Bathroom Inspiration | Looking for Advice | Marble, Wood & Subway Tile

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8slFQlCce5HI0IJ1gkOwK5RIctBb5IGaMvs2X1dhAjjvOOWUdhoudiVY4-WHZFqmW4ZQUU46j4xOb_MQrQ1x67avhhepw3CM2DjKFa7UcrKF6s6v7hSUEzenhyphenhyphen3YSWTqya2Kmqsl45H8r/s1600/bathroom+inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8slFQlCce5HI0IJ1gkOwK5RIctBb5IGaMvs2X1dhAjjvOOWUdhoudiVY4-WHZFqmW4ZQUU46j4xOb_MQrQ1x67avhhepw3CM2DjKFa7UcrKF6s6v7hSUEzenhyphenhyphen3YSWTqya2Kmqsl45H8r/s1600/bathroom+inspiration.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Fbathroom-inspiration-looking-for-advice.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-sMMUjdJzpOw%2FVBcMm7uldsI%2FAAAAAAAAZk0%2FE6F18uZ1A7M%2Fs1600%2Fbathroom%2Binspiration.jpg&description=Master%20Bathroom%20Inspiration%20Board%20%3A%20Marble%2C%20Wood%2C%20Brass%20%26%20Lanterns"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can't tell you how excited we are to actually have our very own bathroom.  We've been sharing our current 5x8 bathroom with Emma and our guests for the last couple of years - this bathroom will be a complete luxury for us.   Like most things for the new addition that we've picked out, I have for the most part, always known exactly what we want.  For the bathroom that means some marble, bone subway tile, wood vanity, polished nickel fixtures, brass pulls and accents and mostly cream painted walls.  Trying to figure out where all of these finishes will exactly play out is a little more difficult.   I'll talk more about finish choices, what I need your help with and more below.  For now, let's talk layout - something that was really important for me... and tricky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sr2FR2N1lGrXo6vH6rvma421erL0vb-oG9wupwXeSsLZEJR0LI2cRwcgjFxEk-pLw-Ul0ywYw3h-rlyTUJfUhD03jhDrxsTTg1Eg9UlBLauKjYJJtLLPrzPneNeYAByoy7JoegbtcPgH/s1600/rear+elevation.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sr2FR2N1lGrXo6vH6rvma421erL0vb-oG9wupwXeSsLZEJR0LI2cRwcgjFxEk-pLw-Ul0ywYw3h-rlyTUJfUhD03jhDrxsTTg1Eg9UlBLauKjYJJtLLPrzPneNeYAByoy7JoegbtcPgH/s1600/rear+elevation.gif" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: left;">The layout and design of the master bedroom and bathroom was really tough.  For starters, I wanted a lot of windows and natural light in our bedroom and bathroom.  The only solution that worked to make that happen was to put the master suite running along the entire back side of the house.  The other problem, was trying to make the window layout on the exterior work with what we wanted on the interior.  We ended up sacrificing some vanity length to make it happen - which I was 100% ok with... which shocked everyone.  The construction process is all about compromise, and priority - and asserting yourself to your architect ; )  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found (like most things during this process) that most layout designs offered up were not what I was looking for.  It seemed like everything was lined up and push against each other.  For me, that felt too cramped.  As I said, I want our bathroom to feel airy and bright - and since it is not that big of a room, I had to do that with smaller scale things - no lengthy vanities or huge scale tubs and showers.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our architect assumed that I would require the 6ft vanity that most bathrooms feature, and told me that there was no way we could squeeze a master bathroom and bedroom along the back of the house (only 29ft wide) that was lined with windows.  However, I knew that my vision for the bathroom, one with airy windows and tons of light was much more important that being able to store 10 years worth of old makeup in my vanity.  Because Mike and I are pretty minimal with our primping, it was an easy choice.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our architect also assumed that when I said tub that I meant something that would be 72+ inches long with jets and bubbles and he told me it could never work.  My persistence paid off.   I drew it up myself and included everything I wanted.  It took me forever, but totally worth it. I really love how the layout ended up - it is everything I envisioned. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLPQH-BLcwiqRBRPVKxInzjMcoK6SXADb_qbWCPt35eef6iQIVCeupNd-RtlGEJ4BO605GTwX9eQ6TnY6JOPg52P2TToNWesKCrjH1A4MUXIWB7gA9I5RWHrmZNR5IPanBK0BTaVs6YHs/s1600/Bathroom+Layout.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLPQH-BLcwiqRBRPVKxInzjMcoK6SXADb_qbWCPt35eef6iQIVCeupNd-RtlGEJ4BO605GTwX9eQ6TnY6JOPg52P2TToNWesKCrjH1A4MUXIWB7gA9I5RWHrmZNR5IPanBK0BTaVs6YHs/s1600/Bathroom+Layout.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here it is.  As you can see, our Master Bedroom opens up to our bathroom with french doors.  Because neither room is too too big, the french doors will make each room feel bigger.  I wanted the french doors to be perfectly aligned with the tub under a big window that would draw your eye in - all the way from the bedroom.   I feel like this will also make the rooms feel more generous.  I had a vision for a furniture looking vanity that was not butted up next to anything else, but centered along the wall with windows on each side.   Mike has always wanted a big, glass door shower for as long as I can remember, so that was also on our list. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some inspiration photos that helped me communicate my vision to our architect and finally helped us to get on the same page : </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Fbathroom-inspiration-looking-for-advice.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-sMMUjdJzpOw%2FVBcMm7uldsI%2FAAAAAAAAZk0%2FE6F18uZ1A7M%2Fs1600%2Fbathroom%2Binspiration.jpg&description=Master%20Bathroom%20Inspiration%20Board%20%3A%20Marble%2C%20Wood%2C%20Brass%20%26%20Lanterns"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3PADaTdY29F-sgTBJ7QEZao5pQFdp-21neXbLiDhHT2DESYNuwY9C0mUQSPm1UeWa0HQDo5FKqzEZA5j-94ZAVKcihwskQ28SNykv888sLnMMeYF-H95U9eBHpkTlP9UV4-EHsNVLUmR/s1600/39cecd1a1da1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3PADaTdY29F-sgTBJ7QEZao5pQFdp-21neXbLiDhHT2DESYNuwY9C0mUQSPm1UeWa0HQDo5FKqzEZA5j-94ZAVKcihwskQ28SNykv888sLnMMeYF-H95U9eBHpkTlP9UV4-EHsNVLUmR/s1600/39cecd1a1da1.png" width="498" /></a><br />I also love the wood floors in this photo... am I crazy?  I really want wood floors, but have been told that they won't hold up.  I've seen them in several lovely homes and love the look and warmth they provide.  Does anyone have any feedback on living with a wood floor bathroom?<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKX4xfj2GmhDp9TAJgqOPAgbKjZSV-tQkpLir4bfyytrDwPvqWauuc1ahcahXfy2YH0moWPVzn63M42VM6bqnTaZmGI_1D0WYRpjEt-xHYl9EDuo0NEdcuKjE5UfhajtDKM2H0hEWy79ng/s1600/3f1455382d74aa59a3262aa161aa1e83.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKX4xfj2GmhDp9TAJgqOPAgbKjZSV-tQkpLir4bfyytrDwPvqWauuc1ahcahXfy2YH0moWPVzn63M42VM6bqnTaZmGI_1D0WYRpjEt-xHYl9EDuo0NEdcuKjE5UfhajtDKM2H0hEWy79ng/s1600/3f1455382d74aa59a3262aa161aa1e83.jpg" width="476" /></a><br /><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Fbathroom-inspiration-looking-for-advice.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-sMMUjdJzpOw%2FVBcMm7uldsI%2FAAAAAAAAZk0%2FE6F18uZ1A7M%2Fs1600%2Fbathroom%2Binspiration.jpg&description=Master%20Bathroom%20Inspiration%20Board%20%3A%20Marble%2C%20Wood%2C%20Brass%20%26%20Lanterns"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br />I'm so tempted to do a cute wallpaper with a small print...  I love how charming it makes this bathroom look.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06y-HOP9pG0I393IpndWvhUO4JZ9MVtLLXrptEThBy39jBLowf4g5WG9Y1Skgq3n5Uf-zwznpe6K8fAZwuwyseegzQUVprSHtIi864SOA5ySgJPG02jwFS0lDYPnE1V_hiPKMGEfDngKx/s1600/4c9030690c60.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06y-HOP9pG0I393IpndWvhUO4JZ9MVtLLXrptEThBy39jBLowf4g5WG9Y1Skgq3n5Uf-zwznpe6K8fAZwuwyseegzQUVprSHtIi864SOA5ySgJPG02jwFS0lDYPnE1V_hiPKMGEfDngKx/s1600/4c9030690c60.jpg" width="502" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the subway tile and glass door of the shower.  I also love the wood paneling - that will be a decision made later in the process once we see how the rest of the budget is holding up during construction.</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRjyKxaOnpyKG-9UiVW3_aHIuiHsNnhyRt2PNjOhrXGmsustmr-yUldICoidIkHiJh2vRRXE1dKWVne-i4JD2cKiGweFv8oNZAk8zLzL4CGbVN9Aqr6lLqt-yoMpUdEZc3KH4Pje94EWJ/s1600/house-home-sarah-richardson-design-principal-bathroom-vanity-photobystaceybrandford-march2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRjyKxaOnpyKG-9UiVW3_aHIuiHsNnhyRt2PNjOhrXGmsustmr-yUldICoidIkHiJh2vRRXE1dKWVne-i4JD2cKiGweFv8oNZAk8zLzL4CGbVN9Aqr6lLqt-yoMpUdEZc3KH4Pje94EWJ/s1600/house-home-sarah-richardson-design-principal-bathroom-vanity-photobystaceybrandford-march2012.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Here is a very elegant wood vanity with marble top - ours wouldn't be this fancy, but I like the colors of the wood + marble.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP57slJX8hI_2G2dxzdcn8mxnlJDw0qudDz_sNyBinfj0WohY3B8L56dId3ISver1evkNzTOA6kaJ0EMsHslsFSgQkTcLT2_uhd1DEdQKuU3SnicgVNKfyrQA22w9cA1zSojmOMPa23D2M/s1600/hex.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP57slJX8hI_2G2dxzdcn8mxnlJDw0qudDz_sNyBinfj0WohY3B8L56dId3ISver1evkNzTOA6kaJ0EMsHslsFSgQkTcLT2_uhd1DEdQKuU3SnicgVNKfyrQA22w9cA1zSojmOMPa23D2M/s1600/hex.jpeg" /></a><br /><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Fbathroom-inspiration-looking-for-advice.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-sMMUjdJzpOw%2FVBcMm7uldsI%2FAAAAAAAAZk0%2FE6F18uZ1A7M%2Fs1600%2Fbathroom%2Binspiration.jpg&description=Master%20Bathroom%20Inspiration%20Board%20%3A%20Marble%2C%20Wood%2C%20Brass%20%26%20Lanterns"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br />The other floor material I am considering (if I'm convinced that wood is a bad option) is a 2" hexagon marble tile.  I like the slightly enlarged scale of the classic 1" hex and think it would be a charming addition of natural stone.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LOkeHoFDlQ9TrN1NWpAypIS-91_nyHdKHA3WyjPeQrlcHDDDNVr_ncpbzdxtJcmpVs6CP1UNshePqk4er6ncOLGDQq8PmqiJhX-xczPLJkYYYVaLPd4B2pg5PNNuCsCAy5IVb8us9NKn/s1600/img_33972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="635" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LOkeHoFDlQ9TrN1NWpAypIS-91_nyHdKHA3WyjPeQrlcHDDDNVr_ncpbzdxtJcmpVs6CP1UNshePqk4er6ncOLGDQq8PmqiJhX-xczPLJkYYYVaLPd4B2pg5PNNuCsCAy5IVb8us9NKn/s1600/img_33972.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like the honed (unpolished/tumbled) versions best to give it a less flashy appearance.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDlJH9GJm-Mc562BHMCoF23GiAZiQG0koj5povBPmrsFqMxP4ehLx3l-cUZO5Aab6MzF8fAPHS9QGkKRvsVmqcHc1kZS_6LfAYBlpuQTxdLm3kHrzsKcxs3KMCLseJu89RkB3Sc80HeLS/s1600/63d1996927c3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm also fan of a little black accent in the tiles, like this one with a basket weave.  It is very classic for an older home and I think the contrast would be nice...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkBE2VP6gDla2LK2XubAAN2LvuLsLnLMFZchzLzCaOj5Dlx48vVhCRRvo0tN4H4PL9t3PtZH_GJrYqglEbLh6WhFjKAPICGQLOlK5jfS4wCU8ktULEzi-w8xHxTrtT170IC29qgFw6yLV/s1600/4719304226_5334b1a618_b%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkBE2VP6gDla2LK2XubAAN2LvuLsLnLMFZchzLzCaOj5Dlx48vVhCRRvo0tN4H4PL9t3PtZH_GJrYqglEbLh6WhFjKAPICGQLOlK5jfS4wCU8ktULEzi-w8xHxTrtT170IC29qgFw6yLV/s1600/4719304226_5334b1a618_b%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Really love this look.  But we won't have a fancy chandelier, but a brass lantern instead.</div><br /><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Fbathroom-inspiration-looking-for-advice.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-sMMUjdJzpOw%2FVBcMm7uldsI%2FAAAAAAAAZk0%2FE6F18uZ1A7M%2Fs1600%2Fbathroom%2Binspiration.jpg&description=Master%20Bathroom%20Inspiration%20Board%20%3A%20Marble%2C%20Wood%2C%20Brass%20%26%20Lanterns"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, here is what I need your help with :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wood Floor?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Marble Hexagon?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Basket Weave Marble?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>*Links and sources to photos can be found, here, on my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/jennysteffens/new-master-bedroom/">Pinterest Master Bathroom & Bedroom Board</a>.</i></div>

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DIY Craft Hutch | $200 Weekend Project

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQ2SgOVnNMAqm_PtXDBVzP3Aj0AWSnHEguTQlXMthtsgMt9-7TzhhxzBtUaz-5p4-mFVZattYr3kY6ZAl5j6fl5K_wnNDLs0ggwliYJ9GHS6x1AU25i-hOdtrBcDRAmAGUq3KK51swLnu/s1600/IMG_4023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQ2SgOVnNMAqm_PtXDBVzP3Aj0AWSnHEguTQlXMthtsgMt9-7TzhhxzBtUaz-5p4-mFVZattYr3kY6ZAl5j6fl5K_wnNDLs0ggwliYJ9GHS6x1AU25i-hOdtrBcDRAmAGUq3KK51swLnu/s1600/IMG_4023.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohyzkejtzwfDbY4uukG-jojLSBfGWdbUo20XO45tqLirRO5K4iGD3PSyiH6ytUUW_CHtKDKhz5kiLwr-hUle54S-SWjMivnLn74xHrDqG2U25TaKX9zobB6_8VE2jU33eSZLxmjR4Fa_U/s1600/IMG_4030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohyzkejtzwfDbY4uukG-jojLSBfGWdbUo20XO45tqLirRO5K4iGD3PSyiH6ytUUW_CHtKDKhz5kiLwr-hUle54S-SWjMivnLn74xHrDqG2U25TaKX9zobB6_8VE2jU33eSZLxmjR4Fa_U/s1600/IMG_4030.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>DIY Craft Hutch</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fdiy-craft-hutch-200-weekend-project.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-fsuN8ACMkXs%2FVAC-QS-yvQI%2FAAAAAAAAZPk%2FuHheDmgbwwY%2Fs1600%2Fdiy-craft-hutch.jpg&description=Easy%20DIY%20Craft%20Hutch%20%7C%20%24200%20Weekend%20Project%20%20%20%20So%20easy%20-%20made%20from%20unfinished%20%40HomeDepot%20cabinets."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Welcome to my new favorite spot in our house - my charming little corner of supplies and storage.  It is filled with all of my entertaining essentials, linens, candles and the packaging supplies that I use for gifts.  It sits right in my kitchen by a big window, where I used to keep my desk (as you might remember).  I've dreamed about having a spot just like this for years... I had no idea that it was a weekend DIY project and $200 away from becoming a reality. <br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: center;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">You might be wondering why I went to all of this trouble for a room that is going to be torn down in three weeks...  Funny, Mike asked the same question.  As I explained to him, I'll be taking this with us to our temporary home (more on that later...) while the new addition is being constructed.  It will serve as my product "home base" for the store and will be a perfect spot for me to style my photos while we're away from our home.  And then... it will be installed in our new mudroom/studio area in the new house.  Win, win.  When we install it in the mudroom, I'll be adding to it (I think) to make it a large counter area.  </span></div><span style="text-align: center;"></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvl4h22OOw7H5qAWBeXgTgVrqEtkQt4TKlXC6CUxGYvKIeS5Hxk_S5dYXqYVs9ZHzeuWlq7XahfHbLU9nYE-AZcOQKSPmQFMTGjckBExGicGGht-XEjmIdT4vRgTKzvNJxecu7f0EHlDyI/s1600/IMG_4025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvl4h22OOw7H5qAWBeXgTgVrqEtkQt4TKlXC6CUxGYvKIeS5Hxk_S5dYXqYVs9ZHzeuWlq7XahfHbLU9nYE-AZcOQKSPmQFMTGjckBExGicGGht-XEjmIdT4vRgTKzvNJxecu7f0EHlDyI/s1600/IMG_4025.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This peg board was a last minute addition - it used to be attached to our cabinetry and hold pot holders, but now it holds my current tea towel collection.<br /><br />*To spare you from too many product links, I've included all products featured at the end of the post.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHf0hhcUP1tt3YdCzYgKw2wKloltz0CiwTo90_hDvoYBB8uUxw88NoAzSI89yVNYFmlN58-rxOLF4nols-k-Q6mvGVVodZexvcpXXcNDiaaYlZrCyGC2qank9OSg3642KfDSdaV5faJxhX/s1600/IMG_4045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHf0hhcUP1tt3YdCzYgKw2wKloltz0CiwTo90_hDvoYBB8uUxw88NoAzSI89yVNYFmlN58-rxOLF4nols-k-Q6mvGVVodZexvcpXXcNDiaaYlZrCyGC2qank9OSg3642KfDSdaV5faJxhX/s1600/IMG_4045.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0feALAh2u29nkwZTizfSRImCLsFdhWpILrdbn84qvC4RvihIIM7fXFA8DZKSJVxdokLN0GAhE7Oq3DF3WlVtkteKNleZ-F92t6WI5xZ_gCQINYU3KxZ0jiMIvHqzse5fZTqhzvOhfA1aX/s1600/IMG_4024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0feALAh2u29nkwZTizfSRImCLsFdhWpILrdbn84qvC4RvihIIM7fXFA8DZKSJVxdokLN0GAhE7Oq3DF3WlVtkteKNleZ-F92t6WI5xZ_gCQINYU3KxZ0jiMIvHqzse5fZTqhzvOhfA1aX/s1600/IMG_4024.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used two <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/b/Kitchen-Cabinets-Cabinet-Hardware-Quick-Ship-Assembled-Cabinets/Unfinished-Wood/N-5yc1vZary9Z1z0u91t">unfinished cabinets from Home Depot</a> (not sponsored) and screwed them together.  Then I sanded and painted.  It took all of an evening to do.  More details and photos about the process at the end of the post.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used the same <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Martha-Stewart-Living-3-in-Bedford-Canopy-Cup-Cabinet-Hardware-Pull-P20633C-474-CP/202241351">Martha Stewart Living Bedford Antique Brass Pulls (from home depot)</a> we used in our current kitchen and plan to use in the new kitchen.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You might recognize the wood top - it was on my old desk that sat in this same spot.  More DIY details about how I refinished the top at the end of the post.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHo0aYBvkGJor4iIgqh-uJaxXvQyRjkV749JTJM7lTto1qjDvRQdAnqYpGZHuQ0zElPgKQdUtya7cWnIMHP6MHZeC8QwnWbmDfl9VDc6Z1dZnE_uqNyFjXQ3gopinID0It2O-v64rEwRTh/s1600/IMG_4033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHo0aYBvkGJor4iIgqh-uJaxXvQyRjkV749JTJM7lTto1qjDvRQdAnqYpGZHuQ0zElPgKQdUtya7cWnIMHP6MHZeC8QwnWbmDfl9VDc6Z1dZnE_uqNyFjXQ3gopinID0It2O-v64rEwRTh/s1600/IMG_4033.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Why didn't I do this 2 years ago?!   With very little storage in our kitchen, I had been keeping my  platters, candles, packaging, etc.  in the dingy basement.  No more!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXqf0g9RAWPWmQH9HJQy9-_1CIhqG7vFNxUupjSUlqHY-SpylJtKwV1huZFtp_kS6NzUReHs0_vygGcGEo1cZuHnXrX3zUZ-umoepYsP6oiUidUSwq6CYZn3IWtPAMYGw_DQDYKdPI0MbZ/s1600/IMG_4038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXqf0g9RAWPWmQH9HJQy9-_1CIhqG7vFNxUupjSUlqHY-SpylJtKwV1huZFtp_kS6NzUReHs0_vygGcGEo1cZuHnXrX3zUZ-umoepYsP6oiUidUSwq6CYZn3IWtPAMYGw_DQDYKdPI0MbZ/s1600/IMG_4038.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fdiy-craft-hutch-200-weekend-project.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-fsuN8ACMkXs%2FVAC-QS-yvQI%2FAAAAAAAAZPk%2FuHheDmgbwwY%2Fs1600%2Fdiy-craft-hutch.jpg&description=Easy%20DIY%20Craft%20Hutch%20%7C%20%24200%20Weekend%20Project%20%20%20%20So%20easy%20-%20made%20from%20unfinished%20%40HomeDepot%20cabinets."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />You can see the top is very distressed and worn - I like it that way.  It came from my old desk that I bought in college for my first apartment.  I've used it since then all through each new adventure and project.  I'm glad to have reinvented it in a new way that I can still use.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKcDaY5tSphEahnti7dLHlTkfkeirY7UZQTS4wo6LAkZJHCxzDnZNoIh4nDcPecr4O2sw_VZCGRYmfaXWXn3EmtZjafk1ITn4HXqQsmXHtbjTvjUU7TD4hZf6WqGG5x0hjbdPZLT8rbt9/s1600/IMG_4064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKcDaY5tSphEahnti7dLHlTkfkeirY7UZQTS4wo6LAkZJHCxzDnZNoIh4nDcPecr4O2sw_VZCGRYmfaXWXn3EmtZjafk1ITn4HXqQsmXHtbjTvjUU7TD4hZf6WqGG5x0hjbdPZLT8rbt9/s1600/IMG_4064.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Now for a look inside :<br /><br />I have all of my Wood Candle Holders lined up ready for my next table setting, Linen Tea Towels & Napkins in a basket so I can take them in and out easily without messing them up, Kraft Boxes for packaging cookies and Kraft Bags for last minute gifts.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqKnSV8SLtAZ1Z5KGClKE_pkgChWjZ6TVcSD3II4wnjKsGHsewEOcCwri9Ri_sEtKmjmD_k20rKpWQc-dKeX1euUFlRIhRKq5UwHwJwBjHIb9GqcZZoplncMzXrMbcdrYseM8SRQkZLhR/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqKnSV8SLtAZ1Z5KGClKE_pkgChWjZ6TVcSD3II4wnjKsGHsewEOcCwri9Ri_sEtKmjmD_k20rKpWQc-dKeX1euUFlRIhRKq5UwHwJwBjHIb9GqcZZoplncMzXrMbcdrYseM8SRQkZLhR/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nqxQlEOudvtwnnxTb7SkA-GJtWoa7-fZQaIhKrmTc8-hKkSTLw3TFAg2tHLCKqSlWxdjFSHWR9Z-WYmh2LOnZI6xZsWUyGUvZKPj65DdfrWWQQa2x4hgaMycwATAUvESMKOZUlp99qDm/s1600/IMG_3818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nqxQlEOudvtwnnxTb7SkA-GJtWoa7-fZQaIhKrmTc8-hKkSTLw3TFAg2tHLCKqSlWxdjFSHWR9Z-WYmh2LOnZI6xZsWUyGUvZKPj65DdfrWWQQa2x4hgaMycwATAUvESMKOZUlp99qDm/s1600/IMG_3818.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>In the drawers, I keep all of my gift tags and cards, ribbons, scissors, twine, etc.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0d9YWFuAZKMSaVWDaUXTUJbQDAn5WVjGzMtUAf53-JLhg4CziW0rNp1Fb4yFqUXnUtOzALtYqvkAmmul1jgGfdXpMbcXwbYyWvuL6C2Hru-bOcdydmhPsKtP4pOp5GmTSn2GHXEes7B_K/s1600/IMG_4068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0d9YWFuAZKMSaVWDaUXTUJbQDAn5WVjGzMtUAf53-JLhg4CziW0rNp1Fb4yFqUXnUtOzALtYqvkAmmul1jgGfdXpMbcXwbYyWvuL6C2Hru-bOcdydmhPsKtP4pOp5GmTSn2GHXEes7B_K/s1600/IMG_4068.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also keep a stash of Cello Bags, Labels and Tablets that are sold with my Le Pens (restocked today!).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGJ6kw_U7Phyw6PtfESBzW1RffoVIWmvi675OMcaJAnNOYKjUVqC6a-w3wRB-D8HfErFPvAzzWNznUJp_SQH5UNRLtXZj6YJwsvqesgiAi8PgOMALoKVX3U7jjPj6XGZ69Im6WNrbY9ob/s1600/IMG_3823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGJ6kw_U7Phyw6PtfESBzW1RffoVIWmvi675OMcaJAnNOYKjUVqC6a-w3wRB-D8HfErFPvAzzWNznUJp_SQH5UNRLtXZj6YJwsvqesgiAi8PgOMALoKVX3U7jjPj6XGZ69Im6WNrbY9ob/s1600/IMG_3823.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I got this wooden organizer in the silverware organizing section - storing my Everyday Cards & Tags, Le Pens (added a new Brown color for Fall), Bakers Twine, Scissors & Everyday Tin Candle.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweiBKBxIuMBo8KXzyYKe-mzE_-fIau1ZCWyKudzR5eg2ytvn4I7xPXQs67VZeDuhKi1_V-Fes6CBa9RUw2E11yuCxdsSQ2htiUcAI8R7U6mrg4qflSNoOrNeX61rqoki7zPEOVlpG-Vi8/s1600/IMG_3822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweiBKBxIuMBo8KXzyYKe-mzE_-fIau1ZCWyKudzR5eg2ytvn4I7xPXQs67VZeDuhKi1_V-Fes6CBa9RUw2E11yuCxdsSQ2htiUcAI8R7U6mrg4qflSNoOrNeX61rqoki7zPEOVlpG-Vi8/s1600/IMG_3822.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Ribbons, Taper Candles & Cotton and Jute Twine.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PB4y3z7YiBWokR3xgc97mVxJoi31XZaL_8mlQo17Nzr67-wRmMDeNHxFzEr-RQai6MiiO6z2Y7FPVePjP0QSncjNJ5rdOuBn6JVEQJgIxKHcM7gcjPCH21J24gZkKFA-uLI_gCgHCq78/s1600/IMG_4063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PB4y3z7YiBWokR3xgc97mVxJoi31XZaL_8mlQo17Nzr67-wRmMDeNHxFzEr-RQai6MiiO6z2Y7FPVePjP0QSncjNJ5rdOuBn6JVEQJgIxKHcM7gcjPCH21J24gZkKFA-uLI_gCgHCq78/s1600/IMG_4063.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />And, of course... all of my bakeware supplies.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYHt-g3DF3_OXm4LuvrxxN9HqcF5VMtlJuzoIefxebeq4J44ObuunnZjcb7ALPcj5HIm50sA1DvHovKNYmaF9ToZjTRRTH7KpYN9oSrID99m_5LS-qaLOa5ElDaZPrQhJ5CoYl0NAPz8wG/s1600/IMG_4034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYHt-g3DF3_OXm4LuvrxxN9HqcF5VMtlJuzoIefxebeq4J44ObuunnZjcb7ALPcj5HIm50sA1DvHovKNYmaF9ToZjTRRTH7KpYN9oSrID99m_5LS-qaLOa5ElDaZPrQhJ5CoYl0NAPz8wG/s1600/IMG_4034.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here is a look at the pulls - at only $4 each, they are the most affordable and beautiful brass pulls available.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNsN_VrlYdI-Bxla3tLKCMYEE4larUJYtLh636f2AoLk6n6_AIoUDCK8g32WicXDmzsTRKLFqNYo_xZNVwRd7qyo1pW6B3cEK2EBejTmE7OqP0Y05UfVYkJtp-mx7P17uo9Nq1a8MmugXh/s1600/IMG_4039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNsN_VrlYdI-Bxla3tLKCMYEE4larUJYtLh636f2AoLk6n6_AIoUDCK8g32WicXDmzsTRKLFqNYo_xZNVwRd7qyo1pW6B3cEK2EBejTmE7OqP0Y05UfVYkJtp-mx7P17uo9Nq1a8MmugXh/s1600/IMG_4039.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The Butternut & Acorn Squash are doing a great job holding up the <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/entertaining/products/pre-order-creamware-platters-set-of-6">Creamware Platters</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkLFWKE2IIVfHklJFZ-mHYcABylZvBBR-0w5uDFe99qlceDsGAmEegQQeZg7LMX_A8YW7RPeMSTwHsSTScZJi6X87D0Oaw0JMeW1T8u3xMJujmS0349srfwTazqiMu9kE9asIrJCe6QJ5/s1600/IMG_3274.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkLFWKE2IIVfHklJFZ-mHYcABylZvBBR-0w5uDFe99qlceDsGAmEegQQeZg7LMX_A8YW7RPeMSTwHsSTScZJi6X87D0Oaw0JMeW1T8u3xMJujmS0349srfwTazqiMu9kE9asIrJCe6QJ5/s1600/IMG_3274.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Okay, so here is how I made it.  It started at about 9pm at night.  I bought two 18" unfinished cabinets from Home Depot.   You could just buy one set that is 36", but I wanted to have half drawers and have cabinet, so this was my only option.  For both, it was about $170.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fdiy-craft-hutch-200-weekend-project.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-fsuN8ACMkXs%2FVAC-QS-yvQI%2FAAAAAAAAZPk%2FuHheDmgbwwY%2Fs1600%2Fdiy-craft-hutch.jpg&description=Easy%20DIY%20Craft%20Hutch%20%7C%20%24200%20Weekend%20Project%20%20%20%20So%20easy%20-%20made%20from%20unfinished%20%40HomeDepot%20cabinets."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqptJPX7-78nLYt1my7ZziIoW8uXkcRtN88KAIuSaWqZQifujFiFVk7g6F9qR-G1cCxA_ETfLhBtRHU6CrXBOpdUmZGOGPPiYPZVc__bopx3hQ_Eml6FQun6qoG_Fg0BqAclgQ_J59Xft/s1600/IMG_3279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqptJPX7-78nLYt1my7ZziIoW8uXkcRtN88KAIuSaWqZQifujFiFVk7g6F9qR-G1cCxA_ETfLhBtRHU6CrXBOpdUmZGOGPPiYPZVc__bopx3hQ_Eml6FQun6qoG_Fg0BqAclgQ_J59Xft/s1600/IMG_3279.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I sanded, then painted them my favorite - Benjamin Moore Navajo White in Satin.  It is the same color our cabinets will be in the new kitchen.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUD9dGksopNRFvzq2CxuU0jLc0_xGR-sF7RBjCBhQQ3W9vqj80yJ3F_jeG7twYWT5pH8YpYP2I3lUtU9JaMgEGJ-N3eaceLn94hUI-G2dY_3WV4WH6lqJI7HSYjPEZfeWYGyp3-r9HZXSR/s1600/IMG_3282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUD9dGksopNRFvzq2CxuU0jLc0_xGR-sF7RBjCBhQQ3W9vqj80yJ3F_jeG7twYWT5pH8YpYP2I3lUtU9JaMgEGJ-N3eaceLn94hUI-G2dY_3WV4WH6lqJI7HSYjPEZfeWYGyp3-r9HZXSR/s1600/IMG_3282.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see how the paint really transformed them.</div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccki7Bf9MMeJdXSRFcSQlp9p284hFZwwICuA3QQsxksljOBdT5BywqnDXvz-hAt9CTB0-VlEXfv4TLkhEoYMenRZnyJmQ6oIcpfJFxHk-yAdIrMH-LEi-rR_ddbSgumBXoAwIzALZLvNZ/s1600/IMG_3293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccki7Bf9MMeJdXSRFcSQlp9p284hFZwwICuA3QQsxksljOBdT5BywqnDXvz-hAt9CTB0-VlEXfv4TLkhEoYMenRZnyJmQ6oIcpfJFxHk-yAdIrMH-LEi-rR_ddbSgumBXoAwIzALZLvNZ/s1600/IMG_3293.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Then, I added the top.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy9HyIaaFHRMrh4Eef7cuLYS_7SvSe56NwqGMcV2A_aNjKy6E48UGbjhBPRPEfaixyAefPVDwpqJAbZiF_2L30YZkvkOsdfiWtZF11UB-ZgHlr047P-tKZtqDBmT4lNqQPOo-jF-gclGbR/s1600/IMG_3296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy9HyIaaFHRMrh4Eef7cuLYS_7SvSe56NwqGMcV2A_aNjKy6E48UGbjhBPRPEfaixyAefPVDwpqJAbZiF_2L30YZkvkOsdfiWtZF11UB-ZgHlr047P-tKZtqDBmT4lNqQPOo-jF-gclGbR/s1600/IMG_3296.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I had recently damaged the finish, so I sanded the old finish down, then stained it with Special Walnut Minwax stain.  I finished it with Tung Oil for a soft, matte luster.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohyzkejtzwfDbY4uukG-jojLSBfGWdbUo20XO45tqLirRO5K4iGD3PSyiH6ytUUW_CHtKDKhz5kiLwr-hUle54S-SWjMivnLn74xHrDqG2U25TaKX9zobB6_8VE2jU33eSZLxmjR4Fa_U/s1600/IMG_4030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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Emma's Big Girl Room

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLHIONkIgjRyBxpN20CK35G8wRXCpSDHzGOzo4uwQ6avGxeDALxmxO0FPeXq2XlSLG5AFuXEOyf8uXQ-4ECwRtxa9fSCjmk7rxvrgEgrqhW71YCgYwaaqQupzzdmoexVbluHKVV6vrOjX/s1600/IMG_4010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLHIONkIgjRyBxpN20CK35G8wRXCpSDHzGOzo4uwQ6avGxeDALxmxO0FPeXq2XlSLG5AFuXEOyf8uXQ-4ECwRtxa9fSCjmk7rxvrgEgrqhW71YCgYwaaqQupzzdmoexVbluHKVV6vrOjX/s1600/IMG_4010.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, it has taken me the entire summer, but I finally got Emma's Big Girl room done - sort of.  There are still many things that I need to "find," like the antique (looking, or real?) pine dresser and a headboard/bed (probably upholstered?).  We have replaced her crib with a Big Girl Bed - the real purpose of this project, and removed the clunky changing table from her room.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is just perfect for now - it is a cozy, not too perfect and filled with Emma's favorite things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This gallery wall is what took me all summer - well, actually, it only took a weekend, but finding that weekend is always the tough part!  I painted all of the frames myself (because I like everything to match my trim... like a crazy person).  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuel_-dEXr-dDksqO5s3m67u83zpZkaARsIGaO71CGnLmnsBbThnFb43N5gDPr_8c5KVLxsZlnEJXCQOuwQ4pgZdvVdNOES51BwHmGNEL578-d5lIesdnbZkPOt_WUvXyk-NJNcMlhpAE/s1600/IMG_4003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuel_-dEXr-dDksqO5s3m67u83zpZkaARsIGaO71CGnLmnsBbThnFb43N5gDPr_8c5KVLxsZlnEJXCQOuwQ4pgZdvVdNOES51BwHmGNEL578-d5lIesdnbZkPOt_WUvXyk-NJNcMlhpAE/s1600/IMG_4003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her Big Girl Bed - Pottery Barn woodland duvet and shams layered with ruffled white sheets (also PBK), linen euro sham (Pottery Barn) and the quilt my Mom made for me 10 years ago.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3gTIt2933hXBCyCODEj2G53F-roMWltW0E1JofCW1ELRqht-RjM8hyphenhyphenVDwR24TwK2NGmanTC73K2FblxzpDZL2p_-qlWf7suEyz87SXFlqp4wSLsSeTerzf_1DrRQyU46xkYaupGeBOZxf/s1600/IMG_3956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3gTIt2933hXBCyCODEj2G53F-roMWltW0E1JofCW1ELRqht-RjM8hyphenhyphenVDwR24TwK2NGmanTC73K2FblxzpDZL2p_-qlWf7suEyz87SXFlqp4wSLsSeTerzf_1DrRQyU46xkYaupGeBOZxf/s1600/IMG_3956.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's Emma's snuggly bed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPgyetzFmepn8z8_ZXSuHtJ1Wm804MuEqhDY4UzqKy_ROuKOoxHBoByDpLE5qzXq1AaUsRyKFz-m7RnDcPjj-J0P89p11fu3afTw849wvlDw3wjS620TCAaJFLA3gViytvMoU0YSJhQj9/s1600/IMG_3994.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPgyetzFmepn8z8_ZXSuHtJ1Wm804MuEqhDY4UzqKy_ROuKOoxHBoByDpLE5qzXq1AaUsRyKFz-m7RnDcPjj-J0P89p11fu3afTw849wvlDw3wjS620TCAaJFLA3gViytvMoU0YSJhQj9/s1600/IMG_3994.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />Our nightly reads : )   Around the Year is Emma's favorite book - we love Tasha Tudor around here.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0d-7BwwmtZkq1gDAY7O5LWkXVlXzwIYE-7x8tDz55ALi0g1e56ewz4m3XQH9VYsyn5PIZx9kHz_dAK88cXz9kQZgkzozOL55hy7RHlpOOCCvuC-ahbwuqSs3bL7C1lLIhIyOEwcepyxoS/s1600/IMG_4005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0d-7BwwmtZkq1gDAY7O5LWkXVlXzwIYE-7x8tDz55ALi0g1e56ewz4m3XQH9VYsyn5PIZx9kHz_dAK88cXz9kQZgkzozOL55hy7RHlpOOCCvuC-ahbwuqSs3bL7C1lLIhIyOEwcepyxoS/s1600/IMG_4005.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />A glimpse of the closet - remember how pale pink and cream it was before in <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/12/emmas-room-soft-pink-ivory-room-with.html">her nursery</a>?  Growing into a "big girl" means more fun colors, which I love now - it is all a little more fun.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_pWX-2G-O5b-PHzm40u_kv1HTILn0rFj1YAtOjfCjZZieMSpBF0aw0TPK0vVQh3rucAbsgNIuGSXx_zkBQwRF_VHPCp3IBxWkX9evE17CJBj8kVfVhde68xAd7QWROrGmOSk0DAt8Q5i/s1600/IMG_3974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_pWX-2G-O5b-PHzm40u_kv1HTILn0rFj1YAtOjfCjZZieMSpBF0aw0TPK0vVQh3rucAbsgNIuGSXx_zkBQwRF_VHPCp3IBxWkX9evE17CJBj8kVfVhde68xAd7QWROrGmOSk0DAt8Q5i/s1600/IMG_3974.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />This is our "golden shell" souvenir from <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/06/our-seaside-vacation-2014.html">Seaside</a> - every night the girls and I would go on a treasure hunt for the "golden shell" and the last night they found it!  I plan to write the "Legend of the Golden Shell" on the back... at some point.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNfq8s3ol32lfBlWyRAazjTlTXlHzFKfDQxi__qj1MuDdKdyAR7ZKgR0x53B9-orAzTOQPR9zhAU8UNLwWV2Vl14_3z0Szf3I3iNjM5SbWYzD5WzciIdjk1G06br0Dqt_2-FR6qKXPAF9/s1600/IMG_3925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNfq8s3ol32lfBlWyRAazjTlTXlHzFKfDQxi__qj1MuDdKdyAR7ZKgR0x53B9-orAzTOQPR9zhAU8UNLwWV2Vl14_3z0Szf3I3iNjM5SbWYzD5WzciIdjk1G06br0Dqt_2-FR6qKXPAF9/s1600/IMG_3925.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I mounted it on artboard and removed the glass from the frame.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMz9ZZb_9nbcFZtoEi6_aDizxlc8rjr4EtkyheQtVX3s5hT_QPyMDdWzFOCtIcmiMc5X5fw1yUVmMKw-ofNeddR2D8f6VQwknxQlnmCY-9bTeGlsKu5GnsarMZNGQuP4YsZQWI9m69i1sv/s1600/IMG_3960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMz9ZZb_9nbcFZtoEi6_aDizxlc8rjr4EtkyheQtVX3s5hT_QPyMDdWzFOCtIcmiMc5X5fw1yUVmMKw-ofNeddR2D8f6VQwknxQlnmCY-9bTeGlsKu5GnsarMZNGQuP4YsZQWI9m69i1sv/s1600/IMG_3960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We worked on the watercolors over the summer - nothing here is permanent, I plan to swap out our artwork for Emma's in the next couple of months.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVugL0_UcpeucXvkxEQdIasyrRnj2ZdN_TwwLPg7SlYwNZDBiObNYRVK7QfmEW0pct-P_4nFMwnlV0TXrgmFv-9DDAhyphenhyphenFO4EvZEoetSn6EvZHPjWqRLCQ0X_x_rUuyeSLD6O74x4M7lm5/s1600/IMG_3993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVugL0_UcpeucXvkxEQdIasyrRnj2ZdN_TwwLPg7SlYwNZDBiObNYRVK7QfmEW0pct-P_4nFMwnlV0TXrgmFv-9DDAhyphenhyphenFO4EvZEoetSn6EvZHPjWqRLCQ0X_x_rUuyeSLD6O74x4M7lm5/s1600/IMG_3993.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The sweet little antique chair filled with lovies and Blah Blahs.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvol7dZYxXDjORCD1yDU4u8qz9f19C-WEGDHbr_zgc8g2ZgqFgPR4RltlHZWu1xaO7bhD_pWaAyYxIgISxod8vGtNbE6Azg17c1z2b7D9gOqy47b3RxOCYuquKwjF4W8FD9mR3B3TdHLtY/s1600/IMG_3992.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvol7dZYxXDjORCD1yDU4u8qz9f19C-WEGDHbr_zgc8g2ZgqFgPR4RltlHZWu1xaO7bhD_pWaAyYxIgISxod8vGtNbE6Azg17c1z2b7D9gOqy47b3RxOCYuquKwjF4W8FD9mR3B3TdHLtY/s1600/IMG_3992.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Emma's board of friends and photos.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVHFkltIC0yckOGsmsHeBB10dHtJ2ELWpn0H6ZMJiqlrKFB75rCTYu4oIyg32IwSUt7_-3M9um5eFiuN9-0EHCABvnBWpl7sf_bB9kQmJ_cWdwJ21zgSi3kzdahyphenhyphenokxZheUXD91bC0yy1/s1600/IMG_3963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVHFkltIC0yckOGsmsHeBB10dHtJ2ELWpn0H6ZMJiqlrKFB75rCTYu4oIyg32IwSUt7_-3M9um5eFiuN9-0EHCABvnBWpl7sf_bB9kQmJ_cWdwJ21zgSi3kzdahyphenhyphenokxZheUXD91bC0yy1/s1600/IMG_3963.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Into the closet - the best part of Emma's room.  It is almost half the size of her actual room and we treat it as a mini play room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpy2Dk37Ozh7xb3ssTtY6E9edhyphenhyphenspeRIajmE3jLdAUEqGcRe9H_ouQJGx7fc8bAdRfjrJ0RevyOi4kO7NYidB1fZO1xYtq8vqUQnB8s4SeJ4jrn4IEDe-qg85Hw48AdaAMDgKQqMCjD36/s1600/IMG_3965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpy2Dk37Ozh7xb3ssTtY6E9edhyphenhyphenspeRIajmE3jLdAUEqGcRe9H_ouQJGx7fc8bAdRfjrJ0RevyOi4kO7NYidB1fZO1xYtq8vqUQnB8s4SeJ4jrn4IEDe-qg85Hw48AdaAMDgKQqMCjD36/s1600/IMG_3965.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mocs and ballet slippers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiV7PcAZgy-ZMEa68l6S1UiFDXVFIw1G8OuKFK8tLN0cSHisq_tC87kEFo3yaKDmRqxaPDyPWdNGGMOK-9jZNvDmBaqJnoRK3xXyJCBXbP0t1-hUAiV1JFdZfk4UUDidaiBceIy-5dRELI/s1600/IMG_3967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiV7PcAZgy-ZMEa68l6S1UiFDXVFIw1G8OuKFK8tLN0cSHisq_tC87kEFo3yaKDmRqxaPDyPWdNGGMOK-9jZNvDmBaqJnoRK3xXyJCBXbP0t1-hUAiV1JFdZfk4UUDidaiBceIy-5dRELI/s1600/IMG_3967.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Her old crib mattress became her "secret snuggle spot" in her closet... because we literally had no where else to put it.  It does make a nice bed (that we put out in the room) for cousins that spend the night!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionxg3M4IWO5gPSXBLVZ3EQauJwI9kvFAwOHnd9A2HG5TB_YXbLOWEfjtH-lRIILpa9O3SrhlEJ12WR9ymoVc0cAoUp68m9eXb-3WBwL_zf6W1ES67xn2PEHLeIc4JXQL8YewszKid6dxY/s1600/IMG_3969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionxg3M4IWO5gPSXBLVZ3EQauJwI9kvFAwOHnd9A2HG5TB_YXbLOWEfjtH-lRIILpa9O3SrhlEJ12WR9ymoVc0cAoUp68m9eXb-3WBwL_zf6W1ES67xn2PEHLeIc4JXQL8YewszKid6dxY/s1600/IMG_3969.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Just in case you thought Emma didn't have any real "stuff."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_oHksPIlGF195R22gZVlqoT5bFeOz8fw9FjowDQD6PzgdxthAeMf7l6EEl2wcwg0bMbMxNVE-G4QtTv2MneHlcCqXndLa5LF3EC7eqk3yiYoPl6JEJcAGg8702fWhIuXGpqQop9_NC2TC/s1600/IMG_3970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_oHksPIlGF195R22gZVlqoT5bFeOz8fw9FjowDQD6PzgdxthAeMf7l6EEl2wcwg0bMbMxNVE-G4QtTv2MneHlcCqXndLa5LF3EC7eqk3yiYoPl6JEJcAGg8702fWhIuXGpqQop9_NC2TC/s1600/IMG_3970.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We've got lots of it, but I do continually try to keep it to a limit.  Daily battle : )<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Y3DqnUDZ7ZLkKOZvE_O0RiPnI5Siuij9Jm4w7qKwT42JbnzdqyOBxYBb7r0CVjtb5q0QGuBcBvVUeGcFB2OZg_fHw0S28si94F0s5Rv7unQtUXduAUf3jtuazbK09TIfuur8Qr8pVO-h/s1600/IMG_3983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Y3DqnUDZ7ZLkKOZvE_O0RiPnI5Siuij9Jm4w7qKwT42JbnzdqyOBxYBb7r0CVjtb5q0QGuBcBvVUeGcFB2OZg_fHw0S28si94F0s5Rv7unQtUXduAUf3jtuazbK09TIfuur8Qr8pVO-h/s1600/IMG_3983.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The doll house from her <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/12/emmas-2nd-birthday-cookie-decorating.html">birthday</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarWganNbEx28xyu9wKHPMIqrkzQRmXWH8AFyGU56ZYRN_ouLVxk-8GKz4Q6yX2QFHWEzf9F28JMZfmz9P3aZPd8xU4spK_4vus_vMdiTN06qV8rLPjEJqBkHf6ttbCmXHJtgwU2ldL15H/s1600/IMG_4009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarWganNbEx28xyu9wKHPMIqrkzQRmXWH8AFyGU56ZYRN_ouLVxk-8GKz4Q6yX2QFHWEzf9F28JMZfmz9P3aZPd8xU4spK_4vus_vMdiTN06qV8rLPjEJqBkHf6ttbCmXHJtgwU2ldL15H/s1600/IMG_4009.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Thanks for joining me on a tour.  I really love to document our living spaces, especially for Emma - there are so many memories made in four walls!

Emma's Big Girl Room

Well, it has taken me the entire summer, but I finally got Emma's Big Girl room done - sort of.  There are still many things that I need...

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