diy blanket to bedskirt : part 1

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a couple months ago i bought this indira bedspread from ikea.
the color was a perfect match for emory’s room.
i originally planned on using it as a throw at the end of her bed, add a pop of color.
foolishly i purchased the queen size, it was huge and WAY too big for a throw.
it sloppily sat at the end of her bed until i had a great idea.
why not make a bedskirt out of it?

the bedspread was large enough that i could make a bedskirt, hem the edges of the leftover center piece, and still have enough for a throw!
so i got started…

(disclaimer: keep in mind i do NOT know how to sew. i make it up as i go. i am sure there are MUCH better ways of doing this!)







it’s now time to sew.
next up, part 2 and the reveal!

diy & potty training

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i just want to sit and relax by this fireplace.
this room is calling my name.
{image via decor pad}

unfortunately there is NO time for relaxation over at our abode.
i decided to tackle the dreadful job of potty training!
we completed day one, i think i lost.
potty: 1 – floor: 123324!
please tell me it gets better.
the only good thing about potty training is that we have to stay home.
this gives me plenty of time to finish up my lingering diy projects.
emory’s nightstand = painted!
i just need to put the hardware on.

i also sewed 2 pillows, painted the chalkboard, applied fabric to the back of the bookcase, prepared the child’s size rocker for painting, and finalized the lay-out for the gallery wall.

i love including personal items into a design.
emory’s miraculous beginning is something i wanted to incorporate in the room.
a gallery wall seems like the perfect way to display her incredible story.


now i am exhausted and smell like pee, lovely.

slow and steady…

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i’ve been working hard trying to finish emory’s bedroom.
one of the frustrating things about designing on a tight budget is how LONG it takes.
searching the city for the perfect piece of used furniture and re-finsihing it is way more time consuming then pushing the purchase button at an online store.
fortunately, in the end it is SO worth it.
i am getting very close to finishing her room.

so far i have spent $284.00 on her room.
i still need to purchase a couple frames but hope to finish it for under $300.00!
things left to do:
*paint nightstand
*sew pillows for bed
*hang art wall
*finish chalkboard
*paint & re-cover child’s size rocking chair
ok, so maybe i have quite a bit left….