Thankful for.....

A Healthy little boy...


A silly little boy...


A Re-done stepping stool


It was a very worn out stool that was in my sons room. I sprayed painted it and decoupaged some vintage border that I had. I then painted on "123, ABC" around it and then sanded it for a worn look. Once Carters room is done it might possibly go in his room.






A Fun thrift store find for 1.95. A perfect place to put away vintage blocks in


Isn't he perfect?


A cowboy wall full of art that's coming along


Retro toys


Vintage school desk . I've wanted once for a couple months now. I want to stick it in the corner of Christians room where he can color and paint etc. I got rid of the modern desk and this just fits so perfectly. I'm debating whether I should paint it or leave it alone. I know I'm going to decoupage some vintage school charts inside of the lid and hang some vintage school charts over the desk.


Thrift store art that I have to do nothing to. Wonderful larger piece that I found for 7.95. Beautiful shabby frame with vintage music sheet paper inside .




Fun poms that I made that hang over an oversize chair in our room.


Tj Maxx and there huge collectiong of shabby items. Got this for 4.00 and its so pretty. Looks like it was in the garden for ages. I will like to use it as a soap dish in our guest bathroom.


We are doing a lot better everyone. Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts!!! Have a wonderful and blessed weekend!!!

xoxo

New Cowboy Wall Art

WARNING:

This is just a quick look at Christians NOT DONE AT ALL vintage cowboy room! Its just a jumble of recent purchases, things I already had, things made and just PLACED in Christians room. As I make, purchase and find the items I need to finalize his room things will be moved around and finally placed at the right place.
So, basically this is just how it looks right now and a lot of items hanging on the wall were just placed because there were pre-existing holes from Christians old set up.

Ok, so this is the bedding we purchased for Christian at a garage sale! The family was making a move to Utah and needed to get rid of everything! She gave us the queen size bedding ( Christian had a Twin size bed before....), 2 mirrors shown, throw pillows, the little red lanterns, 2 different cowboy clocks, lots of wall art and accessories. It was such a blessing!


In the corner by the rocking chair I'm planning a little sit area with shelving for putting away books and toys. I would like it to be against the wall and in a "L" shape with seating on the top and the shelves on the bottom. I would like to make Christian also a little area with a huge chalkboard so maybe that will be my project for this weekend!

This is a vintage trunk that I love. Goes perfect with Christians room, adds some whimsy details to his room and is storing some toys right now!



This frame I got at a Goodwill and put a vintage "pin the gun on the cowboy game" in it. I love it. Its a really fun and CHEAP alternative to buying vintage or reproduction wall art! It's also a fun piece to talk about!

Howdy Partner!


This I made yesterday also. I got a set of 3 frames at the thrift store that were a teal color and distressed the frame and added a more off white , grayish color to it with some of the teal showing. The picture is from a vintage book that is about horses and just happen to have this PERFECT picture of this little cowpoke! I added a vintage sheriff badge and a gun from the vintage cowboy game above and the word "bang" from a vintage scrabble game.






I have a set of very sweet vintage puzzles (which I'm going to put in my store ) and I decided to use this puzzle and frame it. It's also a fun and cheap way to make some wall art. It's really fun because Christian helped me do this project. I just love how kid friendly it looks and how kitchy it is!






This shelf was put together in like 5 seconds. Made mostly of things that Carter loved to mess with in his room and I knew he would break so I transfered them to Christians room. The little cowboy was a thrift store find.


The tin signs were given to me at the yard sale where I purchased christians bedding!


Cute little vintage bisque indian sits watching on his a vintage "I" block.


I love this old picture given to me by Caleen! It's perfect for Christians room!


Antique music sheet from 1902 purchased at a flea market in San Diego!


I hope you enjoyed just a little look into Christians room. Now Im thinking of changing Carters to a more generic vintage room just full of stuff I love and cant sell and make it all work into a lovely vintage toddlers room....or thinking of a vintage surf or beach theme cause I found some really retro beach signs yesterday at the thrift store. What do you all think?!

Fun Kid Spaces

A lot of you already know I love kids spaces and decorating! It's on my mind a lot since I'm redoing Christians room and am always on the look out for perfect items to redo or "up"do any part of my house.

I'm always looking for things that are
1. CHEAP
2. Durable ( that can take the abuse of balls bouncing, cars ridding and hammers hitting )...yes, I'm talking about my boys!
3. Functional

Lately, I've found lots of odd items that didn't meet the ideal or original purpose for it but it was all of the 3 above so I knew I could fit it in somehow.

If the furniture wasn't shabby enough-I would sand paper it
If the item wasn't the right color- I would paint it!

Here are some ideas and some things I'M LOVING right now to get your wheels turning. You might have kids and you might not but I think these will get you thinking outside the box for any of those rooms that you might have that need a pick me up!

STORAGE

Vintage or new candy jars. You can find these at the thrift store for a couple bucks each or new at someplace like Target or Walmart for under 5. I currently have a couple of these outside in my art room with lace and ribbon in them. I'm planning on getting some of these and painting them to coordinate with Christians Cowboy room and put in lots art supplies!

Via Ohdeedoh

I love these Chicken Coops! You can get these free off craigslist sometimes and find them for near to nothing. Some sanding and some paint can really personalize them to any area in your home!

Via Sundance Catalog

Vintage window organizer. I see people giving vintage windows away all the time. I've never seen anyone make one of these before but what a great idea?!!!!

Via Flickr

I'm really into vintage picnic baskets, trunks and suitcases right now and in fact have a couple in the house used as side tables and one at the foot of Christian's bed. It's an unexpected piece of furniture that is very functional and beautiful. Christian has a red one that is very chippy at the end of his bed that goes perfect with his cowboy theme. I also use it to store some toys in ! using them as nightstands like the one below is such a great idea also!

Via Apartment therapy

I love these for a rustic storage look. Would be perfect to use outside or in a pantry, sewing room, playroom, mudroom whatever! You could even spray paint them a color for added fun!

Via Sundance

Something I think that every room needs (modern, classic or vintage) is a couple classic toys or something that is familiar. It adds a little bit of a whimsical touch and makes people feel more comfortable!

Via Ebay

I love this table lamp. It's kinda one of those things :don't judge the book by its cover. I'm sure the original color and lampshade wasn't too pretty but a little bit of paint and imagination can make anything beautiful!


I love the big red letters READ over the bed. I'm into letters and a wall full of framed pictures or items. Its a fantastic way to draw the eye and intrest. Im planning on putting a vintage framed puzzle of a horse on Christian's wall with the letter H next to it, framed spurs, vintage cowboy games etc. Just using different materials (instead of everything being just pictures) it really has made his room a lot of fun!

Via Vida Style

Vintage chest as a storage option is a great and cheap alternitive!

Via Ebay Blog

How fun are these vintage toys? I love using the chippy toys in my kids rooms because 1. I know they sell easy after because they are collectable and they are very whimsical.

Via Ohdeedoh

Bright walls are always fun! I love this storage and how she mixed modern with vintage!



Via Apartment Therapy

Fun wall art is always good! Love these!

Via opusemporium



Via The Home Spun Raven




Via Tiny Decor

Baby Wallpaper

Via Rosie's Vintage Wallpaper

Novelty Wallpaper

Peter Pan


Cowboy


Nursery animal theme

Via Second Hand Rose


I'm getting ready for a big giveaway here at Casa Bella Chic and one from my friend which I will give more info on Wednesday! so stay tuned....