Budget Friendly Nursery! + My Recent Photo Session: Shannon's Baby Bump!

I fell in love with the nursery that the cuties over at younghouselove created!! came across it through a favorite blog.. spearmint baby.  be sure to hop on over there and check them out!

I love how she documented every last detail!! this is my plan for our new house as well.. i want to really show how much i spend and where i find things! isn't her breakdown so helpful?? and inspiring! nice work mama. hehe.

Here’s the full budget breakdown:

• No-VOC wall, ceiling and closet paint: $80 (Mythic paint was a much-loved splurge)
• 100% wool 5 x 8 rug from a local outlet: $99
• Aqua capiz chandelier also from a local outlet: $50
• DIY window & closet curtain fabric: $105 (another splurge, but they make the room)
• Curtain rods and ring clips on clearance from Target: $10
• White faux wood blinds from Home Depot to block all light: $37
• Modern crib with built in storage drawer: a gift from my sweet mom
• Organic crib mattress: generously provided by Savvy Rest
• Thrift store chair: $20
• Chair pillow from TJ Maxx: $6.99
• Ottoman, bench, side table and baskets: already owned
• Faux sheepskin rug on ottoman: $19
• Marshall’s mirror & paint to transform it: $50
• Craigslist dresser & refinishing supplies: $31.51 ($20 dresser, $11.51 supplies)
• Drawer lining project: $1.30
• Closet makeover: $18.36 (hanging bar, storage systems, etc)
• No-sew crib skirt: $14
• DIY mobile: $12
• Organic crib sheet and changing pad cover: $29 with coupon
• Blue fan from Target: $55 (not available anymore, but you can find it here)
• Homemade wall shelves for books and toys: $14
• Ikea lamp on side table: $19
• Ikea basket for hamper: $4 (along with already owned leftover crib skirt fabric)
• Art: $42 ($25 Wall Blank print + $12 Etsy print + $5 worth of craft paper)
• TOTAL: $717.16

And here's some shots from my recent "photo shoot" with one of my best girlfriends from atlanta. while i was there we took some shots of her baby bump before she pops!! she has a baby girl 2 months older than my sophia. and this baby is going to be 2 months older than mine!! so as the little ones played at our feet we snapped away! fun. i miss her already! 

baby bump silhouette. best friends.

Here are some favorites that i took...

 

 

 

pregnancy is such a beautiful miracle!! if you are in the pittsburgh area and want some baby bump photos taken just shoot me an e-mail!! these kinds of shots are so fun. 

soooo excited for tomorrow... it's our inspection at our new house. hopefully it all goes well. but i really just want to get in there and measure the kitchen so i can get planning. hehe. hope you are having a wonderful day.