Nesting on Cloud Nine

The hubby and I are expecting our first child in August. As the weeks fly by I've been channelling my excitement into planning how I'll decorate the nursery. Pinterest is such a great place for inspiration and I've collected together a few of my favourites from my Baby board for you here.

We're having a little girl, but I'm not the pink frilly type so when it came to colours this calm, cool colour palette from design-seeds.com was exactly what I was looking for. The site by Jessica Colaluca has the most stunning colour palettes, and each one has the HEX codes provided so you can find the exact shade that you're in love with. For me, it was the beautiful pastel blue on this chart. 'Mint Macaroon' by Dulux was a great colour match. In the end we painted the feature wall of the nursery with 'Blue Ground' by Farrow and Ball and used their off-white shade 'Wimborne White' for the other walls and ceiling.

I found this print by Eloise Renouf on Etsy really inspiring. I plan to stencil on my feature wall using similar textures and patterns.

Etsy is a wonderful place to find unique and handmade treasures. Below are a few of my favourite mobiles found on Etsy

Clockwise from top right Gold Star Mobile by BabyJivesCo, Grey Cloud mobile no longer available, Felt Clouds with Raindrops by ShopKiddo, Cloud Garland by youngheartslove, Hot Air Balloon Mobile by TinyLuck 

I am thinking about adding a few pops of yellow to brighten up the room

Clockwise from top right Pendant Lamp from IKEA, You are My Sunshine Sign by GoJumpInTheLake, Hello Sunshine Cushion by FreyaArt, Yellow Raindrops Quilt by IndigoRocket

And perhaps some creative shelving

House Shelving by RH baby and child, Cloud Shelf by ShopLittles

With 6 weeks to go, I think I'd better get a move on!

Candy Cables

A bright pop of colour is just what I needed to get me feeling ready for Summer. It wouldn't be me if my knitting needles weren't busy, and its no exception when the sun is out. 

These cable jumpers (or sweaters if you're over the pond) are made from a beautiful blend of cotton, silk and cashmere. They are super soft and, even better, the cotton fibre means that they will be just right on a mild summer night but can also keep you really cosy in the real winter chill.

The colours are so complimentary, ranging from deep French Navy and Peony to delicate Lilac, Rose and Sky Blue. 

Each jumper is finished with three buttons, sewn on by hand using carefully colour-matched thread.

I've thoroughly enjoyed working the cables on the fronts. The pattern is made up of a complex mix of traditional cables combined with more modern geometric repeats.

The backs and sleeves are worked in a 4-stitch offset pattern that creates a beautiful background texture.

With a care label sewn in, they are finished and ready to go.

(Machine washable too! could I love this yarn more!?)

This little family of jumpers is making its way to America. 

Bon Voyage!