BookShelves upgrade

 Like I said before, I had a few things I needed to fix in the library. Just so you remember, here they are again...

1) Add Bookcase lighting

2) Build a Library Ladder

3) Get more storage for unsightly clutter to be placed at the bottom shelves

4) Upgrade ( meaning spruce it up) the old office bookcase

5) Find the right rug

6) Find the right table/floor lamp for the desk area

7) Fix the gaps in between the bookshelves lattices

Well, we got 2 things done already!

Here is the first one - #7 DONE!

BEFORE

AFTER

I know, this change is not that obvious. But because we just overlapped the lattices on top of each other (cutting them one by one would be a real pain), we had this huge gap in between the overlaps to deal with. To fill the gaps, we used plain white  Foam boards since it is much easier to cut and measure this material than real wood. And besides we were only filling up gaps right?!


Then we took care of #1..

Picture lighting from Menards $26

Better night view

With room lights on

and with room lights off

Now we only have these to deal with...

1) Add Bookcase lighting

2) Build a Library Ladder

3) Get more storage for unsightly clutter to be placed at the bottom shelves

4) Upgrade ( meaning spruce it up) the old office bookcase

5) Find the right rug

6) Find the right table/floor lamp for the desk area

7) Fix the gaps in between the bookshelves lattices

You guys helped me a lot for #5 about finding the right rug. I will show you my choice as soon as I can. :-)

Have a Wonderful Day!

Aidans Room Update

I did a few changes to my son's room last weekend, just wanted to share these with you guys..



BEFORE - Ok, must admit, I think this is way cuter picture because my son's in it, but the decor was a little bo-ring...

AFTER

I got the decals from Karen over at Casa Bella Vinyl in Etsy. Aren't they adorable? I think so. My son loves, loves Dr. Seuss, and I am glad there's a lot of Seussisms out there for young ones like him!

The huge pencil was from PB kids on clearance I bought months ago.

 Now to the bed area...



BEFORE - not bad really but that wall decor is just a big "duh" right?!

AFTER - Yup more Dr. Seuss

I think the bigger wall art was better for the huge room don't you think?

Again, I got the decal from etsy over by at A baby wall. These are huge and easily replaceable since we all know decals are pretty temporary if you ever change your mind. One thing though, although in the picture it seems clear, the green color of my son's name, doesn't really show well with the blue walls, So I added these....

A Much Better AFTER

I just added white tape in the middle of the letters so it can be highlighted better. :-)

Here's the wall art again

I got these letters from RH child

Another change I did was on this side of the room...

BEFORE - sorry wasn't able to take pic of the shelf before, but this used to be a white bookshelf



AFTER - got the shelf from TARGET and it used to be in our office

There you have it, my quick update on Aidan's room.

It was a surprise I did for him for all the hard work he's been doing in school and other stuff. I am just so proud of him and admire him so much for his patience and dedication. I knew he would love this room and here is a pic of him when I revealed the room to him...

Here he is reading his Seussisms on the wall

His reaction was "Wow, thanks mom!". And with that, I knew this was my BEST project yet!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Linking back to Carolyn's Homework, Serenity Now , Thrifty Decor Chick & My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Anything Blue Friday, Emily A Clark

Happy Birthday Love!

Happy, happy birthday to my best friend and one true love!  Thank you for all that you do and all that you are to all of us.

We love you forever!