My little Kate is growing up on me! I am happy in many ways, and sad too. She is growing into such a sweet young lady. She is helpful, kind, crafty, sweet, and such a girly girl. School starts here next week, and she asked if we could change her room up a bit so she can “get ready” in there instead of our downstairs bathroom. She also wanted to start curling her hair in the mornings. Say what???
I was sort of complaining to my friend Becky about how I was going to have to get up earlier for this whole hair curling thing, and Becky said, “Well, teach her to do it herself.” My response: ”What? No way, no how! What if she burns herself? And…I’m not sure I have the patience to handle teaching her.” So, Becky offered to teach her. Becky is a girly girl with two boys, so she was actually excited to teach her…yay me! I’m off the hook!
The day before the big Hair Curling 101 class, she asked if I would please fix her vanity. You can’t really tell from the picture below, but the top was stained badly. You see, her sweet surrogate Aunt Erica gave it to her, and she had used it for quite a while. I have been promising to paint it for over a year, so I could not say no this time.
I finally broke out my stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils and got to work. I am going to do a thorough tutorial on how to use the stencil next week. This time, I was in the zone, and forgot to take pictures along the way.
She loves it! The difference is so stunning! All big girly now, and it coordinates with her bedding and the pillows she made. She moved all of her headbands and clips upstairs, we bought her a curling iron of her own, and she just had to have a new hairbrush. My little girl is growing up :(
I had to include this picture of she and Becky mid-curling class! She totally said, “Seriously Mom, no pictures!” Ugh…
oh my gosh i LOVE that vanity. It looks terrific!! LOVE IT!
Love it!! She is so so cute- and yep, growing up! NOOOO!!!! Love the Curl Lesson- and LOVE that new vanity! Great job MOM!!
It is beautiful! I love the contrast it adds to the whole bedroom. Great job!!
Awe, Your daughter is precious …they grow up way too fast! Love the vanity! Great job “dressing” it up!
So cute… Your baby girl AND her vanity! LOL! I have got to get me some stencils from Cutting Edge. Love it, Jessica!
So cute!!! Like the photos and the last one for sure. :)
I love how this came out!
How cute, I love the stenciling! I actually picked up that same vanity at a thrift store a few months ago, but it didn’t have the mirror with it. I’ve been wondering what the complete piece looked like, now I know! It’s the prettiest desk, I love the details. It looks good with a stenciled top, might have to try that. Thanks for sharing! =)
I would have loved one of these as a little girl. It’s so cute!!!
It looks great!
A girl after my own heart…the hair…not the no-picture taking..
I’m a model in my head. hahaha…
I have a daughter at exactly the same stage. (I’m not allowed to take pics of her either!) I love the grown-up vanity. (So would my daughter.) I would love it if you shared this and any other idea you would like to link up to “One Creative Weekend” at OneCreativeMommy.com.
This is beautiful! I love the pop it now has. Great job!
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That is too cute! Now following on GFC.
Love it, shared it! Hope your weekend is great!
what a great change. Really pops. I love black and white.
What a super cute place to get ready!! Love the black & white. So crisp and clean :) I will need a tutorial, I got a stencil and would love to use it on my coffee table.
The vanity turned out amazing. I love the stencil. I would love it if you would share this on Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/08/tout-it-tuesday-19.html
This has me smiling from ear to ear Jessica. I love how your vanity turned out. Thanks for sharing.
The stenciled vanity looks fab. The last picture is my favorite! :) Thanks for linking up Jessica!
I love the design- came out adorable!
I love the colors. So tween-grown-up! I’m so glad you linked this up at One Creative Weekend! I love it! I’d love for you to join the party again tomorrow.