Faith Ann's Nursery

This room is made with love. It is filled with memories. This nursery tells a story, and you can feel the history when you walk in! I love everything about it. Scott was laying on the floor and said, "It is so calming in here!" My sister in law got tears in her eyes when she walked in and said "your moms spirit pours out of this room!"  It really is amazing how much you can feel the history and warmth in the details.

The quilt hanging on the wall was my moms. She saved it for my daughter years ago- way before I even got married. She loved the details and the Southern charm to this quilt. She tucked it away in a closet and told me "remember that quilt is for your future daughter!" As I was packing up Dads house when he was moving, I saw it and my heart sank! I was about 4 months pregnant at the time, and I said a prayer that I would be able to use that quilt one day! So, I hang this quilt with much love!!

The mirror above the crib was in moms "Princess room." She LOVED her grandchildren, and she had a grandson and granddaughter room in her house. She worked hard to make the rooms special. She called the grandson room "the Buckaroo room" because it was cowboy theme, and she called the granddaughter room "the princess room" because it was such a frilly room! Well, this mirror is pretty frilly with the scrolls, angels and all pink! I didn't know the gender when Dad was moving- so I saved all these items in my garage just in case God gave me a daughter. It is so special to know that mom lovingly picked this decor for her granddaughters- especially since I have no doubt that she and Faith Ann have already intertwined in the Heavens!

The dress hanging above the crib was one of my Feltman Brother dresses that mom saved. I found a box while moving Dad that said "for Brandi's daughter." It was filled with dresses, baby bracelets, and a few other treasured items. Mom loved rosebuds, she thought they were so delicate and girly. That is why I chose to hang this dress for display...the rosebuds remind me so much of mom! Mom never told me about this box, she probably forgot about it. It was such a surprise when I came across it...proof that Gods timing is perfect!

Also hanging above the crib are ballet slippers that mom hand painted in 1956!! Her name and date are printed on the back. This is my most treasured item in the room! I adore these ballet slippers! Just knowing that mom painted them as a little girl warms my heart. She painted these with her whole life ahead of her. Now they hang above Faith Ann as HER whole life awaits! I can almost invision my '10 year old mom' painting these slippers, with her hair braided and smile trying to make them perfect! That image is in my head!

The ballet slippers and dress are hanging on a shelf that was in my childhood room. Mom used to read me a book called "Amy the Dancing Bear." We loved that book! I still have the book- it's like I can almost still see her hands turning the pages! She bought me this shelf because there are bears on it, and it reminded her of our favorite book!

The curtains and valence are so beautiful! I had boy and girl fabric picked out. I ordered the girl fabric the night Faith Ann was born, I was too excited! I made the curtain valence!! I got her initials monogrammed on the center. It is such a classy focal point to the room!

I got the bumper pads and crib skirt made. The ties on the bumper pads match the curtains and the trim matches the trim on the valence. I tried to make the crib somewhat neutral so that the other items were highlighted! I LOVE the bedding...girly and simple! The pillows are also from the "Princess room." I love knowing that mom picked out those pillows with her granddauthers in mind! The lamp on the white table is from the "Princess Room" and it matches one of the pillows. I got the "Keeping the Faith" pillow made for my mom- it was the last Christmas present I ever gave mom (year 2005.) It meant the world to her because that quote is what motivated her throughout her sickness. The trim on that pillow is from the silk nightgown that I still sleep with to this day...my "na-nas!" ha! I have slept with my "na-na's" since I was about 3 years old! She laughed when she saw the trim on that pillow. She knew immediately where that ruffle was from and was shocked that I would ever cut my "na-na!"

I sanded, painted and distressed the white table. It was hard work- totally worth it. I really love the table, and know I will use it for many years. The little white vase and yellow antique bird cage are also from moms house. The books under the table are in my old doll bassinet. I remember rocking my baby dolls in that bassinet for hours!! I even put my dalmatian puppy in there and tried to give it a bottle! I have many memories with that doll bassinet! I love the way the books look in it.

I used to collect cats when I was a little girl. Not sure why, I don't even really like cats!! But, I have always thought they are cute! I started my collection when I was about 5. My grandfather (mom's dad) used to buy me a cat every birthday. I saved a few of my favorite that really bring back memories. I put those cats on her dresser. My parents bought me that cat towel hanger (on the wall) when they went to Italy when I was a little girl. I remember thinking that was the best present in the world! I still think it is beautiful!

I also saved my American Girl doll....Molly! Man, I was obsessed with Molly! I giggled when I pulled her out from under my childhood bed while moving Dad. I knew I had to save it! I think it is a perfect touch to this room! The other items on the dresser are from the "Princess Room." The baby book that I made is also displayed. I just love that moms nightgown is wrapped around that baby book. I can almost still smell my mom when I hold that book! I made the bow holder from an old mirror that was in my childhood room. I took out the mirror and just kept the frame. I put rosebud fabric in the frame with thick ribbon to hold the bows. Again, I chose rosebud fabric because it tugs a heart-string for me as it reminds me of my mom and my childhood.

Of course, I put the "Faith coin" up in a frame with a picture of mom. The "Faith coin" is displayed in honor and admiration of my mom! The story behind the coin is on the back of the frame. I also came across my parents wedding invitation while moving dad. I loved the antique frame. Their wedding, their love was the start of everything. There is so much symbolism behind that wedding invitation...that was the start of our family journey, the start of God putting our plan into action, the start of MY children. 

My aunt handmade the small quilt. It is made out of moms old clothes. Each piece of fabric brings back memories! She put a picture of mom on the back with "Guardian Angel" above her picture. That is so true! I don't know all the details about spirits, angels, etc...but I do know that moms love is pouring over Faith Ann and will continue to do so! I have never felt so close to my mom. It's like I know her on a whole new level, even though she is gone. That's the power of the spirit!! Her aura, soul, and spirit are overflowing my heart- and this room! I am beyond grateful for the power of God...that He is able to make a spirit so powerful, so real, and so present!

Faith Ann, your room was put together with Zsa-Zsa at the core! She loves you so much. Even though you may not have an 'Earthly' relationship with Zsa-Zsa, I pray that your relationship is much deeper! I have no doubt that this room is just the start of you and my moms soulful connection! The two girls that I love the most...combined into one room! I just love the room, I love Faith Ann, and I love and honor my mom more than ever!