Now, before anyone complains about Wal Mart let me just say that my mom worked in the pharmacy (not a pharmacist, mainly stocking shelves) for years and liked it as much as you can like a retail job. She came in at 5AM and they let her clock out every morning to pick us up at home and take us to school. Can't argue with that.On with the impulse buy. I like it. Worked really well. Now, I just have to figure out how to make my own refill. The problem is finding a detergent that leaves a "streak free shine" because not having to squeeee/dry windows was nice.I don't care for ladders.
Now on to the good stuff. The sewing/reading/play/family room. Previously it was the sewing/guest room but we really don't have out of town guests over and Jack needs a place to play where I can get stuff done. I also need to not have a TV in the room or I end up turning it on (I have little self control). Travis thinks kids should not spend all their time playing in their rooms and I think a family space is important so this was my solution. I have no "before" pics because I forgot. Sorry. Just picture a sewing table, bookcases and a high, black 1930's bed sitting in the middle of the room.
Here's my sewing table flanked by two bookshelves. Travis bought the table and stool, his aunt and uncle gave us the bookselves. They don't match but I'm not one to turn down free stuff. On the left is some of my fabric. On the right is notions, books (for me and Jack) and photo albums.
Two nursing caps, one from LVN school and one from RN school. Bonus points to anyone other than the Jollyewe who can tell me which hat is which. 
All my essential mamma books. The nursing texts are in the office with the other boring stuff. 
Under the table is the luggage I scored at Rescued Treasures.
The vanity case is for knitting.
The smaller suitcase is for patterns and quarter flats/fat quarters (whatever you choose to call them).
The large case is filled with vintage linen. I clean out Goodwill of all sheets, pillowcases, tablecloths with a 1960's or 1970's print or embroidery.
These yummy fabrics I bought on Monday will join the rest.
The big sewing project for this room was this wall hanging I made for Jack. Hung at his level so he can touch, feel and play with a basket of stuffed animals to the right.
Two more baskets. One has toys and the other has the many blankets made for him by Great Grandma Chapin. The gate is up to keep him out of the bathroom since he now enjoys throwing stuff in the toilet. Can't forget the sleepy dog, Manny.
Mamma's spot complete with laptop, bowl of edamame, my fuel of choice (I don't like coffee) and a fat cat warming the seat.
There is also a mirror to play with. 
I kept the bed but put it on the floor Montessori style. I lay on it to read or knit. Jack climbs up, down and naps on it.
I hung ten paper lanterns hanging above the bed. Honestly, I think that's my favorite part.
Hope you enjoyed the room tour!
1 comment:
What a fabulous space! Looks very relaxing and inspiring.
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