I loved you
from the very start…
You stole my
breath, embraced my heart.
We
started by painting the whole room a light sage green color and then decided to
add white wood paneling to the lower portion of the wall to give it an older
feel. We applied a base board to the ceiling and then a trim board several
inches down. Rope lighting runs the
entire length behind this trim board and after a visit from an electrician
friend is produces a subtle glow.
Our life
together has just begun,
You’re part
of me, my little one.
As mother
with child, each day I knew
My mind would
be filled with thoughts of you.
We
made shutters to encase the window to keep the room darker for baby to sleep. I
made a patchwork curtain to cover the top portion of these.
I’d daydream
of the things we’ll share
Like
late-night bottles and teddy bears.
Like First
steps and skinned knees,
Like bedtime
stories and ABC’s.
A
vintage ladder sits in the one corner with both maternity, and later, baby
photos. I put my folk art skills to use
and hand painted on the walls, several quotes from my favorite poem “I Loved You From The Very Start” –author unknown. I also printed
this poem and placed in into the old washboard that hangs on the wall.
I’m thinking
of things you’ll want to know,
Like how
birds fly and flowers grow.
I’ve thought
of lessons I’ll need to share,
Like standing
tall and playing fair.
My
husband designed the washstand change table that fits a store bought pad. The
towel rack portion of this allows toys to be hung to entertain baby during
changing.
The old dresser was painted white and distressed (although I wish I
had roughed it up a bit more) and then the words dream and imagine were
transferred to it. A lone shelf with
recycled brackets displays a collection of baby trinkets and gifts.
When I first
see your precious face,
I’ll pray
your life by touched with grace.
I’ll thank
angels from above,
And promise
you unending love.
Our
crib was a gift as well as the quilt that it displays. Beside this crib is an
old jug and handmade toolbox that holds all the baby bathing and cleaning
requirements.
A vintage rocking horse
sits in the corner competing with the old push car my husband had to have
(after we delivered a boy). Our wooden bassinet that I scored at a garage sale
also remains in the room.
Each night
I’ll lay you down to sleep,
I’ll gently
kiss your head and cheek.
I’ll count
your little fingers and toes,
I’ll memorize
your eyes and nose.
I
decided to hang a baby farm animal baking pan. I had picked it up previously
and it just seemed to fit into my nursery plans.
I created some baby hangers to
display some of the miniature clothes and they will serve as keepsakes in the
future. I hope to dig out my pattern and design a baby hanger tutorial in the
future.
I will linger
at your nursery door,
Awed each day
that I love you more.
Through misty
eyes, I’ll dim the light,
And whisper,
“I love you” every night.
The
creation of my baby vintage nursery was a labor of love. It has now see two wonderful
boys that one day will be too big to appreciate its charm in a request for
something more boyish and sporty. Perhaps they will be displaced to another
room in the house and at last my craft room will appear; keeping with it my
nursery charm.
As mother
with child our journey’s begun,
My heart’s
your forever, little one.
I
hope you have enjoyed my vintage nursery and spending a little time with A Day
in the Country.
I loved you
from the very start….
You stole my
breath, embraced my heart.
