Way back in December, even before we tackled our daughter’s floors, we removed the grungy carpet from our son’s bedroom and gave it a dramatic facelift with new hardwood floors. Wood floors make all the difference! You can see this room in all its former carpeted glory and read all about it here. Taking a cue … More My Son’s Room: Wood Floors!
Recently, we made some improvements to really finish up our daughter’s room. To get an idea of the before, see here, here and even here when it was originally our kids’ shared room. The room had a lot going for it already: generous size, lots of windows, best light, not to mention the biggest closet. The pink wasn’t … More Coral Pink Bedroom Upgrades
We decided to give our aggravating hardwood floor install another go and we’re SO glad we did!!! We upgraded up our flooring product (unintentionally – an ordering mistake on our part whoops) and the (unintentional) payout was HUGE. Last time around we used Bellawood’s solid 3/4 x 3 1/4″ Natural Maple, so beautiful but a nightmare to install, … More Maple Hardwood Floors
Hey everybody! After sharing my son’s room recently, I thought I’d give a quick peek into what our nighttimes look like around here. They center around my daughter’s room, where my son has landed on a mattress on her floor. It’s a little dumpy and unofficial, I know, but I’m just so thankful they are … More Nighttime Life
This little room has seen so much neglect lately. It started as a guest room, was changed into our son’s room when we hastily decided to split up the bedroom my kids used to share, and shortly served as an actual place for sleeping until he defected to a mattress on the floor of his sister’s room. … More Mellow, Yellow Boy Bedroom
We finally got around to putting up the ceiling fan in my son’s room, just in time for that heat wave thing. I spray painted this one just like I did its twin. (And then I painted this black fan too…) I’ve gotten a few questions about that process so here’s a few answers:Would I recommend doing … More Spray Painting Ceiling Fans, Again
Out of nowhere, this room sneak-attacked my heart and I think it may have shoved into #1 ROOM position. This used to be my children’s shared bedroom, but we recently broke ’em into two and have slowly been trying to put together two new spaces. I shared the plans last time for this space for my daughter and, as … More A Color Blocked Girl’s Bedroom
We’ve been kicking around ideas for my daughter’s room since the major kids’ room upheaval of 2016 and here’s a look at where we are headed! My girl’s only must-haves were pink (any shade) and gold somewhere in the room. How on trend of her! (Sorry, but this is a blush/rose gold free zone!) Other than those requirements, she doesn’t … More Kid Room #1 Plan
Hey everybody! I willingly skipped Modernism Week (!) for a relaxing weekend in Santa Cruz with my guy and a good concert instead. I have conflicting loyalties and the songs won out this time. Thanks Grandparents for the break!! We were wondering what other people do on their weekends away because we usually take in a band or two (hello … More Goodbye Guest Room, Hello Separate Sibling Rooms
Do you ever drip house paint on your clothes and notice that the resulting splatter stays forever, despite your best laundering efforts? Admittedly, my laundry skills are weak. But my wardrobe is seriously starting to morph into that of a house painter who forgets to wear their work clothes to the job site. I decided to … More Painted Patterned Curtains DIY
Let me introduce you the guest room. It’s not the most daring room, as great guest rooms are. It more kind of came together with all the left over pieces of the house, as most guest rooms are. Considering that, I think it’s pulling it off alright. One day it will become a kid’s room (even though they love … More The Guest Room
I’ve got children’s rooms on my mind lately and these are some of my favorites. You’ll notice a trend. Light woods. Primary colors + ORANGE. White walls. Open shelving. Lots of light. Wood toys. What else do you need? 1940’s Better Homes and Gardens magazine via Ink and Honey Apartment Therapy Martha Stewart … More My Favorite Kid Rooms
Our kiddos have shared a room since forever. Well, as soon as they each moved out of our bed; we are total baby/toddler co-sleepers. We’ve always had the space to put them in separate rooms but I love the benefits of shared rooms, especially in the younger years. They have a built in buddy (so helpful … More The Kids’ Shared Room
(UPDATE: MORE ON THE PAINTING PROCESS HERE.) Finding good looking ceiling fans is the worst! An impossible feat – even if you have a big ceiling fan budget, which I don’t. I do, however, have a major need for ceiling fans. In every bedroom. The breezy Pacific is close enough that air conditioners aren’t common or needed more than … More My Favorite Ceiling Fan…and I Painted it Gold
I always imagined tallying my kids’ height milestones on a doorframe or wall in the one house where their childhood would play out. But, like so many young families, we’ve spent our time in several different temporary houses where I knew sweet memories would have to eventually be left behind. Thankfully, Martha Stewart Living came to my rescue with … More DIY Portable Kid’s Growth Chart
