Yes, I will be changing that fan/light
If you guessed my bedroom you were correct.
Friday I had this wild and crazy idea. Well, I guess it wasn't so wild, it's something that we were going to do in a year down the road, but I had been thinking an awful lot about it and decided what the heck let's make it a reality. When we designed our home we build three bedrooms all in a row for each of our girls. One of them was currently my studio until Megan was old enough to move near her sisters. Well the time has come to move her to her rightful place, next to her sister's where I must say she is so excited about.
I knew what I had signed up for (a load of work), but I don't think I realized just how much stuff I had and how many trips that really meant of me, just me, going back and forth. I was non stop all day Saturday and Monday (it was all I could do to keep the sabbath, I really wanted to finish). I had to move Megan out, then all the girls wanted new rooms so we switched everyone around. With Adam's help I was able to get all the furniture moved by the end of Saturday. Monday I started at 6am putting shelves up, which always takes way more time than planned. Then I had the horrible task of moving the stuff out of my studio closet. I have a lot of stuff...I'm going to be selling a lot of stuff. Once I was done moving my stuff out I was ready to make a closet for Bella, move her in my old studio, then move Tess' cloths to Bella's old room and the story goes on with Megan. Phew! It has been a long few days, but oh so worth it. The girls are all happy about their new digs and me, well, I'm loving the space, the light, and the proximity to my bedroom.
check out my new ikea shelves, the shelves I have been coveting for 3 years now.
I'm not 100% finished, still things I want to change. Are you ever really done? It's a constant process, at least for me, one I love very much.
23 comments:
Wow, Amy, it looks so great! It's always so invigorating to make big switches like that -- after it's all done, of course! That was a lot to tackle with all the girls' rooms rearranging, too. Those shelves are worth coveting for 3 years -- they're fantastic!
It hurts, it really hurts.
Job well done. It looks great! I wonder if my kids will ever want a change up of rooms. They won't even change what pillow they sleep on.
wow what an ordeal to do all those changes. Specially since you just set up your studio no? this will be a new room right...well those book shelves I have been wanting them for ever, but I HAVe no place to put them...eventually I think ...they look very very cool. I think changes like this are very very good for soul, mind and cleanliness.
OH Amy, I love your studio. Where on earth did you get those clear boxes that appear to be holding your scrapbook paper? I have been looking high and low for some. Oh and those shelves. LOVE them! If you need to sell some stuff, I am always wanting to buy some. ;) What a big project but so worth it.
Very nice! Love the new shelf! Isn't Ikea the best?? It is always so fun to change things around. Makes everything seem new again!
Wow. I echo Jill.
It looks great! I love the big switch-ups - everything clean and in its place!
what a fabulous space of your own!
Love it. I love those bookshelves too. We got some for Lulu and I keep thinking about buying a set for me- although I don't have a cool room like you.
Isn't it amazing how much just a little change of furniture and scenery can give you that big boost of new energy.
Fabulous. You need to host a come see my room party!
It is so cute it hurts. More pictures please...
I have been coveting those shelves as well. It all looks so great! Enviable, in fact. Not having seen your new house, I am confused as to where everything is, but I understand that it was a lot of work to switch everything around! Job well done.
Fabulous Amy! I can't believe you did all that so fast! Moving small (and big) stuff like that always takes longer than planned. Love the IKEA shelves, they're perfect!
tell me when you are selling, I will be there. I love those shelves and want some badly.
You are so gifted in the decorating department. I love switching things. Although I don't think the boys would like a pink and green room.
Inspiring space, as usual. I love the idea of shifting all the rooms - TONS of work but I bet everyone is feeling invigorated in their "new" home!
I have always admired your studio table, do you mind sharing where you got it?
lastly, I have to confess I am trying to decide which room to scarifice to create a craft/studio space for me, and your room always inspires me.
dana my husband had my desk made for my birthday. We did a knock off design from pottery barn. I know they still sell them.
Change can be so inspiring and motivating! Have fun!
Thanks for the inforamtion, Amy! I thought it looked like PB (way out of my budget!)but I really like the metal countertop. So practical!
awe inspiring!
Hey Amy, I thought I'd check in on you this morning to give myself a break from battling with the local middle school regarding my childs lack of an acceptable math education. Can you hear my frustration? Anyway, I read your posts and a SMILE and a GIGGLE (neither of which have been present the past week) crept upon my face and I am reminded once again of all that I love in this world! Okay, so I know I've told you how AWESOME I think you are but after reading this post I love ya even more! I LOVE to mix things up and I love your NEW shelves...I want some! I have a question that struck me while you were talking about the girl's new digs...do you paint your girls room a color? Brooklynn's is pink, with one being the lightest shade of Behr hers is about a five and we're both tired of it. I'd like to repaint a neutral/ Pottery Barn color that would be good regardless of "favorite color" changes. Any suggestions? She has warm white furniture and I think I'll blog a picture so you can get an idea. If you have a spare second I'd love to hear from you. Have a great day!
I need all this! Looks great!
will you please come help me move into and set up my space? :) we recently moved into a new space and i am having a hard time committing to my rooms. you have such an eye for creativity and organization; it is a gift that i sorely lack in! congrats on all of the hard work! it looks fab!
Your studio looks awesome. I have been wanting those Expedit shelves too. Someday....
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