Now, for the little one that will be EIGHT in three short days, I’ve finished up the desk corner of his room and it turned out way better than expected!! (I wasn’t sure it would come together at all because it’s a pretty random mish mash of stuff.)
I really, really love using family heirlooms in our house. So, when Mother and Daddy-O offered up the desk and chair that was both Mother’s as a child and mine as a child, I knew I had to take it for John’s room. I despised the hardware (no pre-pics…Daddy-O switched it for me) and wasn’t over the moon for the finish (yet couldn’t bear to paint it). Buuuuuut now that it’s in the space, I can’t imagine not having it! In attempt to make it a little more fun, Mother and I slaved away at the slip cover… which we now affectionately refer to as the “old chair’s puffer vest.” It’s cute enough, but not exactly what we had envisioned. And let’s just say that by the time we slipped it on, we absolutely knew why my upholsterer Chang wanted nothing to do with it. Just as soon as I told him what I wanted he shook his head and carried it straight back to my car.
I purchased the deer for a steal, made him an oyster shell necklace (which I totally want for myself, by the way) and had intended to use it in the baby’s room, but never found the perfect spot. The gorgeous fish painting is by Angie Reuter. She’s a very special lady to little John, so he adores having her work in his room. The LED desk lamp was compliments of Lamps.com – John chose it himself and I love it’s sleek design!! My littles love to have places to keep their “treasures” and it took no time at all for John to fill up the wire box. The silver cup belonged to Honey’s grandfather and now holds John’s loose change.
I knew I wanted to put some sort of message center up in the room – to display invites and special pictures and record dates, school projects and things like spelling words. Honey built the chalkboard from scrap wood and paint we already had and I added the little clothes line with two eyelets, twine and paperclips. See here for more.
By the looks of it, he seems to be settling in to the new space just fine :-)
Moving on yet again, I am super excited to announce that I will be participating in the 12 Days of Christmas Tour of Homes!!! This was the first time I’ve been invited to something like this and I am super flattered to be included!!
xoxo
Loving the desk corner. The slip cover looks so cute & the message center so fun! xo
Love the room and really love the fish painting!
Oh I love the new desk area, how perfect and special to have such a great family piece in his room. Love the chalkboard too. Hugs, marty
What a fabulous spot for him to do homework! The slipcover is perfect. Adore the fabric. I love that you have used many family pieces in each of the boys rooms. Your boys are sure to grow up appreciating things of the past!
So cute! You are a master at mixing colors, fabrics and textures! I love it!
It is all coming together so nicely Amanda. And hurray for the Christmas House Tour…. How exciting for the blog!!!
XO
Amelia
I love it…especially what you wrote on the chalkboard. Those things will stick in the littles' minds. You are a good mother.
I think the slip cover looks great! I can not tell you how much I wish I lived closer to my mother so we could work on more projects together.
Love what you've done with the desk and all the other decor! I know John is going to enjoy having his special space. So many treasured mementos too!
xo
Pat
What a wonderful place for him to do his work! It looks gorgeous!! I am laughing about Chang–done in by a chair. Truly, he is the best!
Love, love, love, the desk and what you did with it. As always, it is perfect!
I also am SO excited for you that you are on the tour of homes. Your house is PERFECT for that and will outshine them all, I'm sure! Congratulations!!!!
What a beautiful study area! Lucky John! Loving the art, desk, DaddyO's silver bowl and especially the slipcover and deer with a necklace! I am going to give my Ericka an animal with a necklace in her bedroom and call it Amanda!!!
Yeah on the Tour of Homes, Amanda!!!! Cant wait to see my friend, the superstar!!!! xoxoxo
Love it! And I just learned that Home Depot carries chalkboard boards already prepared, of course AGTER I had already bought all of my supplies! But I went with their board, they cut it down for me, and it was only $10, and I have a whole extra side left to make another one. I returned all the supplies :-) Where oh where is your dear deer from? Ha ha! Love it!