Tuesday, August 14, 2012

I'm Seeing Spots...and a Before and After!

Ah, summer! Where to begin?

We had a fabulous trip to New York, I went to Shreveport on a wonderful girls' trip, and then, a few stolen days at the BEACH!

When we got home, I got busy!!! I taught for three weeks at a summer reading program and took on a little guest bedroom makeover. It's funny, really. I like to decorate in a traditional, classic kind of style in the majority of our home...I'll do a tour here one day soon. The funny part is when it comes to the "secondary" bedrooms, anything goes! I see a lot of painting in our future if we ever decide to move. Can you say color?

So....here's the before:


And the after:

It's become my happy, somewhat vintage guest/project room. I still want to gut and reorganize the closet with all kinds of crafty goodness, but that's another day...

I've also been working in my classroom:

School is almost here and I cannot wait! New little people to know and love, routine and purpose all rolled into one!

Phew! OK...almost all caught up...what did YOU do this summer??? :)

 

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2 comments:

  1. ChelseaSalomoneAugust 14, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Glad you have a blog!!

    I love random colorful, bright rooms too. This room looks so fun and welcoming! I LOVE how you arranged the shelf of "odds and ends" especially. Looks great!

    And of course, your classroom looks wonderful but it always does! Your kids are so very lucky to have you.

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    1. teacherJillKAugust 14, 2012 at 12:47 PM

      Thanks for following my blog! I've been stalking yours for a while...you were actually the one that inspired me to start my own! I love finding your new posts and keeping up with your previous family. :)
      I hope to add treasures to that shelf as time goes by. I love the casual, thrown together look...but I usually get too impatient and try to get it all done at once! We'll see how it evolves...
      Thanks for the sweet comment about my home away from home, too! I can't wait to see my kids! :)

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