Instant Redesign

I love beautiful things- who doesn't?  Sometimes I find myself in want of things, and when your in that place you can easily begin to fill ungrateful for what you have.  Last week while the Rev. was away I was feeling a little down and wishing I had new rugs, a sofa, etc......  I reminded myself to take a look around me and see what I could do with what I have.  I found a few things that changed everything.  I had a quart of sea blue paint, Martha Stewart animal prints, nails, and some foam board. 

What I really wanted to do was give the kid's room a lift.  With just a little paint you can reinvent any space or item for that matter. I decided to repaint Sophia's lamp, an old mirror tucked away, and her front door.  

THE BEFORE
It is clear to see this wall space needed some attention.  I wanted to create a space where Sophia could display her artwork from school while still maintaining order.  Also, the decals in her room had become a bit too dusty.  

I took the foam board I had and made a quick stop to Paper Presentation (18th btw 5th & 6th Ave) to pick up a graphic sheet of paper ($5.95 total) to cover the foam.  I simply purchased double side permanent tape, wall adhesive (non-permenant), and away we went. I just wrapped the paper around the foam. It is amazing what a little tape and paint can do. 

About a year ago I came across some really fun Martha Stewart animal letters at Michaels.  They were so inexpensive, I think $5.00 dollars total, and thought I would eventually frame them for Henry's room. I searched for frames that would fit and soon realized each letter would need to be custom framed.  So, I tucked them away realizing this project would be to expensive.  That is until I discovered colored tape.......

I simply "framed" each image and added white push pins.  The affect is whimsical and perfect for an ever changing space. Sophia was so happy when she discovered them after school. I selected her favorite animals and pinned them up. 

Miss. Sophia made this fabulous key holder for Christmas.  I love all the bright colors. This is another item that needed a place.  I think we found it!!


FINISHED PRODUCT 

VOILA
This is my kind of recycling!! Come back Friday see how I reinvented Henry's space. 


Besos,


M