Sunday, February 13, 2011

Priscilla's Room: A Partial Reveal

So...we worked really hard from 9am to 11pm and did most of what was a very ambitious transformation for one day. But we did not finish it completely. There are still a few odds and ends that need to be finished up. I am IN LOVE with this room. It was very important to me to make sure that she would love it every time she walked into the room. Priscilla loves all things Victorian and classy, so we went for a Victorian shabby chic theme for the room. Here is the before (they just moved in, mind you):
We started our day by hitting a huge church yard sale where the proceeds are being sent to Haiti to build a school. What a good cause to spend money for! For a total of $25 we got A singer sewing machine (that we converted to a nightstand), an awesome coffee table for a later day, two beautiful lace curtains, a mirror, a mirrored tray, a candle holder for the wall, a victorian style vase, a crystal dish with a lid for the hubby to dump his pockets into, a rose picture frame, this really neat lampshade made of lace (that we hung from the ceiling), a neat little heart-shaped trivet that we paints ivory, some lace doilies and a pegboard for Joshua's Nursery. All for $25! Sadly, I somehow did not get a before picture of the sewing machine!
Then we went by my new favorite place the Habitat Re-store to pick out hardware and paint for the furniture. After much digging through the clearance hardware bin, we found the perfect knobs and pulls for the room! We went back to her house and hauled all of the furniture outside. And we sanded. And sanded. and sanded. and primed. and primed. and painted. and painted. and froze to death painted some more. After many hours of labor, many trips to Walmart and several "entertain Joshua" breaks....we put the finishing touches on the room around 10:45 PM. Here is the almost finished product!
They already owned those amazing lamps and that gorgeous mirror! They were perfect! We still need to put the bed skirt on and find some frames/artwork for the wall to the right.
This is the old singer sewing machine. We painted it white and added that GORG handle. Isn't it lovely? *sigh* The tray still needs to be painted and the frame needs a picture. But I love all of the little vignettes we set up! And that curtain. I love it. One. Dollar.
I love love love the decanter of pearls. And the spanish moss for a subtle pop of color.
We still need to put the drawer fronts back on. They were still tacky and we were tired!
A Ball jar filled with moss doubles as a pencil holder for the desk. A lace overlay protects the top. And we wanted to incorporate something of Paul's: the turtle shell.
Priscilla spotted this little sconce and I love it. What a good find! Its perfect for the space!

And here is our little sweetie pea helper! What a ham! :)
I love the whites, ivories and golds together. I just love this room. I really do. Totally not something that I would have done in our house but I think right now I might be obsessed with it! It will pass. Don't worry. But just one for time for fun...
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There you have it. A romantic room for Priscilla and Paul. Under $100!





23 comments:

  1. My goodness, you two were really busy and the room is looking gorgeous. Fabulous job. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Wow, what a terrific transformation! Great job.

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  3. AMAZING!! It's fantastic! Y'all did a great job. I bet your "helper" did most of the work though. ;)

    Kelly

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  4. i can't wait to get a house, cause i'm SO hiring you! ;)

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  5. What a difference. I love the new look. I especially love your little helper. Too cute.

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  6. That's fantastic. It just gives it a breath of fresh air. Makes me want to rearrange my room. Too bad there is no other arrangement that would work. Hmmm.

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  7. What a little imagination can do! Great job!

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  8. beautiful transformation! It's so soft and pretty!
    thanks for stopping by my blog! Hope you will visit again soon!

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  9. Thanks for all the nice comments on my blog! I am your newest follower! Love the room transformation! You did a great job.

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  10. It looks wonderful! Love all the accents!

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  11. I just love this room makeover. So glad you stopped by and joined the party. Hope to see you again next week.

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  12. Great job with the room's makeover, it is coming along really well. Love the new combination of colors and the little details you did here and there. (the decanter of pearls is very chic!) Can't wait to see everything finished, looking forward to seeing that.

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  13. What a transformation! This looks great. I'm a new follower and I just love this room. It is so somber and welcoming.

    elephantstrunk42.blogspot.com

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  14. Hi Katie, I appreciate you joining in on the party. Please add my link, and join me as a new friend as well. Thanks so much.

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  15. I see you added my button which is great, but if you could just mention it in your post so other newbies find out about it, that would be great!

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  16. What a beautiful transformation. I love that it was $100! I found you on Debbiedoo's and am now a follower.

    Melanie
    youmadethat.blogspot.com

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  17. What a transformation, love it! Love the bedding too,,your sweet pea helper is beautiful and looks so happy with the outcome too!! Have a great day!

    xoxo,
    Ellen

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  18. Wonderful job!! Great work!
    I'm here from Debbie's party, and I'm your newest follower!!
    xxDaniella

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  19. Wow! Keep up the amazing work! Room make overs are SO much work. I'm in the middle of 3 room makeovers myself!

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  20. Wow, this is so pretty. You guys did so much work so quickly. For $100.00, awesome. I could use you talents over at my house.
    BTW, I am your newest follower. Please come by and follow me as well. Hugs, Ginger

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  21. how lovely! found you on debbiedos and hope you can visit my blog fabricfriendtara.blogspot.com

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