Playroom

 

We all know that a Playroom does not look like this, but for showing prepress we pick up the room. This is how all parents would love to see a playroom. A after shoot will be added soon so you guys can see the reality.

 

We added shadow boxes for our old book collection.

 

Also display our kids art by using colorful laundry hooks and first letter of their name bought at Michaels.

 

 

We always take home the art that our kids do at fairs so they can be display at home.

 

A playroom needs to be colorful and inviting in order for kids to sit down and enjoy. We need a better organizing tool for the storage which I will add a photo soon. New rule at home for every toy that comes in two have to go. Let's see if that works, since the space is very small. Most of the items we had already had so the expenses went mainly to the carpet and paint. Even if its a small space it can had expenses to the budget. Make sure to make a list of things that you want to have in your own playroom to not go over your budget. I hope you guys enjoy the pictures. 

Renovation Cost $503

Carpet
Paint
Ceilling Fan
Table
Shadow boxes

Huggies Rewards

My Little Secret

 Many of us have seen these stickers on the huggies wipes and diapers. Well for over three years I been register with Huggies Rewards and have been getting pretty cool stuff.

 Last item received was this Bead Maze for my youngest daughter.

It’s pretty easy you just register with them and every time you get diapers or wipers get the yellow sticker and input the numbers on the Huggies rewards program. You will get a different amount of points everytime. After you have accumulated a couple of points you can redeem them at their site. Other items that I have got for free are magazine subscriptions and even Starbucks gift cards. Yes you heard me well I said Starbucks gift cards.

Visit their website

http://www.huggies.com/en-US/rewards

Victoria Style Nursery

After you're second child it's most likely that you have saved something to use in the future.  We decided on a Victoria décor style for our third child's room. Sorry we couldn't show you the before since for some reason we did not have a picture of it.  

 

Before knowing the sex of the baby we picked a ivory color since it can go well with any sex. The bedding and crib was from our fist child so we did not spend any money on these items. Only on wall decorations.

 

We added a hot pink pillow to the window as well as her first photos.

 

The most expensive items was replacing the carpet, paint, celling fan and window curtains.

 

 

 

 I love the shadow box since you can save precious memories.  

 

 

We gave some personality to this room by adding a Victoria style mirror and a cute dress. Love the contrast of the colors don't be afraid of adding a variety of colors in a room. We are in love with antique stuff therefore almost every room we have has a antique item to make it unique. We did not went over budget with this room since we had already a few items.

 

Renovation Cost $1,222

 

Paint

Carpet
Ceiling Borders
Ceiling Fan
Pink Furniture
Mirror
Wall Decorations

Shadow Box

Flowers

Pillow

Curtains





Our Son's Room

Before

 

Color was too dark and carpet needed to be replaced

 

 

When it comes to the theme for your child’s room I say stick with it. I remember when I was pregnant with my son I had decided that his room would be airplane theme, but I would find myself looking for airplane theme items was not an easy task. So when he was born my husband and I had decided on an elephant theme but were never happy with the fact that I was so obsess with airplanes. I took the task to find items in store and online and was able to come out with the final project hurray.

 

After
 
 

Decided on a sky blue color for his room

 

 

 

 Decal is from Easty
 
 
 

 Bought these old vintage posters at an antique store and framed them with Michael’s clear frames.

 

 

 Vintage Airplane

 

 

This place has change a lot with a little but of TLC the renovation cost is on the low side which make it even better when your on a budget. Transforming one room is no problem, but changing a couple can hurt your wallet. Invest in things that have a meaning and purpose in your own home. Simple things can make a room look very unique and beautiful. I must say I'm in love with this room and how it all came out.

Renovation Cost $1,170

 

Paint

Boarders

Fan

Shelf

Lamp

Bedding

Posters

Frames

Airplanes

Carpet

Rug 

Our Girl's Room

 

Before



The color was overwhelming & too flashy. The carpet was too nasty that we decided to replaced it and it did not have a ceiling fan which here in the Valley you need one.

 

After

Vintage Desk From Odds N Ends

 

 

Decal from Esty

 

Light Cover bought from a Artist in Portland Oregon

 

My first renovation was my oldest daughter room.  She picked the color based on a design from Kids Pottery Barn catalog.  The wall color is Lilac from Bare which you can find at Home Depot. As her name is very artistic Frida we incorporated a yellow vintage antique desk to make it stand out.  She loves to draw and do her homework in her desk so it was a good purchase. My father & husband did the painting and ceiling. The decal was order in Etsy.  The nightstand & desk was purchased in a local antique store named Before & After. The most expensive part was replacing the carpet.

Renovation Cost $1185

 

Paint
Carpet
Ceiling Borders
Ceiling Fan
Lamp
Bed
Desk
Nightstand

JFC Home Improvement Marathon

 At the moment it’s still in renovations and I’m calling it the JFC Marathon since I want to see how much improvement the home gets on its first year anniversary On Oct 1^st.  I will post a series of pictures which will consist of home improvements and interior design.  Follow me into our home Improvement journey.