Tuesday, March 2, 2010

bonus

Don't know if you knew....we had a room we finished after we moved in. But really?? We moved Dec. 4th. SO that didn't leave a lot of "time" for Donovan to be doing construction. That is after he finished his 9-5. But after the eggnog, family feuds, and mistletoe....He began the framing, wiring, & hanging the drywall. Next came painting, trimming, putting in closets & shelving... Yeah, it was kind of a process. But the day came and we were ready to move the girls up to the bonus room above the garage, opening up a room for an office for Donovan.

My girls have a little issue with keeping. OR maybe it's mama not keeping on top of it. Let's say it's the option #1. So...before we moved up I worked with Isabella on weeding through her "treasures". I gave her instructions to count her stuffed animals and divide that by 1/2 and that is what she can keep. So really? She had 18. I don't think I bought ANY of these. But someone who was special bought them. She could remember who got them, when and why. But agreed that she had "outgrown" some of them and it actually was a very pain-free process.


Working on Suzy's things...well that's another story. It's a process people.
The carpet install guy came....
And there was joy throughout the house.

That first night we had a little overnight guest.

As you walk in the bathroom is on the right. A little trim work there needs to be done.
Looking into the bathroom just to the right.

Making use of every little space in that little bathroom.
The closets are across from the bathroom on the left as you walk in.

Some beds Donovan made a couple of years ago. Pretty handy to have a personal handy man. I'm just sayin'.



Room for Isabella's desk now.

What fun...to make use out of the space. So very much appreciating it. And what a bonus to have the work behind us.

11 comments:

Jewel said...

That looks so awesome! I absolutely love the shade of blue you used & how you decorated their room & bathroom to match! You guys did an amazing job!

Rosetta said...

I enjoyed seeing the girls' room when I was there a few weeks ago-it is lovely as is the rest of your new home! I am so happy for you!

Jen Bontrager said...

Looks great!

Bobbie said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!

Rose said...

So glad for you Heather!~ Such a pretty little room!!!

Beth said...

Okay, no you can come to my house and help me with my girls bedroom... I am having a terrible time figuring out what to do to make it appealing to all three girls. Plus doing it on a VERY tight budget. Very frustrating! You did a beautiful job!

Cindy said...

Looks great! I'm sure you keep "on top of it" and it stays that way a l w a y s!

My Life said...

Love love love it!!!!! Don't you love it when it first gets done and organized....ahhhhh then maintaining that beauty is another thing....but it looks like you guys made it easy by having so much storage in the closets...love the side shelves...thanks for the idea....you are so cute with your decorating...always have been...

Holly said...

Looks so awesome! Can't wait to see it!

cheryl said...

It looks great! I like the light shinging in the window. I'm sure they'll love it!

Mary said...

It's really, really nice. And so flexible in the way it's not so little girly that it won't grow up with them. Wonderful job Heather and Donovan both, on that room.