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Play Room

Summer Project No. 1 - complete

There is a new favorite room in our house; the play room! It was Tony's office (which is moved to the basement) and it was very dark brown that we never messed with after buying the house. It was a real transformation to be sure! I am a little jealous that I don't get my own space this bright and exciting! Check it out...











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