Yard Sailing

If you've been reading this blog for a while, you'll know that Rachel is the Queen of Yard Sales (or Yard Sailing, LOL).

We went to a neighbour's sale this weekend and I came away with the most adorable mid century memory game for the kids! I just LOVE the illustrations!

There are so many cards that I would love to be able to preserve them somehow.
How about these ideas:

House of Young Children

Inspired Whims

What would you do?

Garbage Bandits Strike Again

At the late late hour (for me) of nine o'clock, I hear an obscenely loud knock at my door. Apparently my Mom found this at the side of the road and felt it would fit well in that void in front of my couch:

What do you think? At this point in my life, when kids ruin everything I own, a garbage table is just right. I like the shape of it, but the finish is kinda gross. Any paint colour suggestions? I feel another project coming on!

Henry's "Industrial Cool" Corner

I have talked about my love for the industrial look for children's rooms in the past; while I couldn't see this look for Holly, Henry has always had that rebellious, rock and roll attitude that suits this look perfectly. With his new shelf painted with chalkboard paint, we decided to do some re-arranging (mostly because Henry wanted to impress his Grandma, who visits today). Here it is!

 I absolutely love the size of that industrial desk (the sides also fold down to fit into little corners). The vintage chair relates to his red shelves on the other side of the room...

And yes, that is a mini flying V! Henry has loved music all of his life (the faster, the better!). I think this look suits him perfectly. Everything (except for some of the toys) was thrifted as well. Here's the breakdown:
Desk: $10, garage sale
Chair: 2 for $5, already red!
Shelf: free (side of the road), spray paint and chalkboard paint left over from other projects
Typewriter: $2, garage sale
Art: Cash print, gift from grandpa, Clash poster from Henry's Mom's first apartment.
What do you think?