One Room Challenge: Week 6 - Peyton's Room Reveal!!

Let me first say that it had been quite a challenge trying to keep my 2 year old locked out of his 'new' room :-)
He cried for a while and begged me to let him inside, but I did not want to spoil the surprise. Anyway, as of today, he 'waits no more'. I can report he is very "happy, happy, happy, happy".

The bed was originally a convertible crib which served as a very good investment.






This monogram art was a 'spur of the moment' decision. Initially, I had planned to use the map, but later decided against it, (it was too large for the space). Anyway, I am happy with the way the art turned out, considering, it was a DIY project. 

The wall lamps are 'dressed' in a lovely striped, orange, ribbon trim :-). They can be rotated as needed.

The trim on the roman shades, is just a wider version of that used on the lamps.

These fan blades were painted to match the color of the walls. It is such a 'cool' item to look at (pun intended),  :-) and by far, one of my favorite elements in the room. Its features include a 6 speed full function remote control, and a revolutionary quiet DC motor. It also has 2, 4 and 8 hour 
sleep timer and 1 minute walk away light delay....'so super cool'.

You may notice there is no specific theme going on here. I 
just tried to incorporate small touches of things little boys love.

Money Bank

One of my favorite baby pictures.

I made this shadowbox following inspiration from here. It was funny watching my son try to pry the cars out of the shadowbox, only for him to discover it was sealed shut :-).





The orange truck serves as a night light. It features a rechargeable battery, which requires you pressing down on it to turn the light on or off.




(Painted Ikea Latt table and chair set, with added padding for comfort). I followed this tutorial.




Storage for his drawing and writing tools.



My little one loves to be read to, so I know he will like having all these books on his wall.








I reupholstered this chaise which was originally pink. This provides a cozy spot for reading. The chaise belonged to my daughter, and I had to promise her a new one before she finally decided to give it up :-). 
Click here to see what the chaise looked like before.

DIY magnetic boards. My intention was to use these as stop lights; red, yellow, and green. I decided against it when I observed how much color the room already had. I think the neutral looks a lot better. I added magnetic strips to painted wooden cut-outs.







Well, that wraps it up for the tour, and as usual, I hope you were inspired. Thanks for stopping by, and also for the encouragement received during the challenge. It is much appreciated. Please head over to Linda's blog for even more inspiration.

Source

Paint Colors: Behr Compass Blue MQ5-54D

Sheet set:  Target (apparently sold out)

Quilt Bedding Set: Target

Orange Blanket: Target

Orange Chevron Rug: Urban Outfitters (sold out)

Car Cushion: Target (sold out)

Side Table: Target

Thomas Money Bank: Target

Bed: Babies'R' Us

Letters for Monogram: Walmart

Dresser: Ikea
Bygel Rail: Ikea
Book Shelves: Ikea
Storage Boxes: Ikea
Red, blue, green storage boxes: Ikea
Red Mesh Basket: Ikea
Colorful Storage Cups: Ikea
Table and Chairs: Ikea
World Map: Michaels

DIY
Monogrammed Art
Initial Car Art
Alphabet Art (free printable)
Books Word Art
Magnetic Board

ORC: Week 5 - Peyton's Room Update

I tried to get as much done as possible, with the hopes of posting on time this week :-) I managed to get the book shelves painted, also the table and chair set. 

A peek of how the chairs look :-)

I also worked on reupholstering this chaise his sister gave him. Despite my many spot-cleanings, the original fabric was still covered in stains.
I found a similar fabric at Hobby Lobby. It is called "grey bubble micro fleece", or "minky dimple dots" on other sites.I still need to add the legs, as I removed them before reupholstering working on it.

Here's a before and after

My daughter outgrew the chaise, and my 2 year old fell in love with it. He sat in it every chance he got...lol 

After much begging,(children seldom like to part with their belongings), my daughter finally decided to give it to him.

My hubby will be installing the molding for the room this weekend, after which I will decorate.

Overall, everything is looking very good.

As a reminder, here is my design board:



Please stay tuned for the grand reveal next Thursday. Have a great weekend, and continue to check in on the other linking participants .

ORC: Week 4 - Peyton's Room Update

I finally began painting the room. It is not done yet, as it needs another coat of paint. I used Behr Compass Blue in eggshell finish, and I love it! It is a very rich color. Surprisingly these photos make the color appear royal blue, but it is extremely dark.

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I mentioned last week I was going to remove the ceiling fan blades and paint them navy. Well, I spray-painted them, but then proceeded to repaint the blades using the same paint I used on the wall. 

At first, I was a bit nervous as to how they would turn out, but fortunately, I have no regrets.

I also made this artwork for the room because my son loves cars. It was difficult to capture a good shot because of the glare. 

I purchased this rug This rug is a lovely purchase from Urban Outfitters. Orange accents blend nicely with the navy walls in the room.

Hopefully you have already checked out the other great talents  over at  Linda's. I am probably the last to post....(shame, shame), but I will not give up :-)

Have a great weekend!

ORC: Week 3 - Peyton's Room Makeover

After returning from vacation, my husband managed to install the ceiling fan. I must say that immediately after it went up, I decided to paint the blades. 

Fortunately, to my surprise, :-) he had no problem taking it apart. Next week, I will reveal the fan with the painted blades. I needed enough time to allow them to dry before putting them back up.

I am also working on painting six of these for his room. 

I am trying to execute my weekly plans as much as possible. Please take a look at the other spaces over at Calling It Home. Thanks for stopping by. 

One Room Challenge: Week 2 - Peyton's Room Design Board

I am simply amazed by the number of Linking Participants who so willingly accepted this recent challenge. It is evidence of how important, motivation and encouragement are, to the execution of proper design.

This week, I am away on Family Vacation, so I did not get to physically change anything in the room. I managed, however, to put together a design board, visibly revealing my plan.

 I also purchased few items for the room; one being this lovely ceiling fan which my husband promised that he would install, once we arrived home.

Well, that wraps it up for Week 2. Tomorrow, I will be returning home from my (road) trip, and that will afford me time to stop at Ikea, and do some more shopping. 

Please send some encouragement to the other linking participants who are actively progressing with their spaces. Thanks for stopping by :-) 

One Room Challenge: Week 1 - Plan for Peyton's Room

It's here again! The long anticipated ORC! I am so excited to begin work on my son's future bedroom. 

As you can see, the room is lacking in so many ways, but I plan to change all that real soon. It has been vacant for such a long time that it seemed like a detached part of the house. The furniture will be replaced; also the wall stencils....lol {those stencils look way worse up close, believe me :-) }
My inspiration had come from here.



My son is only 2 1/2 years old, yet does have a mind of his own. He is able to state his likes versus his dislikes quite verbally, and expresses a love for cars, (or anything with wheels). He is very excited and keeps saying, "this is my room" :-)

My goal for this space includes an automotive theme, coupled with small touches of things little boys adore (trains, dinosaurs etc.).   

The color scheme I am going for is light blue and navy blue, with orange and green accents. 

Plan

1. Paint
2. Install ceiling fan 
3. Purchase dresser
4. Buy mattress and box spring (already have a convertible crib)
5. Buy bed frame
6. Add side table
7. Add art
8. Rugs and accessories
9. Add curtains and rod
10. Mount wall lamps 

Here are few inspiration pictures...

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Well that about wraps it up for my first week. I am as excited as always to be part of this challenge. Thanks Linda, for the encouragement :-). Kindly check out the plans of the other linking participants and have a great day!

Bamboo Style's 3 piece Bamboo Cutting Board Set Review!!!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I must say how happy I was to receive Bamboo Style's 3 piece Bamboo Cutting Board Set to try, and review. I did the 'happy dance' when I received them because for a while, I had honestly longed to have bamboo cutting boards in my kitchen. This cutting board set is the best!! It is Eco-friendly, and also FDA approved. I must stress though, the importance of treating the boards ***before*** using them. I recommend covering the boards in mineral oil, and allowing them to soak for a few hours before wiping off the excess. This eliminates flaking that sometimes occur after using products made from bamboo. 

Let us talk 'size' people :-) 

The dimensions are 6"x8"(small), 8 1/2"x11"(medium), and 9 1/2"x13"(large).

I only use the boards for fruits and vegetables, so the different sizes afford me the opportunity to prep food, without having to wash the boards to reuse during prep time. 

Bamboo Style's 3 piece Bamboo Cutting Board Set is sturdy, durable, and might I add, extremely lovely. They add life and character to my otherwise boring counter-top...lol.  Did I also mention that I love the fact that they are two-toned? The variation in color add texture to their beauty.I honestly love Bamboo Style's 3 piece Cutting Board Set. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.