Some nursery tweak-age has occurred. And because we’re currently working away on the kitchen (stay tuned for those deets tomorrow morning if all goes well), we figured that we owed you the whole gallery-frame-change rundown (along with some well overdue what’s-in-that-frame answers). We’ve always loved the idea of expanding Clara’s art wall as she grows with more and more frames, so here’s how it looked before:
And here’s what we have going on now that we’ve added a few more frames to the mix (and shifted the placement of a few of the existing ones):
And for those who have been wondering, here’s a quick rundown of the things that we’ve framed (you can find some other details here):
- John’s baby picture and my baby picture (for fun little comparisons)
- a hilarious doodle of Burger that a friend did on my Facebook wall using Graffiti (I just printed it out & framed it)
- this print of a girl and her dog from Etsy (it reminds us of C & B)
- a personalized canvas that says Clara Kenley from here
- a photo of Burger that I photoshopped to create a bright stylized picture of him in a field of flowers
- two faux butterflies in a small shadowbox that I backed with patterned paper
- a homemade silhouette of Clara that we cut out and placed on striped paper (more on that here)
- a giraffe print from here (Clara loves giraffes and pooches most of all)
- a cute Skinny Cow magazine ad with a giraffe that I tossed into a frame (framing ads from mags that you’ve purchased for your own personal enjoyment is totally fine – you just can’t profit off of those images or anything)
- a big letter P that we decoupaged with colorful paper for a more playful effect (more on that here)
- a print of peas in a pod purchased here made entirely of type (it’s the letter P, repeated over and over – which we love since we’re the Petersiks)
- a silhouette of Burger that John ordered me years ago (which we backed with fun patterned paper to nursery-fy it)
- Clara’s hospital bracelet (I just glued it to some pink construction paper and popped it into a chunky glass-less frame)
- a cute Sweet N Low magazine ad with an owl in it (once again, when you purchase a mag you can frame any pages you want, you just can’t use them for any reason other than personal enjoyment – ex: ya can’t sell them on Etsy)
And seven of the “art” pieces were actually completely free (our baby pics, the Burger doodle, the Burger in a field print, the Laughing Cow ad, the Sweet N Low ad, and Clara’s hospital bracelet) because we framed something that we already had or made/printed something of ours out on card stock. Gotta love no cost wall-candy, especially when it keeps Clara happy (read: not crazy-wiggly) during diaper changes.
The funny thing is that many of these frames hung in Clara’s first nursery (albeit in a slightly different arrangement with a few differences in what we framed):
One of my favorite things on the wall are our baby pictures. Clara loves looking at them and saying “Daddy baby!” and “Mommy baby!” and we love searching for characteristics in each photo that seem Clara-like. Here’s John’s a little closer:
And here’s mine:
First of all: we love that we both had our mouths wide open. But more importantly: who do you think she looks more like? Let’s have a good old fashioned vote.
Any Team Sherry peeps out there? Everyone in the family says she looks like John (even on my side) but John’s baby self was so sweetly chubby, so I personally think there’s a little bit of a mommy resemblance going on. Then again, I’m biased.
Psst- One of the five finalists for the Ikea Life Improvement Project is a reader of ours named Melissa Matthews! She found out about it back when we mentioned it during an Ikea giveaway, and entered… never thinking she’d end up in the finals (we were so excited to get an elated email from her all about it)! You can read more about her awesome cause and log a vote for her or any of the other finalists that you’re rooting for here (the other nominees are in the left column). Bonus: every time someone votes, Ikea donates $1 to Save The Children’s U.S. Programs.
alex says
Honestly…toddler Clara looks totally different than baby Clara…its weird…at least to me. Like her mouth and eyes totally transformed…thats a mamas baby totally now! But the fair tones, bright blue eyes, fine blonde hair are hints that johns her daddy-o.
Jamie says
Clara totally look likes Sherry … eyes, nose and mouth (great smile)!!!
Amanda says
In the picture in this post, she looks more like Sherry. But in the videos she looks a lot like John. I guess shes a pretty good blend of both of you!
Kimberly says
Something about Clara’s expressions reminds me of John but I think she looks just like Sherry! She is beautiful inside and out, just like the two of you.
Melody says
Team Sherry fo sho!
Hillary says
This is totally unrelated to this post but I just came across these on Etsy and I couldn’t help but share them with you since they are so so pretty and I know how much you love the monogram! I am so sad they only come in “P” or I’d scoop them up for myself! Maybe a nice gift idea for the other Petersiks in your life?? http://www.etsy.com/listing/85385724/set-of-5-vintage-glass-coasters-with
YoungHouseLove says
Ooh, so charming! Thanks for sharing the link!
xo,
s
Anne G. says
I think Clara looks like a perfect cross between both of you!
Meredith says
Sherry as a baby for sure, but for some reason I see photos of John as an adult and there seem to be similarities there as well. Either way a definite doll. BTW Thanks for your great posts, you are such a wonderful resource for those of us who are loving our young houses as well!
Kathy says
Definitely Team Sherry! I really can’t believe your family thinks she looks like John. Her eyes and mouth are identical to yours in your baby pic.
Mollie says
Totally looks like Sherry. Exactly like her.
Jennifer B. says
I would have said Team John until the close ups if the baby pictures! Team Sherry all the way!
Jennifer B.
Stephanie D says
I actually think she looks more like Sherry! Especially the eyes. How funny, because I couldn’t have placed it without the two photos compared so closely! She’s the most adorable little girl. :)
Holly says
Okay, she is a little Sherry clone!!! I don’t know how your family thinks she looks like John :) That is so funny!
Debbie S says
Definitely Sherry!!!
Valerie says
Sherry, hands down. She has the exact same smile!
Holly says
Team Sherry!
Lauren S says
Team Sherry!!
Ellie says
Oh, Sherry, Clara looks just like you!
Elaine says
Clara’s expressiveness definitely seems to come from Sherry!
Tarnya Cook says
Definitely more like you Sherry in the face shape and the eyes I really don’t see John (sorry) much at all at this point.
xx
Tamryn says
Sherry = Clara :)
Jacqueline says
There are two kinds of babies in this world… “Chubba-bubba’s” (like John and every baby in my family) and “Skinny-minny’s” (like Sherry and Clara!).
:-)
Kate S says
I think she looks more like Sherry! The eyes at least, maybe the mouth is more John-like, but it seems (at least in baby form) you all have the same nose! :)
~Kate
Violeta S. says
I vote for Team Sherry… No doubt she looks exactly like Sherry – same eyes, mouth and absolutely same nose!
Louise D says
Team Sherry, wihtout a doubt ! Sorry John !
Beth says
i used to think she looked like john, but now that i see the baby pictures it’s totally a vote for sherry!
very cute gallery wall, btw! :)
Kate says
She looks soooo much like John! (but I can still see a bit of you, Sherry!!)
Sian says
She Definetly looks like Mummy :-)
Amanda says
Baby Sherry! I agree with Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication!
Daniela Conn says
Ok, in the baby picture, I see absolutely no resemblance to John…she is all Sherry!
The Accomplished Woman says
What a gorgeous baby!!!
Jackie says
She has your smile, and John’s everything else…for now anyway. She’s definitely a cutie! xo
Lou says
Team Sherry for sure!!
Irina says
she is a little copy of Sherry in that photo!
Nancy says
Sherry’s mouth, Sherry’s eyes. Sorry John.
Emily-Jane says
Clara definitely looks like a baby Sherry!
Kyle says
She looks EXACTLY like Sherry! EXACTLY! (Even without having seen the baby pics.)
Sally says
John all the way. Its the eyes. And will be the hair, one day. Hang in there – my kids didn’t have any real hair until they were almost 2.
kerri says
i think she looks like a nice mix of the both of you. the best of both worlds… :)
Nora says
She’s such a Sherry! That picture looks just like her!
Kasey March says
I’m a split vote. She looks like adult John and baby Sherry.
Can’t wait to hear the results on the life improvement project!
karen says
Sherry!!
Dar says
sherry for sure!
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
Clara totally looks like Sherry! The lips and the smile :)
Nathalie says
Definitely Team Sherry! So often when you post a pic of Clara I think “wow, that’s a little Sherry there- she looks sooo much like her mom!”
Arati says
Mini Sherry for sure!
amanda k. says
i see 100% sherry! your smiles are identical.
i’ve seen a few comments that say, “sorry john! i’m on team sherry”
while i am on team sherry, i won’t apologize to john. it’s great that she takes after her beautiful mama (and i’m sure john agrees :)
Caity says
Sherry!
Sara says
Clara definitely has Sherry’s mouth shape… She’s got a great mix of the two of you but definitely favors Sherry’s baby picture!
Erica says
OMG! Obviously your families know you guys and Clara better than I do, but when you show pictures of Clara excited, she looks just. like. your baby picture (Sherry)! She at least has your mouth.