new project!

I have an unfinished basement with AMAZING potential. So now that Lyv's room is done, I want to create a playhouse for the kids downstairs with a shabby chic look.  I went to DI today and found something awesome for $2!!!!!

Isn't it beautiful?  I love it!  

 Here is a wreath that I have had for years, it is my "inspiration piece" for my colors!

Now the extra fun part! The furniture I found to put in the playhouse, I got this cedar chest at DI for $12!  (have I ever told you how I love DI?) I am going to refinish it, not sure exactly how yet...

I got this night stand for $5 at DI and there is a stamp on the back that says it was made in the USA in 1942! how fun is that? It is solid oak, I can't wait to refinish it! I want to use a crackle paint, but am slightly intimidated by it.  I think I can... I think I can...

My MIL gave me this for my kids for Christmas, it is child sized, she has been hauling it around for years! I want to paint it ivory and then a darker stain over it and wipe it off, give it a fun antique look!

And here is the hard work part! lol! the room I want to finish...  

I have since gotten a rose colored piece of carpet from DI :) (Golden, you rock!!) That is scheduled to be cleaned next week and we will have officially started! I am so excited about this project! Fairly often i have a herd of little girls at my house and they would all love a fun playhouse!  If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, please share! Wish me luck!!