Busy, Busy, Busy...

I haven't written in a few days due to getting this 'bug' to makeover my daughter's bedroom.  First step was finding the inspiration.  We took a trip to Kohl's and there, Brooke found her quilt.  Next was a trip to Home Depot.  If you haven't tried their Behr paint samples, you really should!  You can pick any color from the swatches and they will tint the sample cans.  I can't tell you how many times I bought paint because it looked good in the store, brought it home, painted and HATED it!  Trust me - it's worth the few extra bucks and trips to the store.  Anyway - here are the before and after pictures.  You'll have to forgive me, I couldn't take the chaos in her room another minute that I was too antsy to stop and take a 'before' picture.  Just before painting I realized I never took a 'before' shot.  So the only thing you'll see is the 'before' color. 

The green was fine.  It served its purpose for the last four years.  But I, he-hum...Brooke wanted a change and a more calming color...

And here it is!  The cabinets, believe it or not I found at Hobby Lobby!  They were very affordable and hide her 'stuff' so well!  The hinged boxes on her coffee table conveniently hold note pads and the remote control to her tv.  The bed I nabbed at a neighbor's garage sale!  (Have I mentioned how much I love garage sales?)  What a great deal I got!  It even comes with a trundle frame that rolls underneath the bed!

Brooke loves her room and I must say, so do I!  It feels like a little studio apartment!  So cozy!

Soooooooo, what about my crocheting?  Well I just finished my first crocheted hat.  This is called the Newsboy and I'm quite pleased with it.  This will serve well on those days just before my hair color touch up!  I know I will be busy making a few for my girls!