Who needs Home Goods when we've got our garage?

Despite being over budget even before I was ready for decorating the boys room, we were able to make it work using crap - oops! the word is "treasures",  that were stuffed away in our garage. 

I think my grandsons will be very happy with the results.






Before:

BORING!

After:

For information regarding the hanging initials, see prior post.

Before:

Toy storage was an issue.

After:

Now toy bins are organized, labeled and stored under the beds.

Before:

After:

 The shelves are made from scrap lumber that was cut and painted (I actually learned how to use a table saw) and hung with spray-painted, cheapo brackets. 

The boys room is fairly large so I still needed something for one of the walls and remember there was no money left in the budget. Somewhere hidden in the garage Phil had kept a bulletin board that was in Annamarie's room years ago and also had a collection of old license plates. I found a use for them and a map of Georgia as well.

On the map the boys can place push pins on all the spots
they visit in the state of Georgia.

There are lots of photos in the boys' room including these of their great-grandparents.

Crown molding looks pretty darn good for amateurs!

I love this new window treatment. Perfect!

Disclaimer:
There are some things that we always have around the house that are not included in the expenses:

• White semi gloss paint - a must when you have a house with white trim and doors
• Primer
• White spray paint
• Basic painting supplies - plastic trays, brushes, rollers (small foam rollers too)
• Nail gun brads and finishing nails
• Caulk
• Wood filler
• Handyman husband = priceless!

See below for breakdown of expenses:

Paint and painting supplies - $64
Old English Lemon Oil and Scratch repair oil - $10
Bedding (Target online with 15% discount and free shipping) - $90
Crown molding and corners - $122
Standard pillow and valance (Bed Bath and Beyond w/ coupons) - $24
Initial letters (Michael's with coupon) - $5
Navy Spray paint and brackets - $10
TOTAL = $325.00
$25.00 over budget

On to the next project!