Where The Wild Things Are themed room!
Inspired by the Enticing woods of Idlewild Michigan, the Forest Reserves of Hawai’i, the rainforest and the Best Book Ever… “Where The Wild Things Are”
In Hawai’i, we have the most beautiful Banyon trees. They captivate and sway you into a sense of awe. The way they stretch out and spread like they have a history of secrets just waiting to be unfolded. In Idlewild, Mi we have Beautiful and bold birch, Jack Pine, and sugar male trees that tell a tale all their own.
Each type of tree holds an inviting world of possibilities… From climbing to, bearing wood for warmth and providing captivating visual landscapes, these trees are wondrous and when among them make you feel youthful and energized. I remember climbing the trees in the woods of Idlewild and making cleanings in the forest for a magical house and escape when I was a young girl, and now I see the same love and fascination with trees in my boys.
The look of sheer excitement and determination one has when touching a tree and truly seeing its intricacies for the first time is an experience like no other. I believe it’s a deep connection that once you have experienced it, you know you are born of the woods yourself and truly become connected with nature around you. It gets addictive and eye-opening and once you begin to notice something small about nature, you want to get lost in it and keep looking for more.
I believe that is one reason I love taking hikes and walks whenever I can, wherever I can.
So in recreating this childlike sense of peace and wonderment, Colin recreated created an epic enchanted forest theme for Kingston’s bedroom. He built the amazing bed from scratch, selecting and sawing the wood and painting as well. (Don’t think the green & white colors from his alma mater Michigan State, are lost on me) I guess the Wolverine in me will have to let this slide, since he did build the bed…
This is just another way we have incorporated our love of the outdoors, travel, and adventure into our everyday lives. You can also pick a zen garden or favorite vacation spot and recreate that moment in time or feeling right in a location in your own home! Kingston recreated the theme from my favorite book “Where The Wild Things Are” for his room. Take a peek, and create your own magical land in your home!
Happy Holiday Rising
