Hello everyone! I've been thinking about all things renovating and all things baby lately. It's kind of taking over my brain! We will move either the end of December or first week of January, my due date is January 25th, and my new space is completely under renovation. My husband and his friend will go work on it today since the painter doesn't think he'll finish it all in time (he is leaving for Paris soon for the holidays) but we're all determined to get things done so we're hard and having fun in the process.

I am generally pretty laid back and, good news for all, baby hormones haven't made me in the slightest bit moody or whine-y, so I've been really relaxed about everything. I haven't felt any stress from taking on so much (so far). I like being busy because having a full life takes the stress off of me - If I'm sitting here with lots of free time then I have more time to worry about the typical baby delivery and new motherhood concerns. Everything is moving along so well and it feels really great you guys! I wanted so much to enjoy my pregnancy and after the first 20 weeks of pregnancy sickness hell, it's great to have energy, the "glow", to really be able to enjoy this moment in my life. It may never happen again, so I'm trying to take it all in, you know? AND I'm finally gaining weight. I lost 20 lbs during the first 18 weeks but I've gained nearly 12 of it back. I'm still lighter than I was when I got pregnant, but my baby boy is growing beautifully and his measurements are in synch with normal baby measurements (week 31 begins on Monday). I couldn't be happier.

So let's talk about decorating. Today I received the cutest press release about Swedish slipcover company Bemz and their new partnership with Littlephant. Made for young and old alike, their new collection is made up of 100% natural fibers and is machine washable, features covers for mattresses, sofas, mattress pads, chair covers, bedspreads, beanbags and more. This stuff seriously got me so excited about the baby's nursery design, even MORE excited that I thought I was before. I love seeing these sweet rooms and happy colors. These sweet designs are by textile designer and illustrator Camilla Lundsten.

By the way, is that washi tape on an IKEA locker cabinet above? Hmmm. I think it is and if so, brilliant!

Check out all of this color - wild, right? I couldn't live in a home with this much pattern and color BUT I can definitely imagine a few of these patterns in a baby's or kid's room, playroom or even a living room or dining area. I love strong geometric prints! Here are more dizzy rooms to make your head spin! Fun!

I LOVE the legs on this sofa! Don't you???

I'm all about stacking small mattresses, princess and the pea style - so cute!

There is that IKEA locker cabinet again with, what I'm guessing is, washi tape on the front. So cute! Speaking of IKEA, I have to go to my local store this weekend to order new countertops and hardware for my cabinetry and look for a few small things for our new apartment. I think I read somewhere that this collection presented throughout this post won't be in stores until March but perhaps I'll spot a few things and if so, I'll let you know what I thought once I see everything up close and personal.

Do you spot any ideas or patterns that catch your eye?

(images: bemz)