Fernandez Family of Five: The Girls Have Their Own Rooms...

The girls have been asking to have their own rooms for quite a while. We told them we would do it this summer after our beach trip. Well, when we got back from the beach they were ready to re-organize, but boy was I NOT ready. I had a ton to get done for Backyard Bible Clubs but since I had promised them, we went ahead with it. I had to organize the walk-in storage and attic first because I was losing all my storage in the guest room that would become Regan's room. We ended up moving all my Kid's Night craft supplies from the BIG guestroom closet to a TINY linen closet in the hallway. Needless to say, I had to do a lot of purging and re-organizing to make everything fit. I also put a lot of stuff in the attic and walk-in storage. Regan chose her paint color first and we went right to painting, she and I. That was quite the adventure since neither of us had painted a whole room before. We started in the closet, which took forever because of the shelving, ceilings and doorframe we had to go around, and I was NOT doing a good job. There was a lot of complaining coming from the closet so Tony came to my rescue! Tony ended up doing most of the bedroom when he saw my job in the closet. :) He was not happy to be giving up his relaxing weekend to paint, but he was a super daddy/husband and helped Regan and I complete the task! I have to say, I did learn a lot that weekend about painting. I am very thankful we did not have to paint Riley and Reece's rooms! After the painting was done, we had to go shopping for Regan's new bedspread and curtains. That was a very difficult task because Regan chose the room color first (Aqua Ice), which was not an easy color to match. We were also trying to find a comforter for a queen size bed and trying to find a "Kid's Theme" in that size bedding is difficult. We spent many days shopping and looking online before we found what she wanted at Walmart (of all places!!!). :) The comforter is very bright and bold but she loves it and it looks great with the wall color. Plus, it is reversible so I figure when guests come we can turn it over to the subtle, solid purple color. :) The next task was trying to find Regan an inexpensive dresser and desk, but that would last so we could use them even after Regan heads off to college. We spent many more days shopping at thrift stores, furniture stores, etc. We found Regan's and Riley's desk right away at the Habitat For Humanity Re-Store for $25.00 each. We were so excited to find these bargains but did not have as easy of a task finding the dresser. Tony decided we should also get Regan a headboard for her bed so that added to our search. We went to several outlet furniture places and finally found a beautiful bedroom set at Home Comfort Outlet center. We got a full size dresser with mirror, bedside table (did not need but it was included with the set) and headboard/footboard for a very reasonable price. Plus, we all liked it and figured once Regan is off at college we can use the antique white bedroom set for my "beach themed" guestroom, which will look wonderful. So, once all the furniture arrived, comforter, curtains and sheets were washed, and room painted, we could FINALLY move all the girls into their new rooms. This was quite the task and we had to purge a TON of stuff and made many trips to the Goodwill. Needless to say, our house is now organized, the girls are finally in their new rooms and everyone is happy --- well, except that I don't have as much storage for my craft stuff anymore! And don't worry guests and family....we still have a place for you whenever you come to visit. Regan is happy to offer her room and closet space to you and she will go sleep in the bunkbeds with Reece. One thing I have noticed, the girls are doing a fine job keeping their new rooms clean because now they do not have anyone to blame that their room is a mess but themselves.

This is a beautiful painting Tony found at the Habitat For Humanity Re-Store for Regan's room, there is a flute in the picture. He got this photo for $13.00!!!

Regan's new dresser and mirrors...

Regan's new dresser, nightstand and we gave her this bookshelf that used to be in the study. She is thrilled with the bookshelf, and also with the fact that she almost has the bookshelf filled!