“I wish to have a castle bedroom”
Eloise , age 4
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Eloise dreams of living like royalty. Thanks to dozens of volunteers and people in the community who became enchanted with this little princess, Eloise now resides in a majestic castle.

One day when Eloise and her mother Celia were looking through Traditional Home magazine, Eloise came across a beautiful photograph of a little girl's bedroom. She was immediately captivated with the bedroom, specifically the 600-pound bed, constructed in the shape of a castle. That was her wish come true, right there in the magazine.

Marie Christine Peterson, the designer of the bed, was so moved by Eloise's wish that she immediately agreed to recreate a bed just for her. Interior designer Sharon Williamson spent more than 80 hours painting the castle room and, with Eloise's help, added a few special touches like Belle, a sword-wielding mouse to protect Eloise every night when she goes to bed, and Eloise's own hand-painted rocks.

It took more than a year to complete Eloise's bedroom, and in the end, the magic of a wish prevailed. Eloise was already royalty in the eyes of her dad, but by the time Eloise's wish was completed, many people could say they had been graced by a 4-year-old princess.

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Inspired Thoughts

  • I am amazed how such a young child can have such a vivid imagination! I wouldn't even be able to think up that wish!
    - Kristyn 08/30/2006 10:38
  • Having cancer myself and seeing this little princess so happy is really a dream come true.
    - Kim 08/30/2006 10:37
  • I hope Eloise gets better. She is such a cutie.
    - Leslie 08/30/2006 10:37
  • I love your room. It fits a true princess just like you.
    - Diana 08/30/2006 10:36
  • My daughter has neuroblastoma cancer and is 3 and just looking at that magnificant bed and the happy girl just brought tears to my eyes. God bless you all.
    - Steve 08/30/2006 10:38
  • I can see you are a true princess!
    - Kerry 08/30/2006 10:38
  • I think this foundation is a beautiful thing, and I hope that Eloise gets well soon and enjoys her beautiful castle.
    - Sarah 08/30/2006 10:36
  • Princess Eloise, you are such a cutie! I wish I had a bedroom just like yours.
    - Karen 08/30/2006 10:35
  • You look so beautiful, Eloise. When I saw your picture, you reminded me of my little sister. I love your bed. I know if my sister would have seen it, she would love it just like you. Have fun in your castle.
    - Astrid 08/30/2006 10:35
  • Eloise, you are a true princess. Not just for wishing and thinking you were, but for making your dream bed and castle a reality. As young girls, we all wish we were princesses. I'm happy to see that you have a bedroom fit for royalty now. I'm 22 years old, and that princess inside of me is wishing for a bed with such unique qualities and beauty. Remember to always hold onto your dreams. You never know who might help them come true. I wish you the best in life!
    - Melva 08/30/2006 10:34
  • Eloise, you are a princess. Not because of your bed, but because of your heart. You are a beautiful, perfect princess.
    - Kalispithia 01/10/2007 15:16
  • Wow! I'm an adult and I would love to have a castle like that. What beautiful sleeping quarters for such a beautiful young girl. Enjoy your kingdom, Eloise!
    - Kasey 08/30/2006 10:36
  • Hi! I love your room! God bless!!
    - Lissette 05/19/2007 6:37
  • You are a real princess! God bless you!
    - Sandy 05/02/2007 14:56
  • I am so glad your wish came true!
    - Kristen 03/05/2008 13:21
  • Your an amazing child, keep it up!!!!!!!!!
    - Rasja 03/12/2008 8:46
  • Dearest Eloise, may you have a wonderful time with your wonderful bed. It suits you, little princess, because it's for a wonderful person. I am now 15 years of age, but in my own way, I am still a young toddler who dreams about being a princess.....just like Eloise at the plaza!
    - Lauren 04/29/2008 12:02
  • Eloise, you are a beautiful young girl, and I love your room. It looks like a perfect place to live for the princess that you are. Good luck, and always remember that you are great!
    - Joanna 03/16/2007 16:04
  • You are a lovely princess in your very own castle! My bedroom will never be as cool as yours. The Make-A-Wish Foundation sure has done you well! May God bless you, Princess Eloise.
    - Anna 05/16/2008 15:05
  • What a gorgeous castle bed!!! It's like every little girl's wish come true! :D
    - Jennifer 08/14/2008 15:05
  • i would really like to help these kids
    - suheidy garcia 05/07/2009 7:41
  • I hope you fell better sweetheart,your a precious little girl and always remember,your a princess!
    - Adrian 04/18/2009 9:34
  • Eloise, you are a beautiful Princess and I am glad your wish came true, you are a perfect fit for that Royal Bed. I dont think anyone, but you would make that bed look amazing! My best wishes to you little Princess!
    - Nancy 03/03/2010 12:19
  • thank you so much for all your amazing comments. my name is eloise and this is my wish and i still have this bed to this day its an amazing thing to have and i thank everyone for all their good wishes.
    - Eloise Evans 08/30/2010 17:33

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