Baby Jones

*** Been receiving a lot of questions on the color paint we used on the dresser... it's Valspar Cliveden Forest! Several base coats and final coats to achieve the darkness! ***

I've been dreaming of this space for most of my adult life. As some of you may or may not know. It took my husband and I a very long time to conceive and the fact that we are 5 weeks out and that this room even exists still blows my mind... I wish I could better describe the peace and emotions I feel when I'm in this space, thinking of all that is to come and the memories that will be made in it. Our pups absolutely love being in there, they are already so protective and are going to be the most incredible big brothers to this sweet babe. 

Creating any new space can be really overwhelming, and having a baby brings up a financial stress that you've never experienced before. I'm happy to report that almost every single item in this room was purchased second hand or given a little love after being purchased from Ikea.

A few tips for you mamma's out there planning your own space:

- Craigslist is your best friend / we found our changing table/dress on craigslist FOR FREE and gave it a new paint job and new knobs

- Save your money on truly important things like artwork and unique plants

- Sweet gifts can be used as decor, I love styling our little DIY shelves with gifts from friends and family

- Baskets, Baskets, Baskets

SOURCES:

Crib : Ikea (found on Craigslist)

Rocking Chair : Ikea (circa 2005, found on craigslist)

Woven Poofs: Ikea

Crib Pillows : Target

Rocking Chair Pillow: Urban Outfitters

Shelves: DIY

Letter Board : LetterFolk.com

Triangle Floral Hanging: http://www.selvafloraldesign.com

Baskets : Various sources; Ikea, Amazon, Farmers Markets

Dresser: Ikea (found on Craigslist, inspired by http://sarahshermansamuel.com/nursery-progress-ikea-hack-diy/)

Changing Basket: DIY , simply chopped up a moses basket

Rug: Vintage find on Ebay

Large gold mirror: Ikea (purchased silver, painted gold)

Plants : Pistils Nursery (http://pistilsnursery.com)

Wreath: Field Work Flowers, Portland OR ( http://www.fieldworkflowers.com )

Necklace in last image: http://www.ashwoodavenue.com

C O M M U N I T Y // PISTILS nursery

Moving to Portland has been one of the most inspiring experiences of my life. The people, the fresh air, the food, the landscapes and most inspiring of all, the incredible artists and local businesses that make this town what it is. The people behind these gems have always seem to go out of their way to make me feel at home and welcome in this new city. So I wanted to showcase their talents, make some new friends and get a little more involved in the local artistry that is Portland. Today I'll be kicking off a new series on this little blog of mine --> COMMUNITY: a series dedicated to featuring some of Portland's finest.

( FYI : You're going to want to stick around for the end of this blog post, there's a pretty rad giveaway you don't want to miss )

I couldn't think of a better place to start than down at the historic Mississippi District, at one of my favorite spots, Pistils Nursery. They have an wonderfully curated selection of indoor and outdoor plants and their staff is always so helpful at answering questions and making sure that you are getting something that will work in your home. They also have the most lovely home goods, jewelry, pottery, apothecary, books, lighting and even honey.  They have been my go-to, and often my starting place, when I'm looking to breathe new life into the ever changing landscape of my home.

[We are] Committed to cultivating community in and around our neighborhood, the vast majority of our product offering is sourced locally – from Willamette Valley plant wholesalers to Portland-based artists and makers. The nursery is a gathering place for people who are as passionate and curious about plants, urban homesteading and innovative spaces as we are."

As if their impressive plant selection wasn't enough, Pistils offers unique workshops, such as Terrarium building, Tillandsia Mounting and Kokedama Building to name a few (don't worry, I had to look up what all of those things were, too), some of these unique workshops come paired with locally sourced wine tasting... Doesn't get much better than that!

If you're ever in the area be sure to stop by Pistils, I promise it will be worth the trip. And don't worry, if you're not local to Portland, they have a web shop and you won't believe the plants they can actually ship! Check them out at http://shop.pistilsnursery.com/

INSTA - GIVEAWAY!

Pistils was kind enough to offer up one of their gorgeous stag horn ferns to one lucky follower. Don't worry if you aren't local, these beauties ship just fine! We've had our Stag (also known as Harold) in our home for about 5 months now and we LOVE him. Here's how you can win one to call your own.

1. // Follow both @PistilsNursery + @PaigeJonesPhoto on instagram
2. // Like the contest photo
3. // Tag two friends in the comments section
4. // For an extra entree, Repost the image being sure to tag @PistilsNursery + @PaigeJonesPhoto

Winners will be announced Friday July 31st! Good Luck everyone!!