Room decoration: finishing touch

It's been almost a year since I finished renovation/redesign of my room (you can see process here and result here). The original plan was to leave one wall totally blank (and free from furniture), and to decorate the opposite one with some picture exposition.
So, creation of that "exposition" finally took place a couple of weekends ago.

With a new picture shelf my room now looks like this:

The shelf and new bed sheets are, of course, from Ikea :)

It's a good feeling to have some creative project finished. Especially if it is so tightly connected with everyday comfort, coziness and feeling of home.

Photos are printed and framed, I am content (such a rare occasion!) and ready to move on to new home-related projects =)

Christmas time is like this

A little bit of cozyness and holiday cheer which have been going on around here lately. =)

Paper houses

When I saw these houses/tea light holders a couple of weeks ago, I was instantly inspired to make my own, despite the fire danger. =) (Although they are not as flammable as these, as they do not have actual roofs)
Here's how my houses turned out. Imperfect, but lovely.

I enjoyed this photoshoot so much, it brought me a lot of positive emotions and set the right Christmas mood. =))
Hope you liked it too.

Crochet mug cozy

I am the laziest crocheter ever - haven't made a single mug cozy in my life till now.
I had great plans for this winter... I really wanted to start crocheting a blanket. But made a mug cozy instead. That's about all I'm capable of right now, crochet-wise. Definitely laziest ever.
Nevertheless, here it is - red-colored, perfect accessory for Christmas pictures. =)

 

The pattern.

What a quick and satisfying project. Blanket, you'll just have to wait. 

Interior and me

Few weeks have passed since the end of renovation, so everything is pretty much settled in and I am ready to show you my New Room. Ta-daah!

The high-angle view was shot using the stepladder you can see in the next picture (it also serves as a clothes hanger and a shelf).
Also, a fitball makes an appearance - healthy lifestyle and all :)

Lucky owner of the room relaxing on the sofa...

...And at her workplace:

 This blank wall on the left is my Photo Background wall:

All cozy and comfortable:

Details:

 

The story of renovation

It's done!
It took 3 months and some noticeable amount of money, but it's finally almost done!
(It could have been much faster.)
(But not much cheaper! At least my conscience can be clear about that part!)
(There's still no furniture in the room. Argh!)
Anyway, here's the history of renovation in mobile pictures - sorry for the abominable quality, but there's not much sense in using DSLR to capture details of hectic mess :) However, there are a couple of pics taken with DSLR in this post, can you spot them? Of course you can!

First day of action, first scraps of wallpaper torn off. It almost counts as a BEFORE picture.
Old curtains are still in place. Desk is still brown and boooring!


Heap of wallpaper scraps gets bigger:
 

I try to wash off old whitewash (tautology?..)
Do you see the difference? Look in the corner...
 

Last day of the old wooden window...


...and first days of new plastic one:


Walls are getting makeover:


Ceiling is now even and painted white.


And here comes new wallpaper...


Time for painting! (And sanding...)



Light fixture has arrived.

 

Radiator changes its color from sad greenish to white. The door also gets a fresh coat of paint.



My favorite process:


Desk is finally covered with 2 layers of paint and 2 layers of lacquer and temporarily relocated to another room.



New curtain rod  takes its place:


Speculating: how it's gonna look?..


Desperate attempts to move sofa out of the room:
 

And finally - the floor!



Yes. The door misses a handle. The curtain is too short. And the glass in the balcony door serves not to let the sunshine in, but to show off untidiness of the balcony.

Who cares? Let's bring the furniture in, invite some friends and have a party! =))

Minsk

I walk by myself, enjoying long summer days.
I'm happy. I live where I want to live.