Sunflowers in Heaven

Sweet Sunflowers. 

 

Janie, our youngest, painted this sunflower at her preschool when she was three years old. She had two lovely teachers, one originally from Belgium and one from Ireland. The kids were given the opportunity to create and the freedom to express. 

I kept those pieces knowing that someday I would find a place. And then one of those teachers passed away this last year. I get choked up thinking about her because of her wonderful presence and the so many gifts of love that she passed along to both kids and families.

Sophie, this one is for you. 

  

My friend had leftover primer and bright pink glossy paint.

I couldn't have picked it better, thank you Bayh!

I primed it with spray primer and used a brush for the pink.

I probably did three coats to get the right result.

Jane made a King and  Queen for her bed, the artist is very much alive in her!

The room was inspired by a talented blogger & interior designer, Shannon Berry. I love reading about her projects and they always leave me inspired. And a huge thank you to you Shannon for being helpful and sharing your ideas.
Shannon Berry Designs


This lampshade project will complete the room but I need to paint the lamp, then find a shade it will work  on, chose of a color...I also need to make a slipcover for that chair with a quilt hanging over it. And by the way, my mom made that for Janie when she was born, and it's a favorite. My mom is an amazing quilter, maybe a feature post for that one!
http://shannonberrey.com/_blog/Shannon_Berrey_Design_Blog/post/DIY_monogram_lampshade/

There are more things to be done but since the room does not look as "put together" as I'd like it and I have these photos, I may as well push pusblish and revisit once things get completed...