Grandma/Fun Room

Is it wrong to be in love with a room? I find myself opening the door and flicking on the lights to this seldom used guest room just to step inside and look. It gives me such a giddy feeling to be surrounded by all of these "treasures." I am instantly transported back to my Mamaw's home in Kentucky...it has the same feel. Each of the found objects of this room has a story. I would guess that 95% of everything is from a yard sale or thrift store.

It's not the most perfectly "designed" room. Be that as it may, I once read a sound piece of advice from a famous designer: "If it is something you love and it speaks to you, find a way to make it work."

Since there is so much going on in here, I have to constantly evaluate each purchase. There's not a lot of room and each item I bring in is loved. This room has life. It is everchanging. I affectionately refer to it as my "fun room." Enjoy...

A. The widest angle.
B. The entry wall.
C. Close-up of my vintage button wreath.
D. I used a vintage, silk scarf to tie back the silk curtains I made.
E. Funky hand stitched pillows. (I have an obsession with hand stitching, owls, and mushrooms...each of which I collect.)

F. Focal wall above the bed.
G. Nightstand view.
H. I even love the garbage can.
I. A few birds from my collection.
J. Better view of the nightstand I painted.

K. Opposite wall from the bed. (I also painted and added glass knobs to this antique armoire.)
L. On top of the aroire.
(These two pictures are actually framed French hand towels...LOVELY.)

The room is home to many of my hand stitched pieces. The Bottom 2 on the right are a few more from around the house.

{Thanks Mom}

A while back I mentioned that my mom bought an AMAZING chandelier for Grace's room at the antique mall. We were kind of worried that it might not work because it had been marked down from $250 to just $50. I had been lusting after this thing for over a year, but couldn't justify buying it. The price kept going down and the temptation grew stronger. One of the fan lights in her room had something electrical happen and quit working, but I still didn't have the guts. Each time I returned to my "sanctuary" the chandelier would call to me.

I hatched a sneaky plan: First, get my mom to see it. Second, point out what an INCREADIBLE deal it was. Third, sigh and say, "It's perfect, but we just can't get it right now." Then let nature take it's course. What could my poor, unsuspecting mother be expected to do? She couldn't very well let her "grandbaby" go without this beautiful chandelier!

(Mom, you know I am only teasing! But seriously, I LOVE that you spoil Grace...it is the right of every grandparent. I say that now...)

Anyway, enough suspense! Here she is...

Credits:
Mom - for the WONDERFUL chandelier (Thank you SO much! I love you!)
Jace - for attempting to hang it
Jeff - for helping me hang it

Deck the Halls

With all of my posts being about the "Walk" challenge, I figured the blog could do with some pictures. I have most of the decorating done around here, and for the first time we included the outside. I am really pleased with the outcome considering the budget. Everything was either bought on clearance or at a yard sale. It's fun to see all of the items I have gathered throughout the year make an appearance. I experienced a form of Christmas when I was pulling everything out...so many things I had forgotten about. (Did anyone else noticed that rhymed?) Enough babble, on with the show...

Some of the details of Grace's tree. I LOVE it!

A bird's eye view.

The canopy.

As you can see, tinsel everywhere. What a festive sparkle it brings!

The tree. In 4 years I still haven't found the right topper!

Entry table. I love the picture of baby Jesus.

Plaid wrapping paper adds drama behind my pottery collection.

The little t.v. cabinet.

Wrapping a picture is a nice festive touch.

Your family could be seen here. PLEASE send me your Christmas cards!



The view of the tree from the window.

Welcome

Home Sweet Home

Front Door Fun

Grace's Room

Can I just say I LOVE this room? It has been an absolute joy creating Grace's nursery. When Jeff and I found out we would be welcoming a little girl into our family I couldn't wait to start decorating. (It was a good thing since I had less than 2 months to get it put together!) So here we are, a year and a half later, and most of my little projects are done. I wouldn't call it a finished product though. I am always finding new "treasures" at yard sales and thrift shops, so therefore it is in a constant state of change. I know Grace may not fully appreciate the time and effort put into her room, but until then, I will just continue to enjoying it for her.