Inspiration monay

Last week, I did a post on pictures that I found inspiring, and I loved doing it. The search for the perfect pictures was a great part of what made them inspirational. I had so much fun browsing for great shots that I think I'd like to make a habit of it. I think I'm going to start an inspiration Monday!!

Here's how it works. Every Monday, I'll post pictures I have discovered during the week, and say something about each one{why it inspires me, what I like best about the picture, etc.}

You can get in on the action too, if you want! Each Monday, after reading my inspiration post, you can create a post of your own, and then send me the link. We could make an event out of it!


Typing this post on inspirational photos has me inspired to do one right now! I know it's not Monday, but I think I'll just have to do one anyway, you know, to get the ball rolling, and what not.

I am reminded of the design I used when renovating my bedroom when I look at the picture. I had the same color scheme, perywinkle ad white. But I think I might be able to pull something else from this photo and use it in my room.{I love interior design photos!}

If my house had a room that looked like this, I would be a happy person. I am certain to fall instantly and madly in love with a house that has built-in book shelves. And the color scheme of cream and rose pink is so romantic!

Don't ask me why, but I am always attracted to pictures that are dark, or at least very dull colors, with a pop of some bright vibrant color, such as red or yellow. I also really like her dress :){This really reminds me of Alice in Wonderland}

I think vintage and/or antique clutter is the best kind of clutter there is! throw in a drop-dead gorgeous dress, and you have inspiration!

I love the toned down colors and sort of washed out look of this one. I also enjoy looking at the sketchy quality of the buildings in the background. This makes me think of some sort of interior design wall decoration one might see in a chic bedroom, possibly with a travel theme, complete with vintage suitcases piled everywhere{Not to mention antique clutter! Gotta love that clutter!}

Pictures!!!!! part 2

Here are the last of my room-reno pictures for your enjoyment!

My new lamp. Cute, huh?

My shelf of records, and post cards with famous paintings on them

This is the book shelf I got from IKEA

My "Wizard of OZ" shelf, with my calender under it. Each month is another vintage ad for Coca-cola.


It took a week, and a lot of elbow grease, but it was totally worth it, and now my room is perfect!!! I've still a couple of things to put in. I need an area rug, and one more shelf to put all my jewelry and hair supplies on, but other than that, I'm TOTALLY finished!!!!!

~Erin

Pictures!!!!

I FINALLY got some pictures of the finished project, otherwise known as my room, onto my computer!!!

Here is the dreadful before shot.



Ugh! See why I wanted to change it? Actually, it's never that messy. But I was in the middle of cleaning when I thought to take a before picture. Now that I look at it, it's a good thing I didn't post these sooner. I have Allison's birthday present sitting in the middle of my floor(I just gave it to her yesterday :)



After going through all my belongings, and getting rid of three large boxes full of stuff, a hamper, a comforter, and a pillow, I began stripping the paint from the woodwork.

Then, I had to tape all the woodwork, so I wouldn't get paint on it again.

then, I filled all the holes in my walls with a sort of plaster crayon.

Up next, PAINTING!!!!

Then, Dad cut up the carpet........

And I rolled it up......In a skirt! Impressive, if I do say so myself! Of course, now that skirt is totally un-wearable, but........


Then we had to scrub the floor, because, not only was it dirty, there was paint splatter all over it from the last time it was painted (That's my mom, btb)

Then we started putting stuff back together(That's my bed)

My new bookshelf from IKEA :)Yes, I am in my P.Js, but my dad had washed all my "I don't care what happens to them" clothes that morning, so I didn't have any other clothes.


I found a chair at a thrift store for $5, and all it needed was a little paint!!!

And after the chair was dry, assembled, and placed in it's rightful spot, I got some "after shots"........ But before you look at the finished product, I suggest you refresh your memory of what it looked like before, for surely after all these pictures and words, you've forgotten.

A little fun fact about me. That baby doll you see on my bed is the first baby doll I ever received, in perfect condition, apart from the fact that she is missing her little bonnet.


This post getting much too long, and full of pictures, so I am going to end it here, and start another with the last couple pictures.................