We haven't move yet, but...

I'm trying to figure out how we're going to combine a girl toddler with the baby on the way in ONE ROOM. Actually, for the first few months...the baby will be sleeping in our bedroom on a used cradle we bought out of Craigslist.com and Gwen's old crib set will be re-purposed/re-finished for the baby boy Caleb.

Since the two rooms of the house we bought are on the first level while the 3rd bedroom is in the basement, it just make sense for both of them to be in the same room for a couple of years. We can't put the the baby or Gwen in the basement, far from our sight when the master's bedroom is on the first level. So, I kept searching and searching the net for inspiration or design concept on having two opposite-gender kids in one room and I found some!

Found this at Apartment Therapy's "OhDeeDoh.com" website which is Jackie and Joe's room. That is what I actually thought of, paint the crib set and furnitures white. It will go well with the existing room's paint color which is light green.

I can't get over the elephant in my head, so I better add this decals on the wall where the crib goes! Decals by DecalHappy.etsy.com

This decals are cool also to put in their room! Found this again at Apartment Therapy's OhDeeDoh.com website.One last inspiration I found was from TonyaJoy Photography. She posted her kid's vintage-inspired room. I'm tempted to go this route...modern-vintage black and white room. Hmmm...still deciding, but at least, there's still plenty of time to decide. I just wish my sisters are around to help me put it together as it's not fun having cramps and back pain lately.

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Waiting Room

I feel like we're in the waiting room once again. Now that we're done with looking for a house as we found the one we like, made an offer, and now just waiting for the closing date which is next month, we are trying to be patient waiting. A lot of things can happen in a month...but again, the "the waiting room" is a place for us to learn to be patient, strive to be creative (as we anticipate decorating the new house) and at the same time, be prepared of any unexpected events.

The amazing part is the contentment being in the "waiting room" . It's not always easy, but with God's grace, we can find peace just waiting. It's not like I'm being negative or not trusting God...but as I said, a lot of things can happen and as we continue to trust God with the closing of the house...we are thankful for going through the process from the beginning.

On the other note...as I tried to sell some stuffs away to unclutter our apartment...I want to share some home decor inspirations I truly dig.

Since we bought this cute Alta Baby "Dido" Bedding for our upcoming baby boy...

...I'm digging some elephant items for the baby/kid's room (the baby and our little toddler will share their room), like this Modern Retro Elephant by BabyBomb

This will definitely stimulate the baby's vision.

I wish I can get this one for their room also...so not just the baby will appreciate the elephant theme, but as well as my little toddler. Anyway, the baby will be with us with the cradle in our bedroom for quite a while before we completely transfer him to the their room. But my little toddler would definitely like this modern elephant decor for kid's room. Elefant by Richard Hutten