Consult Me

So, I have decided to take one step forward in my dream of being paid to shop. I am hoping to start consulting on and decorating nurserys and children's rooms! I have definately thought about doing this before now, but I guess I just assumed that people loved to decorate a nursery and that it would not be a terribly good business plan. But after speaking with some friends and moms, I have come to realize that they don't actually relish the idea of scouring the web for that perfect piece of furniture or accessory that will set their kid's room apart. And we all like to bounce ideas off someone. I am hoping start working on my portfolio ASAP, starting with finishing Nora's room and getting it photographed. Then finishing Bubba's (temporary) room and photographing it and then moving him into Nora's room (redoing it in the process) and photographing it! I am already helping my friend redo her daughter's room 2000 miles away and I hope to help some in-town friends and perhaps even a pregnant friend too! Once I have a portfolio I would hope to develop a business plan and start getting paid to do this. Eventually, I would like to have a retail store that would house all of the fabulous things I find and have a space in back to meet with clients. I am inspired by so many placed that I have visited and, of course, by buying stuff for my own kids. I hope that I can keep the excitement and momentum up for this!

Siblings

Nora and Benjamin
Originally uploaded by jegoffin.

There are days, not today mind you, when I wonder at the wisdom of having two children. I never wanted an only child, but I think that my personal patience quota is a little shaky when it comes to dealing with two kids. There is rarely any down time, you basically just switch off between the two. It is harder now because Nora has been home from school for the last week and is home this week as well. But honestly, I didn't realize how constant having two is. I thought one was hard, but when she was sleeping or occupied I could at least take a shower or do something, but now I have to worry about not only what Nora or Benjamin might do but what Nora AND Benjamin might do. They are pretty good so far but as Benjamin gets fiesty about his things I see trouble brewing! Fortunately they really do love each other too, as evidenced in this pic!

nora's room

nora's room
Originally uploaded by jegoffin.

My friend asked to see pictures of Nora's room. I haven't taken any in a long time. I guess because I just keep thinking I'll wait until it is finished. But, I should know by now that things are never really "done" I am always changing things around. A few weeks ago we made a big push to get her room a little more finshed. Alec put up the base boards and built the little bench under the window. I took advantage of the penny sale at Aaron Brothers to buy some frames for pictures that were just laying around. And then I went to IKEA solo and bought a lot of veneered furniture...a lot. I like the way it looks in her room and also that it is so cheap that if something happens to it, oh well. We had visions of moving Benjamin into Nora's room about three months ago, but he still isn't sleeping through the night (I won't go into this right now). But we hope to move him in in the next couple of weeks so that I can have my office back and they can get used to each other.
Anyway, I love Nora's room and sort of wish it had been mine when I was little. Enoy the pictures, I'm open to ideas...