The Cottage Out Back

One of the things that makes me happiest is to dive into a project decorating a kid’s room over the course of a weekend. If I can plan a week or more ahead of time, I have been known to pull off rooms that delight, even in 24 hours the room might get destroyed by a kid (as is their prerogative). My friend Sandi and her hubby babysat her great granddaughter all the time when she as a baby and toddler. Well after Sandi died two + years ago, the family became estranged with the little girl for various reasons. And then, one day Sandi’s great granddaughter came back home to live with her Grandpa. To welcome her home her Grandpa and I decorated her room!

I pulled things together from Walmart, Target and my own personal collection of girly things to make it special. I had given my BFF’s son a small desk many years ago but got severely damaged. My BBF offered it up to include in the room. So we removed the damaged veneer and painted it in a deep pink peony color. I painted the room a gorgeous sage/olive green but the star of the show was peony pink accessories and decor. The stunning decor was Sandi’s original art that she had created before she got sick. It was as if Sandi was welcoming your great granddaughter home! Here are a few pics of the room.

All in all I was happy how the room turned out and Grandpa reports that his new roomie loves it. I am still search of a few things: a good pink and green rug, a throw, and good girl books like Nancy Drew or Beverly Cleary’s Ramona the pest.

Finally! A perfect description of my style!

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