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Bedroom Makeover

February 19, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 40 Comments

Over the past couple of weeks we have been putting the finishing touches to Sarah’s bedroom. The new quilt looks so fresh and pretty in her room, and the red and aqua colour scheme is perfect for a teen. I made a matching pillowcase, and am currently working on a cushion.

Sarah is making some sleep shorts in Aqua Bliss at school. I made a couple of matching mats to put on her bedside table and drawers.

We even found some red and white lanterns at Typo, our new favourite store that has recently opened in WA. I love the Eiffel Tower mirror that we found in Sportsgirl.

I gave Sarah the jewellery tree for Christmas and it is perfect for storing/displaying her long necklaces. It is a “Paint your own Apple Tree” from Red Revival, we plan on painting it white in the not too distant future.

Sarah has organised her desk with lots of red and blue accessories. She was fortunate to receive a Mac Book last week at school as part of the Government’s Laptop Program for high school students. She customised her cover with red and white polka dots.

This afternoon Sarah has made up a batch of cupcakes with a chocolate ganache – I am looking forward to having one for afternoon tea.

I photographed the cupcake using my new portable light box that my husband bought me for Christmas. It is so quick to set up near a corner window for great macro shots.

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  1. two hippos says

    February 19, 2011 at 1:44 am

    what a fabulous teen room, the quilt and matching pillowcase is great! Love the accessories..

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  2. suzitee says

    February 19, 2011 at 1:38 am

    Those lanterns! You were so right…they are gorgeous! I’m loving all the little touches that you and Sarah have added to her room…next catch-up will have to be at your house, so I can have a proper squizz 🙂

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  3. Maaike says

    February 19, 2011 at 1:39 am

    wow, what a gorgeous post! I love the style in Sarah’s bedroom, the colours are amazing… And that portable light box is a very clever thing! Have a great weekend,
    love Maaike

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  4. liberal sprinkles says

    February 19, 2011 at 1:46 am

    oh gosh, there’s so many things i love about this room. especially the polka dot suitcases and the jewelry tree. yummy!

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  5. shez says

    February 19, 2011 at 1:56 am

    What a beautiful room the colours are fantastic so fresh and lively.
    cheers shez

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  6. Linda says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:25 am

    Sarah will only come out of her room to cook now and who can blame her it looks lovely.

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  7. Leonie says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:45 am

    oh such a gorgeous room!! I love red and white polka dots!
    Love Typo too 🙂

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  8. Patchwork and Play says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:47 am

    Your daughter’s room looks lovely – she’ll never want to leave! The Eiffel Tower mirror is great and I love the cute little notepad. The light box is fantastic- I always think the Australian light is too harsh!

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  9. willywagtail says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:48 am

    I love a co-ordined room especially for young/teen people. It allows for their personal expressions (ie. mess) without driving you nutty. You have the perfect colours going on here too. Cherrie

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  10. Jule says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:11 am

    That is a very nice room for a teen! I love the quilt and the Eiffeltower mirror and the jewelry tree…
    My little girl is turning six this year and we plan on doing a makeover in her room, too, because she will need a desk to do her homework at and some other “big girl” things instead of her little play table …
    I just decided to make her a new quilt also, because she is outgrowing her bed quilt that I gave her for her third birthday ..
    Oh my, she is growing so fast.
    Jule

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  11. LissyLou says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:44 am

    love all the polka dots!!

    and great light box, what a great idea xx

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  12. Bela says

    February 19, 2011 at 4:36 am

    Lisa, Sarah is a lucky girl!! You are such a wonderful mom and talented as well! Her new room is lovely! All so perfect!
    I wish you have a joyful weekend beside your dear family!!
    Love!
    Bela

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  13. Janellybelly says

    February 19, 2011 at 4:45 am

    It has all come together so beautifully 😉 Off to find Typo VERY SOON.

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  14. Tania says

    February 19, 2011 at 5:41 am

    Girls after my own heart you are – have always had a soft spot for the red and blue bizzo!

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  15. Stephanie says

    February 19, 2011 at 5:48 am

    Every little detail is so sweet. I’d never want to leave that room.

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  16. Lisa's Creative Home says

    February 19, 2011 at 6:53 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your color combinations. I have aqua and red in my livingroom and kitchen. I LOVE the red and white polka dots and have been adding polka dotted accents to my kitchen. My MOm thinks I am nuts but they are sooo fun!
    Great room!

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  17. Thimbleanna says

    February 19, 2011 at 7:53 am

    Sarah’s room looks fabulous! I LOVE that quilt — Love, Love, Love it. And all the fun touches from your trips are just perfect!

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  18. Terriaw says

    February 19, 2011 at 10:06 am

    I’m loving Sara’s new room! Makes me wish I had such fabulous decor when I was a teen. I especially love how the mat for the bedside table coordinates so perfectly with her beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Dmarie says

    February 19, 2011 at 11:02 am

    love, love amping up linens to embellish a room. Sarah is indeed a lucky girl!

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  20. Chocolate Cat says

    February 19, 2011 at 11:52 am

    Sarah’s room looks amazing as do those cupcakes! Yum!

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  21. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    February 20, 2011 at 3:07 am

    Lovely room for a stylish teenager. Just beautiful.

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  22. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    February 19, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    That room is so fantastic – I know plenty of grown-up girls who wouldn’t mind such a room either! And nice to see the laptop scheme actually at work.

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  23. Jenny of Elefantz says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Sarah’s bedroom is so perfect for a young teenager, and all the love you’ve poured into each item is obvious, Lisa!
    Love that Eiffel Tower!!
    Hugs
    Jenny

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  24. Dogwood says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Who wouldn’t LOVE that precious bedroom. I love all the red even though red is not my color. Great decorating job.

    Note: nice to see a library book next to her bed!

    Smiles and have a fun days.

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  25. Melissa Antolovic says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    What a great looking room – love the tree and the mirror

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  26. Marina says

    February 19, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    What a beautiful room. Love it all and your new lightbox looks so neat. Your photos really have been beautiful lately…..

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  27. gina says

    February 19, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    Awesome room! I love the lightbox, too. Would you mind sharing what kind it is? I’ve been looking for a better one than what I have. Thank you!

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  28. Anna says

    February 20, 2011 at 2:29 am

    Good morining!
    thank you for your nice pictures. I like your blog very much!
    Best wishes, Anna

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  29. notyet100 says

    February 20, 2011 at 8:27 am

    luved the decor,andthe portable photobox ooks so nice

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  30. Lillabilly says

    February 20, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    I have Typo lanterns in my craft room – arn’t they fab? Sarah, your room will be the envy of teenage girls everywhere – it’s come together beautifully!

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  31. Dandelion Quilts says

    February 20, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    What a lovely makeover….love the quilt, and the quilted touches around the room. All of the accessories are perfect for a young lady…love those lanterns. TOO cute.

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  32. Creativaholic says

    February 21, 2011 at 4:30 am

    OMG! I love all the room makeover!
    But the lanterns are wonderful!!!
    How about the suitcases?
    *___* Love all!

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  33. suz says

    February 21, 2011 at 8:24 am

    Her room is lovely-you’ve both done a great job. Love the portable light box – great idea!

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  34. Talin's Corner says

    February 21, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Sarah’s room and accessories look great. I was wondering how you liked your portable light box.

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  35. Anne Heidi says

    February 22, 2011 at 11:32 pm

    Sarah’s room is gorgeous! Love the red and aqua theme.
    That lightbox is really cute- the shot is really nice 🙂

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  36. mamas kram says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Love your pictures! Sarah’s room looks so beautiful with all the nice accessories and the red and aqua details! …and your quilt is a dream!

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  37. mamas kram says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:12 pm

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  38. Leanne says

    March 15, 2011 at 4:27 am

    Love the make over. Did Sarah enjoy the book Gemma and I are Picoult fans. I have just ordered a light tent thanks for the inspiration.

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  39. Angel says

    March 19, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Just found your blog today by way of Craft Gossip. I LOve a lot of your ideas! This room makeover is awesome. You could certainly come and makeover any room in my home. LOL
    Can I ask where you got the portable lightbox? Thanks so much!

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  40. Kids Beds says

    March 28, 2012 at 2:53 am

    It looks very pretty. I’m sure Sarah loved it. Those little geisha are also adorable. I wish I can come up with something amazing as this when I decorate my daughter’s bedroom.

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