When we first moved, my intention was to show you a full ‘Before House Tour’…giving you a glimpse of what this new pad looked like before we made our imprint. But you know what they say about good intentions.
Life, and schools, and jobs, and travels all happened, and before I knew it, we were knee-deep in the {One Room Challenge}, and showing you progress and reveal pictures was a lot more fun! I may still go back to that original plan, but without blueprints, it’s kind of hard for you to see what’s what, and where it is. Know what I mean? (And this girl is not savvy enough to draw blueprints!!)
This house is a dream-come-true, and has every wish list item I’d ever hoped for in a future home. There is not one thing I would change, or add, to the floor plan, size, or location. That being said, there was also not one ounce of personality in it, no offensive colors or fixtures, no glaring issues…it was the blankest of blank slates! #whoop #thankyouseller
Well, I take that back, this wallpaper border is fairly questionable, as was the fruit basket backsplash tile.
So we’ve been hard at work giving this home the Sugarplum stamp, in fact, working faster than I can blog it! But I know you like to see makeovers from the beginning, and the process along the way, so that’s where I’ll start with each new room. Hopefully sooner rather than later, you’ll have seen most of the house this way. 😉
But enough blabber…let’s get after the next room! She’s been known as Babygirl on the blog, but after nine years, I think our daughter is now more of a Little Miss. She’s spunky, quirky, opinionated, and knows what she wants!
Both kids were able to pick their own rooms upstairs, and thankfully, they each chose different ones! Little Miss is at the top of the stairs, and facing the front.
She has a double closet, two tall windows, and a high pitched ceiling.
I knew we wanted to show off that ceiling with a fun color, so the only change we made before moving in was painting the walls Sherwin Williams ‘Alabaster.’ Having her help us paint, and spending time in the house before moving, really helped her transition. She already felt an ownership of the space (although she didn’t like sleeping upstairs away from us for the first two months!)
All her existing bedroom pieces fit perfectly, and at first she wanted to duplicate her old room exactly. But Kristin was able to convince her this was her chance for a fun, updated space, and they could create it together. And fortunately, we also agreed to keep the pieces their current color! #whew
Here’s the un-styled, real-life pics of her room.
She’s already off to a good start, but I can’t wait to layer in all the finishing pieces to give my spunky Little Miss a room suitable of her personality! Up next, the floor plan, mood board, and project list. If you can’t wait, there have been a few sneak peeks on InstaGram and Facebook under #ProjectLittleMiss.
I guess I've missed the sneak peeks on Insta..better go check them out. I love her comforter and bed/dresser! Cant wait to see Little Miss' room update! So fun!
I can't wait to see this! My almost 10yo daughter (eek- so hard to believe) is asking for a room makeover, and you always have such great ideas.
It's cute that you call her little miss, that's what we call Sophie too.
I'm loving that yellow dresser 🙂 nice pop of color. although I know for sure I couldn't reach the top of that dresser.
liz jo @ sundays with sophie
ahhh kids rooms are so fun!! i went with a lot of grays, pops of pink for violet's room but im sure i'll do something a little brighter when she is older. xo jillian – cornflake dreams
I can't wait to see how it turns out! It looks like it's off to a great start!
Cassie,
I really like the pieces she has in her room. Can't wait to see the finished product!!!
Jenn
Can't wait to see it! It is already a beautiful space!
OMG i cant wait to seeee!
XO Ellen from Ask Away
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I love to experience sleeping in that kind of bed 🙂
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Love this room. I especially love the bed and that high boy. Did you paint these yourself? What paint was used? Love your blog.
Yes we did!! We used oil-based satin finish paint