The Lime Green Room Reveal

Here it is...my oldest daughter's new room that I've been promising to show you! If you're a follower, especially on Facebook, you'll know that this room remodel just about did me in. Props to all of you who do room makeovers all the time and don't go completely insane!! Pablo Piccaso said, "Every act of creation is first of all an act of destruction." Whew! I learned that that is a very true statement over the last few weeks!

Since I'm not really a "designing/crafty" blogger, I failed to take before and after pics, but you can see a tiny bit of the before, or actually "during", here. Anyways, enough chit-chat...I know you're really here to see this lime green beauty, so scroll down and take a look. 

This gorgeous dresser was a creation by my friend at Humble Cottage Antiques.

I LOVE it that she chose to put her doll's bed right next to hers!  So precious and girly!

The lanterns were found at Lowe's and The Dollar Store. The white one had a hook so that another lantern could be attached to the bottom, but the others didn't...so I hot-glued them to each other. The top lantern is solar powered and works perfectly as a built-in night light! That's also the reason we chose to put it right next to the window.

These were a yard sale find by my friend at Humble Cottage Antiques. I simply took off the oak frames and  spray painted them purple. These were a huge hit with my little "American Girl" fan!

Cute side table - - another creation from Humble Cottage Antiques. The lamp belonged to  My Giant Grandma, so it's extra special!

I dreamed about this "S" picture in my mind for several days. When I tried to explain it to my husband, he thought I was nuts! I'm pretty happy with how it turned out though and Princess #1 loves it, so that's what counts! 

There she is...drawing at her new desk. She's so thrilled with her new room, I can hardly keep her out of it! Score!!

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Closet Construction Chaos

Just the other day...construction started on some much-needed extra closet space in our home. While I'm overjoyed about it, it has also thrown our lives into complete chaos!! Cleaning out closets, going through drawers, picking out paint colors, moving children (and all of their things) out of one bedroom and into another...such has consumed my time lately. My baby girl even moved out of her crib and into a "big girl bed" over the past few days...way before I was ready for it, but I'm happy to report that she is doing just fine! I have refused to give up rocking her a little though. I may still be doing that when she's 10:) Anyways, I wanted to let you all know that while I have many blog post ideas dancing around in my head, construction is far from over. I'm having to keep the girls out of the house each day so they are not in the way and WHEW!...it is wearing me out!! I shall be back to "normal" blogging when utter exhaustion is not the only thought on my mind. Until then...here are some pics of the new closets. I'll post some updated photos when it's all done.

In the middle of the two closets will be a "built-in" desk and shelves. My oldest (the bookworm) is super excited about that, since this will be in her new room! She needs those shelves for her bazillion books:)

For His glory,