Thanks to Bryan’s propensity to get food all over the floor, we have been using the breakfast nook a lot, especially, well, for breakfast.  It’s nice to have him sit in his high chair while I’m prepping. The only issue is that the space is small and we like to read books while we eat (as in, that’s the only way to get food in his mouth) so there was always a big pile of books on the breakfast table.  Also, the napkins and wipes were always too far away on the dining room bar cart.  Here is where I would normally include a before pic, but did I mention that I have a serious case of pregnant brain and I thought I’d taken one but apparently did not?  So instead here is what it looks like now.  Don’t you love that green faux-malachite tray on the island that I picked up from Home Goods. Thinking about it for a client but I love it here too.  I like that I’m bringing in a darker green around the house in the step stool and bathroom tray and now here.

You may ask, then where did the books go?  Just around the corner.  Ballard wall storage to the rescue.  I got this two tiered wall organizer. It’s perfect for library books and napkins and wipes.  Everything is close at hand but neatly tucked away and not taking up valuable space on the table.

Now if only I could get around to actually sewing the cover for the window seat cushion…