Wednesday, 14 September 2011

The Top Secret Project

Last month I showed you my daughter's room.


We went to the beach at the weekend and thought it would be nice to take the play house.



The house didn't like it. At all. So now we have a space that needs filling, and I had the perfect idea. A little book nook (I love that it rhymes!). 





We don't have a play room so it's really for both of them! But the colours needed to match Izzy's bedroom. So that's why there was so much pink in the cushions from this post!



I also did a little bit of building. With a LOT of help from my husband.


The 'shelf' was actually all things we already had (except the white paint).  


The wood is from our old bed slats (our first bed!). And even the screws were spares from something from Ikea.


The only cutting I did was for these end pieces. And yes I cut them myself, and sanded!

The kids love it! But I haven't had a chance to take a picture of them in it yet. I We finished it this morning (Andy may have been late to work...) and I'm writing this at lunch time while Ethan sleeps and Izzy plays at nursery school. 



Which is also why it is so tidy :) 

They both loved sitting on the cushions and emptying the shelf. 


I'm still hoping to make more cushions and have a piece of art which is drying and will go above this area. 

I love that there is now space for them to read and play and have a story together at bed time. 


Ah...love!


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25 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 September 2011 at 18:57

    Love this idea! Lizzie is always wanting to reach her books off the shelf! Might make one myself!! (Mary Abbott)

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  2. Cassie Bustamante15 September 2011 at 02:41

    that is perfect! i love the little reading nook you have created. so cute!

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  3. Anonymous15 September 2011 at 19:14

    Can't believe I havent seen that yet! it looks really cute and I can imagine Ethan and Izzy in their! knowing kids I think it will get messy quickly! joke! haha!
    Bethxx

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  4. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com16 September 2011 at 03:34

    What a fun little area for your daughter!

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  5. Louise B16 September 2011 at 14:01

    I love the idea of putting a book shelf on the end of the bed. I might just have to try that for my 3yr old.

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  6. Sweet Bee Cottage16 September 2011 at 14:28

    What a clever girl you are! It looks great - like something from Land of Nod or PB for Kids. I love that you are making books such a part of their lives too. What a sweet snuggly spot.

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  7. Carrie16 September 2011 at 19:17

    That is ADORABLE! I'm very much into kids' rooms AND books, so that's the perfect combo. I'd love if you'd link it to my new weekly linky party:

    http://makinglemonadeblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/refresh-my-nest-friday-first-linky.html

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  8. Courtney17 September 2011 at 12:17

    Fantastic idea and looks so great!! Good work!

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  9. abeachcottage17 September 2011 at 14:09

    That is such a cute space for your little one. Great idea with the shelves too! Thanks so much for dropping by and linking up at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

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  10. Elena Galli17 September 2011 at 23:17

    I for sure have to make a book nook for my kids too! This looks simple, cozy and with the right space! I really like it!

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  11. Lorie18 September 2011 at 02:45

    I love this! Every kid should have a place like this to curl up with a book! Lorie @ http://readingconfetti.blogspot.com

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  12. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here19 September 2011 at 02:22

    What a cute space for your daughter and I love the idea of the shelf attached to the bed. Thanks for linking to the Open House party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  13. Carrie19 September 2011 at 03:10

    Thanks for linking up to Refresh My Nest Fridays, I'm just so in love with this project!

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  14. Nan ~ Playful Decor19 September 2011 at 18:59

    How perfect! I just opened a new party for kids decor and would love to have you link up! I've tried to create a little nook too, but my boys wreak havoc on it! Here is a direct link if you want to link up: http://playfuldecor.blogspot.com/2011/08/tuesdays-nursery.html
    Have a great week - nice to meet you!

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  15. Sam | Away She Went20 September 2011 at 00:55

    It turned out so cute! I bet the kids love it…I’d love a spot like that for myself!

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  16. Kaitlin Saenz20 September 2011 at 01:01

    This is so great! I love it! Thanks for sharing it with {Re}creation Into Something New Wednesdays at Not So Simple Housewife! Hope to see more from you this upcoming Wednesday!

    Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
    http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/

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  17. cherished bliss20 September 2011 at 04:32

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  18. cherished bliss20 September 2011 at 04:32

    So cute! I'd love for you to share at my party!! : )

    http://www.cherishedbliss.com/2011/09/craft-and-tell-no-23.html

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  19. Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy20 September 2011 at 12:49

    What a cute cute idea to add the shelf to the end of the bed! And I just love the little area----cute cute cute little book nook! I love everything about it!

    Thank you so much for linking up to crafty scrappy happy :o) I am a new follower and am excited to be new blog friends!
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

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  20. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.com22 September 2011 at 12:06

    Featuring you over on my blog today! :) Thank you so much for linking up to my {wow me} wednesday party last week.

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts

    http://gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/09/take-look-at-you-pillows.html

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  21. People Who Know Me Would Say:6 October 2011 at 10:51

    How I wish I'd had a space like this when I was young! It's awesome!

    I'm your newest follower. :)

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  22. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet Home25 October 2011 at 03:08

    What a cute little book nook. It looks like such a fun place for a little princess. My girls would love it. I would love for you to stop by and link up to More the Merrier Monday. It is open through Wednesday so you have plenty of time to link up. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

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  23. Kelly Oribine29 October 2011 at 05:03

    What a lovely reading nook! Thanks for linking up to my Linky Party!

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  24. IHeart Organizing15 November 2011 at 05:01

    What a perfectly happy little nook and I can't get over how awesome that book shelf is! Love this project so much!

    xoxo,
    Jen

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  25. Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor12 February 2012 at 04:34

    That is so fun!! I love how you attached the shelf onto the bed! So cute!! Thanks for sharing at Thursday's Temptation.
    Jill

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