I’ve been promising this room tour for some time now and you know what finally kicked my ass in to gear? The thought of changing it. Willy and I are constantly changing things around the house and with the plethora of toys that seem to be taking over our home like the ivy has taken over the backyard, I’ve begun dreaming of putting the boys in the same room and designating the spare bedroom as a play room (AKA Shove all the kids shit into one room room. Yes, I meant room room). I digress.
This is Hooper’s room, as it appears today. I had to include a couple old (and by two year old standards, old means like 6 months ago) pics of Hoop playing in his room. There aren’t many pics of Hoop actually in his room because he hardly ever plays in there and because Willy insists on draping two sheets over the windows to fool him into sleeping longer, making it a f’n hassle to take any photos. I digress, again.
Most of what’s in his room was either mine as a child or purchased second hand from thrift stores, consignment shops, or flea markets. For the sake of clarification, we did not name him after the Burt Reynold’s movie, but that is a pretty cool print, no? Sure makes me want to change my name to Hooper so I can fly cars over large bodies of water. The book shelves on the wall are actually spice racks that I painted from Ikea (they cost a mere 5 bucks or something ridiculously cheap… for both of them). The bed and vintage school desk are both from a local flea market. The dresser is from a consignment shop in Big Bear. Almost all the toys and decorations, like the Norman Rockwell prints, were things my mom saved from my childhood. I still, believe it or not, have a few things I need/want to do before it’s finally considered finished in my book; like adding this wonderful illustration that Sarah Dyer did along with a few other odds n’ ends.
But for now, there you have it: Hooper’s room. Ta- freakin’ -da.
what?! that ‘hooper’ poster rules. he better not get rid of that thing ever.
That is the most kick ass boys room ever.
He’s a lucky guy! I like the idea of them sharing a room. They would probably like that, though they’d conspire together to avoid naps, I’m sure.
loving this. pat on the back, mom. my daughter’s room has been a “work in progress” for a whole year, now. i need to get on it. thanks for sharing.
LOVE the shot of his little shoes above the books, don’t know why, I just do. And that vintage school desk?! Give it to me!
love his room, especially his wee going to Grandma’s suitcase. I just spotted the girl version in a vintage shop here, if it had been the boys one it would be in my house now
Gorgeous Room, I love room inspiration, particularly vintage inspired!
I just adore all the sweet vintage details! How fun!
wish i had this type of room growing up. also very nice photography skills!
So freakin’ fabulous this room is!!! You did a great job, I now want to change my lil Kobe bears room ha ha. I love all the vintage toys & that suitcase, love love! 🙂
What an amazing room! I’m loving all of the vintage!
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Um, Hooper is like the coolest kid I know with the coolest room ever! Wish I had a room like this when I was his age. He’s got pretty amazing parents!
I LOVE Hooper’s room!! Love. That poster is the best!
PS – Did you ever receive your pillow? 🙂
I did!! It’s so comfy! Thank you 🙂