Hello Savvy Southern Stylers! I am Kristen from the blog, Ella Claire and I am excited to share a little glimpse of one of my favorite rooms with you today! This may not be the best decorated room in our home, but it is the room that we spend a lot of time, the place where I snuggle and play with my babies, and the room where we sit and have long talks. I love this space and I have especially loved how it has evolved over the years to fit our needs. This is our bonus room which serves as our family room and play room and TV room all in one. It is the length of the 3 car garage below, so it was a pretty empty and cavernous space before we made any changes.
When I first decorated the space last year, this is what I came up with. We have changed the carpet since then, but for the most part it stays the same until it comes time to decorate for holidays!
Here is is decorated for Halloween. Our couches were actually hand me downs that we purchased from my brother. They aren't necessarily what I would have chosen if I had purchased them new, but they have held up really well to a loft of abuse up here in our family space so they have been great!
You can see the tutorial for this gallery wall clip (mousetraps!) board HERE.
I love all things vintage, and I especially love vintagey Halloween decorations! My Ella and I love to play with this fun little bean bag toss toy. You can see the painting tutorial for this birdcage HERE. I made the little paper decorations for around my home a couple years ago.
On the other side of the room is our little play area. My kiddos spend hours playing in here.
And for Halloween, I just added a favorite Halloween quote to the chalkboard. It actually even lasted a few days :).
It has since been covered by even more beautiful artwork from my little ones.
Warm and cozy and family friendly. There is really nothing in my home that is too breakable. I like to teach my babies to treat our home respectfully, but not to be afraid of living in it. I love having a space like this to just snuggle and play with them.
It has been so fun to visit with you today!
Thanks Kristen for sharing your favorite space with us. I love how you have added some whimsical decor for Halloween especially the gallery wall clips. Those are very interesting.
If y'all haven't visited Ella Claire before you will love her home all decked out for Halloween.
I hope y'all have a safe and Happy Halloween!
This is the last in the favorite room series for awhile with the next two months being very busy with the holidays.
If you missed any past favorite rooms you can see them all here.
PS. A very happy birthday to my SISTER today. It's a big one!!!
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This is a fabulous room for the whole family to be in. Looks so warm and cozy and comfy!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
A great room to share family fun and memories. Catherine xo
ReplyDeletewhat a nice cozy space!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet room. I wish I'd seen this post when my babies were little. I would have recreated it for them. I love the chalkboard and play area, but my favorites are the sweater pillows and blanket. It looks so cozy.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great looking room. I like how cozy it is and functional for everyone that uses it. Love her pillows. The little play room area is adorable! Thanks for the birthday wishes too!
ReplyDeletegreat looking room~! cozy and comforting
ReplyDeleteVery happy birthday to your sis.
What a great room for the family to gather in and have fun. Very cozy and fun.
ReplyDeleteKris
What a special play area with all of the vintage enamelware....it's adorable!
ReplyDeleteThe most beautiful rooms are decorated with love and your's is decorated beautifully!
ReplyDeleteWonderful guest, love her favorite room and philosophy.
ReplyDeleteAnd a very happy birthday to your sister!
Beautiful room and love the "clipboard art"....love how you can change it out for the seasons or any occasions...how so creative!!!...what a fabulous room for Kristen and her family to enjoy wonderful times and activities together...love that chalkboard...I used to sing that song to my granddaughter all the time (maybe my son too!)....have a great weekend and Happy Halloween!!!
ReplyDeleteLove all her little touches that she does in her home!
ReplyDeleteYour room is warm and used and perfect! LOVE that little play area. Nothing beats a place where the people you love gather!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful room...it looks so comfy. Could really kick off my shoes and curl up on one of those couches. Major bonus room! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteXO Barbara