The latest project in our home these days is getting bedrooms rearranged and decorated. For the last 12 years our sons have shared a bedroom. Fortunately, we have always had a bedroom that has had plenty of room for them. We are now in the process of moving our daughter's room downstairs, so that meant her old bedroom was up for grabs.
After a flip of the coin and several discussions between the two boys, Sam moved into a new bedroom. It didn't take long for him to decide how he wanted the room decorated... All things Civil War.
What is really neat about his room is that we have several family heirlooms from this time period. The shadow box above the nightstand displays buttons from a coat and belt buckle which was worn by a relative that was a Second Lieutenant for the Union.
A Civil War quilt made by my Mom drapes the foot of the bed...
These built-in shelves in the closet hold books and photographs...
A new coat of paint and hardware on a dresser now proudly displays a couple of Sam's heros...
James Longstreet and Stonewall Jackson...
When visiting a few battlefields this summer, Sam new exactly what souvenirs he wanted to bring home...
A Civil War G. I. Joe...
For the curtains, I simply used cream colored burlap and attached them with drapery hooks.I then tied them together with a piece of leather twine. No sewing here...
A few more heirlooms- a picture of our relative that fought in the Civil War along with his commissioning paper that was given to him on October 29, 1862. Also displayed is the land grant that was given to our ancestors.
This chair sat at the desk that belonged to my grandfather. I can remember sitting on it as a young girl as my sister and I would play "office". It's been repainted and the seat has been covered with a few different fabrics over the years, but of all the furniture in our home, this simple chair is one of my favorite pieces.
Next on the list... Ben's room which is going to be a World War II theme and then Jessica's room. Shhhh...her room is going to be a surprise!
What a GREAT job you did Christy!
ReplyDeleteAnd FAST too!! Wow..you don't let any grass grow under your feet!!!
I can't wait to see wht you do with Ben's room.
Christy, this looks fabulous! i love all the family heirlooms and the burlap curtains! can't wait to see the other rooms!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool room. I love that you have all of those artifacts to display.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great room that he will be able to enjoy for many years! I am finishing up the last of our room swapping here, a playroom turned homework study space is now becoming a grown up office space of my own! Can't wait to see your next projects, I need to get motivated and share all the projects I have been doing too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea. I love the room. It's nice you have so many pieces to incorporate into the room for him.
ReplyDeleteCool room for a guy! I'm sure he loves having his own space and all the details make it really special.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
His room is great! I love the curtains... brilliant! and all the detail, so special. I bet he just loves it.
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LuLu
LOVE!!! Oh man, that quilt is a beaut. I keep dropping hints to my mama for one. :) And the historical details are perfect!
ReplyDeleteWow! I've missed stopping by and seeing your great ideas, Christy! You have such a touch. I always feel like I've been on a little retreat when I leave here!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Wow, it looks so different from the previous rooms it once was (sniff, sniff)- and so spacious! Who knew you could fit all that in there?! And who made those remarkable shelves in the closet?!! They really look great with books and things. I love the whole theme! However, it will always be "Carter's Nursery" to me! Does Sam love it?!
ReplyDeleteI love it! You are so lucky to have so many items from your family. I love that your kids love history enough to want to be surrounded by it! That is wonderful.
ReplyDeletePopped over from Kimba's DIY day. YOu have done a fabulous job on this room. It is very well done. You can see the theme throughout, but it is done very tastefully. Not over done. How special to have so many heirloom pieces to dislpay. Your son must love his new room.
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How wonderful! And it's so nice of you to be willing to use the "heirloom" pieces in his room. Some moms wouldn't do that! I love it ... my husband is a Civil War/history buff, so he would love it, too!
ReplyDeleteReally great bedroom! And one that will last for years. What a cool theme for him to have chosen! You did a great job pulling it together.
ReplyDeleteLoved that you got to stop by today. It was fun to get your comment. I adore Sam's room! How sweet that you have so many heirloom treasures in your family that you could tuck into little spots. Every little detail adds so much to the overall character of this room! I bet Sam is so excited for his new space.
ReplyDeleteDARLING! What a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteThose heirlooms... WOW! So cool! I am a huge US History buff!
Yay for Sam! Can't wait to see Ben's room!
Wow - everything looks great - like a decorator did it! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI am a mother of two boys and your bedroom is really wonderful. I love country theme and your quilt is great as are all the other carefully chosen items. It looks fantastic and inspires me to fix up my son's room!
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What a great room that he will be able to enjoy for many years! I am finishing up the last of our room swapping here,
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lovely... the curtains are genius... clean and crisp... love it. ~ kim
ReplyDeleteLove how the room is tailored *just for him*. Can't wait to see the other bedroom go through a transformation!!! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great room. The theme is fantastic.... so rich in history. I love history and to have a young boy interested at that level... amazing! What treasured pieces you have in there. I love it, love your blog too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great room with the Civil War decor~
ReplyDeleteI love it!
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This is fantastic! I love the theme! It's not over the top, just right!
ReplyDeleteLove all the little touches that bring it together.
Happy Holidays to you and yours! I've been away from blogging for many months now and am trying to 'catch up' on all that has slipped by during that time. You have been busy and creative! Such fun things to see! I especially love the redo of your son's bedrooms. All of the special touches of family history... just amazing!
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