you guys. i'm pretty excited about this inspiration board. but before i can get into a long list of material objects i wish i owned... i want to just get some things straight. first off, i am a dreamer. i love to get lost in my own thoughts in the peace and quiet of my home and literally dream about all the what-ifs that make life so fun. i have big dreams, grand dreams, dreams that at times can be unattainable, but i also try to dream in practical ways so i don't get frustrated because they are too out of reach. i'm not afraid to dream. but there are times that i can get carried away by my dreaming. like the times i scour the internet for ideas on how to arrange my living room and it turns into a comparison-fest and covetousness over other people's things. and there are times when i lose my joy over the fact that, compared to those people, i have less. but the most important thing i want you all to know is that in my heart of hearts i am grateful. almost everything we own was given to us, and we are blessed. my house is full of beautiful things. but they are just things. nothing i ever put on my inspiration board will put me in financial debt because i HAVE to have it so badly. and i do keep my heart in check if i sense myself going to a dark place. i don't want to be caught up in consumerism, and that is something that i am trying to be so careful of, especially since we just bought a new house. i want to make sure i stay grateful, save my pennies, choose joy, and praise Jesus for all He has chosen to bless me with. so, sorry for the rant. it has just been on my heart. onto the fun stuff.
i know i said that i needed to pick something "theme-less" for Big A's new room, but he IS only 7. i can't give him a grown up man's room. i still want it to be fun and inspiring for him. i was really inspired by this inspiration board and it's color palette, also this room with bunk beds, and this one too! so i did my own spin on kind of a native american/adventure/exploring vibe. there's a lot going on because there are so many cute things out there on the interwebs and i couldn't really narrow it down. i love it all!
the paint color is called Shenendoah Taupe by Benjamin Moore.
1 // this bookshelf is my favorite, and it's totally on clearance right now. but it's on clearance because it's discontinued. World Market's stores do not speak to each other so i cannot have it shipped between stores. i would have to call every World Market in the US to track it down and then ask if they could ship it to me. aint nobody got time for that! so, i think i will attempt to make my own. (*insert nervous emoji face here.)
2 // arrows are totally a thing right now and i'm into it
3 // how cute is this Sasquatch print from Land of Nod?? it's always a possibility to run into Bigfoot if you're out on an adventure!
4 // an ode to my husband and his love for VW buses. i know he would love to explore the world in one!
5 // rustic inspired pendant light
6 // these orange graphic print sheets from Target will transition well over time as Big A grows
7 // love this EXPLORE print
8 // the inspiration for the quilt(s) i made.
9 // pillow lust.
10 // i feel like i could make this pillow with canvas, feathers, and fabric paint, no?
11 // two of these sconces, one for each bed on the bunks.
12 // this medicine cabinet doesn't really tie in with the theme, unless you want to argue that safety comes first when you're exploring. also, i think it would make Big A flip his lid. having one on each bed would be a cute detail and also feed into his love-of-all-containers-with-compartments-that-lock. is that a thing? it needs to be.
13 // buffalo's are totally in the wild.
14 // RUG. it's pricey, and amazing. it makes me want to withdrawal funds from his college account just to buy it. KIDDING.
15 // cute little circular mirror to offset all the sharp corners.
16 // woven wall hanging, inspired by this PIN.
17 // how cute is this little wall hanging planter? great way to add live plants to the room but not worry about them knocking over!
18 // Land of Nod is the best place for storage baskets. so many cute options, like this canvas bin. but i think i'm gonna try to make it cause i already have the fabric and it can't be too hard.
19 // this one, however, i want to buy. because i love it and wasn't blessed with the gift of basket weaving. shoot.
so, what do you think? still too theme-ie? i just love looking for fun stuff for my kids room's, it's my fav.
xo, tara
p.s. GRANDPARENTS: if you want to know what Big A needs/wants for Christmas, look no further. *wink
This is wonderful! Can I live in this room please?! :)
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