Henry's room (part 4)...

I'm calling this "part 4" of Henry's room because I can't ever call anything I do around the house "finished". There would be no fun in that! So, this is just part 4, there will probably be a part 5 and 6 someday, but for now, part 4 is where we'll stop...for now :)

View from the door (notice the addition of the new playmat. Such a great birthday gift from Henry's friend Megan!)...

I added some map art that I saved from an old calendar and hung it using some pants hangers from ikea. I think I'll start hanging more artwork like this. So fast and easy and a snap to change! I added 2 rolling plastic bins underneath the dresser for more storage. I think I will probably use them to store Henry's clothes until he gets the hang of opening his dresser drawers. We'll see...

I added the curtains (made using this fabric from ikea) and some bunting made out of the leftover solids from Henry's quilt. I felt like this little corner needed some more color and the bunting did the trick (plus, I just really love bunting!)...

Henry's desk, with his birthday photo collage from Aunt Denise...

Henry's bed. And for the record, those ugly bed rails are a huge nuisance when it comes time to make the bed. Dare I say that Henry's bed may be harder to make now than when he was in the crib...

Henry's shelves & old kitchen cabinet...

I added this little microwave cart to the blank spot by the door to help corral Henry's sweatshirts, shoes, hats, baseball gloves, etc. I don't know if I'll leave it here or not, but it's working out fine for now...

All done...or as Henry likes to say, "None!"

Henry's room (part 2)...

Before we look at the current state of Henry's new room, let's revisit a few old photos shall we?...



The fact that I was even able to clear out his room was a HUGE accomplishment. There was more junk in there than I care to admit. Thanks to some serious purging, furniture removal, and the installation of my sewing nook cabinets I was able to clear out the room fairly easily. It did take me awhile, but I took advantage of multiple nap times to make it happen.

So anyways, with those images in mind, here is Henry's new room so far...

View from the door:
Bob cut a piece of plywood and some wooden slats for me to put on the bedframe, so now all we need to get is a mattress! It should be noted that his bed frame was purchased at the church yard sale for a mere $2. I couldn't be happier with it :)

Bed & Old kitchen cabinet that John redid for me:

I plan to put shelves up above the cabinet (and possibly paint the cabinet too) and then hang some artwork & Henry's name letters above his bed.

Vintage desk/nightstand:
I found this desk at an antique store in Visalia for $30...I wasn't sure if I wanted to buy it or not, but once the owner of the store saw me debating the purchase he dropped the price to $20. Sold. It's perfect for Henry, I think.

Henry's dresser:
This dresser was purchased at the church yard sale a few years ago for $5! I bought new navy blue knobs at World Market and I think it looks as good as new. It's sort of girly, but it works, I think. The metal basket on the top of the dresser I took out of my Grandma Net's shed (with her permission). It is an old freezer basket. I think the basket will serve as a great place to store some of Henry's favorite books since I don't really have a bookcase in here.

View of the dresser & closet:


I still have plenty more to do in here, but the basics are all in place, which is good. It at least feels like Henry can live and play in here now, which was my goal. I'll post pictures of the room as it progresses.