Starting to take shape

This room has come a long way since we first moved in. I have to say, I’m happy with the progress that I’ve made. I still have a way to go, but I think I’m beyond the halfway finished point now. And then, on to my bedroom…(cue thunder, lightning and scary horror music.)

This is just a sneak peek. I’ll do a more in depth reveal of the progress tomorrow. Goodbye until then!

blog redesign

Sooo today, this site looks different. And it’ll probably look different again soon.

I really enjoy designing and building websites. To do it for other people is fun, and usually a breeze once I get an idea of what they’re looking for. But when it comes to my own sites, I either get major design block, or have so many ideas, I get overwhelmed and frustrated, and really just don’t know what to do with it all.

I think the way things look now will be temporary while I try to figure out what I want things to look like around here…

Off to go ponder…

A Loft Desk in Miniature

Today I was browsing the Home Decorators site, as I often do, and I came across this desk.

It’s so simple, and that blue is so pretty.

I was looking for a bit of inspiration because my little superhero was in need of a little workstation, and this pretty little thing right here was just what I needed. It looked simple enough to mimic, so I did.

I had some leftover 2x12 pieces from my Lack-a-like project, and paint leftover from his bed and toy box, so other than a little bit of my time, this didn’t cost me anything to build.

I decided to make the top overhang a bit on the sides, and skipped sanding out the dents and dings, and I have to say, I am pleased with it. No, actually, I love it.

I still need to add a couple of corner braces on the underside to give it more stability, but I’ll get to it another day. (If you look closely, you can see one in the Home Decorators pic.)

It isn’t wide enough for the taller books and notebooks, but he uses it mainly for puzzles, games, and coloring. But it’s thin and light enough to move to the center of the room when I need to put a tarp down for crafts and art projects. It’s simple and fits in well with the other pieces in his room. And that blue! Makes me smile every time I see it.

I’m really starting to like the way things are looking in here…well when it’s clean anyway. The blues, greens, greys and blacks give it a really nice feel. It’s my favorite room so far…but that could be because it’s the only one that’s close to completion.

Anyway, that’s all for now. Talk to you in the next one!