Sasha’s Room

Part One of Two on Malia and Sasha’s Redecorating Choices

Are we having a blast with our new First Children or what?  Malia and Sasha Obama exhibit undeniable charm and they add a good deal to the new president’s hopeful message.  Since they’ve just moved into their new home, and their new personal bedrooms, it’s fun to imagine how they could redecorate to make their rooms a comfy refuge.

Though somewhat luxurious and fun to be celebrated, surely being the daughter of an American President can be stressful.  You have to be near perfect in public, whether you feel like it or not.  So your own room needs to provide a good balance to that public life, allowing you to fully relax in private.

The importance of privacy protection for Malia and Sasha has been underscored by their father’s decision to disallow further interviews with them after one that took place last July.  So we don’t know many details of these young ladies’ lives.  But that sort of makes it all the more fun to speculate!

Next post we’ll look at Malia’s room, and for now let’s consider how young seven year-old Sasha might like her personal space to be decorated.

Sasha seems like so many young girls recently who have chosen pink as the color du jour, every jour.  Her Inauguration Ceremony outfit combined bright pink with bright orange, making both colors more luscious and delightful.

So perhaps she’d like this wild combo of colors in her room, as well.  If you were Michelle Obama, what would be your response?

How about, ‘Go for it, girl!’

Let’s hang orange, pink, and white striped curtains on those big windows, and lay a huge fluffy rug with an orange and pink striped tiger on it next to your bed.  Oh, and on your bed, let’s have a billowy pale pink comforter, and bright pink sheets.

By now the reader may be thinking that this is a potentially sickening amount of pink.  Don’t forget that Sasha really loves it.  But knowing that her tastes will be evolving, and seeking to make the space a little less – what is the word, noisy? – let’s put in a bunch of touches that are shades of yellow.  Perhaps some shelves, a work/play table and chair, a mirror or dresser.

Why not touches of green?  That would be the more normal choice to counteract the pinks.  But Sasha’s famous flamboyance requires that we still keep a bit of an edge to things.  The yellow relieves the eye, but it’s still fun, while green would just be calming.  Remember, this is a wild and crazy little girl’s room!

About the shelves:  Sasha herself should have a major vote in all these decorating decisions, of course, but especially when it comes to shelves.  A person needs their shelves where they need their shelves, and nowhere else.  Don’t let adult personal aesthetics dictate this one, and you’ll end up with an organized kid.

Also don’t forget that at seven years old, Sasha is moving towards progressively more computer use, not to mention seriousness in school.  Her bedroom’s privatework station should be an inviting nook.  Let’s put some of her artwork, a toy or two, and maybe some favorite photos there, along with the technology.

Finally, may we suggest some WallCandyArts stickers.  The walls of this hypothetical room we’ve decorated with Sasha are an ivory color (better to offset the bright furnishings) and in a few places they beg for some fun.

Now Sasha’s a storyteller, we’ll presume from her expressive nature, so playing with wall stickers is a great outlet for the tales she spins. She can make an indoor  butterfly garden with Flutterflies, Season Elements and Tulips. Candy Factory,Seasons, Deerly Beloved, and Dottilicious all offer endless possibilities for stories and fantasy lands.

The inspiration provided by an important leader can be awesome, and in this case, Barack Obama’s family is a big value-add.  Look how fun it is to think of our new President’s youngest being creative as she decorates her own new space.  Colors, choices, perhaps compromises with Mom and Dad; it’s so energizing to create your own space.

Not all of us may have the splendor of a White House to work with, but whatever the place, you can make it your own with the right colors and a bold approach.  What bedrooms have you transformed to perfection for yourself?