classy classrooms

i'm a teacher. i taught for 7 years. teaching is in my soul! my favorite part of teaching comes around may every year. that's when i start looking around my classroom and making plans to reorganize and redecorate for next year's rising stars.

i don't love spending a lot of money on my room but i don't think that should stop me from having a beautiful and organized space for kids so that they enjoy their time in school. it really does make a difference when you work in a space you can be proud of.

teachers: let me help you do this.

below, you'll see photos from my class this year. this classroom was decorated for under $25.00! i had access to butcher paper, a color printer, and previously used baskets for books. a functional, organized, beautiful classroom is possible on a tight budget.

i am available all summer and over winter break to help you organize and beautify your classroom!

here is how it would work:

i will come to your classroom for a free consultation. we'll discuss what you would like done. then we'll decide if you would like to complete this project using my "i do," "you do, " or "we do" package:

i do: simply put... i do it all for you from start to finish. i will consult you and get a feel for what you want your classroom theme. i plan, shop, set up, and execute your entire room. you'll give me a budget and that's it! perfect for teachers who might be traveling during the summer or desire a beautiful classroom but don't have the time.
you do: this option is for the teacher who can organize and decorate themselves- but don't want to spend tons of money at the education stores. i can help you by designing labels, signs, and newsletter heads that fit your theme for the year. i design it, email it, and it's yours to print, laminate and execute!
we do: we complete your project together. we'll work alongside each other, cutting the time in half. i'll design your classroom theme and help you organize. you'll save money but be involved at the same time!

pricing: 

i do: starting at $ 20.00 per hour plus the cost of materials.

you do: starting $10.00 per hour plus the cost of materials.

we do: starting at $15.00 per hour plus the cost of materials.

contact me at darlingandsimple@live.com 

i do: a bookshelf makeover

this project was easy and fun. i was asked to make this space visually pleasing for a budget of $60.00.  no problem!

one shopping trip and two hours later...

it's even more lovely in person. the light reflects on the glass and makes a really warm and pretty glow. 

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time: 2 hours, total- shopping and set up 

budget: $60.00

"i do"package fee: $50.00 (2hrs @ $25.00 per hour) 

this is just a piece of the living room that i'll be designing for the client as the client has to budget funds to make the space beautiful. i'm very excited for the next project on this job: window treatments! 

beautiful living spaces: nursery

beautiful spaces. i adore them. there is something to be said for loving the space you are in.

this is my daughter's nursery. theme? no. i don't really "do" themes. it's just a bunch of items and looks that i like. hope you enjoy.

welcome to darling and simple

hello there. i am a christian lifestyle blogger who firmly believes in the calling from the lord to be a homemaker. i believe that it is my job to weave a tapestry of beauty throughout my home.  i am called to organize, plan, and guide my home as well as the people who live in it. to me, that means making my home a safe, functional, and loving place of beauty- a place that my family cannot wait to get home to. my home is my work. i've been feeling led to use my gift to help others and help to support my own family. this blog is where i'll start that journey. i'll share projects from my own home as well as other jobs i've been hired to do. i would love to work with you on your projects- big and small.