Nick's Bedroom Update

Hello Everyone and welcome back.  Today I've decided to share a few pics of Nick's bedroom update.  Over Christmas break we decided to throw caution to the wind and just "do something" inside the house.  It's been overwhelming trying to figure when/where any monies should be spent.  We have so many projects needing completion it's hard to decide where to start.  So, until we can afford to "finish" the basement, put new floors and trim in, etc. we decided to paint.  In all honesty, I would love to be able to rip the drywall out and start over with a fresh canvas.  There are so many layers of paint and drip spots from previous owners it looks like the rooms are melting in places.  We also need to replace windows and closet doors, this is why we baby step.  So without further ado...here are a couple of before shots from this summer when we de-cluttered and deep cleaned.

*Note, the bed is red.

Yes, the dog kennel has moved to it's new home...we aren't fostering anyone right now.

When we first moved in, all three kiddos shared this room.  We fit a double bed, a twin, two chests of drawers and two bookcases in here...it's a big room.  Eventually the girls decided to move downstairs to the unfinished basement, little brother was cramping their style.  We have worked on Kyleigh's room and she's waiting on the finish work.  You can see pics of the progress here.

He's so very shy.

Painting is sooooo much fun!

We decided to paint the doors (more on those later), the dogs are very heavy handed pawed.
We liked the way these doors looked on Pinterest, so why not give it a try...we'll be replacing doors in the future anyway.

 

The result for now.

We weren't able to paint the desk and nightstand yet, I think they will probably end up brown.  The bed took two cans of paint and still isn't "hunter's" orange but Nick likes it, that's all I needed to hear.  He's been very excited about this update so far.  He actually makes his bed every morning now, Fan-Tastic!  Nothing like a little Mossy Oak decor for a Montana boy's bedroom.

Thanks for visiting.  

Blessings.

A Head Full of Cluttered Ideas...

Wind...yes, more Wind...ugh

Today I have decided to stay inside again.  It's been a pleasant, quiet, relaxing day so far.  I'm so glad I did so much laundry yesterday.  I am using this opportunity to brainstorm a few ideas for the house/hold.  It's like window shopping, I can think all day but I don't spend a dime.  Yay Me!

As I've said before, we've been in this house for a little over 18 mos.  I still haven't painted my living room and bedrooms.  The main bath is updated a bit.  We painted the cabinets black, added trim, flooring and a new faucet.  I painted it the same color as our front bathroom in our "Georgia" house.  Change, yikes.  LOL This summer I painted the back splash of the kitchen a light green.  It's a pretty color but I'm not sold on it.  I was thinking of going retro in the kitchen with tin signs, old adds, brighter colors.  I have since found myself standing on the brakes for that one.  I would love to be able to just have the things I love and have them work together.  I don't think that's gonna happen between European irons, marbles, tapestries, etc. and a yellow chrome table with old Pyrex dishes.  Somewhere out there, someone could make this work.  It's not me.  I love what I have but my eye has twitched a bit in other directions.  With my bedroom furniture, which I LOVE, there is no way to not have it formal.  The kids all have specific ideas for their rooms.  Then there's the downstairs which is not finished yet.  I makes me cringe to think rooms won't flow into one another.  A little OCD? Yes.

So, I guess I will think about some new organizing ideas.  I have several printable items I've made and use for shopping, meal planning and daily reminders.  I would post these for download however, I haven't quite figured out how to do that yet. *I'm doing well to get pictures up.*  I'm racking my brain to come up with an organized plan for Kyleigh's room.  I don't like there to be a bunch of "stuff" out in the kids rooms (or any rooms).  She'll have a long closet so I am hoping to put a desk area in one side with clothes, etc on the other.  I'm really hoping we can make it work.  She has been so much better about keeping her room somewhat clean.  It's hard with our living arrangements right now.  Once her room is done it will be on to Lucy's.  I need to get a plan in place for her colors.  Nick's room will be somewhat easier.  He wants Longhorns.  That is Ft. Benton Longhorns, not Texas.  Eww  hehehe  That means red and white.  Sounds simple enough, he already has a red bed, desk and nightstand.  We are definitely covered with furniture in this house.  I really can't wait to get the basement finished and spread out a little bit.

Well, I suppose I've rambled on long enough here.  I am eager to hear/see any ideas or thoughts you may have.  Have a lovely afternoon.

~Ash

Progress

Yay for us!

Kyleigh's room is coming along. The first coat of paint is up and the lighting is finished and installed (for now).  We still need to paint the ceiling and put in the window framing, which I have painted as well.  It's starting to look like a teenager's/girl's room.  Here are a few shots of the progress.  Can we say P-I-N-K!?!

 Before

After

 My $5 chandelier, originally $99.  

I spent more on the spray paint and light bulbs.

Here's what I managed for under $30.

 Oh Yeah, looks great!  

And even better, the light bulbs give off a good bit of light so we shouldn't need extra lighting in here.

 While we were at it, I asked the hubbs to put the new light fixture in the upstairs hallway. 

 It's been sitting on a shelf for about a year.

This is the (outdoor) light we removed from the hall.

I think it's an upgrade, you?

So, it's moving forward slowly.  I'm getting excited about it instead of the usual dread of going into the basement.  It's like a breath of fresh air.  We still have the dresser to paint for her and, obviously, the finishing up of paint and trim.  I think she'll be excited as well.  It just feels better in there already.  It won't be long before she has her zebra business in there.  Then it's off to the next room, Lucy's.

Hope you all enjoy the pics.  Have a wonderful weekend!

~Ash