chez lemondrop

progress on the work in progress, a room for boys(and whales) in an old house

April 3, 2013 By marie 5 Comments

In our 100 year old house it’s difficult to have everything just so- what most mothers would like to have before the babies arrive. That didn’t work out since the youngest came earlier than expected, but the newly renovated bedroom for the two boys was really worth the wait. We still have some finishing touches to work on, but the lemondrops all like spending time in this new room. Kudos to Daddy LD for working hard to get it done.

The littlest lemondrop is on the changing table, & not happy about it.

Because the littlest lemondrops are sharing a room one has a twin bed and one has a crib, and mama has a couch and rocking chair to deal with each of them. We were blessed to receive the lovely original artwork above from Kathy, a family friend. We’ve been looking for nautical things to compliment it ever since!

Twin bed, table, chair and armchair, Pottery Barn outlet
Family handmedowns, crib & changing table
Target sheets
Vintage quilt, couch with slipcover
Thrifted ottoman

tidy tuesday, repurposed bedside tables

January 29, 2013 By marie 2 Comments

Now that we are in a smaller bedroom, we are trying to reduce visual and physical clutter, while repurposing things we already have. I have some great bedside table options, but I have already decided I want something small next to our bedside. I’ve tried a chair because it’s functional, already here and a good size. But then, the little lemondrop decided to use it to crawl on the bed daily. So, after cruising the web and pinterest I tried something else for now, one of my vintage crocks that’s normally on display on a shelf. It’s a little low, but serves the purpose of book, clock and glasses holder. Plus it’s heavy enough not to be shoved over by small hands. Are you a bedside table traditionalist or have you tried something original?

ideas I like…

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Open house, come see my new old bedroom

January 23, 2013 By marie 11 Comments

I adored my bedroom in our 110 year old home. So the hubs was shocked at the suggestion that it should be turned into a kids’ room. But it was the largest room and the huge amount of kids toys, clothes, and more demanded the largest space. So I pushed, and Mr. L . argued, but still renovated our messy study into a new space for us! He wanted some color on the walls while I always like a neutral, so we finally agreed on a seafoamy green.

Just before we moved in… blank slate. Have to brag that this room had acoustical tile on the ceiling and no drywall, Mr. L redid the wood floors and the fireplace down to the brick on the front.

And move in…not as much room in this spot so we had to edit. I haven’t decided if I need a nightstand, using a chair and vintage tray for now. I’ve had this armoire forever! I bought it in an estate sale in a tiny town.

Vintage laundry basket above, vintage books below…

Perfect for me, this vintage handpainted tray was thrifted years ago, before I was a Lemondrop.

This bed was made by a local craftsman/welder who used old fencing… sometimes even iron fencing from cemeteries. So Edgar Allan Poe, right? What do you think of the room? Did we do a good job with our old house sans decorating advice from a pro?

Now, the kids’ room renovation begins in earnest. Prayers and well wishes appreciated since we need another project right now like we need another project!

We still haven’t decided on a color for the walls, I am pulling for this scheme without much luck.