I am having so much fun creating a nursery at “Grandma’s house” for our new granddaughter.
A sweet little haven for her to rest if I ever decide to let her out of my arms when she is at our home!
I promised I’d show you how I turned bumper pads into a window treatment valance. Didn’t it turn out great?!
Almost everything in this room was a passed on from a friend, was given as a gift, is something I made, or something I re-purposed.
Thanks to our friends Sue and Rodney for “gifting” us with this beautiful crib they had outgrown from their two beautiful granddaughters.
And thanks to our BFFs Jill and Todd who gifted us with this beautiful rocking chair when we learned we were going to become grandparents. (Hope you don’t mind I painted and distressed it!)
And thanks to our sweet Joyce and “Oh Rob” for this darling antique child’s art desk with paper roll that will be so fun in coming years!
And a dear friend, Diane, who sent this sweet little hanging pillow months before our granddaughter arrived, but made me wait until her birth to open (and I really did!). What truth there is in this message! What joy!
I’m looking forward to reading many, many books – over and over and over – in the years to come.
And playing with the basket of toys generously passed down from a sweet friend and incredible young Mom, Stefanie.
Sometimes I just walk into this room and smile… thinking of the memories that are going to be created and the love that is already there from the sharing of so many.
I remember the days when this was a little boy’s room with blue marbled walls and baseball trophies. I reminisce about the two boys who shared a wall between their rooms and secrets I still don’t know about… Two boys who were best buddies when they were little, didn’t like each other very much when they were teenagers, and are back to being each other’s “bests” as young adults.
Creating a nursery at Grandma’s house…
It is so very much
home sweet home.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Awww….it’s beautiful, Jodi. She will grow well here. (K)
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Aww! Thanks Kerfe! I surely hope so. 🙂
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This was incredible & heartwarming to read. I loved to see how the love has already started. 🙂 Lots of prayers from my end
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Thanks so much!
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OH Jodi, this choked me up, so beautiful! You can feel the love as I look at the pictures of the precious room! You will make sooo many beautiful memories and I am so happy for you!! Love the books 🙂 Everything is great!
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Awh! Thanks C! Looking forward to making memories! Pout Pout Fish was YOUR recommendation 🙂
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I love your creativity and LOVE you share!!!!! I’ve dreamed of something like this with my first girl – never happened. I thought my chance was gone! But know I know – the time will come and I will create something like this for my grandkids!!! This room is LOVELY…and you know I’m mom of 3 girls, Jodi!
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Oh Ilze! Thank you! It’s much easier when you are a grandma – not so busy – a bit more financially stable – but don’t overlook the wonderful memories you are creating with your beautiful daughters. It is the cherished moments we remember best! ❤
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That’s what we are doing: creating memories and our traditions. 🙂 This Christmas season is filled with love and joy!
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Beautiful. She is such a lucky little girl. 🙂
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Thanks Sylvia! I am the lucky one! 🙂
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I have a niece on the way. Beautiful room, and beautiful post!!
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congrats to you! enjoy your niece!
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A special nursery Jodi! Everything in it has so much meaning. Many lovely memories to come!
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Thanks lynn! That is what makes it so special – the wonderful gifts and memories 🙂
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yes for sure
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This is all so precious Jodi, beautiful work indeed. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas ❤️
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Thanks John! You too!!! I know you enjoyed your family time already! Back to the warmth?
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It was a bit warmer here until today, high 49 but rebounding to 60 soon. No matter how cold here, it’s never anything like Michigan. These folks don’t know what real cold weather feels like!
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Absolutely beautiful Jodi. 🙂 Your precious little princess is going to love her room when she comes to visit 🙂
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Thanks Lynne! I hope so! Looking forward to her visits and making memories.
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Adorable, Jodi! You have made her room so adorable! I can tell you are having so much fun with your new little granddaughter!
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I sure am! Thanks pj!
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It looks so inviting Jodi! I am certain beautiful memories will be made here!
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I sure hope so Lynn. Thank you!
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Jodi–my wife is doing the same thing for our grandson. She pulled the carpet from one of the bedrooms and there were hardwood floors beneath. She created a great space–like yours!
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How fun! I know her joy. How old is your grandson?
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8 months. And Mrs. Kirkistan has created an exceptionally nice spot for him.
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☺
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Wow!
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Thanks Arlene. ☺
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It’s adorable Jodi, the best part is the flower watercolor on the wall 🙂 Your granddaughter is one lucky little princess!
Jenna
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Awh! Thanks for noticing that 😉. All the paintings are mine in the room. Cheap. Lol.
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Oh my word! Your post touches my heart. Your granddaughter is blessed with the most loving grandmother ever! I love reading that you put together this nursery with gifts from friends and repurposed items, it takes a village to help the Grandmother! lol Now to build new memories in that nursery.
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I love that comment that it takes a village. I’m so blessed to have the village I have. ☺❤
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It’s so lovely! The refashioned baby crib bumper came out really great as a valance! Well done!
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Thanks Deborah. I thought I was pretty clever with that. Lol! 😝
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Love all the sweet Jodi touches of love! 💕💖 Beautiful nursery Jodi! 😊
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Thanks Jill!
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Absolutely delightful Jodi 😍 I can see your love for her, little princess is very lucky to have you as a grandma 💜
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I am the lucky one snehal! She is so so precious ☺💕
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So precious Jodi! I’m excited for you! You’re going to have many wonderful days and ‘over-nights’ with your precious granddaughter I’m sure 🙂 🙂 You’re very blessed to have her….and she’s very lucky to have such a sweet grandmother!
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Thank you Linda. I am so blessed! ☺💕
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So touching, I got choked up reading this. That little baby is so lucky to have you as a grandma! The room is so sweet. Enjoy!
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Thanks so much Eileen! I am the lucky one!!
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Awww this makes my heart smile, Jodi! ❤
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☺💕
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That’s one very lucky little girl😊
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I’m a very luck girl! 😉💕
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It’s just darling, Jodi! So pretty and cozy! And I like the fact that it used to be your son’s room. It just goes to show that each new stage of life does have it’s own wonderful gifts. Enjoy being a grandma!
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Thanks so much Ann ☺
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Lovely, Jodi.
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Thanks Tom!
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Beautiful nursery grandma! 🙂
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Thanks T! 🙂
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