For a long time there my kids were filled with dread every time I mentioned the words op shop, thrifting or second hand. When they were of an age where staying home alone wasn’t an option, they had to go wherever I went and we all know I love a thrifting adventure. So it’s true that on many an occasion my children would sink down low in their seats and pray that no one they knew would see them parked outside these second hand establishments.
Then one day my eldest daughter started to change her dress style. . . we’d been through the hippie and boho stages and now the ‘Princess’ prefers an edgy indie look. She’s rocking anything retro and vintage, so is a convert to thrifting . . . albeit only clothing!
Then a strange thing happened during these summer school holidays . . . Miss Aimee, the baby of the house grew up. Of course that didn’t just happen over night she is 14 after all, but some subtle changes were occurring. A new maturity blossomed . . . she was dressing differently . . . she put away some of her childhood treasures and was apparently desperate for a bedroom make-over.
Then I noticed she was keen to come thrifting with me and was not only happy to carry what previously had been considered ‘dirty junk’ but was also picking out ‘treasure’. She even found a new appreciation for my favourite TV show, American Pickers. Oh how my heart swelled with pride . . . its true!! I’m so happy that my children ‘get it’. . . that they love all that is old and finally enjoy the thrill of thrifting.
So I had a new thrifting buddy for the school holidays, but as it turns out, while I was busy seeking shabby vintage finds, it was something completely different that enchanted Miss Aimee. She totally has an eye and appreciation for industrial chic. . . metal, manufacturing equipment, typography and recycled industrial elements. Who would have thought?
So this past weekend we made a start on her bedroom make-over. I’m happy for her to give her room her own unique style. . . although I draw the line at exposed bricks!!
Gone is the sweet beach theme. . .
. . . replaced now with a monochromatic black/white colour scheme with accents in her favourite colour. . . orange (ewww, but that’s her favourite colour).
To add a little femininity and ‘chic’ to the look I painted this on the wall over her bed. It’s not quite finished yet but you get the idea. I think this is a little more grown up – what do you think?
Now the fun part begins . . . choosing new bed linen and finding all those unique industrial elements to make the room her own.
I guess that means we’ll be thrifting quite a lot!!!
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
It’s all good as long as you don’t find yourselves fighting over a treasure! Love the painting you did, I remember my Mum doing up mine and my sisters room while we were away in a holly hobby theme, I was a bit of a tom boy growing up and I hated it. You’d be an awesome Mum to have!
Oh That looks just amazing!!!!!! Hey and lots of ornage often to be found when out junkin!”!!!I love Oppies soooo much but even more Gargae sales! They have me swoonin!lol!
what fun a new partner in crime….have fun,,love your painting…
I’ve always loved thrifting (or op-shopping as we call it in Australia) but I clearly remember the day of shock I had when my princess little sister asked if she could come! It’s always much more fun with a companion, and I can’t wait to see the room makeover 🙂
That room is going to look great!
My sons used to make me promise “no bookshops or wool shops” when we went to town. They love bookshops now …. but wool shops still make them shudder 🙂
Wow! what a stunning artwork! I look forward to seeing what other changes you make to the room…I wonder if any steampunk ideas will drift in.
Lucky girl!
Beautiful! Really great work.
Wow, love the painting. How did you do that??? It looks sooo good.
Wow, love the image on the wall – that is gonna be one super bedroom.
Toni xx
I love your painting! Beautiful!
Impressive! Great job!
Love the mural!!!!!!!
I have come to love thrifting too. Check out my blog and see what I made out of a $4000 gown I bought for $27. Don’t ya love a bargain!! Have a great day! Laurel
I love that image on the wall. I never liked thrifting growing up…not sure when that changed!!
Thank you so much for linking to the challenge.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
The painting is so striking and very distinctive, you must be so proud of your daughter taking an interest in thrifting. I feel you are in for some interesting shopping days ahead, with a difference.
Julie.C xx