Ian & I finally finished his special bedroom project! It's a bittersweet day when your little boy asks for different room decor - he's officially a big boy. We had this boot-bin/coat rack sitting in the garage for 3 years after our move. I spent a day cleaning, painting & making it sturdy - also built the book rack. I'm so glad we were able to give this piece of furniture new life as Ian's toy & book storage!
The "Cars" characters were a must on Ian's list. We opted for the removable wall stickers which I like better because they're cheap, subtle & can be tossed when he loses interest in a few years. We've been using the framed car picture above his bed since he was born. It's a hand painted, signed & numbered piece that I bought framed at a gallery sale for $10 - and he loves it. I bought it right after Brian & I got married with no place to hang it. I told Brian if we ever had a little boy I'd put it in his room, I must have had a feeling...
Ian helped pick out all the other decorations & he's finally old enough to handle having his Lightning McQueen clock & cd player out on his dresser :)
So... Audrey's bedroom wasn't "quite" finished. I had to say good-bye to the "Venetian Pearl" (mint green) and make way for a beautiful, soft pink & tan combination. It finally feels complete - thankfully Brian is equally supportive & patient with my ideas. He wasn't digging the mint & pink striped walls either. Sadly, the toile valances I made had to come down, but with Ian's help I found some new fabric for a new valance.
One of the best part about the birthday parties: Ian got to enjoy the peanut free cakes b/c mommy was so honored & thrilled to be able to make them! One problem: when he watches/coaches me bake he gets a little possessive... he especially cried when he couldn't eat one of the fun little Toy Story characters but thankfully I had more fondant at home to mold some special ones just for him! :)
