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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

A Simple Spare Bedroom ~ Before/After On a Budget of $0.00





Hey Friends!

Well I have been a busy girl these past few days.
My daughter graduates the 3rd of June...
and with that comes those looooong put
off projects...that now become a MUST!

Because my family does NOT live close
they will be coming into town...
and that means
 I badly have needed to get downstairs and whip the
 basement spare bedroom into some type of shape.

This room was originally my
Craft Room when we finished the basement over
6 years ago.
But...I just needed fresh light coming in from
windows to create and decided to take over one of our
*other* spare bedrooms instead.

So... 2 years ago this became a dumping room
of which I opened the door and
closed it REAAAAAAL quick!
So you can see with this series of Pix
what shape is was in Before...

I am almost embarrassed to even show these...
but I wanted ya to know I am for real! lol

See? I wasn't kidding was I?

I did this room on a budget of $0.00...or
I shopped my home and
used some creative juices.
Now, its probably NOT magazine
worthy, but it will do for now and
hopefully at least will provide a nice
comfy bed to sleep in.

Now the AFTER Pixs...not bad, huh?
I went for a vintage cottagy look...mixing/matching
some pieces I have had scattered.
I used some of my favorite vintage prints from my
computer and printed them on cardstock...whaaalaaa!
Do ya see some painted pieces around the room...they were some of my
first pieces I painted..I cringe to see them but
then again a great reminder of where I have been
and how far I have come...
I have a small collection of child sized chairs
which I used for some of my sweet bunnies
and dolls.
Tea for 2!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Don't forget to leave comments if you'd like to be entered
into my
PINK MYSTERY Giveaway!
Reveal is Saturday.

Blessings...Lorena


9 comments:

Mari said...

HELLO,
OMG IT TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL AND ALL FOR $0 DOLLARS, I KNOW FOR SURE I WOULD BE COMFY STAYING IN THAT BEAUTIFUL ROOM :)

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Oh, Lorena, what an adorable guest bedroom! I love it! WHat a sweet mix of cottage style and all your beautiful hp roses! I'm going back right now to enlarge each pic!!

HugS,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

I just love this room!! Can you tell me how you attached the lace fabric to the ceiling? I just love old type trays, too. I've got Bree's that Daddy painted white for her and he lined it in green/white gingham for her nursery when she was born. I must dig it out and rehang it!! I also have such a thing for little chairs and benches ~ yours are adorable! Bravo!! Things are looking GREAT, dear friend!

Love,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Anonymous said...

Now that's my kind of budget! Great job! So cute! ♥

Pink Princess said...

You did a great job, love howthe room turned out. You should see MY craftroom, or better not!!
OH I am still interested in your giveaway lol :)

hugs

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hello Friend,
You did good !! LOL!!! It's fun to redo without spending any $$$...
Your guest will enjoy their room.
Warmly,
Deb :)

Connie said...

You did such a beautiful job on that room and the budget was terrific, sugar!
xoxo,
Connie

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

I think it turned out to be an absolutely charming room!!

I love that sweet dresser and I adore that white table with the roses painted on it!!

And I think your collection of child's chairs is oh so cute!!

You did a wonderful job and any guest would be delighted to sleep in that guest room!!

Debbie

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Lorena,
Your guest room is lovely and I love all your sweet touches in there! You did a wonderful job and I'm sure your guests will be quite comfortable to sleep in there. Happy Pinks and hope to see you Tuesday for tea.

Blessings,
Sandi