Big Kids' Room

One of my projects over winter break was to get Natalie moved into her "big gull bed" and get both Nathan and Natalie settled into their new living arrangements as roommates.  Of course I also had to do a little bit of decorating!

So far the adjustment for both of them is going pretty well.  Natalie is so excited to be a big girl, and Nathan never liked being in his room by himself at night.  The two of them stay up later than they should talking to each other, but other than being a little overtired, they are doing great!  We moved the baby monitor into their room during the transition period, and it means that we get to listen in on some of their cute conversations.  We think that this time together will be so good for their already strong friendship.  

The bunk beds--they are sporting the Christmas quilts that my mom made for each kiddo, with their baby quilts decorating the foot of the bed.  I would eventually like to switch the window treatments to a light-blocking pull-down shade and a valance, but for now the light-blocking drapes work fine.

I found the dresser on Craigslist for $80 (score!) and repainted some white shelves that I've had for ages.  Then I just mixed and matched the artwork that was in each of their rooms.

I got all Pinterest-y and painted the infamous Ikea spice racks for some additional book storage. Each kiddo has one of these at the head of their bunk too for nighttime reading material.

I installed another shelf and bar in the closet (and have since moved in the rest of Natalie's clothes).  Nathan loves the fact that his shirts are easy to reach in the morning.