Michael & Javi

Ever since buying our first home, I’ve been trying to hone my D-I-Y skills. The biggest project I’ve tackled so far is taking one of our spare bedrooms and converting it into a warm and inviting nursery for our future child. The plan was to add bead board to the room, build a new radiator cover and liven up the walls with a splash of fresh paint. Easier said than done! At times during the process I was scared that I had bitten off more than I could chew. I would look at the mess I created and was scared that the finished project would not come out like we had dreamed. However, I kept reminding myself to trust the process and have faith that, in the end, everything would work out. After about 3 weeks of hard work, we managed to pull it off!. We love the end result (we went classic Winnie the Pooh)! - Javi

As we continue prepping our home for the hopeful arrival of a new family member, I’ve been thinking a lot about what kind of quilt I would like to make to display in the baby’s future nursery. I love to quilt and have been honing my skills for a few years now. I enjoy making these creations not only for myself but to give as gifts to others. One of my favorite quilts I have ever made was a sailboat-themed one for my nephew. His nursery had an ocean theme and I thought the sailboats would compliment it well. To be honest, it took a lot of trial and error to get the sailboats just right but in the end of I was ecstatic with the results. Recently, I made a Disney Princess quilt for my niece. She instantly fell in love with it and began to carry it around with her wherever she went. I love quilting and can’t wait to create one for the very special child we hope to welcome into our family one day. I’m thinking classic Winnie the Pooh! - Michael