SNEAK PEAK 11.7.14

Hi guys, it’s me, that girl katie, I have a lot of projects going on in my house so, I thought I would share a behind the scenes “SNEAK PEAK” of a few of them.

I have been working on turning my kids playroom into a craft room and the non furnished attached room into a media room + playroom

This is the media room + playroom in progress:

I am planning to DIY the armoire that is currently in our garage for toy storage plus I need to paint the T.V. wall and hang the wallpaper I have for behind the couch. I have 2 chairs that are getting upholstered as I type and then there is all the styling and accessorizing to take place.

This is the craft room in progress:

I still need a table and chairs, pegboard for tools & a way to display artwork. I also need to purchase more craft supplies and organize all materials.

I have a feeling this space is going be really used while also allowing me to spend more quality time with my kids.

It’s so exciting for me when a space comes together but it’s also a test of patience that it doesn’t happen in 30 minutes like a decorating show. It’s a labor of LOVE.

I have a lot on my to do DIY list. What DIY projects are on your list?

Happy weekend!

HAPPY CAFE, GRAND OPENING - 6.25.14

Hi guys, it’s me, that girl katie, Happy Café is OPEN for business and reservations are quickly filling up.

It took some time to pull together but it has been so rewarding watching my kids and their friends outside playing cafe.

I have such awesome memories of playing cafe with my Grandmother in her real kitchen.

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Happy Café to do list:

1. Varnish play kitchen and move outside 2. Stain play structure 3. Have kids design custom MakIt plates 4. Scalloped curtains 5. Paint Can to Floral Arrangement 6. Laminate placemats from Oil Cloth Fabric 7. Design a menu 8. Paint Open/Closed sign 9. Paint Happy Café sign 10. Purchase items.

Items purchased:

1. Oil Cloth By The Yard 2. Fake Food 3. Plates, Cups & Trays 4. Chef & Waitress Outfits.

Items already had:

1. Play Kitchen 2. Cooking Utensils / Pots and Pans

TIPS – I laminated the menus and I have a plastic container outside for the uniforms so they don’t get soaked when it rains.

I really hope you are having a Happy Summer! 

PLAYROOM + GUESTROOM = FUN ROOM

Hey guys, it's me, that girl katie, I gladly offered to help a friend with her Playroom/Guestroom space.

I came up with a bold and playful design that is both practical and affordable. It is a style that won't become outdated as their young kids grow and can sleep a large visiting family or host future slumber parties. It is a room that has fun written all over it.

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frobouckplayroom

MY HOME DESIGN & UPDATING PLANS

Hey guys, it’s me, that girl katie, I can’t believe it’s the end of February. I am constantly surprised with how fast time is flying by. I wonder if I had more time, would I sit and relax? Probably not! So, I am realizing that busy is great even if I can’t get everything I would like accomplished in a day. I often remind myself to keep moving forward and some days it sure feels faster and greater than others.

I thought I would show you a few rooms I am designing and updating in my house.

1. Husbands Home Office:

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The plan here is too build and L shaped desk that will go against the right wall opening up the room. It will also hide all the computer wires and the backside of the monitors, yeah. I had other ideas but this is what we finally compromised on.

I am also going to install an accent wall on the back. I have samples coming for this and I can’t wait for them to arrive.

Hang buffalo art & other artwork

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Buy rug(s), office organizational supplies, a small chair and other accessories to complete the space.

2. Basement Media Room

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We have lived in our house for 3 ½ years and have never decorated this space. It has become an over flow of items and an extension of the playroom.

Can you see I have marked out possible furniture plan? This really helps me visualize the plan but I know I still need to sketch it out.

I have some great ideas that I can’t wait to share, accent wall, cozy furniture plus more.

3. Kids Playroom

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My kids never really use their basement playroom for several reasons. 1.) with the great outdoors in our backyard there is a lot to explore here. 2.) when we are home, the kids want to be where we are, in the kitchen/living area. So, I am turning the playroom into an art studio. I am guessing since I will be there a lot they will too. This might be the new favorite hot spot in the house.

4. Backyard and Deck

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With the current snow condition of the yard and deck this will be the biggest transformation. 1st up, snow needs to melt.

We are adding more plants & trees but the main thing we are updating is the deck. We are incorporating more seating & a new table and chairs that will seat 10. Hello summer dinner parties!

We will add a new grill too. Don’t you think this one might be on its last leg? My husband purchased this on “trash and treasure” 5 years ago & it has been a real gem despite its appearance. We have definitely gotten our $20 worth out of this grill. And in some weird way I will be sad to see it leave but I bet he has plans for it somewhere.

I imagine all these rooms will start to come together this summer. Yep, the reality is designing takes time. It’s not like a 30 min decorating show unless you can channel your inner Samantha Stevens aka Bewitched.

So, be sure to check back in to see the process and the final reveal.