Question: Does this look like part 2 of the wedding reception? That's what it's supposed to be. I got motivated to shoot part 2 earlier than planned. Had to retrieve some drinking glasses from the studio and got totally distracted. Happens all the time. Instead of getting the glasses and returning to the video shoot, I created a room for Julian and Jacob, and recreated the dorm rooms in the A-frame house.
Julian and Jacob had a room when I first started doing stories. It was much bigger than this. This is all the room they need. I kept their Winnie-The-Pooh theme. Julian's not that thrilled, but Jacob loves his Pooh bear.
I found the bed frames on ebay a couple of years ago. I added the cushion and made the Pooh bedding.
Months later, I ran across Pooh items at the thrift store. They had tons of these little boxes still in their original packaging. I thought it would make the perfect dresser for the boys.
It's really a note pad holder with a little drawer for paper clips and other office supplies.
There's Pooh Bear!
The boys have their fish tank. Below are the gifts their Auntie Paulette gave them; Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys.
I kidnapped the boys from the reception so they could take a look at their recreated room. This room is located right next to Rod and Danielle's bedroom. Originally it was going to be their bathroom. It will serve multiple purposes as needed. In my crystal ball I see a beautiful laundry room.
About a month ago, I briefly turned the top level of the A-frame house into dorms for the college crew. I never got a chance to take pictures because I changed it so quickly into Shantavia's new place. Well, since everything else is being used for multiple purposes, why not the A-frame house? So the top level will be the following: Darius and Chang's office, Shantavia's living area, dorm rooms, real estate offices for Sunni and her sister-in-law, and offices for interior designers, Vanessa and Lydia. I am still thinking about the bottom level.
"Are you ready?" (Faith)
"Just about. Let me finish putting my books away." (Kim)
"What did you guys end up doing last night?" (Kim)
"We just ended up going to see the new MIB movie." (Faith)
"How was babysitting?" (Faith)
"Fine. I was able to get a lot of studying done. I definitely needed that with this test coming up next week. Can you check to see if Jasmine is ready?" (Kim)
"Did I hear my name?" (Jasmine)
"Oh, so you are ready. Cute pants. I may have to borrow those one day." (Kim)
"Luckily for me you can't wear my pants." (Jasmine)
What is it with these dolls and their shoes. Jasmine told me to get a picture of her shoes.
"Okay. I'm ready. My shoes are in the other room." (Kim)
"We need to stop by the store so I can get the $20 my brother owes me." (Jasmine)
"One day we won't be broke college students and we won't have to run around town looking for money" (Faith)
"From your mouth to my empty wallet." (Kim)
The ladies laugh as they head out the door to go shopping with the little money they do have.
Love the Pooh Bear theme! Ahhh, I anticipate the days of being a broke college student! :)
ReplyDeleteVerona - Pooh is the best. When will you start your college experience?
DeleteIn 2 more years! Whohoo to a ramen every-night budget! :)
DeleteAmazing! Love this post. Very realistic setting.
ReplyDeleteDuke of Swann - Thanks. The boys really needed their room back.
DeleteNice room, I love the furniture
ReplyDeletemustiwait - Thanks. I really lucked out finding those beds on ebay and the shelf and dresser from the thrift store. I feel like going shopping now!
DeleteBoth rooms are great but I really like the boy's beds!
ReplyDeleteMuff - I got both beds for ..... $4! I thought you would appreciate that. They were so perfect for the kids.
DeleteJulian and Jacob's room is too cute. I love th Pooh Bear theme.
ReplyDeleteThe dorm room turned out nice as well.
This was a nice distraction.
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DBG - Thanks. Danielle had thought about changing the theme of their room, but decided Pooh needed to stay a little longer.
DeleteLuckily all of my distractions are very productive. I did get most of the movie shot last night. Hope to have the rest done before sunrise.
Cute rooms but what about Ian? Is he still in the A frame house?
ReplyDeleteMs. Leo - Ian is contemplating a move. He may try to make his place a little more modern. He has been looking at other places in the meantime.
DeleteLove the boys room! Hey Brayden loves Poah as well but i havent really made him a bedroom yet which is on my list of things! The dorm is awsome as well!
ReplyDeletewilliam - A Pooh room for Brayden would be great. Jacob loves Pooh. Maybe we need to setup a playdate with those two.
DeleteLove the boys room! I understand the distraction. I tend to do that while cleaning. I will go into one room to clean it, but get distracted and do something more relaxing. Lol! Love what you have done with A frame house. Can't wait to see the other rooms.
ReplyDeleteGeorgia Girl - Thanks. Productive distraction is my middle name. Some of my best work is done during these times. Now I just need to hurry and get these people out of this reception, so they can get to their new offices.
DeleteSo lovely! Julian and Jacob seem very happy in their room!!
ReplyDeleteSergio - Thanks. The boys seem to be handling all the changes pretty well.
DeleteAuntie Paulette is glad to see that the boys are still enjoying their Tinker Toys and Lincoln Logs. The dialogue between the college students is very true to life. Your creative distractions are a lot of fun!
ReplyDeletelimbe dolls - Now that they are back in their room, I am sure they will start playing more with their toys. I'm sure Julian can build some really nice structures. Oh he told me to tell Auntie Paulette that he really wants some Legos. That kid!
DeleteI love it when you say what something really is. I would have never guessed that the dresser wasn't a little winnie the pooh dresser. I love the kids room. So cute.
ReplyDeleteKenya - Now I know why there were so many at the thrift store. How many Pooh liking kids need note pads and drawers for office supplies. Hilarious! Who came up with that bright idea.
DeleteYou're really multi-tasking your spaces. Can't wait to see what you do with the bottom level.
ReplyDeleteCarrickters - I have to else the dolls would try to take over my whole house. The bottom level inspiration will probably come as another distraction.
DeleteHello from Spain: I like the room of Julian and Jacob. Also I made a room for my Tommy today. I like both beds and pillows. The yellow cabinet is ideal. You have some great ideas. Pooh is adorable. Keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteMarta - I just saw your Tommy room. I guess we are on the same wavelength. Julian and Jacob will be looking forward to sleeping in their room after the long wedding and reception.
DeleteThe boys' room is perfect, though I'm afraid poor Pooh will eventually have to go (even vinyl kids grow up! hehehe)
ReplyDeleteRossetti - Thanks! Anything they outgrow gets moved to the daycare. Have you noticed we have not had any kid birthday parties in Morristown? I think I do want to have one, but it will be a new kid.
DeleteLove the Pooh-themed room and the little bunk beds ... awwwww!
ReplyDeleteCool scene with the college girls ... I'm looking forward to reading more about them.
I like the multi-purposing of various rooms. Seems a good way to stretch the use of space and items.
D7ana - The boys are going to crash in their Pooh room after this long wedding and reception. Granny may not even need to read them a bedtime story. I am so excited about the college girls. Hey Muff....send me some books. LOL!!! Just kidding.
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