Since we're starting to feel a bit more settled and I've gotten a few things hung up on the walls, I decided to show you around my temporary place.
We'll start one room at a time, since well...there's not a lot of areas that are show worthy yet.
So here we are: the kids' quarters.
I made the executive decision to put all three kids in one room.
Going from a 4 bedroom to a 3 bedroom with no basement and lots less storage, I am learning to be creative. I thought if they were all in one room then I'd have another bedroom to work with. (which is now the school room)
Going from a 4 bedroom to a 3 bedroom with no basement and lots less storage, I am learning to be creative. I thought if they were all in one room then I'd have another bedroom to work with. (which is now the school room)
I love arranging furniture. If you have a furniture issue, call me! I'd love to help you solve it. :) I love it. Anyway, I was trying to be creative in here. None of their stuff matches, and it's all from different rooms and that's very obvious.
Since they are all sharing now I still wanted them to feel like they had their own "space."
I left a space at the head of their beds to make a little nook for each of them...boys side and girls side. So behind Sophia's bed is her little bookshelf we repainted together and her toys, books, and kitchen.
On the boy's side is their big floor pillows so they can snuggle in and read...and they do often there.
Not every piece of the kids' furniture could fit in the room. Sophia's pink dresser is in the closet and the boys' bookshelf is in the hallway outside their room.
So there's the house tour, part 1. It's weird decorating a place that's not yours. Everything feels so temporary, I'm not really excited to get into any major projects or anything right now. It makes me tired just thinking about moving again when we find a house :-/ I am excited for house hunting again though. That's sooo much fun!
Better run, we have a full weekend ahead...although I'd much prefer sitting on the couch all weekend right now!
xo,
{alicia}
13 comments:
I think you're very creative, your children's room looks awesome. I like how you've made their own little spaces and the fact that their furniture doesn't necessary match is actually cool, it's very eclectic. Now please hop on a plane and come sort out my furniture issues, ha ha!! Enjoy your weekend : )
It's great! I love that you made the little nooks for them. Great use of space!
yaY...THANKS for the tour. you are good girlie. love the idea of putting their little cubby spaces behind the bed. gives them a little nook. and the bookshelves in the hall work great. won't be long and you can go crazy with a space that's all your own:)
Ummm...I can't say anything right now. :)
Love the nooks!! So cozy! And I love the vintage pennants- so fun!!!
Thanks for the little tour- I love being able to 'picture' where you are. Can't wait to see the rest of your digs!
everything looks wonderful! i need some major help in my kids' rooms! we have a small 3 bed ranch and 4 kiddos in two small rooms! i'm having trouble 'fitting it all in'! if you're ever on the road towards wisconsin, give me a holler! :) the room looks cozy and charming, and i love your style.
xo
mary
Everything looks GREAT!! I'm sure the kids are loving their new space :)
I just love your style!
I'm a huge fan of kids sharing rooms!
My brother and I did for a long time.
I totally understand how you feel about trying to decorate in a home that isn't yours.
We moved into our apartment when we got here and I haven't done anything (no pictures on the wall, etc), mostly because I didn't want to fill holes when we moved on base.
However, we've decided we can't wait 6 more months for base housing so we started looking at homes to rent and today we found a handful that we love! We are applying for them Monday.
The good news on one of them (the owner's parents were there so they gave us the scoop) is that we can paint if we want...which is good because there are some funky wall colors...and I'll probably make everything neutral.
Say a prayer for us that this house we love might be ours....I know God's will be done, but my heart is in LOVE!!!
Hope you have more success with your furniture arranging!
Be Blessed!
Biz
i peeked at sophia's room redo post... my kids have the same flash cards (thank you martha stewart and michael's) in their room. although, i just used a whole punch and jute cord. anyway.
their little cubbies are perfect. all girl and all boy each in their nooks. love it.
i think this townhouse thing means you get to rest for a bit... instead of projects you can relax and rest up for when you do find a house!
i should also say, that your flashcards looked WAY better than mine. but, no one who comes to my house will ever know. phew! ; )
Alicia, you did a fantastic job on their bedroom!
You've made it perfect and personal for each one..how sweet of you!
Love all your decorating and special touches..they are perfect!!
Have a great week!
Deborah xoxo
I bet they're having a blast being in the same room! Maybe Sophie is loving it more than the boys? ;) I like how you created their own little spaces. It will be so fun for you to feel like you can get settled in that new house when that day comes. Hope you're having a great weekend, Alicia!
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