Sydney's Christmas Nursery

I know I haven't posted too much lately--and the posts I have made have all been pictures--but I have to make one more picture post and get Sydney's Christmas nursery documented because it's just too cute not to share. ;)

It's no secret I am a holiday enthusiast, and Christmas is hands-down my favorite. I love the entire fall season, but I really love the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas when everyone is so cheerful, happy and festive. Every year I get a little more excited, and every year our home gets a little more decorated. And this year probbbbbably takes the cake [insert the "eeeeek" emoji here].

I don't know where I got the idea to decorate Syd's nursery for Christmas, but I freaking RAN with it. You'll think Pottery Barn Kids sponsored this post or something, but I promise you they sadly did not. Pictures of Sydney's regular nursery can be found here.

All photographs are taken by me (on a cloudy day at that), so don't laugh. I don't know how to use our fancy camera, so I just pretend to know. ;)

Sources:

Fitted Crib Sheet: Santa & Friends Fitted Crib Sheet // Pottery Barn Kids (sold out; toddler bedding here)

Crib Skirt: Gold Dot Crib Skirt // Pottery Barn Kids

Quilt: Santa & Friends Quilt // Pottery Barn Kids

Personalized SYDNER Pillow: Santa & Friends Small Decorative Sham // Pottery Barn Kids

Reindeer Decorative Pillow: Reindeer Holiday Pillow // Pottery Barn Kids

Gallery Wall:

     JOY Sign: Joy Wooden Plaque // Pottery Barn Kids

     PEACE Blocks: Made by me

     Heart/Love Canvas: See other nursery post

     "hello" sign: See other nursery post

     Christmas Tree Word Print: Made by me   

     Chalkboard Print: Jessica Garvin

Holiday Glitter Garland: StephLovesBen

Tree 'Nightlight': LED Twig Holiday Decor Tree // Target

Toy Bags: Red Velvet Santa Bag + Plaid Santa Bag // both from Pottery Barn Kids

Basket + Gingham Liner: Sabrina Basket Collection + Sabrina Basket Liners (red sold out) // both from Pottery Barn Kids

Blocks: PBK Blocks // Pottery Barn Kids

Lamb Rocker: Lamb Plush Rocker // Pottery Barn Kids

Happy Friday!

Xo

Holiday Photos

Whew! Winter is here and the holidays are in full swing (at least at our house, haaaa!). We've been incredibly busy with visitors and fall activities, so I apologize for the lack of posts -- and it doesn't make things any easier with a very curious, very mobile near 10-month-old, right? When in doubt, blame the baby... ;-)

I mentioned earlier we went back to Minnesota to get our family photos taken by the amazing Paper Antler, and I've been struggling with this post for quite some time -- because I couldn't figure out how to NOT post all 320 pictures. Jonny and Michelle--husband and (pregnant) wife duo behind the lenses--totally outdid themselves and captured the most beautiful moments between our family, my parents and my brother, and I was completely blown away (again, per usual) by their talented work. Let me first make a strong disclaimer: I'm gushing so much because a) they're pretty dang good photos; b) they're pretty amazing people aside from their photography; but most importantly c) they were able to give us a lifetime of incredible photos that we'll always cherish. Jordan and I are not photogenic. Like, at all. It probably takes us at least 20-25 pictures in order to get at least one semi-decent one, and that's on a good day and even then we still look like potatoes. My parents and brother, bless their hearts, are even less photogenic than Jordan and I, so put us all together and we're like the poster family for AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com. When Jonny and Michelle told me they were shooting a wedding in Minnesota, I immediately booked them for a photo session because I thought if anyone could give us at least one good family photo, it would be them. I finally cut the shots down to 100--SORRY!!!--so I'm warning you now -- lots and lots of family pics. :-/ I can't help it! I love them all. Hope you enjoy!

That's a wrap, people! I gotta go nap.

Bye,

Sydney Belle