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Who needs therapy...Jack's Room Part 1

Who needs a psychologist to tell all your sorrows too when you can drown them out in a painting session??? That's just what I did! Saturday was a beautifully warm day in Texas and I enjoyed the beauty and peace by opening the window and painting Jackson's room. Can I just say that this was SO refreshing and much needed! I have disliked his room decor for a while now and just haven't done anything with it...until now! I figured since I don't have a nursery to design, just yet, Jack can reap the benefits of his mommy's inner teacher creativity that has been brewing inside me since I quit and is dieing to get out! His nursery was safari animals back in California and I have always liked the safair theme. However, once he went to a big boy bed it was difficult to find cute animal bedding. So, I got him simple striped bedding that will last as he gets older and decided to spice up his walls. The room is by no means done yet. I still have to hang the chair rail, add some cool black and white close-up pics of some animals Bre took at Arbunkle Wilderness (a drive-thru zoo where animals come up to your car), and Bre is going to paint a jeep above his bed (I know, she rocks!!!). Here is what I have done so far...enjoy the pics and stay tuned for more!

I painted a snake above his closet and a tree in the corner. Scott always wanted me to paint a "safari" looking tree so I tried my best copying one off of the Lion King dvd case:)


The jeep is going to be painted above his bed. I am so excited!!!

Comments

RLPC said…
Great snake. You are a talented woman!

How are you goig to do the jeep?

Love to all of you.

RLPC
February 4, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Kristi said…
Wow! You are seriously talented. His room looks great!
February 4, 2008 at 3:04 PM
GioMitchTrev said…
You are very creative! Can't wait to see the jeep! It was very nice to see you and Jackson the other day. Hope to see you again soon!
February 4, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Shannon said…
The room looks awesome! I've been trying to find something cute to do in Sadie's room - are you looking for a job? Seriously, you did great! I bet Jackson loves it!
February 5, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Lindsay said…
how awesome!
I love the snake!
February 8, 2008 at 8:02 PM
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