Rose had her school room revamped last school year. It is a bedroom downstairs turned school room, office and craft space. We’ve been organizing it bit by bit.
She doesn’t mind that it is a work in progress, she is just happy to have a private school room away from the little ones.
Here’s how it looked a couple of weeks ago. Thank goodness it’s summer!
We did a clean sweep today. We even got some crafting/decorating in. We turned a $5 canvas we recently bought at a garage sale into map art. We also adhered our Dollar Store find, chalk board decals. Lastly, we hung 2 shelves that were on clearance at Target.
Rose was thrilled to have her $6 Costco map up on the wall.
Rose wanted one of the chalk board decals on the door. She plans on using it as a “do not disturb” sign. We’ll see how it goes. The little ones have not figured out that it is a chalk board. The second decal was placed on the green wall under the map. It will be used for the saint of the day, date and other reminders for Rose.
The black frame holds a fabric covered bulletin board. Rose prefers to store her books in the IKEA magazine holders. (Sparkles and Sweetie use the inexpensive version of IKEA mag files.) She takes each file out as she works on the particular subject.
This little area on the green wall will be Rose’s gallery wall. She selected Sparkle’s Marian Grotto and Sacred Heart of Jesus Tile. I surprised her with a picture from her pre-homeschool days when she started preschool in 1997. The picture is a family portrait that she created when she was 5 years old, the end of her Kindergarten school year.
Rose’s mouse pad adorned with a favorite saint, St Thérèse of Lisieux.
The closet is still a catch-all. It houses the go to supplies, Little Flower supplies, file cabinet (given away for free on Craigslist), wrapping supplies, sewing machine, and other misc. items.
Check out Heart of the Matter for more homeschool rooms. Edie created my favorite school room of all time. I can’t wait to see her new homeschool space at her lake home.
UPDATE:
8.10.10 – I hope to add my k-3 school room this week, God willing. I also wanted to share another favorite “learning space” that I’m sure is loved by all. Nicole has created an awesome schoolroom. I think I’ll be adding the rain gutters (to a room in my house, any room) this year.
Nice.
Ikea is great for ideas.
what a transformation! love the colors, and the personal touches you added like the art — so sweet that you pulled out the picture drawn at age 5 by your daughter. I love the matching curtains and lamp shade! Love the crucifix above the desk space.
the chalk board decal in the door is a great idea
Beautiful space! Beautiful music too!
Hi! Just stopping by from the Blog Hop! This is our first year homeschooling…so I am still working on our space, but I got a lot of great ideas from your blog! Thanks!
And, St. Theresa the Little Flower is my patron saint 🙂
Beautiful! What a joy it is going to be to work in such a space:)
I love your homeschool room! I want that Costco map too. Have a great year!
Looks great! I love those chalkboard decals!!! I think I need to head to the Dollar Store. 🙂 I hope you have a great year.
~Lynn
Gorgeous work!!!! What an elegant and inviting space for Rose…Can I come sit for awhile? lol Especially love the preschool photo idea and lovely mouse pad! Thank you for sharing:) We are “hoping” to finish organizing and cleaning our “learning base” this week and will share if possible. God Bless all of your school plans!
What a wonderful room! It seems so relaxing and organized, perfect for schoolwork!
That is simply gorgeous! I feel inspired!
This is a very beautiful room! I love the mouse pad, was that purchased or created?
What a great room to do schoolwork in!
Your dd’s space looks beautiful! I like the chalboard decal, and the toile curtains. It all looks elegant.
Thanks for the nod to my room on my blog.
You have a beautiful family!
I love school rooms! Now I only have to finalize curriculum for this school year. I know, slightly out of order. I hope to finalize after another trip to adoration.
The mouse pad was purchased at Michael’s in their dollar spot. It has an opening for a photo (which Rose never realized). I added the St. Therese card.
This is a really beautiful room! So clean and neat. Have a great year!
That looks great! Wow! So many cute ideas.
-Trish
I love what you did to this room… a nice, sophisticated space for a high-schooler! It actually reminds me of my office ~ black furniture, green walls and toile shades. I love the chalkboard decals and must try to find some. Thanks for sharing your space!
Great room makeover. I just love that you put up the drawing from kindergarten.
Thanks for dropping by my blog. I hope you all have a wonderful year.
That map is fan-freakin-tastic! LOVE it!
Love the table! Ikea is a really good place looking for functional and affordable furnitures.