Keeping it real! I am embarrassed to show this picture, but it is a fact of life. I love working on projects, and I have to store them. Since Jamie rarely visits, her room has become my storage area. When she came home for our trip to Michigan, I had to clear out all of my many projects from her room. Where to put them? My room! After we got back from our trip, I got busy cleaning up my room. This truly was the worst this room has EVER looked, and it will never look anything like this again! I am purposely keeping the photo small so that it doesn’t overwhelm you. 🙂
There! That’s more like it! Neat and tidy, but in great need of a change! See that cute bunny on my bed? My sister made that for Jamie when she was a toddler. Notice the old blinds, brown trim, orange tongue and groove, lack of baseboard on the wall and a headboard that is dark and too tall. Although I have always liked this comforter, it is king size on a queen bed. (I got it on clearance over 5 years ago). Definitely time for a change!
This is the corner that was all piled up with all my projects.
I’m sorry for the poor picture quality. By the time I uploaded the pics, my room was empty and I couldn’t take anymore pictures.
This bride doll belonged to my mom’s sister, Aunt Polly, as did the cedar chest. My mom’s other sister Aunt Jean, designed and sewed the dress. It is a replica of my vintage 1970’s wedding dress. My mom’s other sister is my Aunt Dot, she is the one who won a cruise and invited me to tag along. I love family!
I have the dreaded mirror closet doors that everyone dislikes. This view shows you the whole room. That’s me hiding over there behind the door! 🙂 The room was neat and tidy, I was not!
Here, I am trying out the headboard in different places. In this corner, it would protrude too far out into the room.
In front of the window, not sure I’m liking it at this point.
On the wall where the door is, sort of behind the door. Jamie’s not liking this option at all!
I decide that the best place is in front of the window. I sort of fooled you with the bedding. I had bought this quilt from Target, but decided I didn’t like it, so I took it back.
Are you still with me, or have you quickly scrolled through the pictures? If you’re not reading, it’s totally OKAY, I’m a picture girl myself! Real life getting in the way again, there on the right, do you see it? Yep! I must have a tv in my room. It’s really not as close as it looks, because I sleep on the side of the bed nearest the nightstand. The fella that shares my bed sleeps on the side nearest the tv. He’s quite the bed hog.
This would be the bed hog!
On with the show. Window treatments. I know they’re not anything all that special, but I can’t have curtains because of these kittos . . . .
Look! Miss Kitty on the left, Matthew Dillon on the right, Louie in the middle! (and a tape measure on the couch, hahah)
So, as I was saying, I can’t have curtains.
Have you gotten a good feel for the layout of the room? This is the corner that was so messy in the first picture.
You can see that this picture was before I changed the frame layout.
Enough talking! Just enjoy the rest of the pictures. I know I am enjoying my new room soooo much!
Candle-less sconces. 😉 It’s funny, I update things, but forget to take the pictures!
Voila! Candles!
Look! A lamp!
One more look, before:
and after:
I know it’s very feminine, but that is exactly what I wanted. I’m sure I will be tweaking it for awhile. I will keep you posted when I make changes. Over the next few days, I will go into a little more depth about the details. (You can click on linkwithin below to see details of the room)
Stop back by later today for another giveaway announcement. Thanks for all the comments and wonderful ideas about the tote bags!
gail
Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
GlamperCamper
It's lovely. I love the beadboard wall and the white frames.. and what really got me was the photo of the two cats and the dog on the sofa back looking out the window. I would have to turn my sofa around to the sliding glass door to the back deck and be able to take an almost identical photo! I have a long haired black and white kitty..same pattern as yours but with a bit more white, a black and white short haired kitty just like yours and a schnauzer in 'winter fur' just like your pup.. same color.. Sugar baby aka Angel the long hair, Little Man, the short hair and Freeway the Schnauzer! 🙂
Kelsey
It looks amazing! You did a great job!
Shanarun
Love this! You must of had so much fun 🙂 (Popped over from Poppies at Play.)
Andy Porter
Gail, that is beautiful!! I'm adding a picture to my post today! Lovely!
canngil
love the room, but particulary noticed the clever final arrangement of the white frames on the wall. Very nice...come do my bedroom for me!!
decor4poor@blogspot.com
Great job! You picked a wonderful color!
Heidi
I also have a "catch-all" room! I love the white frames on the wall...so sweet. You did a fantastic job!
Anonymous
Amazing transformation! It looks great!
thrivingthrifter at gmail dot com
Nikki
looks beautiful.
Molly @ A Bit O' Shine
WOW that is a huge transformation! It looks gorgeous! And that shadowbox is SO sweet!
Matt Dillon and Miss Kitty - hee hee!
Diann
Wow! It turned out great Gail! Now could you head over here and do my bedroom? LOL It is the most neglected room in the house. How sad is that! I also have "projects" stacked in my bedroom. Oh, the ugliness of it all!
Rachel
What a nice, crisp change! Lovely colors and added touches. Just not sure I could watch TV that close to me! Looks like there are lots of good memories in there with you.
Mary Ellen
You have done a great job in this room! I love your headboard and the beadboard and the collection of picture frames and .....
bee blessed
mary
Terry @ La Bella Vie
Very pretty!
Terry
Pam
Nice....and I expected no less.
The Polka Dot Closet
Oh Don't you just love it! It is beautiful! What hard work, but looking at it finished that all fades!
Carol
Beth
I love it! Good job.
Erin
It is very, very pretty. Just two questions:
1) where is the bride doll? She'd fit in beautifully.
2) Do you have to lay on your side to watch television?
P.S. Love the second frame arrangement...it definitely finishes it all.
★All Thingz Related★
Wow, Gail, your hard work really paid off! It's beautiful! You did a fantastic job!
{Rebekah}
Melanie Beth
WOW that makeover is amazing! I especially love the headboard, and the color of the walls!
Sarah
What a wonderful transformation! I love the color scheme, it is soft and warm and a little bit unexpected. Thank you for sharing!
Kate@TwentySixToLife
Fantastic job!
Tricia
Gail, it looks great! I think the new location of the bed feels really cozy. I think a bed should always feel cozy. Oh, and that pic of Jamie and yourself, and the sculpture, love that!!
Jill
Beautiful. It looks so calm and relaxing!
Makalani Adolpho, PLC
Great job on the re-do. I love what you did to the room. I love the color on the wall. What color did you use. I think you mentioned it before.
~Makalani
http://www.MakazHome.com
Makalani Adolpho, PLC
Great job on the re-do. I love what you did to the room. I love the color on the wall. What color did you use. I think you mentioned it before.
~Makalani
http://www.MakazHome.com
Denise
It's a very relaxing color, great place for you to go after a long day of repurposing! I love the window treatments they are simple and add some warm color.
Candace@craftysisters-nc
Great job Gail! Everything looks so soft and feminine and I love all the added sentimental touches to the room. I just might borrow your idea for the headboard for my son's room. By the way, I'm glad you found the two-pack of drop cloths, it's a sweet deal! 🙂
the cape on the corner
love the bed in that spot (it's like mine) and the color combo. it looks amazingly different...that trim makes a huge difference. i bet it is much more relaxing for you in there now, too!
jamie
awesome!! love the shadowbox, it works perfectly!
great job on the window treatments! and i really like the frames. 🙂
Debilou~Mississippi Mama
WOW,, i love everything about your "new" room. The headboard looks fantastic the way you redid it. And I love the punch of red color in the room. It all looks great, I know you're loving it.
Amanda@The Hand Me Down House
The room turned out JUST BEAUTIFUL, Gail! I love all your added details with the frames, and the shadowbox frame - and LOVING that white trim! 🙂
Always Nesting
Love your new and gorgeous room! It's beautiful. I love the frames as art on the wall. Simple yet stunning.
I hear you about the animals thing. If you only knew how many decisions I have to make around my dog's needs.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
a hundred million billion kajillion times better!!! it looks amazing! totally transformed and up to date. i bet you can sleep a whole lot better now that you have a nice freshly and lightly painted room to sleep in. wonderful!!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
a hundred million billion kajillion times better!!! it looks amazing! totally transformed and up to date. i bet you can sleep a whole lot better now that you have a nice freshly and lightly painted room to sleep in. wonderful!!
Jody
Gail, your room is so pretty! I adore the frames with that gorgeous color on the wall. Great job!
Granny J
The room is beautiful and looks so relaxing. I love your new bed cover. It looks perfect with the wall color and the headboard. You're right, it does look feminine and that is the perfect look for that room.
Coleen's Corner
Nice! Love the colors and crisp freshness of the white woodwork! Your curtainless critters sure are cute too : )
Jen T
All the hard work paid off! I love the transformation and how airy this room feels now. Your frame arrangement is eyecatching and suits that wall perfectly and the rose pattern going around the bed is SO pretty. Great job!
PS. Your bed hog is adorable!
Miss Madison's Mommy
Wow it looks fantastic!!! I love love love the color on the walls~ beautiful!!!
A Pretty Pastime
WOWZA!! I love everything about your makeover! The wall color is gorgeous and I adore the frames on the wall. Very nice work! When are you hosting a pajama party?!?!?
Katy
Proper Prim
Gail it looks gorgeous... Love your new quilt. Everything looks so fresh now. I bet you are thrilled with the results.
Great job.
Hugs, Deb
Homemade Quilts by Granny
Gail....your hard work really payed off the room is amazing....I love the colors you chose they work good together....I'm likeing the shadow box to. Trish