Saturday, June 19, 2010

I'm Revamping Our Bedroom!


So! I've been so excited because I have found some great deals lately!
One of my biggest goals this year is to make our room a "sanctuary!"
I want it to be a peaceful, spiritual, yet sensual place for us to escape to.
Due to the lack of funds...
and having student loans come in...
it has been difficult.
BUT!
I've been searching diligently,
and the thrifty in me has paid off!
Here are my projects for the summer:


Meet my new-to-me writing desk.
Isn't she a beauty?
My mom actually found her near our dumpster.
We worked hard to rescue her to my apartment,
my dad just rolled his eyes!
She has some work that needs to be done,
but I thought she'd look AWESOME next to our bed.
My side of the bed has a book shelf-
this will "even" the room out.

I need to replace the handles,

the locking hinge on the inside,

and several runners.

I'm thinking of turning her white,

distressing the edges w/ a cienna brown?

And then topping her off with a vintage lamp.

These babies were found at Goodwill.

Yah they're a little creepy,

but with a little TLC I think they're awesome!

I'm thinking cream/ ivory?

They'll be put up above our bed on the wall,

on the outside edges of our heads.

The curtains are sheer and very sleek.

I found them at D.I.!

The curtains and candles here are a vivid,

yet modern shade of green.

Looks like our room will be green/ cream!

The Wal-Mart "scentsy" lamp was a chance win!

Due to employee error and a 1/2 hour with an asst. mgr,

I got it for $5.00!! Now that's a steal ... :)

Here is my upholstery sample-

can't you just picture my "home-made" headboard?

I'm so excited!

The headboard of course is going to be the spendiest project,

but it will also give our room what it's lacking,

Personality!


And of course- I'll post pictures either along the way,

Or the final at the end of the my bedroom project!

Wish me luck!

5 comments:

Jenny Robbins said...

Oooo! I think the desk will be really cool. You have so many good ideas and I bet they'll turn out amazing. Good luck with all of your projects!

Sylvia Marie said...

YAY!!!! You are going to have sooo much fun with this!!!! I am so excited for you! I really think that desk has HUGE potential, it's going to look great. I love that color combo, it would look really nice like that! And the things you found at DI are awesome too! Can't wait to hear about it along the way! :) :) "Good Luck"!!

Crystal said...

great find! I love the desk.

Oma Hansen said...

Howdy Girl!
Gee, the desk looks good.You have
lots of talent, the outcome will
look great.
I really like the poster board. I did'nt get to see it at the talent
show, I was occupied with Shaylee. Immer Deine Mutti.

Oma Hansen said...

Gagga, show us pictures of your
revamped bedroom. It has been a
while girl
Love Mom