2019 Bedroom Tour

Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing a quick little room tour. Last year my bedroom was decorated in a Scandanavian-Bohemian style with an astronomy theme. I painted a chalk-baord wall, and although I am happy with it, I suggest not doing one on a bumpy wall and over a bed. It came out really bumpy and the chalk dust falls on my bed. Also, when I'm in bed I accidentally wipe off whatever chalk drawings or writings are on the bottom. Anyway, for decor I drew constellations, used rocks and my salt lamp, and used a calligraphic print of a watercolor I made a few years ago of one of my very favorite quotes: "Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night." The woven blanket was a gift from Rahab's ropes. I also used some of my nerdy book-themed decor like music boxes, a Narnia candle, and an Alice display (also gifts) just because. I went for an indigo, purple, black, and white theme overall. I went for a very minimalist look, so there's not much to show. The shelf I found at a thrift store and repainted white with chalk paint. I hope you enjoy:

Thanks for visiting!

-Lauryn

Time Flies Birthday Party

This birthday party took place last month for my grandfather's birthday (you can also take a look at Robert's Seaside party and Weather party). I couldn't figure out what theme to do, but I fortunatley came upon this super inspiring birthday party that had a 'time flies' theme, which I thought quite fitting for him since he always says "wow, time flies." I love how this theme can really work for any age, and it makes a great adult party theme. It was also easy to throw together, and I was short on time. There are lots of tutorials for giant paper airplanes online, although it took me a while to get the hang with it since I don't do well with folding or instructions. I used my Dollar Tree wrapping paper for the backdrop. The tassel banner was made with silver Dollar Tree tissue paper. I had the antique cameras, keys, plants, and pocket-watch on hand. I made the 'Time Flies' picture by using brown scrapbook paper, stamping it with a clock stamp, cutting out the letters from white cardstock and gluing them on. The cakestand that held party favors was made with a hot-glued candlestick and recylced pan. I made Polymer clay airplanes that ended up looking like dolphins painted with nail polish for favors. I also found some blue items in my 'party favor box' in our garage which I put in favor bags with handmade confetti. I tied the bags with twine and created tags for both favors with my clock stamp. 

I hope you enjoyed!

-Lauryn

Jacob's Mini Starwars Party

For my brother's 16th birthday last Novemeber, I did a modern Lego Minifigure party as his main party, but did this mini Starwars party with a few relatives. The color scheme was gold, black, and white. The decor was very simple, limited to one table, hence I call it 'mini'. I don't even think I did party favors. I used a Darth Vador halloween bucket as a succulent planter. I drew both banners (and if you know me, it was the morning of, of course). The cake and Starwars balloon were from Ingles. The star was borrowed from my mother, and came from Hobby Lobby or Michaels. The number balloons were from Amazon.

I hope you find some inspiration if you know another Starwars fan. More events and tutorials are coming up soon!

-Lauryn