their own little world

this is my favorite room in our new apartment. we've just finished decorating it. the morning light, the used pages of Sean and Will's favorite book, the small cars they are never too old to play with, the bookcases I have assembled myself and the feeling of total body exhaustion. everything is now embedded in my sense memory.

I wanted to create a warm, fun and inviting place for Sean and Will to retreat to after a long day at school. a place that would foster dreams and loud giggles. inspire stories and spontaneous drawing. a place that would constantly remind us to let go, to be playful, to be silly. what's most important in our lives. a recollection of our boundless, unconditional love.

hopefully. this is a place my children will remember fondly twenty years from now.

I know I will.

Comments

[slim]

That room is absolutely adorable!

[la vie en rose]

how could they not...it's fabulous...the colors are so yummy

[chickenflicken]

What a cute room! I want to come live in it, please!

(I have twins, too. Boy/girl, 7-years-old!)

[Joy]

oohh, their room is sooo cute. Love the colors!

They will remember this, Irene. How could they not?

[Aimee]

Oh, it's lovely! I think there's room for me in the corner, can I move in?

[Chookooloonks]

I cannot BELIEVE you said to me that you weren't creative, and wouldn't be able to decorate your new home.

This is a DREAM. Your boys are very, very lucky.

BEAUTIFUL job.

[courtney]

What a wonderful room!

[courtney]

Hey how do the boys do with bunk beds? We're considering them for our boys too-good space saver right?

[CrankMama]

Gorgeous, Irene. You're such a good mama!

[Marilyn]

Ohmygod, it's adorable!! *I'd* like to live there. ;)

[beautiful mess]

i love, love, LOVE the room. like so much that I'D consider living in it. you wanna come decorate my house?

[Nicole]

it's so...
so...

cute!

[Chris]

Wow. It looks like it's out of a dream house! I'm sure they'll remember it fondly. And such a clever idea with the book pages! Love that.

[Waya]

My 3 y/o is sitting on my lap while I read this post and he exclaimed excitedly "bunk beds". I'm waiting for the boys to get a bit older to get them bunk beds, they still sleep in the same bed together, it's more comforting to them right now.

I absolutely love the room! It's so warm and inviting, I just want to sit on those colorful chairs and play, if it can hold my weight that is.

[shaz]

amazing room!! you did a great job! my favourite room is also my kids... it's just so fun and friendly, and I think we can lose ourselves in there.

[Elizabeth]

ca alors! I want to retreat there after a long day--- so so bright and fun and cozy-- bravo, maman.

[Ninotchka]

It is absolutely beautiful, Irene!

[laurie]

what a great room! wish i could be in there and look around!

[emery jo]

umm.. WOW.

[krystyn]

:)