre-Made Etsy Shop

{Pink & Lime Boutique} Pre-Made Etsy Shop

{Pink & Lime Boutique} Pre-Made Etsy Shop

I am super excited about next weeks Friday Feature! I have been working on a special promotion with one of my favorite vendors! Hope you have a great weekend!

GIRL! Scott and I found out a little over a month ago that we are expecting a baby girl. It was quite the process to figure out her gender… I had my 20 week ultrasound with my doctor and we were so excited to find out if our baby was a boy or a girl. Well, the baby did not want to cooperate that morning and was curled up into a ball as low as she could get! It didn’t help that we were an hour late being sent back to the ultrasound lab… We sat in the waiting room forever and somehow my chart was never sent back. The doctor told me that we could try for gender again in 4 weeks.

There was no way I could wait 4 more weeks! A friend of mine told me about a place near our house called Baby’s First Images. For a very small price we got to book a 3-D ultrasound and find out the gender. I drank a Mountain Dew right before my appointment to make sure the baby was wide awake! It took the ultrasound tech less than a minute to tell us that our baby was a girl. The images from the 3-D ultrasound are amazing! I would love to go back at a later date to get another one!

Our baby girl at 20 weeks.

Our nursery is officially a work in progress! We painted the room a cheerful green that we thought would work for a boy or a girl. The walls in this room were in desperate need of some paint!

Before…

After…

We’ve chosen a few items for the nursery. Our furniture has been delivered and we’ve ordered a glider and bedding for the  crib. We purchased our crib and double dresser at Georgia Baby and Kids. If you live in Georgia you should definitely check this place out! The customer service there is amazing and they were so helpful and patient as we looked and looked until we found exactly what we wanted. The crib and double dresser are made by Baby’s Dream and they are both part of the Renaissance Collection.

Baby’s Dream Renaissance Crib

Baby’s Dream Renaissance Double Dresser

Little Castle Capri Glider

We just returned last weekend to Georgia Baby and Kids to look for a glider. We decided on a glider from Little Castle called Capri (pictured above). We opted for the recliner version vs. purchasing an ottoman. We chose the Vera pattern for our glider (shown below).

Little Castle Vera Pattern

Ever since I’ve been searching for baby bedding I have kept coming back to the Kumari Garden pattern on Etsy. I love the colors featured in this bedding and can’t wait for it to arrive. I ordered the bedding as shown below from Little Charlie May.

Kumari Garden Bedding from Little Charlie May

We have so many things on order right now! I am so excited for them to get here! I can’t believe we only have 3 more months to get the nursery ready for our little girl…

In addition to sharing personal posts about my friends and family, I would also love to use my blog as a space for sharing some of my favorite products and crafts. Each Friday, I would like to feature a product from Polka Dot Parlor, my Etsy shop, or TeachersPayTeachers. If you love the item featured I would love for you to leave a comment or pin it to your favorite Pinterest board!

Today’s Friday Feature is an adorable lunch tote from Rouge & Co. I recently found Rouge & Co. when doing a search online and knew instantly I wanted their products in my shop! Their items feature fun patterns, are customizable, and of course feature a monogram! I immediately fell in love with these adorable lunch totes.

Each lunch tote measures 12″ x 10.5″ flat and can insulate contents for up to four hours. It is made of collapsible neoprene and stores flat with soft grip handles and a zip closure. The front and back fabric is printed with safe, non-toxic ink and it is machine washable. The best part about this lunch tote is that it makes the perfect gift for anyone! It is perfect for sending to school with children or teens, as well as college students. This lunch tote is also perfect for taking to the office or on road trips! If you love monograms, you are sure to love this customizable lunch tote!

Here are a few of my favorite patterns…

Multi-Chevron Lunch Tote

Peony Lunch Tote

Circles Lunch Tote

Preppy Stripes Lunch Tote

Preppy Chevron Lunch Tote

You can check out all of the patterns here. Which one is your favorite?

Praline Bowl from Ray’s on the River.