Thursday, February 5, 2009

Guess What We're Doing Today!

Some of you will remember this post from last Fall when we gave Sara's room a makeover.

Well, today we are FINALLY painting the two remaining walls a light grey, which was the plan from the beginning. I told Sara that even if the end of the world comes today, we will get the walls painted first. Hee-hee. It may look like it's already painted grey to the right of her bed, but that is actually the leftover pale lavender from her pre-teen days.

Sara fell in love with a Damask pattern on some plates that I have and asked if we could use it as the pattern to stencil her walls. So I photocopied the plate, cut out a stencil and we went to work.




The very first stencil to go up (below). Wish us luck today & here's hoping the end of the world doesn't happen first. : )

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29 comments:

  1. the undomesticated wifeFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Such a fun girly room!

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  2. Ruth AnnFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Great room! I love how girly it is!

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  3. Scrap for JoyFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    I am in awe of your ability to put things together and make a beautiful end result. Gray is such a hot color right now and I have to say I love it with the pink/peach in your daughter's room. I'm so glad to hear that someone loves stencilling like I do. So pretty-such a lucky girl.

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  4. JennspirationFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    That is so gorgeous! What a great idea to make your own stencil!

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  5. TiffanyFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    That looks like every teen girl's dream room! I admire your patience. I'm not sure I would ever be able to finish that much stenciling.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    What a great room! I am going to show my daughter when she gets home. Beauitful job!

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  7. SadieFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    My 10 y/o would like to move in. Right now.

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  8. ElaineFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Your stenciling job looks great! And to think you made it yourself. I'm impressed. Sounds like you'll be enjoying yourself today!
    Elaine :)

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  9. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceFebruary 5, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Wow this is beautiful--so grown-up and classy. I must admit, I love doing my girl's room--the boys, now that they are teens, get what they get, and had better not throw a fit Ü.

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  10. Molly AnneFebruary 5, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Good luck with the painting!
    Her room is lovely - I'm enthralled with all the different light fixtures and lamps!

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  11. DarleneFebruary 5, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Her room is beautiful!!! You did a great job with all that stenciling.

    I hope Sara is feeling better day by day.

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  12. frillsfluffandtrucksFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Oh my goodness--you scared me! At first I thought you were going to say you were painting over all that stenciling! I was ready to yell "NOOOOOOOO!" LOL!

    ~ Sarah

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  13. Essential Oil Premier UniversityFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Wow, Sara is such a lucky girl to have this bedroom and to have a mom willing to work to make that happen!

    Blessings,

    Sher

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  14. AndreaLeighFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    i love the stencils. I hope you get your walls painted today!

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  15. JamieFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Good luck! The room looks great!!!

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  16. Michelle, All Home and LoveFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    I love this room, it's so girly and fun. You both have great taste.
    ~Michelle

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  17. cherryFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Tres Chic! Gorgeous....now she just needs a sleepover! cherry

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  18. Mimi SueFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    dThose stencils are a lot of work but so beautiful. Can't wait to see the finished project. Mimi

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  19. Wendy February 5, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Oh yes! This is the room that first led me to your blog! I adore the damask stencil on the walls! PERFECTION!

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  20. UnknownFebruary 6, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    That room is so beautiful! I love love love the pattern on the walls. Have fun painting!

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  21. Beth at AuntiesFebruary 6, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    So pretty! I can tell why she loves it so much!

    She has a special and talented mom.... :-)


    ♥♥♥

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  22. Thrifty Decor ChickFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Those stencils are beautiful!

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  23. BrookeFebruary 7, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    I love it! All the cool lamps make it so cozy. Great job! Have fun finishing that up!

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  24. Free Art PrintablesFebruary 7, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    this looks fabulous!

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  25. HollyFebruary 7, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Your blog always puts a huge smile on my face. This room is utterly FANTASTIC!!!

    Can I borrow some of your energy? :)

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  26. Ms. TeeFebruary 7, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    The stencil is going to be so pretty on the walls. :) And I really *heart* that little Eiffel tower lamp!

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  27. MelissaFebruary 8, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    I can't believe you made your own stencil~it looks amazing. Your daughter is so lucky~good luck with the painting!

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  28. Diane MarsApril 10, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    Do you sell your stencils? If not you should!
    Hugs, Diane

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  29. Diana @ The Rader's DigestJune 3, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    It looks like wall paper? where did you find the stencil???

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