ONE NIGHT STAND...

Well what I really mean is MY night stand.  I'm afraid its been taken over by children's books, and sippy cups and random odds and ends. And I'd like to take it back. What' I'd really like is something like this:

Wishful thinking? I really want a nice and neat space with a lamp and my books so I can read (more that just my iPhone) in bed. A cute dish to throw my hair pins and ear rings in before I turn in for the night. And a dash of ambiance.. I should probably start by removing the three loads of clean laundry staring at me on the other side of the room.. but I digress..

So inspired by these looks. After scouring Pinterest, I've come up with this mix for the perfectly stocked  and styled night stand:

CLOCK I suppose I could look at my phone for the time, but what night stand is complete without a clock?

PHOTO/ART A memento from a family trip or a pic of the kiddos.

LAMP/LIGHTING I'm partial to something like this.

VASE/FLOWERS/FOLIAGE This is a nice to have, in all honesty it would probably get knocked over, so it would need be something small and not glass (at least until they get a bit older and less rambuncious). A small potted plant would do nicely.

BOOKS  Just the one or two I'm currently reading. The rest go on the book shelf.

CANDLE To keep inside the drawer for when I'm in need of some ambiance:-)

BASKET/STORAGE For the floor next to the night stand. For the kids bed time books and toys that end up in the room during our pre bed time snugglefest.

Too much? Did I miss anything? 

xxB
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LITTLE H'S CHRISTMAS LIST

hey!!

Its funny.. I asked him what his name was and he said.. B-u-u-d-d-i-e-e-e.. That's what I call him most time. Bud! Buddy!! And that he is.. mommy's little buddy. I'm thinking that he might have an inkling of whats happening this time around on Christmas. He is a year and a half now and gets quite excited in the toy section of the store and estatic when he sees he train table at our visits to the Barnes and Nobles. Which is why I'm super excited to get him his very first train set this year!! We got one for Andie when she was a toddler and have since lost all the pieces as a result of her lackluster interest. I spotted this Brio set at our last visit to our favorite little place for toys and books (and clothes and everything in between) the Seed Factory.

We are on our second session at The Music Class which little h LOVES! He and his sister both are quite rhythmic and musical. Munchkin is quite the graceful dancer and song writer and little h can clap and sing with the best of them. Biased maybe? We love Plan Toys around here, so I think this little drum will be a nice addition and maybe just the beginning for my budding Pop Stars:-)

My bud loved Peek A Who so much that it has been ripped in half. It started out as an old copy of the munchkins, so I'm hoping he is as excited as I am to see it replaced.

My plan is to be SUPER organized in the new year with work and play. I'm planning on logging some serious learn and play time with little h and these Melissa and Doug wooden puzzles.

We like The Little People . Munchkin had a little family and a toy house that we will be adding to with these guys and their bus. Honestly I was looking for some brown people to add to the crew. Little h is really digging "The Wheels on the Bus" song right now, so I'm already chuckling at the thought of this pulling up in front of the house - HA!

The kids get 5 things from their list including some new winter clothes. They have both gotten bigger and longer over the year so I've scoured the web for tights and scarves and hats and sweaters that fit and to keep them warm (and SO CUTE) over the next few months - Gap Kids has had some awesome deals over the last few weeks.

I'm thinking this is a pretty perfect list for my new toddler (or yours) boy. He is super smart and inquisitive and I can't wait to see his little eyes fall out on the floor when  he sees what Santa left for him:-)

Anything you'd add to this list?

xx,
Bunnie

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