Chaletmomma

Hi Friends I hope your Christmas was magical, fun and full of all the very best!

This week I’m trying to relax in-between my son’s hang out dates and starting his bedroom redo. Back in spring 2018 the space was completely revamped. We swapped french doors to the galerie for windows, changed the color story and added a desk. Click here to read.

Well here we are 3 + years later and it’s time for some much needed updates. Our son is now 10 and a larger bed has been ordered, we’re moving things around; pulling down art and he’s deciding what will and will not stay. I will share the completed space in a future post but, here is where we started.

It’s a tight space and to maximize every inch Liam’s new bed will remain in it’s current location. Previously when we moved his bed into the corner we installed a bolster that hung on the wall with a cleat - this accomplishes a few things - it allows him to feel comfortable sitting against the wall, keeps him warm in the cold months and cooler in the warm months.

When I found this image of interior designer Liz Caan’s daughter’s room I knew this is what I wanted to emulate. I want to create a double headboard niche!

The headboards have been delivered and fingers crossed we’ll come as close as possible to the above inspiration.

The funnest thing we’re planning is a paint detail. Possibly a wall mural inspired by my Insta-pal Racheal Jackson - here are some inspirational images she’s created for clients that resonated with my son.

Liam is very creative and an artist. I really want his space to reflect the design and color choices he feels passionate about. We also love Carey & Johan color-blocking inspiration in this hotel room they designed for a client.

He already picked out new bedding in dark charcoal grey. As of today the color scheme will be grey, blues with hints of green and orange with the ceiling and walls remaining white. But, that could change depending on the paint detail we settle on.

Til next time friends be well.

Thank you all so much for being here! I wish you all blessings and joy in the coming year. Happy New Year!

I don’t often focus a post on family but, today is my sons birthday and not just any birthday - his 10th and this day feels momentous. Certain years feel this way the 1st, 5th and the 10th are definitively milestones. To think this journey started 17-1/2 years ago is crazy to me!

Liam is a hockey goalie, artist, sushi lover, enjoys museum trips into New York City and is so many other magical fun things. He is the first thing I think of when I wake and the last I think of before I drift off. I thank God for him every single day!

Here is 0 - 5 in the lower left and 6, 7, and 8 on the lower right. Top was last year on his 9th.

Today we will be spending the day letting this adorable creature know how much we love him with a special day of Mini-Golf and lunch at Stone Water in Lake Hopatcong, NJ.

Til next time friends be well!