Thrifted Childhood Whimsy

When my boys were younger, I put so much effort into making their room special and cute. It had a foosball table, reading nook, glowy string lighting, bunk beds…a dream.

Now they are 16 and 18 and their room looks like trash. It also smells like trash. Well, booty, really. Teenage boys smell bad.

Days of yore.
So cozy! So sweet!

Thankfully, I had another kid, which gave me another chance to make a magical room.

My daughter’s room is my favorite space in the house. There’s no theme, just an eclectic collection of things I’ve picked up at my favorite thrift shops and items from my own childhood bedroom.

Baskets and toys all thrifted

I love a kid’s room without a matchy-matchy, trendy aesthetic. I think when you pick items that you truly love and let your creativity flow, everything finds a way to fit in.

The birds are my favorite pieces in the room. Source: Stone Button Studio
Vintage baby doll buggy and pillows also from Stone Button Studio. This poor plant recently got a haircut and isn’t looking her best, but she’s on the mend!

My sons’ room now looks like a prison cell, but at least I have old photos to remind me of what once was, and a second chance at cute kid decor. And lots of febreeze.

Yes, the ball pit gets chaotic.

This week’s thrifted treasures:

This 1880-1900 English chair that I found at Goodwill for $15!
$5 for this sweet shell box, Source: Nearly New Thrift Shop
Movie night outfit! T-shirt: Unknown, handmade Source: Quantum House Thrift, Bag: UNIQLO, Source: Goodwill
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Author: Vanessa Moss

Writing about my hobbies - thrifting, decorating, and bringing eclectic charm to a cookie-cutter home built in 2020.

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  1. I’m loving these posts, Vanessa! I have to save them for my coffee break, they’re a treat!

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