FromOurHomeDesigns - An Etsy Shop's Grand Opening and Giveaway!

If you've been following along here on our blog or via Instagram, you know that I have been busy this first month of the new year working on LOTS of projects.

Kind of a New Years Resolution/ preparing for baby/ doing something for myself personal goal.
One of my new years resolutions was to open an Etsy Shop.
I have been working like mad trying to get Hunter's Big Boy room and Baby's Nursery completed and I decided I wanted a handful of prints for each space. After days of searching I found TONS of amazing prints from so many talented shops on Etsy, but I knew I wanted mine to be more specific to each room. So I made one.  And then another and before I knew it I had made a handful of custom prints. 
Truth be told;  I didn't think it could be too hard, however, it definitely takes time and creativity.

I was so thrilled with my results and I now have adorable prints hanging in both children's room and some signs on my front door also.
I didn't think this specific craft would be what I would start my Etsy shop with, but after a few requests from friends and family, I have decided to open our shop (starting out slow) with a few of the prints I made for my home. I am excited to see where our little shop goes and hope to add more prints and other products throughout the year! 
FromOurHomeDesigns  is now OFFICIALLY in business and for our GRAND OPENING we are giving away an 8x10 printable of choice to a lucky reader!   Enter Below for your chance to win a custom print for your home!  Giveaway will run through Sunday January 26th!  Winner will be announced Monday January 27th (unless I'm in labor). 
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For Extra Entries: (Leave a separate comment for each) 1. Pin an Image of one of our prints to Pinterest. 2. Share this blog on Facebook and send your friends to our Etsy Shop. 3. Share the giveaway on Instagram by reposting our photo.  Be sure to use #fromourhomedesigns
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We are also running a special this week in honor of the shop opening its "digital doors". Enter code: GRANDOPENING at checkout when you purchase one of our prints for 25% off!  Also check out our Valentines Day Print perfect for the upcoming holiday! 

Thanks for all the love and support!  I cannot wait to hear what you think of our shop and what ideas for prints you may have for the future!  (Did you notice the new tab on the blog also that says SHOP? Click on that link to be taken straight to our site)

Happy Friday Readers! 

It's Officially...

the longest I have ever been pregnant!  (By about 8 hours!) Ha. 

This is me at 36 + 6 with Hunter.

I told myself I wasn't going to "expect" baby sister to come as early as her brother did, and really hoped she didn't to avoid NICU time or any premature complications. I told myself she would come on her due date, February 14th, but now Hunter's arrival date (36 weeks + 6 days) has come and I am sitting on the edge of my seat!  I have everything ready to go, finished all my projects I had started and am physically SO ready to have her out.  Now What? Lol.  I CANNOT imagine being pregnant for 40 whole weeks.  Yikes.  Please come soon sister. Tomorrow is full term and if you are healthy and cooked well enough we are READY!

What are some things you suggest to kill time so I'm not watching the calendar? 
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PS. Here are a few more SEWING projects I have done in the last DAY to keep me busy. (I am IN LOVE with knowing how to use my sewing machine and trying out new projects. They are not perfect by ANY MEANS but it's so fun to GO FOR IT and see what I can do.) Maybe I should start a business!!??
Posts with details/HOW TO's for each project coming at a later date.

Staying up WAY too late to sew.

 Gold Heart Pillow for Nursery.

Comforter & Matching Pillow Case for Hunters Big Boy Room.

Hemmed the new curtains in the living room.

Nesting.

Tomorrow marks the day (36 weeks +5 days) that I went into labor with Hunter.

So, naturally for the last week I have been in full NESTING mode. 

It started with a deep clean of my house.

Base boards, blinds, light fixtures... the works.

Then I had a girls night with my beautiful friend Whitney and we (mostly her) made this adorable car seat cover and canopy.

The next day I made a curtain for Hunter's big boy room with the fabric I never used from his nursery!

(Excited that I finished my first "unfinished truth's" projects)

Yesterday Kevin and I did a little shopping and got some curtains for the living room, new sheets and a new duvet cover for our bed. 

Today I finished the gold polka dot wall in sisters room and made a slip cover for the rocking chair.

It has been so much fun getting everything ready and looking good for sisters arrival.

Dr. did tell me today to take it easy so I don't put myself in labor, and I think I am finally feeling like I can take a breather, put my feet up and wait for her to get here! 

What things did you do when you were nesting?

Cleaning? Crafting? 

Incase she doesn't show up until her due date I could use a few more ideas to keep me occupied.

33 Weeks + 3days + A New Tradition.

Today I had my 33 week appointment.

Baby's heartbeat sounds great.

The Dr. said he would BET that she will be here before the 14th of Feb.

(and if she comes as early as Hunter we have T-minus THREE weeks).

Pray for us! 

(we may have packed my hospital bag and Hunters overnight bag tonight just in case)

I am 11pounds lighter then I was with Hunter this far along.

I found this picture of when I was pregnant with Hunter at 33 weeks and noticed that I wore the same outfit yesterday to church at 33 weeks pregnant with baby girl. 

Hunter.

Baby Girl.

Can you see the 11 pounds?

I can! 

Tonight was a busy fun filled evening.

We started a new tradition and decorated our New Year's Tree 

(an awesome tradition and great way to STRETCH out the use of that favorite Christmas piece)

Streamers, balloons and a tissue paper topper. 

I saw the idea on a friends Instagram page and when I saw her today I asked her about it.

She said she has been doing it since she was little and her grandmother used to put all sorts of decorations on including money and candy bars! 

Her tree looked awesome with New Year's eve hats and tinsel.

We went a little simple for our first year as we put it together with what we had around the house, but I think next year we will add a few more things! 
It's so fun to be able to start our own traditions as our family is growing.

After we put Hunter to bed, Kevin and I worked on some projects.

My awesome husband Youtubed how to shorten window blinds and was able to knock out a couple around the house like a PRO. 

Way to go babe.

I went to the garage and continued working on the dresser for baby girls room.

I cannot wait to see it all finished and in her room.

Hope you all enjoy your last day of Two-Thousand-Thirteen tomorrow.

Any big plans for New Years Eve? 

Ps. I took Hunter to Jamba Juice today for the first time.

He LOVED it.

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