I know some of you love a good before and after, like I do. This one isn't a HUGE before and after, but sometimes it's the subtle changes that make a big difference. It's my daughter's room.
BEFORE:
Unorganized!
Messy!
Cluttered!
The closet was really bad...
So here is the AFTER:
Changed some things around, took some art off the walls to simplify a little. This room used to be my art studio, and unfortunately I trashed the carpets. It's time for a good steam cleaning!!
Much more organized!
I got this idea from Chrissie (great name-huh?:) at Flip Flops and Applesauce. They are made of Shrinky Dinks! Hers are much cuter but mine do the job. Every canvas box has a shrinky dink label. It really has helped with organization! By the way, shrinky dink paper is addictive. We had craft night last Friday and stayed up until 11 making these. They are really fun.
Love this shelf with her knick-knacks.
I got the top shelf for $2 at a thrift store last week and I painted it yellow. All the little figurines on it were mine when I was a little girl. Does anyone recognize the avon perfume bottle on the top?:) Mine still smells. Below it is a piece I bought at a garage sale for $1. It is in perfect condition.
All the flowers you see in the background are handmade. I cut them out of thin plywood last year, collaged newspaper on the background, and painted them. I think they add a lot of whimsy to the room.
There's more to her room, but I don't want to overwhelm you with pictures. I have been so inspired by other crafty stay-at-home mom's blogs that I wanted to share some of the things I've done to our home to make it more beautiful, clean, efficient, and organized. I've added some of my new favorite decorating blogs to my favorites for daily inspiration.
Also, I want to give a shout out to Lemon Annie, who featured some of my pictures on her blog today. I was so excited to see she had mentioned me. I find a lot of inspiration through her. Go here and check it out!