Tuesday, December 7, 2010

in the wee hours

As I continue to put together Lola's nursery I know I'll be spending lots of time in it so I want to make sure it was filled with things I love.
I'm almost finished with the frames on one of the walls. I need to add some photos. But one of the frames already hanging that makes me happy during those wee hours of the morning is pictured above.

I cut a page from one of my favorite books by Compendium called "She... " It's an inspiring gift book that would make a great present to any mother, sister or friend. But make sure to get one for yourself--or two if you cut it apart like me. :)

"She went out on a limb had it break off behind her and discovered she could fly. Celebrate her faith."

Owl pillow: DEJAVU
Butterfly punch: Martha Stewart
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30 comments:

  1. Nancy WyattDecember 7, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Oh my goodness, the sneak peek is wonderful! Love the wall color and the owl! Hugs from Conroe, Texas!

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  2. krisDecember 7, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    simply adorable! visiting your blog makes me happy :)

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  3. JulieDecember 7, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Beautiful! I'd LOVE more pics. We're getting ready to do the nursery for our second girl with turquoise walls and I'm looking all over for inspiration. I love the owl too - unfortunately she doesn't have any listed. :(

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  4. margieDecember 7, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    i love love love this quote...love it...
    love you...
    kiss kiss
    m

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  5. xoxo... tDecember 7, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful! Can I ask where you got the owl pillow?

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  6. RachelDecember 7, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    need.more.pictures. :)

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  7. KatyaDecember 7, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Beautiful! Love it!

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  8. UnknownDecember 7, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Fabulously sweet! Love that owl!!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 7, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Love the quote. Can't wait to see more pictures.

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  10. KatieDecember 7, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    OWL CAN BE FOUND AT:
    dejavuoldandnew.etsy.com

    Within a few hours there will be OWLS listed for sale! Taking photos now!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 7, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    If you would be willing to share the color of the walls in the nursery, I would love it!! The color is beautiful and such sweet decorations. I think you gave me another Christmas gift idea with the lovely quote you shared. =)
    Cheers!
    Rachel

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  12. KatieDecember 7, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    looks great so far - i can't wait for the reveal! awesome job :)

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  13. AnonymousDecember 7, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    thank you so, so much for sharing the link to Compendium - it is just so perfect for so many things and is my new go-to place for gifts!!
    the room is looking great! :)

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  14. HewwiyBelleDecember 7, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    beautiful, love the owls, coo-coo clocks..
    she's gorgeous. Congrats!

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  15. Sara AncichDecember 7, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    divulge wall color. por favor.

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  16. SheilaDecember 8, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    Sugar,spice and ooooh so nice:)
    Great room for daydreamin too.

    I have another one for you if you are interested. It works well with a blackboard too if you don't want to be changing out the picture frame.
    "If you are happy and you know it...
    (her sisters offer the answer till she's old enough to add her own)
    Date the back of the page and feel free to change them out. Keeping them forever is a must!

    My older children tended to "mark" their territory in the baby room when the eagerly awaited new one arrived. Sneaky little crayon bandit proudly announced the "green dirt" once done. This gives them a wee bit of something to say and be a part of the "baby room" and excitement surronding it.

    It's early now, you are probably all alone with your sweet little one. I always loved this time with the baby. No sharing and the house is quiet. Sweet dreams to you.

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  17. Kathy MartinDecember 8, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    What a darling nursery and quote!

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  18. Amy S.December 8, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    Elizabeth, I am a huge fan of yours, but I haven't taken much time to comment. I have your book, and my sister and I can just type E and know that we are referring to you! I LOVE this sneak of the nursery. It is soooo cute! I love that quote too. Hope we'll get to see more. Congratulations on your new baby girl. I have 2 girls and just love it.

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  19. AubreyDecember 8, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Lala LOVE it!!!!

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  20. elizabeth kartchnerDecember 8, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Thanks Amy S. Glad you said hello. xo


    Thanks everyone. Your comments are so uplifting!!!

    I thought you guys were sick of me sharing the wall color.
    Ralph Lauren: Sunwashed Blue

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  21. Natalie ParkDecember 8, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Please show us the WHOLE ROOM with details! I would love to see!

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  22. s a n s k u :)December 8, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    cuteness! can't wait to see more. :)

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  23. TammyDecember 8, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Adorable! You inspire me! What lucky little girls to have a mama like you!
    I just bought 4 of the books! Can't wait to give them as gifts! Perfect and meaningful! Thanks for the great ideas!!

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  24. StaceyDecember 9, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    super cute frame, but was also wondering where you got that stinking cute owl sitting next to it?

    ~Stacey
    csfish@roadrunner.com

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  25. my crazy beautiful lifeDecember 10, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    I love this- you are so inspiring. Do you think you could post more photos of the nursery? I would really love to see it all. I love following your blog - it inspires me so many ways: as a wife, a mommy, and a crafter. You are an amazing mommy- it truly inspires me as a mommy to see all of the activities you do with your kids. I love it!

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  26. miss kDecember 10, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Such a great idea to frame the pages of the book - ordered 2 copies to do just that - one for me and one for cutting. May I ask where you got the white frames? I went to Michael's today and the ones they had there were not so cute. Thanks.

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  27. nicoleDecember 12, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    the sneak peak of the room looks beautiful!

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  28. AnonymousDecember 12, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    That book is one of my all time favorites and I am planning to do something similar to what you have done here. I am so glad I found your site today to get some inspiration. I also think I will give that gift to my mother for a Christmas present. I am planning to tell her about a big decision in my life which I know may be hard for her to understand, but I think the book will help her to support her free spirited daughter!

    Love you site!

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  29. Katie BurgessDecember 12, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    OWLS ARE AVAILABLE HERE.....

    dejavuoldandnew.etsy.com

    Added hourly and daily!

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  30. Sarah Marie KathleenJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I love that book. I gave it to all my bridesmaids as part of their gift.

    I never thought about framing the pages though, genious, thanks for the idea :)
    ~Sarah

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