some green things
Over the weekend, we spent some time working on the children's bedroom a little, to make it feel more like their own. The room itself is very small, separated from the living room by a curtain, with just enough room for bunk beds on one wall and a small set of drawers on the other. Arlo drew a green 'ladybug family' picture for the wall (pictured above).
We were very kindly given a set of wooden bunks that some older children had outgrown, and I had been saving up these vintage green sheets especially for them. (Ever since living in Germany for a while, I've had a thing for those stretch-towelling fitted sheets and A and K don't seem to mind them.)
At the end of the room is a door that doesn't open- I suppose it will be replaced sometime this year- but I made this wall-hanging to cover it until then. It's inspired by the 'curtain with pockets' from Lotta Jansdotter's book and I used fabric I had left over from making curtains last week (a type of linen/cotton from Ikea) and some small pieces of tree-print linen I brought from NZ.
(This photo was taken pre-bunks... the children were sleeping on the floor last week!)
It's such a simple idea, but a really effective way to turn a disused door into a useful place- A and K have been storing their small toys, some art supplies and books in the pockets.
And a small branch as well.
Hi Melissa - what a lovely idea. A practical pretty way to cover the doorway. The room looks so cosy. I have bunk beds in our loft room. My boys used to share a room and loved them. They used to make 'tent dens' with old sheets. I have kept the bunks - I guess one day they will be for grandchildren!! Hope life is being good to you.
Mary x
Posted by:mary@andsewtosleep | March 11, 2008 at 08:36 AM
what a great curtain!
i just love decorating a new space, making it my/our own. and kids' rooms are such fun!
love that ladybug family!
Posted by:liz | March 11, 2008 at 08:44 AM
I just love the green lady bug family.....they must know it's spring coming.
Posted by:Trisha | March 11, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Your ideas are always fabulous! I have the same IKEA fabric waiting to be sewn as a tote bag.
Nice to see you are keeping the Spanish branch ;P
Posted by:Alicia | March 11, 2008 at 09:54 AM
I love Arlo's green ladybug family and that pussy willow branch!
Posted by:Barbara | March 11, 2008 at 09:57 AM
what a fabulous curtain! hope that the sun is shining brightly in your neck of the woods!
Posted by:jen | March 11, 2008 at 02:12 PM
That looks like a good tiny room now. I love the tree fabric!
Lies
Posted by:Lies | March 11, 2008 at 02:30 PM
great curtain and of course i'm in love with that ladybug family picture.
Posted by:cyndi | March 11, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Those lady bugs are so sweet! And I love the wall pocket too!
Posted by:Claudia | March 11, 2008 at 10:55 PM
those lovely colors must make the room look a bit bigger. really nice curtain :)
Posted by:Dina | March 12, 2008 at 01:46 AM
the room looks cozy! (i love those sheets, too.) and the door covering/wall pocket is terrific. i've been wanting one for myself!
(and so fun to find myself in your reading list for this month!)
Posted by:emily | March 12, 2008 at 03:11 AM
Melissa, You are truly amazing, to do so much already to make your home your own! The children are so fortunate to have such a mother as you!
I loved getting a chance to chat with you the other evening and look forward to seeing you soon!
Posted by:Ravenhill | March 12, 2008 at 05:35 AM
Love the drawing - I hope that's now on permanent display in the Bedroom Art Gallery!
Posted by:Rach | March 12, 2008 at 03:18 PM
i love the wall hanging!! =)
Posted by:joanna | March 12, 2008 at 07:35 PM
hi m. catching up here :)
i really love the curtain with pockets! so lovely and useful. the children's room looks so cozy and homey with all of these touches!
xox
Posted by:amisha | April 14, 2008 at 07:31 AM