Evolution

I feel as if our play room is growing more and more inspired by natural materials and our quieter rhythm in this season of our lives.



Likewise, I can't get over the light in this room...it's so white and bright in the winter! I love to discover new things about our home, making it feel truly more like ours.

Marbles

I submitted our play room for the Small Kids, Big Color contest at Ohdeedoh. Fingers crossed!

The Reading Nook

We finally finished the play room! At least, for now. I decided that the kids really needed a lounging/relaxing area (well, I needed a lounging area for when the baby arrives at least!) so we improvised this little reading nook. 

The ottoman was left in our basement by the previous owner of our house and was in very good condition. I originally wanted to re-upholster it in some fantastically whimsical fabric but it was in such great shape I couldn't bring myself to spend the money. A basically free redecoration is a-okay with me! 

The current favorite rotation of books is stored in this great cedar tool caddy, which was a part of their summer solstice gifts. I think this may become my go-to present in the future--it's simple, handmade by a local craftsman and environmentally friendly (he makes them out of cedar scrap leftover from outdoor furniture.) 

I'm happy with how this room has come together and I see it meeting our needs for quite a while. Quite a few more notes and resources can be found here, the play room Flickr set. 

The Armory

We have a new addition to the play room! Ryan nicknamed it the armory, since it houses primarily shields, swords and armor. However, I'm sure Isla will make sure she has her share of fairy wings and fancier dress up things soon enough.

It has really sparked a renaissance of dress-up play. Today: pirates!