June Apple's room

June Apple enjoying her room at 3 months old...
I had so much fun putting together June Apple's room! It was such a labor of love and includes so many hand made items from so many people from June Apple's life. I'm sure it will continue to evolve as she gets older, or as I find other treasures to add/create.

Nearly everything in the room was gifted or passed along to us, including the crib, which came from our friends, Kristen and Keith. They gave it to us nearly 2 1/2 years ago, long before June. I hid it from Amos in my parents' attic for 6 months for fear that he would freak out and think it was bizarre that I was planning so far ahead. Hey, a girl's gotta be prepared! Plus, its a beautiful crib!

Some handmade friends

A quilt I made and Mom helped finish when June Apple arrived earlier than I expected..

Vintage alphabet print, courtesy of my dad.

A collection on the booties my mom made from my great-grandmother's pattern

All the bears and friends, on stand-by for the Emergency Bear Meeting

A painting by Amos, made in 2002. Artistic foreshadowing....

I made the pink pillow and my dear friend Erin, in her first attempt at quilting (!) made the flower pillow, to match a sweet baby quilt she also made for June Apple.

The changing table is the examination table that Amos' grandfather used during his entire career as a pediatrician. It hold all of her clothes and cloth diapers perfectly. I use cloth storage bins underneath to store extra burp cloths and receiving blankets, various soft-sided carriers, and clothes that are either too small or too big.

The room is so tiny (about 9' x 7'), but a perfect size for her. The small space forces us choose what goes in wisely, and find creative uses for the space. I am especially grateful to Amos and my dad who laid down the carpet and built the high shelves the week before June was born, giving me just enough time to make the finishing touches before her earlier than expected arrival!