Frugal with a Flourish: Why I don’t have to redo my guest room

So – originally – when we got all our furniture from our house in VA after it sold – we had to rearrange the current “room usage” in our house. We had planned to take down the twin daybed in our office and put our extra sofa in that room. But it wouldn’t fit. So we ended up having to flip our guest bed room and office.

So the room is pretty basic. Just a queen size bed and a dresser with a mirror. And I had plans to spruce it up, accessorize and make it pretty. But then those plans just went out the window…

My cat Faith can probably sum it up best.

Yep – we are expecting! And very excited! I am 15 weeks along and due on July 5th. If it appears that I am slower on responding to emails and writing posts, it has been because I am exhausted! Plus I just got a promotion at work so I am juggling more at the office too! But let me get that caught up and I will be back with you guys on my regular basis.

So now … that guest room and the office will have to be consolidated. And a nursery will have to be created! I am super excited to start working on that. We should find out what it is in the first two weeks of February – and I am ready to start planning and sharing with you guys soon!

39 frugal friends said ...

Shannon said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:05 PM: Congratulations!! We are in the same exact boat as you -- had been procrastinating on doing something with the extra bedroom, but now we've got to get on turning it into a nursery. I'm 25 weeks and can't believe it's already this late. Best of luck to you!
Kate Campbell said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:14 PM: Congratulations. This is great news, I bet you are all excited.
Elizabeth @ Southern Comfort said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:14 PM: Congratulations Jess! I've been wondering where you've been lately. Looks like you have your hands full, and in a very good way! I can't wait to follow you on this incredible journey. Congrats again.
Making It Work Mom said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:19 PM: Oh my goodness! I am so happy for you. What a great "problem" to have.
I totally get the exhausation thing. There is no exhausation like pregnancy exhausation. You sit down for one minute and find you can't possibly get up again!
Can't wait to get all the updates on your progress!
Heather said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:20 PM: Congrats! Nurseries are so much fun!!!!
- Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:21 PM: Woo Hoo! That is fabulous news. I'm very happy for you.

Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
Upscale Downhome said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:24 PM: Congratulations on your very exciting news. I was in the middle of painting my son's nursery when he decided to be born so get that child's room done just as soon as you can! Best of luck and many blessings on your family!
LivingABonaFideLife said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:30 PM: Congratulations! A nursery sounds like way more fun to decorate anyways. :) Can't wait to see what you come up with.
Jessica @ Decor Adventures said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:31 PM: So exciting! And now you get to do some fun projects to get ready too. Can't wait to hear more about all that's going on. Hope you feel well :-)
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:37 PM: Jess, what great news!!! So happy for you, little mama.
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:40 PM: Jess -- I am SO excited for you!!! Congratulations. That is wonderful news!!!

xox
Jen
Unknown said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:41 PM: Congrats! How exciting!
Jen said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:43 PM: Congratulations!!! What exciting news, mama!!!! I'm sitting here with a 2.5 month old surprise in my own arms, and there just isn't anything sweeter in the world!!!
Kate Riley said... @ January 12, 2011 at 9:58 PM: How fabulous! I wondered why I hadn't seen your wonderful posts coming into my reader quite as frequently, and for VERY good reason. Congratulations to you and your honey, you are about to venture into unknown but awesome territory. Welcome to the Mom Club, your life will forever be changed . . . for the better! Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for the nursury!
xo
Kate
Anonymous said... @ January 12, 2011 at 10:55 PM: congrats!
Anna @ Blissful Whimsy said... @ January 12, 2011 at 11:24 PM: How absolutely wonderful and so exciting! Very happy for y'all :o)
MonkeMama said... @ January 13, 2011 at 4:45 AM: Congratulations! I hope the cats get used to the idea :)
Anonymous said... @ January 13, 2011 at 5:06 AM: Congrats! That is such fun and great news...can't wait to see the nursery. Be well, Bev
pamela said... @ January 13, 2011 at 5:21 AM: Well that's just lovely, congratulations, and go take a nap;)
xxx
Emily@remodelingthislife said... @ January 13, 2011 at 6:32 AM: Congratulations Jess!!! What wonderful news!
mcgeemommy said... @ January 13, 2011 at 7:23 AM: Congratulations!! I can totally relate to the tiredness. I am just 10 weeks along due in August. Although this is my 8th preg. (4 miscarriages) I can't get use to being so tired. Congratulations again!
Karen said... @ January 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM: Congratulations!!!! How exciting, I am sure that we are in for a lot of frugal nursery planning ideas in the months ahead.
Irene said... @ January 13, 2011 at 8:07 AM: Congratulations!

Now you have a reason to redo the room for real!
Jessica Jones ATL Mom Guide said... @ January 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM: eeeekkkk so excited for you...and me...I can't wait to see what you do with a nursery!
Erin @ Domestic Adventure said... @ January 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM: Yay! A big congrats coming your way from me and baby Ike! Can't wait to follow your nursery design process. Rest up!
Unknown said... @ January 13, 2011 at 12:13 PM: Congratulations!!! That is sooo exciting!!!

Oh, and cnograts on your promotion at work, too! Sounds like you've been busy, ;) lol!

~Chelsea
Tys said... @ January 13, 2011 at 12:48 PM: That's wonderful! Big Congrats!
Gracefully Vintage said... @ January 13, 2011 at 4:49 PM: Yeah, so Happy & Excited for you.. On promotion as well..
Cant wait to hear more, and see what is in store for the little one.
karryann
Jill said... @ January 13, 2011 at 6:13 PM: Congratulations!!!
mamarolf said... @ January 13, 2011 at 6:56 PM: Congratulations! Nurseries are SO much more fun to decorate than guest bedrooms anyway!
Shelly @Crafty Creative Studio said... @ January 13, 2011 at 7:48 PM: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! How exciting! I am counting on blog posts about the progress of your nursery. :) Congrats on the work promotion too!! Take naps whenever needed -housework and blogging can wait. :)
Marilyn Holeman said... @ January 14, 2011 at 10:49 AM: Congratulations, Jess! You've begun an exciting adventure. Children are such a blessing! Have fun with the nursery.
Unknown said... @ January 14, 2011 at 4:24 PM: Congratulations on your little blessing and I love the picture with the cat!
Old Jail Artist said... @ January 15, 2011 at 7:06 AM: Congratulations! Parenthood is a lifelong exercise in creativity--you're perfect for it! DH and I never planned to be parents, but we have two and wouldn't have missed it for the world.
currentlychic.com said... @ January 16, 2011 at 10:07 AM: Congratulations! It's the best!

CC
http://currentlychic.com
Rachel Cotterill said... @ January 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM: That's sooooooo exciting, congratulations! Loads of my friends are currently expecting or have just had their first ... so I'm surrounded by babies at the moment :) I can't wait to see what amazing things you'll do to transform the nursery! x
Dana @ Cooking At Cafe D said... @ January 20, 2011 at 12:58 PM: Oh how wonderful!
Allison {A Glimpse Inside} said... @ January 24, 2011 at 3:01 PM: I totally missed this post! Congratulations! Hope that your pregnancy goes well!
The Single Nester said... @ February 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM: Congrats girl! Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy.