the play room
10 months ago we began working on this room.
stripping the vintage blue rose wallpaper. (it just wasn't workin' for me)
removing the matching drapes.
painting the walls and trim.
replacing the very ugly brass/wicker wobbly ceiling fan with a nice new fixture.
and now....it's done.
this is the play room and also the guest room.
we (try to) read books together in this bed every night.
it's so cozy all piled in there.
this room has five windows on one wall.
it has a huge tree where you can watch squirrels and birds right in front of you.
and once while up in the night feeding a baby i saw a big fat raccoon.
i knocked on the window and he just looked at me - yuck.
the point is...the view is pretty.
it gets all the afternoon sun.
behind the map is a pocket door that goes into my bedroom so it's always closed.
i found this red trunk at the flea market years ago.
it smelled awful and the inside was covered with swastikas.
now it holds costumes and dress up clothes. (ahh...much better)
the map is an old school map that my mother-in-law gave me.
it's one of my favorite things.
i have never made such big pillows...they are super comfy!
and i made the polka dot lampshade too.
it is very basic and imperfect but that's OK.
that door goes to the back stairway, lauren's room and a bathroom.
these chairs were trash picked.
they have seen better days but i still like them.
the rug came with our house. it was in the craft room.
it has holes but it's the perfect color in here.
the little blue cabinet was from salvation army.
the READ letters came from hobby lobby...they were gold leafed
before i spray painted them.
some of our favorite books.
children's books are so colorful and happy.
my dad has had this where the wild things are print since i was kid.
all the toys and books are inside the closet.
it's a mess in there.
there are toys and a tv in the armoire also.
i made the duvet and ruffle on the curtains out of two sheet sets from target.
my mom makes duvets too.
you just sew two flat sheets together leaving one end open for button hole closure.
or ribbon instead of buttons....much easier.
feels good to check so much off the list.
now....who is coming to visit?
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Posted by: jeremia | June 17, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Okay, I'm not even kidding. This is seriously one of the greatest rooms I've ever seen. And I'm not that into hyperbole. For real. It's beautiful and whimsical and clean and modern and vintage and colorful and simple and perfect. Wow. I'm so inspired it's not even funny. I'm not laughing; I'm drooling. Fabulously done. What kid wouldn't want to read in THERE?!
Posted by: My First Kitchen | January 27, 2009 at 09:02 AM
It is sooo gorgeous and welcoming! love it!
Posted by: Rachel | January 23, 2009 at 08:25 PM
LOVE this room! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Scary Mommy | November 20, 2008 at 12:21 PM
What a happy place!! I love so much color. Totally inspiring.
Posted by: leslie | November 16, 2008 at 06:52 PM
I am absolutely swooning here! This is the exact style I am going for in my boys room - but with a little less pink - lol. Now I have some definite inspiration! Thank you for sharing this amazing room!
Posted by: Domestic Chicky | November 10, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Wow...you are super talented!! The room looks fabulous....
Posted by: simpledaisy | November 09, 2008 at 04:58 PM
What a beautiful beautiful room.
Posted by: ingrid | November 07, 2008 at 04:09 AM
Thank you so much for showing that you don't have to have lots of money and brand new stuff to design a room well! Whenever I think of really good looking rooms, I get overwhelmed, thinking that that'll never happen until I have the money to go buy all these new things at once. I think it rocks that you made so much yourself and used things with holes/wear in them -- it reminds me that it really can look just as awesome! You did a super amazing job.
Also -- I hope someday I can have a room dedicated to reading. That is the cooled idea ever.
Posted by: Readermom | November 06, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Neat, functional, and colorful.......just what my kids would fall in love!
Posted by: Thekeybunch | November 06, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Oh, how crafty! I adore it. :)
Posted by: Emerald | November 06, 2008 at 09:08 PM
Holy cow girl. You are always surprising me with a fun new room makeover! Well, it doesn't surprise me, since your house is my favorite. Put this one on my favorites on StumbleUpon too. Love love love. Great job, Meg!
xoxo
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | November 06, 2008 at 05:23 PM
I'm a little late on this post, but I just found your blog! I LOVE this room. All the color works perfectly together!!! What an inspiring room. So glad I stumbled this way.
Posted by: Melissa Lewis - Off The Wall | November 05, 2008 at 08:30 PM
I totally love this room. It is just a happy room. Can you come help me decorate...you are so talented!!
Posted by: Lorilee | November 04, 2008 at 10:33 AM
I LOVE this room!!! It's so cool that you have a place to all get together to read. Your house reminds me of my childhood home in Illinois. It feels like I'm back there where I see pictures of your rooms. :) Your children are lucky they have such a fun place to grow up. Very kid-friendly!
Now...when are you going to come to Alaska and decorate my house? ;)
Posted by: Michelle Baker | November 04, 2008 at 07:35 AM
I spy isaac mizrahi sheets...we have the same ones on our bed! I love what you've done and agree with the 110 other commenters.
Posted by: princess lasertron | November 02, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Gorgeous. Tell that little girlie and the guests that I'M JEALOUS!
Posted by: Meka | November 01, 2008 at 11:53 PM
I love this! It looks awesome.
Posted by: Valarie Lea | October 31, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Absolutely gorgeous and truly functional...what more could you want from any room? Love it!
Posted by: M3 | October 31, 2008 at 09:39 AM
amazingly cute - of course!! Looks like you have really high ceilings - what year was your house built? Love the big cushy bed for reading and the duvet. 2 sheets sewed together is the best way to change up your bed on a budget - too cute.
Posted by: jerusalem | October 31, 2008 at 07:04 AM
Oh, that turned out so lovely. Great work.
Posted by: Marion | October 31, 2008 at 06:19 AM
Hi Meg, Love the room - it looks so happy and sweet - just like you. I think I love the trash-picked chairs the best - how cute are those! The pillows and duvet are so pretty. What great colors! You are very talented and I always enjoy reading your blog.
Posted by: Ann | October 31, 2008 at 05:30 AM
wow! what a great room!!!! i love the funky fabrics!!
Posted by: emily | October 30, 2008 at 10:35 PM
meg...all i can say is...when we finally move into a house, will you be my interior designer? please? how you decorate is ex-act-ly what i picture for our house someday.
beautiful beautiful beautiful!!
Posted by: anna | October 30, 2008 at 08:54 PM
I'm back already.. I"m suppose to be getting important things done and am completely distracted by all of the pictures of your amazing house! It is FABULOUS!!!!!!! I adore old homes. I am about to put that same kind of tile in one of our bathrooms... any pointers???
Also, that fabric store is amazing.. I am looking to recover some chairs and have fabric on the brain (which freaks me out because I can't commit). Sorry to go on and on!!! Have a great weekend!
x Trina
www.lalalovelythings.blogspot.com
ps- that psalm 23 is PRECIOUS!
Posted by: Trina | October 30, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Wondered over by way of the Inspired room... wow.. what talent you have... you made all the cushions? Love them... I LOVE LOVE LOVE children's books.. what a fabulous idea. I'd love to stay in that room!
Posted by: Trina | October 30, 2008 at 06:20 PM
Oh, I LOVE that room! Especially the polka-dot lampshade.
Posted by: Deb | October 30, 2008 at 06:04 PM
oh my magazine.
that is all I have to say.
Posted by: cjs | October 30, 2008 at 05:03 PM
that room is so cute. I want to come over and play there. You did a great job
Posted by: Mallory Heffron | October 30, 2008 at 04:34 PM
ammmmaaaazzzing! if i could only have your style for my daughter's room! totally inspiring-thanks!
Posted by: shiela | October 30, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Oh. My. Goodness. That has to be the cutest most efficent most colorfull room ever. You are very talented my dear! I love everything. Really. And I do not say that much.
I came by to tell you I posted a Gift Giving List for Christmas this year, but am feeling so humbled by your talent, I am NOT going to leave a link.
Ok. I'm over it now. Stop by when your not off making the world beautiful. Cause I'd almost rather that you were off making the world beautiful then hangin out at my very NOT colorful little blog! he he
God bless-
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | October 30, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Oh, to have a playroom as such! Your blog is wonderful and your house is beautiful.
Posted by: Nessa Dee | October 30, 2008 at 02:27 PM
OK - I have been thinking about a little vacation away by myself........I LOVE LOVE LOVE this room.......how gorgeous it came out. Truly remarkable job - kudos to you!
Posted by: Gini | October 30, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Wow - I'm super impressed!! What a fun and practical room! Thanks for sharing all the ideas and pictures. :)
Posted by: Ann at mommysecrets | October 30, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Oh my! Is that an original Fisher Price Little People House by the map? Is it yours from childhood? I sure wish I still had mine. I know the old little people are choking hazards but that house was my favorite!
Wonderful room!
Posted by: Shelly | October 30, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Meg, it is gorgeous. I think I'll have to make a trip to visit ...I would love to see that incredible house of yours in person.... LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT
Posted by: Ashley | October 30, 2008 at 12:18 PM
oh yeah!! i am DEFINITELY coming to visit! you MUST travel the country & come do our house...sooooo LOVE your style & taste! ADORABLE! makes me want to be a kid again!
Posted by: Suzanne | October 30, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Like the new header. Crazy I was thinking of doing something so similar. it will probably turn out almost the same. Hope you don't mind
Posted by: MGF | October 30, 2008 at 11:37 AM
just found your lovely blog. love the room, and it looks like your house is old by the character.
just posted pics of my girls room, and we live in a 100 yr old house:)
k-
Posted by: kasey | October 30, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Wow...your house is wonderful! I just LOVE your bathroom.
Thank you for linking me, I get so many visitors from you.
* Jeanette * Ü
Posted by: Jeanette | October 30, 2008 at 10:02 AM
it is adorable. Love the room. Your house is amazing. I do not know where you find the time for everything, I saw the pile of laundry you do and the pictures of you cleaning and cooking and the taxi service you do. And you have time for being so crafty?
Posted by: Alyssa | October 30, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Meg...
are you kidding me?! you are so talented. The room looks perfect! 2 things I need a big ol' house like yours..I may even consider relocating to accomplish this.. and second Can I post one of your pics on my blog and link to you? Cookie mag does those nesting house tours..you need to be on there..
Posted by: Haydee | October 30, 2008 at 09:29 AM
That room turned out so cute. You guys did a great job.
Posted by: Rebecca | October 30, 2008 at 09:24 AM
o.k......so, so love this room...and your house. absolutely positively everything about it is what i want my house to be. a-maz-ing! i even got online and was trying to find a historic house to move into just so i can copy cat you. you are da bomb! i borrowed some pictures and put them on my blog....i hope you don't mind. i gave you full credit. my friends are dying....they love it!
Posted by: Kambria | October 30, 2008 at 09:19 AM
We're perfect strangers, but I would love to come and stay in that room, and then you'd have instant regrets because I would. never. leave! All I can say is WOW. Were you a decorator in another life? You know, before the children? If not, what great instinct.
Posted by: Aubrey | October 30, 2008 at 07:59 AM
UNBELIEVABLE! I absolutely love it ALL!
Smiles,
Jen
Posted by: jennifer | October 30, 2008 at 07:24 AM
This is my first visit to your blog. I will be back! Nice job on the room.
Posted by: Wendy R | October 30, 2008 at 07:00 AM
I want that to be my room!
Posted by: Jeanetta | October 30, 2008 at 06:33 AM
Pick me, pick me! :) I know I've said this many times before, but I love your decorating! I love making duvets from sheets, and curtains too...so affordable and easy!
Take care,
Steph
Posted by: Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom | October 30, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Pick me, pick me! :) I know I've said this many times before, but I love your decorating! I love making duvets from sheets, and curtains too...so affordable and easy!
Take care,
Steph
Posted by: Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom | October 30, 2008 at 06:25 AM