From Bunting to Bubba Bits

For our surprise wedding in July last year, I made around 100 metres of bunting to decorate the hall where we had our reception.

After many weeks of ironing & cutting & sewing after work most nights, and during most weekends, I was ultra happy with the end result.

Part of the 100m+ of bunting, on the day of our wedding

Part of the 100m+ of bunting, on the day of our wedding 

I'd always had in the back of mind that I would like to one day use the bunting for something in our house, maybe a baby's room, down the track.

Well seeings as we were lucky enough to fall pregnant on our honeymoon, that 'down the track' time is upon us, our baby is due in just under 6 weeks, and the bunting is being transformed.

The first version is the 'baby bunting' on the wall above the bookcase.

Some of the bunting converted to a baby banner, the green ones are calico which I hand dyed

The second is the 'bunting nappy holder', I think it's just gorgeous!

Bunting Nappy Holder - gorgeous!

Lovely from all sides

Till next time,

34 weeks down - gotta get sorted!

Can't believe on Saturday we'll be 34 weeks pregnant, holy moly that's come up quick!

Our Nursery is just about sorted, we found a rug in Newcastle that should do the trick, and was marked down to $159 from $389, score!!

I'll add a photo over the weekend, once I've got things tidied up!

Seeings as bubs could arrive at any moment, and 'best case' is only around 6 weeks away, Mr Mel & I have set this weekend as our 'get sorted' weekend.

On the to-do list:

• wash all nappies (modern cloth nappies/MCN's) - for the 2nd & 3rd time, they all recommend up to 5-6 washes before use, to help with absorption
• wash all baby clothes
• wash all nursery linen
• dust & vac everywhere in the nursery, including the flipping ceiling fan I keep forgetting!
• put all the 'baby stuff' in the nursery!
• finish off some art for the nursery
• Organise hospital bag for me, Mr Mel & bub
• Organise Ipod for 'delivery music', sounds so pleasant :)
• Buy a nappy bag - sick of looking at them, just need to bite the bullet!
• Make the hospital gown for delivery, hopefully not too difficult!
• Install capsule into the Ford
• finish off the bloody tax for our business - sheesh I hate it!

Till next time,