There’s a little room at the top of the steps that I’ve never shown you.
Welcome to the playroom!
If you’ve been following for a while, you probably already know that I take care of two of my granddaughters during the day. Miss M is almost nine and Miss K is three.
I started taking care of Miss M during the day when she was three. It didn’t take me long at all to realize that a place to play was sorely needed! Um…yeah.
There are quite a few upcycled Goodwill pieces in here and a couple of diy projects. I put this room together before I started blogging so I’ll just have to try to explain to you what I did.
Come on in so I can show you around.
Any of you familiar with Ikea will recognize the two cubbie units and plastic bins. These pieces are great for storing all those little pieces of toys that seem to multiply like rabbits.
The white table and dry erase/magnet board were GW finds that I painted. The little white chairs came from Ikea and the wall pocket was a clearance score from HomeGoods. If you’re wondering what that is in the clear jar, it’s pieces of uncooked pasta. The girls love to use them in their art projects.
Speaking of art, we have to have a place to proudly display their creations – right?
This was such an easy project. I painted a piece of leftover moulding, ModPodged some scrapbook paper to clothespins and glued them to wood.
There is an unlimited (so the girls think) supply of paper on this roll of paper that I hung on a towel bar.
The piece of art above the shelves was painted by my sweet step-daughter, Ms. B.
She is one talented young lady that I’m so proud of. All I did was show her a picture I took of a couple of owl pictures that I had seen in Target and told her what colors I wanted to be in the picture.Miss B did a great job and I just love it!
The cutie-patootey owl bookends came from Kirklands a few weeks ago.
What playroom for two little girls would be complete unless it contained a dress-up space? Every little princess must have a place to hang her lovely ball gowns!
The curtain to left covers the closet. I took the door down because of the space that it took up whenever it was opened.
The mirror was a Craigslist find that I obviously painted. I found some princess stickers at Dollar Tree that the girls had a lot of fun applying to the mirror.The crown hanger was a GW find and the flower hangers and shoe basket were more clearance scores from HomeGoods.
This club chair makes a great space for Miss M to curl up with a book. I love it that their mom, Ms. JB, has always encouraged reading!
I’ve found that a great way to store Barbie’s, Polly Pockets and all of their accessories are these rolling stacks of drawers.They’re nothing fancy, but they sure do the trick!
The fabric that I made the valance from became the inspiration for the colors in this room. That’s usually how I roll – the first thing I look for when decorating a room is the fabric.
I combined four different fabrics for a more playful look.
I repeated the fabric by covering a lampshade that I attached to the light pendant kit that we hung.
Can you tell that the ceiling is a pale, pale blue? I love using blue on interior ceilings and found a gallon of this pretty shade for $5 in the oops section at Lowes.
Another GW score was the table and chairs in the center of the room. They are originally from Cargo Kids and were a natural pine color. Out came the paint!
It’s a great place to play games and do puzzles.
I wanted one more way to tie the fabric into the room, so I came up with the idea of painting the design of the fabric onto the table.
After the table was painted, I went back and painted a white rectangle in the center. I taped together several pieces of tracing paper and traced the outlines of the fabric pattern. I then laid the tracing paper on the white rectangle (pencil lead side down) and used a popsicle stick to rub the lines onto the white paint. We used plain old acrylic paint to fill in all of the colors. Oh – when we were finished I applied a couple of coats of sealer to protect the surface.
It was a really fun project to do with Miss M!
And in case you’re wondering why I haven’t shared this space with you before, it’s because on a good day it looks just like this or worse.
Just keeping it real, y’all!
annemarie says
May 3, 2012 at 11:29 AMI want to be a little girl again and come play at your house – love this room and the owls are just so cute.
Hydrangeas and Harmony says
May 12, 2012 at 1:42 AMI agree!
Sue says
May 3, 2012 at 2:01 PMI just love children’s spaces, and yours does not disappoint! Your granddaughters must be so thrilled to have a space all their own. Every detail is just perfect.
Nancy Carroll says
May 4, 2012 at 1:38 AMGREAT JOB GF!! I particularly love the pendant, the green table and of course your stickman drawing ha ha! What a fun place to play!!
Brei says
May 4, 2012 at 3:08 AMWhat a fun grandma you are! Love the light, too!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
May 3, 2012 at 11:57 PMSuzy….that room is amazing…Now I will not show my granddaughter that room…she would be so jealous!! Just wish I had a “room” for her…the extra rooms for me are taken up by 2 guest rooms and my hubby’s office…so she plays in every room…Gorgeous room Suzy…love all that you did and I am sure your granddaughters love what their Grandmother has so lovingly done….Just beautiful!
Helen's Decor says
May 4, 2012 at 6:31 AMSuzy, your playroom is what my playroom needs to be! It really looks like it was made for them and of course it was. Just great that your decorating shows the love you have for them. Thanks for sharing, Helen
Savvy Seasons says
May 4, 2012 at 1:01 PMAdorable, I love it! ~Liz =)
✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says
May 4, 2012 at 1:10 PMHi Suzy,
Every inch of the playroom is adorable!
Dee
Designing Domesticity says
May 4, 2012 at 9:14 PMWow, what an amazing space completely dedicated to your grandkids. They are so lucky! Thanks for sharing, liz
Merri Jo says
May 5, 2012 at 9:29 PMI am visiting you for the first time via BNOTP~~I’ve been here for 2 hours!! As a Nana, you are my new idol! 😉
I, too have created spaces just for our grandson(26mo), and we have #2 on the way. I have fabrics, paint and many ideas for completely transforming our finished basement just for them. Now, I am so MOTIVATED! Thank you for that! I’ve bookmarked you~~I’ll be back. 🙂
SavannahGranny says
May 6, 2012 at 3:54 AMSuzy, This is an awesome space. It is so wonderful that you can devote such a lovely space for them. I but they are so glad to be with you all day. I can see your love for them in every element. I love that you duplicated the fabric on the table. Oh yes, I love the owl.
Blessings,
CAS says
May 6, 2012 at 12:31 PMThis is such a wonderful space, Suzy, for your little granddaughters. I love the colors! It reminds me of what our family room looks like when the “Grands” are here!
~CAS~
Stacey says
May 7, 2012 at 2:27 AMTHat looks amazing! Can I play there?
Stacey of Embracing Change
~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ says
May 8, 2012 at 12:29 AMWhat a great and cute play room!!! I’d love to play there too! 🙂 I love the curtains and the cute shelf to hang the colored pages! Hope you have a lovely week! xo Holly
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
May 7, 2012 at 11:47 PMWell, I would expect it to look like that, Suzy ~ it is a PLAYroom! : ) Great job. I think you had a lot of fun putting this room together. You found some great things, too. Love the roll of paper. My granddaughter is only going to be 2 in July, but she loves to get the toddler crayons and the giant pad of drawing paper I bought for her.
Pat@Back Porch Musings says
May 8, 2012 at 12:12 AMThis is absolutely the cutest playroom! I love every bit of it. You did a fabulous job. Your grandkiddo’s will have happy memories of this play room forever!
Debbie@Mountain Breaths says
May 8, 2012 at 12:47 AMWhat a cheery play room! I am an owl lover 🙂 Visiting from the Cozy Home Party.
~Lavender Dreamer~ says
May 8, 2012 at 12:57 AMThat looks like any little girl’s dream room! I love those owls!
Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes says
May 8, 2012 at 2:52 AMOh, I love it all. What a wonderful place for the girls to use their imaginations. The bright colors, fun patterns, and ideas for toy storage was a real treat to see, so thanks for sharing them at Your Cozy Home Party this week!
SwedishCorner-DownUnder...Pernilla says
May 8, 2012 at 4:06 AMAmazing playroom! Love it 🙂
Greetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla
Mindie Hilton says
May 8, 2012 at 1:16 PMWhat a great playroom!
Magnolia Cottage says
May 8, 2012 at 6:01 PMWhat a beautiful playroom. Well done! I love the colors and the cute owls.
Lisa
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
May 9, 2012 at 12:16 AMOh this is just too adorable. Love all the bright cheery colors and that painting she did is a masterpiece. I am sure your granddaughters love this room.
Linda @ it all started with paint says
May 9, 2012 at 12:14 AMI just adore so much about that room, starting with “Backpack Backpack” lying on the floor. I pinned your easy peasy art display board. And the fabric if fabulous as are your valances and pendant light diy. But you almost killed me with that table!
🙂
Linda
Jenny @ The NY Melrose Family says
May 9, 2012 at 12:50 AMThis is amazing! I love the paper on the towel rack. I host a weekly link party going on right now. I’d love for you to join in at http://www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com. I’m a new follower.
Pamela says
May 9, 2012 at 1:28 AMThis is the cutest kids room ever!
Leslie says
May 9, 2012 at 1:37 AMWhat a fantastic playroom! Your granddaughter are very lucky to have such a talented grandmother!
Printabelle says
May 9, 2012 at 5:46 PMOMG, sooo fun! My kids are getting big and I’m already planning the grandkids’ playroom. I can’t imagine anything looking cuter than yours. What wonderful memories you are making for your sweeties! I’d love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=3188 Thanks!
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
May 9, 2012 at 4:05 PMI can’t tell you enough how perfect this is!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
May 10, 2012 at 12:40 AMOh what a fabulously fun place for children to play. This is totally amazing. I absolutely love it all. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Jen says
May 9, 2012 at 9:50 PMWhat a great job you did. Not only in picking out the colors, fabrics, and such, but you did an amazing job in creating theusefulness out of every item you put into the room. I should share this with my SIL!
Anu@My Dream Canvas says
May 10, 2012 at 6:10 AMThis is so cute. I am visiting you via Wow Us Wednesdays and I hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.
Laura @ cookiecrumbsandsawdust.blogspot says
May 10, 2012 at 2:11 AMSuzy,
To be a kid again -what a great space for your littles ones to spend time, create, and play. I imagine you had just as much fun creating it for them! I’ll have to snag some of these idea’s kid my little girls’ room.
I’m visiting from the Uncommon Linky party. I would love if you stopped by my blog.
Thanks for sharing!
Laura
Mama Jodi says
May 10, 2012 at 6:20 AMWhat a wonderful grandma you are. This is a dream playroom. Oh man…wish I had a space like this in my house. I love the way you display their art. Great job. Love it! Jodi @ http://www.meaningfulmama.com
Margo says
May 10, 2012 at 12:21 PMWhat a sweet fun room!
HuNnY aNd PoPpA LeWiS says
May 10, 2012 at 4:21 PMWhat a wonderful playroom, the colors and all the special touches are super. This is a place where special memories are made I am sure. Wonderful job, thanks for sharing!!
Glenda @ Magnolia Bend Drive says
May 10, 2012 at 2:29 PMwhat a happy play room. Those are lucky little girls. Love your Owls
racheld says
May 11, 2012 at 3:50 AMCharming and perfect—a room to delight a little girl’s heart. Imagine the conversations and the confidences and the secrets and perhaps art and music and books.
Just lovely.
rachel
Lauryn Clemmer says
May 11, 2012 at 11:11 PMthis is such a beautiful room! it makes me want kids so bad! super cute! i would love for you to add this to my weekend link party. check it out here:
http://www.lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2012/05/spread-love-8-harem-royal-giveaway.html
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
Seaweed and Raine says
May 12, 2012 at 12:55 PMI love the idea of a play space. You have put a LOT of work in and incorporated lots of great ideas. I never would have thought of a blue ceiling – but it’s a really pretty colour, and offsets the light shade beautifully.
Madge Bloom says
May 13, 2012 at 12:27 AMWhat a wonderful kid’s place space! You’re little owl book end is too cute! Thanks for sharing on Weekly Top Shot!
Shannon says
May 13, 2012 at 1:36 AMThis is amazing, you have totally inspired me to add some things to my kids’ playroom!!
Shannon@SewSweetCottage
Costin Comba says
May 13, 2012 at 6:20 PMBeautiful pictures. Perfect playground. Have a nice week. Greetings from Romania.
Cath says
May 14, 2012 at 4:59 AMGorgeous room! Your granddaughters are soooo lucky!!!
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
May 14, 2012 at 8:57 PMWhat an incredible room for those girls!! They must think you are the coolest ever!! 🙂 Featuring this over at our facebook page today! Thanks for linking up!
Bonnie @ uncommon
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
May 16, 2012 at 12:31 AMSuzy, I hung on every word like I was reading a best seller! What clever ideas and such a FABULOUS STUNNING play room for those precious granddaughters!
I love the thrifty way you gave everything a designer look! Your little ones must love getting lost in the land of make-believe in Grandmom’ house!!
Daffodil Hill says
May 16, 2012 at 1:57 AMThis is just perfect! Love all the bright, cheerful colors, especially the fabric on that cushy chair. Your grandchildren must LOVE coming to your house!
Abbie says
May 16, 2012 at 7:07 AMSuper cute! I especially love the light shade! : )
Thanks for linking up at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!
southernflaircrafts says
May 16, 2012 at 9:43 PMThis is fabulous!! I love the colors. What lucky grandchildren you have.
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
May 18, 2012 at 11:29 PMI’m LOVING it ALL! Featuring you tomorrow! XO, Aimee
Linds says
June 29, 2012 at 10:13 PMI am a Granny too, and I have to say that this is MY kind of room! I love the colour, the fun and the vibrancy! Your granddaughters are very lucky indeed. This is exactly how my children’s rooms were back in the days before everything was styled. Fun. Beautiful. Functional and a reflection of the kids. Fabulous!
Sarah says
June 29, 2012 at 10:18 PMLove the playroom!! You’ve given me some new ideas!! I linked up my playroom via Kell’s Korner, too. #91
Debbiedoo's says
October 10, 2012 at 11:58 AMWay cute. Sure wish I was a little girl again! Love everything in here..those curtains are great!
Tammy says
July 29, 2013 at 12:33 AMI just found your blog today and have been here all day during my spare moments. The playroom spoke to me – I’m a Grammy to two little boys (2yo & 4yo), and I do have a playroom for them. Of course, ours is trucks, dinosaurs, a pounding bench, and super hero capes for dress-up, but I love your little girls’ room!