Hi guys — no baby yet, but my mama sense (and my doctor) say evacuation is imminent. I really wanted to bust out mega shoots of the rooms I’ve finished up, but I’m just too tired and uncoordinated. Like, I am physically unable to bend my body into the positions necessary to photograph small spaces.
So instead of trying to make some House Beautiful spreads happen (I wish), I told myself I could shoot just one sneak peek shot of each room. And I did. And now I feel all crampy and I’m racing just to type this before a baby shoots out of my bajingo…
In other words, this is going to be my last post until I show up with a bunch of sappy photos of a newborn baby. Let’s jam.
The front room/playroom is finally finished… mostly. Is anything really ever finished? Anyway, here’s my source list:
Paint color is Benjamin Moore Dark Harbor.
Couch is vintage Danish rosewood and wool boucle. You do remember Alexis, right?
Painting was thrifted long ago in California.
Rug came from Overstock, but the price has gone up since I bought it.
Chinoiserie etageres were purchased from Room Service and custom painted to match the walls by Matt. These were by far my biggest splurge — about $550 for the pair.
Sconces were $2.99 each at a thrift store, but I had to buy harps and scored some ultra fancy shades at TJ Maxx for $15 each.
Bengal Bazaar pillows came from Etsy.
Everything else is vintage thrift.
I was kinda convinced I would have the baby before I could even move a crib into the nursery, but we actually got a lot further on this room than I thought we would. It’s still missing some art and bedding, but it’s 90% there. Source list:
Paint color is Benjamin Moore Frappe.
Chair is vintage Milo Baughman that I had recovered in Togo fabric. This was the big splurge for this room — about $450 total.
Curtains are super cheap Ikea Ritva onto which my sweet MIL spent two nights sewing ribbon trim… LOVE THEM! Four panels cost $65 plus time. Can’t beat that.
Mongolian fur pillow came from the West Elm outlet for $5.
Light fixture came from Ebay.
Vintage Raoul Dufy screenprint came from Room Service for $28. I cut a new mat for it.
Bookshelf is Ikea Expedit.
Sheepskin rug is old news.
Everything else is thrifted.
And last but not least is Ike’s room. I think that I complain every time about how hard it is to shoot rooms in this house, but this room really is tough. I can’t wait to shoot it with proper lights, but not now. Mama is tired. Source list:
Paint color is Benjamin Moore Deep Secret.
The big boy bed was the major splurge here. I got it off craigslist plus I paid Matt to paint it, so about $450 total.
Light fixture and rocker are both vintage and appeared in Ike’s old room.
Rug is vintage and used to live in our old dining room.
Curtains are Ikea Aina.
Bedding is a super cute Ikea seersucker stripe that didn’t photograph well.
Blue velvet pillows are Ikea.
Sheepskin is Ikea.
Leopard pillow is TJ Maxx.
And that’s what I’ve been working on.
I’m not really sure when the baby will come out — I’m not actually due for another week. But I think I need a few days to myself before the main event, so I’m signing off for now.
Please add DC to your google/RSS feed so you’ll know when I’m back with baby pictures and more room reveals. Or you could just come and visit the archives. I used to write some pretty sweet posts before I got knocked up and my brain turned into jello.
It won’t be too long before my triumphant return… pinky swear.
Until then, I’ll miss you guys.
Be awesome.
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good luck with baby, the house looks amazing.
The house looks fantastic! I especially love the way the spotted chair and the curtains turned out, and then your front room has me wondering if I need a leopard print rug. Is it fairly soft/plush? (I need to bribe my dog with comfy rugs to keep him off the furnigure.)
Good luck with the baby! I hope he makes a speedy entrance (and enjoys his fabulous new room.)
It all looks amazing. I’ll love that front room paint color forever.
And all sorts of best wishes for baby.
Amazing, as ever. That ebay light is fantastic! And I know frappe – it’s a lovely color, with great chameleon-like qualities. Your number two son will be soothed and delighted by his room! Fingers crossed, legs uncrossed, for a quick, event-free delivery! xoxo
Your bajingo?! That had me rolling. You come up with the best descriptions of lady parts, pregnancy and birth. Your photos are, of course, amazing even if you don’t think you got the best angles, etc. I just pinned your pins from Pinterest then hopped over here. Best wishes for an easy birth and happy, healthy infant. Can’t wait to have you back!
xo
Kathy
I love it all so much, and can’t wait to see the full rooms. The club chair is crazy bueno. And that is probably the most badass big boy bed I’ve ever seen.
I’m so excited for you guys to meet baby. I’m also sending out quick, event-free delivery vibes for you. xoxo
OMG Erin. The rooms look amazing. I love that spotted chair and I am dying over that vintage chrome couch in your front room. So kickass. Good luck and will be counting back the days till your triumphant return! xoxo
Thanks, everyone!
I wrote this post yesterday, thinking that the baby would pop out overnight, but I’m still here.
Ho hum.
HOT!!! momma!!!
and awesome job!!!!
Shazam, everything looks fantastic! I don’t know how you did it. If only I could use pregnancy to justify my interior procrastination. alas, I don’t have a uterus…heck I’m not even a woman. You’ve inspired me to man up and slap some leopard print somewhere. Enjoy the last few days of pregnancy.
this is RIDIC. i want to see it alllllllllll!!! you have me so motivated to get crackin on my place. bring that baby on! ox
I love the nursery! The chair turned out AMAZING!
Good luck with the baby!
You have been a busy gal. Love how your house is shaping up.
I am with Jessica, sending you good birthing vibes. Here is to a healthy and happy delivery.
Good luck Erin.
xxMarybeth
Girlfriend, you killed it.
So glad you went with the curtains and the black trim looks great. Ike’s room looks like its insanely good. Happy to see his bed fit! Totally a fan on the tone on tone etageres too. Genius!!
I love my talented friends.
Good luck today… Hoping baby comes quickly and you are both resting up soon !
xoxo
Everything looks GORGEOUS and so original. Love. And being the proud owner of a super navy guest room with raspberry red accents, I know they are a bitch to shoot. (Well, also because as a photog I suck.)
Enjoy this time before the baby!
Erin! Everything looks AMAZING!! Can’t wait to see the full reveals and pics of your little one soon. Good luck, he’ll be here before you know it!
It totally DOES look like a House Beautiful spread!
Well done. The nursery is absolutely precious.
I can’t wait to see pictures of baby! Be well and rest up!
xoxoxoxo
I continue to be amazed at your fabulous rate of accomplishing things. Please get some rest! Hope all goes smoothly with the arrival of #2!
Text me when you are off to the hospital. For while you are busily attending to baby bizness, I will be breaking into your place and taking off with all the amazing goods. Seriously Erin, what you have done in such a short time, and while growing ever larger, is an amazing feat. Your home looks stunning! The tone on tone etageres, that awesome Baughman upholstery job, Ike’s killer bed and that crazy good wall color/rug combo…perfection!
Sending you best wishes for a speedy, healthy, easy delivery. Lots of love to you and your boys!
-n.
Wishing you a safe, easy, and healthy delivery of your new baby boy. you have impressed me yet again with your decorating ninja skills (& your photography! thanks for sharing it all with us. i am truly inspired!
i love it all. seriously so good. go have a healthy baby and take care of you.
xoxoxoxo
Good luck to your baby and your bajingo. Rooms look good, too (my walls are going dark so it was good inspiration).
lady – your house is hot hot hot! but also way cool!
bestest of luck fort the safe & healthy & painfree arrival of lebub! Looking forward to cyber meeting lil man! xx
It all looks amazing!
Who do you use to reupholster your furniture in Austin?
Good gawd I love your style! Even more, I love a girl who can put it all together a la bargain. Best of luck with the baby!
Hey Ashley, I used VMC. They did a great job and the price was very reasonable.
Looks incredible, mama. Here’s to quick and easy baby times…
Love it all!! Thanks for posting your sources. I wondered where you scored those etageres. I need to peruse Room Service Vintage more instead of just online.
What a difference a reupholster makes! The lipstick-red chair — which I disliked, and urged you to sell — is now a Dalmatian dream.
Congrats on pulling it all together, even though you have the strangest definition of ‘bed rest’ I’ve ever seen! (Or, maybe I just dreamed you were supposed to be on bed rest . . . )
Safe journey for New Baby, and sweet times ahead for you and the existing Posse.
That front room makes me crazy- adore the wall colour and that artwork- just stuning. I have a very similar bed for my big boy and you’re making me consider painting it- yours looks brilliant in that dark blue! It’s all just gorgeous.
Most importantly, good luck with bambino- such an exciting time!!! xoxo
Girl, I may be drizzle drizunk and in NJ…. But I know all this is beyond a fabu accomplishment whether or not you’re ready to pop-n-lock. Cannot wait to hear the news! (ok…put down the bottle…got it.).
Wow, Erin!! It’s all gorgeous. I love your paint color selections — such great colors. I especially love how you repeated the paint color on the bookshelf and Ike’s bed. Very nice. And you have a gift for lighting. So, so good. Crossing my fingers for new baby tonight! Be well, take care, happy baby!
good luck! can’t wait for the babe. rooms look awesome. the bed looks amazing painted that color.
You are definitely nesting…gorgeous rooms and I adore the nursery!
Holy shit this is amazing. I am SO impressed. Your eye is BEYOND perfect. I’m so pleased to have found your blog through Naomi….I’m your latest stalker.
Hey, Laaaaaadddddddyyyyy!! It’s a voice from your past. haha Wow! You have been busy birthing and decorating a nation! What a GORGEOUS, ORIGINAL job! Love it. Congrats on the impending bundle!
just found ur blog – OBSESSED!
LOVE YOUR BLOG ! your photography is just as epic as your eye for design! Enjoy the new arrival
wishing you all the best
Erin: thinking of you, and checking back daily. I hope all is well!
Your place looks amazing! Particularly fond of the nursery room with the adorable little rocking horse and that funky dalmation spotted chair!
Late to the party as always, but I wish you the best for Luke. Your before shots are better than most people’s afters, Erin. These shots are rather great. Somebody needs to hook you up with a Texas scouter. I’ll pass you to my New England people. (That’s one, in case you’re counting.)
That’s it, you are officially my decorating role model! Everything is perfect here, I love it. And congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! OH THE SWEETNESS! I want another baby right now!
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