~an antique door in Savannah's room~

When we added on Savannah's bedroom to our house 10 years ago, one of the things I wanted to use was an antique door as her closet.

Over the years I have painted it many colors including pale pink, cream, and most recently, white.

But when I gave her room a little makeover this last time, I decided I wanted it to be bare wood.

I didn't use any messy paint strippers, I just sanded, sanded, and sanded some more.

I almost forgot to take a before picture.

I was going to use a liming wax over the top of it but decided to leave it as is and I think I love it this way. Which way do you prefer it?

Painted or raw wood?

*sign is from Between You And Me on Etsy*

For more details on this room, go here.

xoxo

~a teen room makeover for Savannah~

In 2010 we gave our daughter a makeover on her room while she was away at camp.

You can see that post here.

But over the last 4 years, her tastes have changed and it was time for a update.

My driving force for the makeover, was that Cottages and Bungalows Magazine was coming out for a photo shoot. So over the course of 2 weeks I transformed her room into something that we both love.

{warning~lots of photos coming,

sources will be listed at the bottom of this post}

Here is the entrance to her room.

The main change here is the paint color on the walls.

I stripped all the paint off her antique closet door and left it as is.

I also painted her bed black and added the top pieces using 1x2's

I am also in love with her new bedding and pillows!

I added new sconces and a new chandelier as well.

The DIY for the zebra rug can be found here.

And in case you are interested, here is a source list for you.

Paint color on walls: Ben Moore Classic Grey

Fireplace: Home Depot

Pull out sofa bed: Ikea

Curtains: Ikea

Bed skirt: Joss and Main

Blue euro pillows on bed: {24"} Spark Modern

White ruffle sheet set: Target {simply shabby chic, no longer carrying}

Ticking pillow on sofa: Dreamy Whites

Duvet: Crane and Canopy

White euro pillows on sofa: Crane and Canopy

Navy pillow on sofa: TJ Maxx

Navy blanket on bed: Restoration Hardware Outlet

Sconces: Lamps Plus

Chandelier: Lamps Plus

Closet door: Antique

Wooden pot for orchids: Haystack Home Kirkland

Orchids: Home Depot

Moss for orchids: Home Depot

Ornate cork board: Home Goods

Shades on French Doors: Home Depot

Curtain clips: Target

Curtain hardware: Target

She believed she could so she did sign: Between You & Me

Go jump in the lake sign: {custom, ask to have one made!} Between You & Me

Dresser: {similar, no longer available} World Market 

Bed: Garage sale

Desk chair: TJ Maxx

Lamp on desk: Home Goods

xoxo

~a new sign~

I think maybe I have 6 or 7 of Tara's signs now.

I think that qualifies as a collection

{or possibly a disease}

At any rate, I had her make me another………

and of course, I love it.

xoxo

~a new sign~{& a discount!}

My blog friend Tara and her husband Andy make the coolest signs.

You can visit their etsy shop here.

What you might not know, is that they can create custom pieces for you!

And that is exactly what I had them do for over our bed.

If you remember, over the holidays I had this sign hanging there. 

I liked the shape and size so much, but the "Oh holy night" wasn't going to do year round.

So, I thought long and hard and came up with the lyrics to the song by George Straight,

 "I cross my heart" 

The lyrics are perfect for Chris and I and I couldn't be happier with it! 

How about 10% your order at Between You And Me?

Just use the coupon code 

SAVANNAH 

at checkout!

ps~please go here and LIKE this room, it would mean a lot to a blog friend, and well, what's not to like about it? It's gorgeous, one of my all time favorites!

xoxo

~12 SIGNS of Christmas~{JOY TO THE WORLD}

Between you and me. Tara and Andy. Maker of beautiful signs. Ring a bell? I thought so.
They are the sweetest, nicest folks that I've never met in person.

When they asked me to be a part of their 12 days of Christmas signs, I couldn't say no. Do you remember this sign?

I knew when I saw it I had to have it. Here it is on our front porch last Christmas. I cannot wait to get it out again this year!

Their signs are top notch, I should know, I own several. And I am a sign maker myself, so that says it all right there!

My friend Edie posted about hers yesterday here. Be sure to check it out.

And join all these other fabulous ladies to see their Christmas signs in their own homes!
{click on their names to take you to their blogs}


Tricia from A Rosy Note

Paige from Simple thoughts

Jennifer from Life in the Green House

Laura from Finding Home

Erin from Blue Eyed Bride

Sasha from Lemonade Makin’ Mama

Holly Mathis from Holly Mathis Interiors

Linsey from LLH Designs

Kari from Thistlewood Farms

Becky from Farmgirl Paints

Now through November 15th use promo code

SAVANNAH

in their shop to receive 10% off!


Also, MONDAY my e course goes live!!! I'm so nervous! Remember, it's only $10.00 and I will show you how to make picture frames, make stamped signs, paint and distress new wood to look old, and make a fool out of myself! Click here to sign up!

Happy Friday!

xoxo