I now have a guest room in my home.My little girl moved out to her first placeand I miss her.While I am very happy for her and it really was time,I miss her.
Gone are the bright pink walls and the Audrey Hepburn print from Ikea behind the door that was shut most days to hide the clutter (I don't miss that).  Also gone ~ all the extra accessories I had to choose from to complete my outfit each day!
I got busy on the makeover shortly after "moving day".It helped to keep busy.I gave the room a fresh coat of paint from the ceiling to the trim to the walls, using paint I already had.Jim and Jake ripped up the carpet and, after a good cleaning, the hardwood floors look pretty good!
I found some lovely curtain panels at Marshalls.  I only bought one pair, with plans of using one panel on each window and swagging them... .
I did not really love the swag look, so I have been hunting high and low in all the Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Homegoods stores near me for another pair.No luck so far.Do you have one of those stores near you"
I brought this dresser home from my space at the Wrentham Country Store and repainted it...

Then my friend (and fellow Shop Girl at the WCS) Jeannie stenciled it for me...

I love it, thank you Jeannie!I topped it with a new lamp and shade from Walmart and one of my favorite treasures, an old french print that was my Mom's.
The room is far from done but I am in no rush.My camping season starts in 9 days (so excited) and that usually m...