A Birthday Present

Hannah's b-day celebration really began about two weeks before her party.

If you can call painting a room and hauling heavy furniture up a switchback staircase celebration! But this was our gift to Hannah, a room redo. Or, more accurately, her room finally done at all.

It took some strategy. Since I couldn't fit two twin-size beds in the tiny room and leave space for playing or furniture, I found some used bunk beds with storage included for a really good price. The bunk beds weren't exactly the look I was going for so a makeover was in order. We stained the beds a darker mahogony shade and instead of the pretty regal be-jeweled princess room I had planned, I got to thinking... and came up with a sort of tree house meets forest fairy sorta thing. I'm not finished, but I thought I would kick off the b-day posts with the pre-show planning. :)

I must say the room was quite a hit at the party. I just wish I could get the kids to actually sleep up there... *sigh*

I guess part of my gift to H was letting her get in on the decorating action. Just a little of it though because honestly? The thought of a four year old wielding a loaded paint brush is almost too much for my perfectionist self to handle! But she really wanted to help and I just couldn't say no.

Phase 1: Tape off.

Not sure what she's reaching for. Hmmm.

Phase 2: Some much-needed color on the walls:

Okay, come on in, but watch your STEP!
Color looks sorta blue, but it's actually light purple. Very pretty. And girly.

Phase 3: Every forest/tree house room needs grass...

Advice: if you're actually brave enough to hand over a roller, ALWAYS remain within arm's reach and make sure your tarp is taped securely to the wall! And Breathe.
Oh, and try to smile and act happy and proud :)

Mom adds the finishing touches:

And without further ado--

voila!

Of course the top bed is undone. Didn't notice until now.


Had to have the mirrors for J.

There's even a new TV in the armoire. She still likes to hog ours, though :(
In all fairness, it is much bigger.

And I tried some handpainted flowers. They didn't come out quite like I wanted, but I might work on that more later.


Their adjoining bathroom:

No new paint in here. Just run-of-the-mill decor, but it still turned out bright and cute.

And the first cards arrive in the mail...




So exciting to be four and have a room to call your own! Or, well, your own with your sister! ;)

Next up: The b-day festivities.

When it rains, it pours!