Looks like I jumped the gun a bit on picking out the specific poufs I wanted to buy for the playroom side. I have been looking at ideas for months even before the Style Cure began though, so I think I had this decided for some time even if I didn't know it. I've seen some other ones I liked as well, but think I will stick with my gut on this one. I may incorporate some of the other poufs in future rooms I plan to style, but don't think there will be much room to spare in this one. Looks like the pillow set is in stock so shouldn't be any delay there - I'd like to check out the rest of the site and see if there's anything else that might complement them and order it all at the same time, so plan on doing that tonight so I will be ready to buy soon!
Day 10: Make a Shopping List & Set Your Budget
I absolutely love lists! Especially hand-written ones...I love the satisfaction of crossing something off. So this is a fun one for me - we're supposed to write out anything and everything we think we will need to complete our room and set the budget while we're at it. So here goes...I wonder if I'm forgetting anything:
blabla Pebble Pillow Set in Blue
Small rug for playroom side
2-4 Play bins for Conley's toys - need to fit into white shelf, 3 Sprouts, Fluf
Wall art - have a couple prints that are colorful and travel-themed, one is framed and one isn't - maybe a few more? Or white framed photo collages of our travels?
Easel with chalkboard/art pad
Bookends for storage cubby
Floor lamp
Desk lamp
Desk organization accessories - have cute stapler and tape dispenser from sale room at Anthro, still need pencil cup, paper tray or letter organizer to collect stuff
Small desk cabinet in white wood or a signature color
2 outdoor chairs for patio
2 planters with succulents for patio
Front door mat to leave shoes on
Decorate existing indoor planters with stickers in chevron or polka dot patterns
Day 11: Plan a Get-Together & Send Invites
So this is supposed to be planned for Labor Day weekend (or close to) because that is right after the end of the Cure and the purpose is to celebrate all of the hard work and show it off. We're hosting a couples baby shower for my sister and brother in law the last weekend in September - so while it doesn't exactly fit the bill, I think I will count that as my get-together. With a 19 month old and football season approaching, I don't think I have the time or energy for two get-togethers in one month! Plus, since our house is so small, most of the party will be outside and I'll plan to leave the newly styled study/playroom lit up and unlocked so all of the guests can admire all of my hard work! :) Invites were mailed on Friday, so check!
Day 12: Shop 'til You Drop
Woo-hoo! After starting off a week behind, I have finally caught up to the group. It's so much more exciting to be able to complete each of the tasks in real-time, so I am planning to stay on track from here on out so I can get the full benefit of the this group project! Since I am not much of a DIYer, my tasks were focused on really researching all of the options on my to-buy list. We weren't supposed to feel rushed in to purchasing everything though if it didn't feel right, so while I feel I've made some progress, it's not all final yet. I have become even more convinced about a few of my initial Pinterest items, so seems like my initial instincts are pretty spot-on. Here's a look at some of the things I plan to buy, what I already have that I want to incorporate, and what I'm thinking about (this is my first attempt at using Polyvore, so still kind of learning the ropes!):
1) 3 sprouts walrus caddy 2) land of nod color reference drawers 3) stray dog designs aqua katie lamp 4) storage can set, from pinterest 5) land of nod woven cotton rug 6) serena & lily atelier side table
7) rifle paper co. nyc print 8) stray dog designs alicia table 9) jing zhang london minimalist print
10) blabla kids bubbles the cat doll 11) pakhuis oost animal polka dots bookends 12) night owl paper goods colorful curls pencil cup
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