Roberta and Molly Decide
It’s Molly! Roberta came up with this great idea for our moms’ Mother’s Day gifts! It’s something that I know my mother will really love and I can actually afford it! We are going to make coupon books that our mother’s can use for babysitting. I am going to offer my babysitting services for my little sister, Millie, and Roberta is going to babysit her little brother or sister after her mom has the baby. Isn’t that such a great idea? And even though it doesn’t cost me anything, dealing with Millie can be a pretty big sacrifice sometimes so I really am giving my mother something from the heart! Roberta is awesome! I’m so glad she’s my friend. She’s going to make a great big sister.
Roberta’s Kitchen Makeover
Elwin and I have designed a few kitchens in our time. We redecorated Chef Gazpacho’s house, redid Fluffington’s kitchen, and even redesigned our dad’s kitchen (he was actually our first client!). The Rabbit family’s kitchen was a lot of fun to redesign. We had a really big room to work with, and the only things they requested were: 1. A breakfast nook 2. An island 3. LOTS of storage Easy, right? Here’s what we ended up with: Hailey and I love, love, LOVE the modern look of this room. The wallpaper and flooring work just perfectly with the high-end appliances and breakfast nook. This kitchen is almost professional enough for a chef like Gazpacho!
Roberta’s Boy Names
Ugh. So my list of girl names didn’t go over that well with my parents. I tried to be really creative, but apparently ‘creative’ wasn’t exactly what they were looking for. So now I’m working on some boys’ names for them and this time I think I really got it. I made them a list and they were actually more impressed this time around. Here’s what I had in mind: Randolf Richard Rudy Rex Ronnie And Reid My parents said that these were all pretty good names, but when they got to the end my mother stopped me and said “Reid? That’s cute.” My dad wasn’t quite so sure at first. He said it was kind of unusual, but my mom said he should think about it. She said it ‘had something.’ You mean they might actually take my advice this time? Wow!
A Letter for Nibbles
Dear Diary, Guess what? My parents are coming home soon! Within the next couple of weeks! They said that they’re going to work on projects here in Kinzville, and they’re going to move back home for good! I’m so excited! They’ve been working as scientists for the past several years, and I’ve only seen them a few times – but now, they’ll be home every single day! I guess I don’t have to worry about what will happen to me after Plumpy gets married – I’ll just live with my parents. How awesome is that? Love, Nibbles
Roberta’s Dining Room: Before and After
Do you see that picture? That’s what Roberta’s family’s dining room looked like, before Hailey and I redesigned it. Now, of all the rooms in the house, I have to say this one was the least problematic. The floors were actually kind of cool. The issue I had was that, again, everything was so mismatched. In differently designed dining room, the table would’ve looked great. And the sideboard. And hey, even the drum! But together, in one room? Not so much. So Hailey and I drew up some new sketches, and this is what we ended up with: OK, let me just say that I LOVE this room. Green is such a terrific color to use for dining rooms. It’s very relaxing, and the leafy pattern on the wall made the whole room feel so natural. That’s why we stuck with a stone dining room table, and added a few plants for ambiance. Roberta’s parents were thrilled with how this room turned out, and very happy that we remembered a high chair for the future baby!
Roberta’s Living Room: Before and After
When Elwin and I first saw Roberta’s new living room, we were…well, surprised. It was so pink – and so mismatched! Don’t believe me? Check it out: Who puts inflatable couches and an air hockey table in their living room? Their pink living room, no less? We knew right away that we’d have to work hard to make it Designer Elephant perfect. Roberta’s mom actually really liked the pink walls, but her dad wasn’t a big fan. Because Elwin and I believe in compromise, we decided to stick with the pink – but make it much easier to live with. By toning down the color, adding a new floor, and picking up some brand new furniture, we were able to create this: We knew it was a success when even Robert Rabbit said, “Now THAT’S a living room I can live with!” What do you think of it, friends?
Sneak Peek: Webkinz Rockerz Cow
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Roberta’s Parents’ Bedroom: Before & After
Elwin here with our very first Rabbit family home makeover. We decided to start with Roberta’s parents’ room. Since Mrs. Rabbit is pregnant, we know she needs lots of rest and that she wants a peaceful, pretty room. Mr. Rabbit’s only request was for a comfy chair so he could read. With that in mind, we got busy and created a new design. First, here’s what the room USED to look like: There’s a lot going on in this room. The furniture is very heavy, and quite mismatched. Also, neither of the Rabbits was very fond of the country western feel that the bathroom had. Hailey and I couldn’t agree more! Now, here’s what we came up with: Ahh! Beautiful! Hailey and I decided to keep the floor and change the wall color. We went with a very light brown to keep the room tranquil. My favorite change was the bathroom – it feels just like a spa. Roberta’s mom said she might never leave her room again! I guess she likes it!
