Preston's Toddler Room: Week Two

I haven't made a tremendous amount of progress in Preston's palace, but I did rearrange the shelf that used to be above his crib {his changing station is now below it}...

Don't you just love those little monkeys hanging off my childhood book?! Anyway, I also played with the accessories on top of his bookshelf....

You might be noticing a slight Eric Carle presence in the space. This former preschool teaching momma can't help herself where he is involved! With the emphasis on vintage sock monkeys, I wanted to tone that down and turn it into an emphasis on vintage toys. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" might be all the rage now {Pottery Barn Kids has an adorable new line dedicated to the fuzzy character!}, but it is a classic children's story that was originally published in 1969-totally vintage!

I also got these little cuties in the mail...

You can purchase your own set on Etsy at Pretty Little Studio. Here's a hint as to where they're going!

Keep a look out for updates. I have a few more items that are currently heading our way!

Enjoy your weekend. I'll be throwing my mom's 50th Birthday party tomorrow. Think vintage, farm, mason jars, outside meal and lavender....pictures Monday!

Minor Changes and a Gift Wrap Idea

I went thrifting today! Yay! It isn't often that I feel compelled to tote my toddler around to potential break-happy zones, but I bit the bullet and did it. He was...alright...and I did score a few treasures.

This vintage white mirror was one of them. Only $1.49!

Here's the Before...

and another Before...

I'm constantly changing this thing! Anyway, while the books {from the first and second pictures} have yet to grow on me, which do you prefer? Brown or white mirror? I'd love to hear what you think!

While we're here, I'd love to share another quick budget-friendly idea! This is a card alternative. Everyone knows the price of greeting cards keeps climbing {and can frankly be out of control}, so awhile ago I started using these instead!

Library cards and pockets are available at my local teacher supply store. I pick them up there for literally pennies {I think it's like $.03/card and maybe $.05/pocket}! I simply write a quick note on the card, slip it into the pocket and attach it to my package. They come in a wide variety of colors, so they work great for almost any occasion! I love using them for baby shower gifts {especially when the person receiving the gift is a teacher}.

Think of them as the new "library card"! Yep! I'm a cheese ball...