I am a wife and mother of three teenagers (14, 16, and 18). For years, this space was their nursery. When we toured the house, I saw this room and immediately had plans to make it a crafting room and/or nursery. The vision came true, but it was never fully mine or a sanctuary until recently.

If you have young children, you know that unless they are sleeping, they follow you everywhere and no space is truly yours. I’d like to say I didn’t mind that, but I think I did from time to time. During those early years, I survived and thrived in motherhood. It was everything I ever dreamed of, but also so much harder than I ever imagined. As an introvert, I don’t think I understood what it would mean to give up all personal space for a time. Because we had our children two years apart, that meant six to ten years with really little people who needed me constantly. They were little dreams come true, such sweet and loving children, and I marveled at their creativity and joy every day!