Play Room Revamp Reveal

I wanted to infuse the playroom with a little more color and this is what I came up with!  Fun framed printables, recovered parson chairs, a couple of throw pillows, and a new slipcover did the trick for around $80.

I purchased four wood frames from Goodwill that I sprayed painted and added free fabulous prints for inexpensive wall art.  I also switched out some of the fabric in the hoops to match the new decor.

I love the this space is clean and large enough for lego building and playing "office".  My sister and I loved playing office!

SOURCES:

Chevron Fabric 

Striped Fabric

Slipcover 

Fun Print

Playroom Print

Artist Print

The Parson Chairs are FINISHED!

Back in May I acquired some u-g-l-y parson chairs that I wanted to recover for the kids' playroom.  They have sat in a corner of my bedroom for the last three months and although they were always on my to do list I found ways to procrastinate.  I am so happy that they are finished and we have cute and functional chairs for the playroom desk.  Tomorrow I will reveal the rest of the playroom!

Rug Decisions

We are 90% finished with the laminate flooring.   We saved the hardest room for last, the powder room.  The cabinet trim will need to be carefully removed and the toilet (yuck).  While I love the new flooring and I do not regret putting laminate in the kitchen I noticed that I am more aware of water drops while I am doing the dishes and want a runner rug in front of the sink.  I love Bower Power's long runner in their kitchen.

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This has been a journey.  I have found wool runners and solid color berber runners, but I want something bright and easy to clean.  I decided that an indoor/outdoor rug that can be hosed off is the best bet for this busy family.  I have narrowed my choices down to these:

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Source: rugsusa.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

What is your vote? Blue or green?I am pretty sure I know which one, but I need a second vote.  

Music Therapy

When my sister and I were younger we would jam to DC Talk.  That is so uncool to say jam.  Anyhow, we went to concerts, had all the tapes and then later cds, and autographed posters... where are my posters?  I think maybe I gave all that stuff when my younger brother joined the bandwagon.  The kids and I have been loving Toby Mac's newest single, Me Without You, and you can not listen to this without dancing just a little bit!

Homework

Madeline is in kindergarten and has very little homework, but when she does she feels important.  Right now she is working on letter formation.  See her trying very hard to hold the pencil correctly?

Here she is practicing crossing her eyes. And, no, I did not tell her that they may stay that way.  Did anyone believe that as a child?

Luke has been feeling a little left out lately so he did his own homework.  

Apparently he thinks that my hair should be green.  At least he gave me long lean legs to go with that round body! 

Luke's classic cheese ball grin showing off his work.

Party of Five

I have always loved HOS' gallery wall and the Party of 5 frames.  

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Remember the master gallery wall and that little blank spot? 

 Perfect for my own little party of 5 nod.

I had hoped to find a vintage 5, but settled for a cardboard one at Hobby Lobby for $2.47.  A quick coat of my favorite metallic spray paint and a hot glued pop tab made this one of the easiest projects to date.

Completed Gallery Wall

Chalkboard Napkin Rings

Saturday the kids and I went to a nearby garage sale looking for treasures.  I was hoping to find a huge mirror to lean in my dining room, but no such luck.  I did walk away with a dozen wood napkin rings for a dollar.  I knew that these would soon be transformed to chalkboard napkin rings that I spied on Pinterest.

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My Home Life's used Martha Stewart Chalkboard paint and there are two reasons why you want to use this paint.  One, it is inexpensive and two, it comes in COLORS!  I chose gray.  This 6 oz paint goes a long was at only $5.99 a bottle at Michael's or with a coupon $3.84 after tax.  For less than five dollars and few hours you can have customizable napkin rings.

DIY Chalkboard Napkin Rings

1.   Wood napkin rings. I see these all the time at Goodwill.

2.   Martha Stewart Chalkboard Paint. Don't forget your coupon!

3.   I found that this narrow brush made the painting easy.

4.  The paint needs an hour to dry in between two coats. No priming needed!

5.  Personalize and enjoy your new napkin rings!