Toddler Bedroom

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Before!

So remember a long, long time ago I posted about reorganizing our computer room, but then that kinda fell  apart due to the fact that it was now going to become Gray's big boy room...well...at last! I am so sorry for keeping you all hanging by the seat of your pants! But finally, we have Gray's big boy room finished! It's been in the almost complete phase for about a month now, there was just one corner bothering me, and that's because it had a huge pile of junk, that needed a home, in it! I have just relocated that junk to another room..haha...

A few things left to do:

Tie back the curtains properly

DIY Light fixture -which I plan to add to the existing ceiling fan as seen here or buy these

Add some black out blinds

Buuuut here it is...

The cats thought they should be involved in the room as well!

Chalkboard wall- Mike and I have been dying to draw on it, but it looks so pretty right now!

Gray loves playing in it! I wish he loved sleeping in it, but that is a work in progress. Anyone have any ideas? Tricks of the trade for the switch-a-roo from crib to bed? We've tried a few times but to no prevail. We are going to try and set up his playpen in there for naps and see how that goes. For some reason, he sleeps in his playpen sooo well! Cross your fingers for us!j

Sneak Peak

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Here is just a glimpse of Gray's new 'Big Boy' room...

It's coming along nicely and we are fairly on target for the look the I was going for. Although, I still have a pile or so of stuff that came out of the original 'computer room' that has no where to go. All in good time I guess!

Gray put his own touch on his room too by helping Daddy build his dresser!

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Decor Dreams

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So after months of planning and searching the internet for inspiration...which was all I could manage to do amongst my lack of motivation and serious tiredness...but here it is! The final design plan for my little boy's BIG BOY room!  I wanted something fun, bright and kinda grown up, as this will also be used as a guest bedroom when the adults get together to party! Of course, who knows what will happen, but I would love to do something like this...

I have always loved the idea of a chalkboard wall, and I think the black would be pretty cool against the soft blue (almost as pictured) that is in there now, yeah to not repainting!! The picture rail was an idea that I had awhile ago to put under this window turned shelf on the back wall of the 'now' computer room. It is awkward and sticks out like a sore thumb..so with photos and artwork on either side; might just make it blend in a bit. I love the scrapbooked feel of the photos pictured framed in white. Gray will definitely need some sort of storage for toys, and the one above is so cool and different! As for the big boy bed, I wanted a traditional but fun look, so I decided on this quilt from Sears.

I am undecided on curtains and rug or no rug? But other then that, I think we are all set to start redecorating! Although, moving Gray's room also creates a domino effect on a bunch of other things in the house...but I will cover that later!!

So now that I am over that '3 month' hump, I have my energy back and I am ready to tackle this!!

P.S. I would love to credit whoever posted these photos originally, but I have had them saved on my computer for ages and I have no idea where I got them. If you do...let me know so I can credit them!
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