Compromise is GRAND!

{{HUGS}}

Robin
Robin´s last blog ..I "mistreated" my window and I liked it!

http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/

I bought the map from National Geographic. I think it was about $30.

The quilt was a clearance find at Kohls a couple of years ago. I’ve seen similar ones at Target though.

And I love that Star Wars quote. We’re always saying that around here. My son would love that! Thanks for the idea.

I got smart with the 2nd and from day 1 his room was decorated with something that could transition from baby to big boy. We just changed the bed, the bedding and some decorations.

Touch their minds? Yes! Their emotions? Yes! Their behaviors? Yes! Their ethical systems? Yes! Their choice of activities, friends, beliefs? Yes! Their bedrooms? Not on your life!

As for the clutter, I did not see it. It becomes invisible when you look the other way or shut the door.

I notice that my son is taking the same approach with his children. It must have had some value for him.

Good luck with those bedrooms — and those kids!

My youngest wanted his room painted all black. I said he could paint one wall black (wouldn’t chalkboard have been a great idea?) but he changed his mind to orange, then changed it again to blue.

When they were sharing a bedroom I let them pick out their own comforters, as long as each had some blue in it. We gave them a desk, bulletin board and some shelves and let them have at it.

When my oldest turned 16 he wanted his room redone so he picked out the paint, a new comforter and we talked about some accent colors and he close things like a new mirror and some picture frames (and a desk lamp) to bring out the accent colors. Later a gal friend made him a pillow to match his bedding.

Just posted about decorating boy’s bedrooms. Should have included a link to this post!!!

xo,
cristin
cristin @ simplified bee´s last blog ..Decorating Ideas for a Little Boy’s Bedroom

I learned this when I was little and my sister wanted an all-”New Kids on the Block” bedroom – curtains, bedspread, etc. My mom said she could get a sheet set, then if she still wanted the whole set after trying it out for a while, she could get it. Smart decision, because a day later my sister said she wanted to take the sheets off because she woke up and got scared at all of the faces “staring at her”!