I woke up this morning with the intention of packing up all our Christmas decorations, taking the tree down, and just cleaning up a bit. But with the addition of new toys for the little one and a family room feeling just a tiny bit cramped prompted Sasa and I to decide it was time for our bi-annual switcheroo. So out went the art corner and in came the piano. I had purchased some bookplates off of Etsy for about a dollar a piece. I wanted some nice artwork that I could just clip onto the wall and switch out every now and then. These floral prints are perfect against the wallpaper!
The dollhouse and art corner were moved into the middle room. Sasa and I were thrilled to uncover that cute little alcove again. The middle room has always been a kind of "what on Earth could we use this for?!" kind of room because it's not only the entrance to the house, but to the kitchen, living room, and stairway. So it needs to stay pretty sparse and accommodating to lots of foot traffic. It's nice for it to finally have a purpose.
The dollhouse corner was replaced with shelving and baskets full of tree blocks, wooden people and animals, and her felted things. It's a sweet little set up and I hope invites lots of play!
Upstairs we added pegs for Purple Violet's clothing and above I put her new bookplate that I had matted and framed for Christmas.
These are just a few of the things we plan on doing this coming year to our home. A new kitchen, wood floors uncovered, ripping down wallpaper and painting, and a special little surprise for the little one in the backyard are just a few of the things on our list. Yes, I think 2010 will be very busy indeed!
Happy New Year! May 2010 bring you joy, happiness, and lots of giggles!!
