Our New Bed : Pottery Barn Upholstered Ivory Linen Bed

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRu80c2xjISqtFnAJkR43QER8XzXRWilpv9tkgkTGvT5soiMhHBdIQFn4dy2jq8WgH32YWOUcad0vOZcAKKaLpJJoON996Ryjqh0skAnV7zyMbP81P0oqaVtTSAOUiKxk35XG8SP_cG8Q/s1600/IMG_1833.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRu80c2xjISqtFnAJkR43QER8XzXRWilpv9tkgkTGvT5soiMhHBdIQFn4dy2jq8WgH32YWOUcad0vOZcAKKaLpJJoON996Ryjqh0skAnV7zyMbP81P0oqaVtTSAOUiKxk35XG8SP_cG8Q/s640/IMG_1833.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, you know how I've been talking about how I'm going to post photos of our new refreshed bathroom?  Well, yesterday we received a delivery and I became distracted, and now you are getting to see photos of our new bed instead.  Furthermore, now I feel like I have officially built up the bathroom reveal to be much more than what it actually is... I feel like I need to add a little ta-da to it so it will live up to expectations.  So, I'll leave you in suspense for one day longer.  Or a couple... there is still some touch up work and caulking to do, artwork to be hung (and selected...), etc.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back to my newest distraction.  Our bedroom.  I am not posting this to show off what great design and styling I have accomplished in our room, but to ask for some input.  The new bed (<a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/raleigh-plain-bed-headboard/?cm_src=AutoRel">Raleigh Upholstered Camelback from Pottery Barn</a>) was delivered yesterday - upholstered in ivory linen and is so comfy and cozy.  I really love it - it makes the room so comfortable.   Now that the bed has arrived, I am at a loss what to do above the headboard.  Thoughts?  Also, we are starting to look for a new dresser and night stands.  I'm at a loss for what I want.  I start by thinking I want classic pine, then I think, what about something more modern?  Or rustic?  Painted or wood?  Antique walnut or something more fresh?  So, it is in your hands.  I'm looking for help with the artwork and the furniture... the overall styling.  Right now I feel like it is a blank slate - which is nice.  It is light and refreshing, but I feel like it is missing a little style.  Insights, links to sites and random ideas are all welcome.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYW1SdLuiEOUuL3t_NdqLd5eyrMap7hcvNf0YBjFwlinF508c0o7o_9F0kF4J9VbF3vWNpoc4FtBJY9R-oD3SqXBL5HacpiJDC2LBxn6hlNp2JGrvlkNlNsFbpdmgBJNh2_WsON0NdN34/s1600/IMG_1832.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYW1SdLuiEOUuL3t_NdqLd5eyrMap7hcvNf0YBjFwlinF508c0o7o_9F0kF4J9VbF3vWNpoc4FtBJY9R-oD3SqXBL5HacpiJDC2LBxn6hlNp2JGrvlkNlNsFbpdmgBJNh2_WsON0NdN34/s640/IMG_1832.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm thinking I need to re-paint the chest... maybe just cream to match the trim?   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHYa2mXy_W2pA8ljEgBaivMQJwBhjJz6G7BtoRNbpiwMS7jLR5sUrb0VspJUYTXW69bZ-etcLVkuVjFePn4MLSaG6ye6WIw36Zh8O_HwBqlG5It3nkUl4a9LFt1Bw89GsNgoteGX2KV4/s1600/IMG_1852.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHYa2mXy_W2pA8ljEgBaivMQJwBhjJz6G7BtoRNbpiwMS7jLR5sUrb0VspJUYTXW69bZ-etcLVkuVjFePn4MLSaG6ye6WIw36Zh8O_HwBqlG5It3nkUl4a9LFt1Bw89GsNgoteGX2KV4/s640/IMG_1852.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I have made some adjustments to the dresser we inherited from Mike's childhood room - I added some trim and base board to give it more structure, darkened the stain a little (it was more of a lighter reddish oak with mission style pulls) and added brass pulls (DIY post on this later) so I could live with it a little longer.  Actually, it looks better in person - not as much red shows through in real life, but it is just getting us by for the moment.<br /><br />Does anyone have any ideas about how to decorate around and above the TV?  Should I just do tall lamps on each side?  Or try to do artwork all around?  Do I need to put something light (runner, basket...) under the TV to break up the dark TV on the dark dresser? <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1fRWeI9huYmmFn0NSEfmyDVXLfiD1bCMxq2rW2-Fu8yDIrlTNkN55dk6Kn58d00B5FT8Hp8dSoLl8MjG_e3jKPeqqKpgpYMvvgx3cpJ1a3ZXTMfonxr6yH26yY1XyjJLvAsRa1GWJziA/s1600/IMG_1854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1fRWeI9huYmmFn0NSEfmyDVXLfiD1bCMxq2rW2-Fu8yDIrlTNkN55dk6Kn58d00B5FT8Hp8dSoLl8MjG_e3jKPeqqKpgpYMvvgx3cpJ1a3ZXTMfonxr6yH26yY1XyjJLvAsRa1GWJziA/s640/IMG_1854.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />My decorating assistant.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJm57lHoii3sDogpkYw2WrgHinujrQrAL17nDGXYbgbGiqMJ8FBNJGF4rx3ntsmKTElhMxfF6vEd5UektC46SpMttBojtL1N63_fcC9XWcNCrYoyuADnYMdFR0XygMO3ujD-jxCFFXfI/s1600/IMG_1863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJm57lHoii3sDogpkYw2WrgHinujrQrAL17nDGXYbgbGiqMJ8FBNJGF4rx3ntsmKTElhMxfF6vEd5UektC46SpMttBojtL1N63_fcC9XWcNCrYoyuADnYMdFR0XygMO3ujD-jxCFFXfI/s640/IMG_1863.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Again, the dresser that is looking much more 'red' in this photo than in real life.  It is more of a deep, neutral brown. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic7z3U7z1qwLCucuYn8zJqc_NqMOWg0un9d2F303qZVfsqW0znUDTuXRz-ml7JNCPoo-rqc582VLP-QIzJBvskib_lWHFlk_saqIcwQ745rXG7oj6XEuorTyHYSloXY8THWAHapZ93ADQ/s1600/IMG_1866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic7z3U7z1qwLCucuYn8zJqc_NqMOWg0un9d2F303qZVfsqW0znUDTuXRz-ml7JNCPoo-rqc582VLP-QIzJBvskib_lWHFlk_saqIcwQ745rXG7oj6XEuorTyHYSloXY8THWAHapZ93ADQ/s640/IMG_1866.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Ducking out of the shot.  So cute, my little Emma. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMUcBEUEdZJDHjlqqy61h21LQKKSi3rX9DN240wmcvPl_-f0cQBW-jSYpQq4smxfLvVObuyBZW61tc2gHyJvWITYsV5iuIa6b8WG9JfU6Bui1D1smiwyU01AFRnheNSujKuSVKbzBRkM/s1600/IMG_1872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMUcBEUEdZJDHjlqqy61h21LQKKSi3rX9DN240wmcvPl_-f0cQBW-jSYpQq4smxfLvVObuyBZW61tc2gHyJvWITYsV5iuIa6b8WG9JfU6Bui1D1smiwyU01AFRnheNSujKuSVKbzBRkM/s640/IMG_1872.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />This table moved up here when the Christmas Tree went up in the living room... it will be going back down when we can replace it with a set of night stands.  If we ever find some we like!  Can't wait to hear everyone's ideas!  I'll be sharing some inspiration photos that I find and that are shared with me.  Stay tuned! <br /><br />And, don't hold your breath for the bathroom update - caulking and touching up paint doesn't sound fun at all!<br /><br />

Our New Bed : Pottery Barn Upholstered Ivory Linen Bed

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I feel like I'm just picking things in my typical shades and calling it a day.  </div><br />For the moment, I've ordered the satin stitch duvet and shams from Restoration Hardware in Ivory with a Ash grey stitched stripe (pictured in the top left of this photo).  They came in the mail a couple of weeks ago and I really like them.  It is a little more refined than my beds have been in the past, but it is really very classic looking and I think it will give our room a luxurious feel without much fussiness.  <br /><br />I think I'm going to go with Pumice on the walls (see light cool grey paint chip on the bottom center of the photo to the left).  Or should I go with the dark gravel?  Would that give the room more of a distinct look?   I feel like the lighter grey will be very soothing and classic.  Right?  Or boring?  Hum...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFuhljixa5s9gQmnYRWpJ0AaC1JZwvmTxPDtpZHCoJInuL49TyU81Jq8B2CvltNdHlPmUNie8YdEDAVN0N7xk6Fo7dzd-QZaTP6V9ev9CoPKgKV43CWfXnLCo9uffnw7T8rlVtT6JFbK5/s1600/IMG_8458.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFuhljixa5s9gQmnYRWpJ0AaC1JZwvmTxPDtpZHCoJInuL49TyU81Jq8B2CvltNdHlPmUNie8YdEDAVN0N7xk6Fo7dzd-QZaTP6V9ev9CoPKgKV43CWfXnLCo9uffnw7T8rlVtT6JFbK5/s640/IMG_8458.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> We'll be keeping the<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/07/we-built-bed-diy-wooden-headboard.html"> new headboard that we made (see DIY here!)</a> and will be finishing it with the foot board and side rails, making it a hefty freestanding, real bed. <br /><br />The next decision will be on what accent blankets... I love the look and feel of real wool blankets and I found these on <a href="http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2010/01/striped-wool-blankets.html">Katy Elliott's blog (another blogger from Massachusetts</a>).  Like her, I'm drawn to the neutral light grey and taupe selections from Prince Edward Island from MacAusland Woolen Mills.  Aren't they pretty?  Starting at $49 for a throw and $89 for a queen blanket sounds amazing to me for a really classic wool blanket.  Now, if I could just decide which one(s)...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAJ96_UQtqNaKm-hDQ3PjNcSPH1bp9V3sGBNNhw4YnDXkmrDfKzsYj_dbo4-CuqFj-qnQJlDPab18cp3EagjEb9dVgQWcBMs4WDosz1TMH4g86KYSupthd6RFR_xUEfBRWJ3atXLDD9nOL/s1600/drk+greybln1-l.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAJ96_UQtqNaKm-hDQ3PjNcSPH1bp9V3sGBNNhw4YnDXkmrDfKzsYj_dbo4-CuqFj-qnQJlDPab18cp3EagjEb9dVgQWcBMs4WDosz1TMH4g86KYSupthd6RFR_xUEfBRWJ3atXLDD9nOL/s320/drk+greybln1-l.jpg" width="192" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSzlfNDbr856SUP9fdAApNrNMB6oe_SD18NpmDRkbd0_JxuqhtUbfK4Fn8hulApUqXK6AO3Ox-FqZesBlBIeAIMW9Y5lHKWX_IfIs_v3QGlhO1Fd8B__uTJ-pLye1WXE2zBBq8wRHBpuH/s1600/lt+grey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSzlfNDbr856SUP9fdAApNrNMB6oe_SD18NpmDRkbd0_JxuqhtUbfK4Fn8hulApUqXK6AO3Ox-FqZesBlBIeAIMW9Y5lHKWX_IfIs_v3QGlhO1Fd8B__uTJ-pLye1WXE2zBBq8wRHBpuH/s320/lt+grey.jpg" width="192" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCV8cAPAi41iZ9mcWh99AI_lUUk7FasCjNeyakLmwslre2KUkNsnWzwsb0nFd34t_c7RhIqTqzzOdWZAvi58oI-WFgAv09mZTfyT48ai4FXyNDBD6LtHk7a_5x_tlx76aDayQMF_K_CWh/s1600/taupeblt11-l.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCV8cAPAi41iZ9mcWh99AI_lUUk7FasCjNeyakLmwslre2KUkNsnWzwsb0nFd34t_c7RhIqTqzzOdWZAvi58oI-WFgAv09mZTfyT48ai4FXyNDBD6LtHk7a_5x_tlx76aDayQMF_K_CWh/s320/taupeblt11-l.jpg" width="192" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNr_y4mcMQx_VmDxWdOY5Fz7F6ma4c3Wf3AMtWH25rJtqLvimSeAXBhKfhMsKnRElFTTpiYG0WAUOdPXM-dWFda4v0x7sRvWVRus9qJqAuPtaU_yGbJN1NIRyJ97xVje29Ebxv9Y4mroa/s1600/alpacas7d3.scene7.com.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwwxhJu0o2BLeyTSZl1oFT0eKLuU9cRVrUnJrS5D12p5jlcto_gd5fnCr5dnPvLm17lQYXU9XNI5UaYfLHaysMe4JMZTcZIXcu89xnZ0pSZ_-69DcghFj-vRptC1uxnG9NJhYtFsCbczWe/s1600/s7d3.scene7.com.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwwxhJu0o2BLeyTSZl1oFT0eKLuU9cRVrUnJrS5D12p5jlcto_gd5fnCr5dnPvLm17lQYXU9XNI5UaYfLHaysMe4JMZTcZIXcu89xnZ0pSZ_-69DcghFj-vRptC1uxnG9NJhYtFsCbczWe/s320/s7d3.scene7.com.jpg" width="240" /></a><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNr_y4mcMQx_VmDxWdOY5Fz7F6ma4c3Wf3AMtWH25rJtqLvimSeAXBhKfhMsKnRElFTTpiYG0WAUOdPXM-dWFda4v0x7sRvWVRus9qJqAuPtaU_yGbJN1NIRyJ97xVje29Ebxv9Y4mroa/s320/alpacas7d3.scene7.com.jpg" width="240" /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then there are these (above) from Pendleton... Also lovely and around $100.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEpuYpwkKAkDbDnXaa9MBIIt9gVM3NFq__ab5tse4lejokVZE4HuNazr1tpqeLCOVvgZM448AifKDjGZ1Gv0F1aUq861demdHVmrmx8jOUiKINCMEXYKHxQbTZoKYtNCAwZPCiJ_8zhGV/s1600/pillows" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEpuYpwkKAkDbDnXaa9MBIIt9gVM3NFq__ab5tse4lejokVZE4HuNazr1tpqeLCOVvgZM448AifKDjGZ1Gv0F1aUq861demdHVmrmx8jOUiKINCMEXYKHxQbTZoKYtNCAwZPCiJ_8zhGV/s400/pillows" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Also, I have purchased a 13x22 heathered grey cashmere pillow from Restoration Hardware.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lGWnQckL7h9nIDnLJ0awjPAh256hwcJo8T4w-UJqdeE4F5i0BlLHy6HM6R_CyM_0LuuMcPOtC0R_iTslQ6pw1-WIkeWiNpC5v79LZv80twAJjpUgjLWMtLyXEJozBEFDMIdDEs5k1bE9/s1600/side+table207236020324214322_3Q6827ae_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lGWnQckL7h9nIDnLJ0awjPAh256hwcJo8T4w-UJqdeE4F5i0BlLHy6HM6R_CyM_0LuuMcPOtC0R_iTslQ6pw1-WIkeWiNpC5v79LZv80twAJjpUgjLWMtLyXEJozBEFDMIdDEs5k1bE9/s320/side+table207236020324214322_3Q6827ae_f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>And for the bedside...<br />I'm crazy about this side table from Wisteria... but the price is a little high - especially because I'll be purchasing two.  Have you seen something similar anywhere else for less than $600 each?  Or is that a good price for such a nice looking table?  I really do love it...

Our Bedroom | Design Board & Inspiration... Which Wool Blanket?!

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Bedroom Linens | Cozy Wool Blankets, Classic Striped Bedding | Our Bedroom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKd9FTRA-UHZcz4-lEKRcGlWdu9egQFzhq0g_gm0Ga0lmW0M2uXSxGPqtW7oXqO2kCyD0JwArpAxy9QvcUxd68b52TzrtmvfqU_zhH9L4QIH3sr_pGWu_CFsVK2Al_IXI_Q-XrhXSb-Hmc/s1600/striped_wool_blanket_red_gray_aqua_blue_ivory_p.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKd9FTRA-UHZcz4-lEKRcGlWdu9egQFzhq0g_gm0Ga0lmW0M2uXSxGPqtW7oXqO2kCyD0JwArpAxy9QvcUxd68b52TzrtmvfqU_zhH9L4QIH3sr_pGWu_CFsVK2Al_IXI_Q-XrhXSb-Hmc/s640/striped_wool_blanket_red_gray_aqua_blue_ivory_p.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035620205&pubid=21000000000393866">Cozy Striped Wool Blankets</a></td></tr><br /> </tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06mFVzTMm3VKxZ2QhPg4iwzL2Gs4b3OQl3CE1qK-XbFQIEPcgcpSXFWCxfklUL_4_QvTU8eDQ5LGJdAfIREdNy35Ek7tcarcqouCFfdf_QUsIC3vHyhGr0BaFue6mXHRPPVRjRYocAl0Z/s1600/labyrinth_pillow_natural_linen_embroidered_p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>I've had the bedding Mike and I use in our bedroom since before we were married, wait... before we were even engaged. In fact, I think I bought it when we first started dating.  Two houses and four years ago. The main element is a light and airy white and tan awning striped duvet cover.  I still like it.<br /><br />However, it is more of a summery (as in, perfect for the summer season...) duvet.  I'd like to warm up our bedroom for the Fall and Winter months.  I'm dreaming of <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035620205&pubid=21000000000393866">cozy wool blankets</a>, and <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035620205&pubid=21000000000393866">flax linen accents</a>.  Enter, <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035620205&pubid=21000000000393866">Coyuchi</a>...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T8gndnHfIbIJYAPBl-H5Q5I-mLy2eci3E4al7jISmSQs8OFxBu455wYqSMKBpLFMPLpyfJ29UfaPRofsFWV1QNZ_B1jIhE5gYF44NkVDonAw5LRWQ88pEFim7szuudFV9qOpEf_w3fxL/s1600/coyuchi_logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T8gndnHfIbIJYAPBl-H5Q5I-mLy2eci3E4al7jISmSQs8OFxBu455wYqSMKBpLFMPLpyfJ29UfaPRofsFWV1QNZ_B1jIhE5gYF44NkVDonAw5LRWQ88pEFim7szuudFV9qOpEf_w3fxL/s1600/coyuchi_logo.png" /></a></div><br />I about fell over when I saw the above <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035620205&pubid=21000000000393866">wool striped blankets</a>.  Everything <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035633068&pubid=21000000000393866">on the site</a> is warm, natural, and so, so cozy...<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br />I still like white, white sheets and pillow cases, but I think adding a couple of these warm elements will warm up our room perfectly.  A <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035620205&pubid=21000000000393866">blanket</a> from the photo above is a Must on my list - I'm thinking cream and navy (second one down) or charcoal and natural (bottom of the stack).<br /><br />Here are a couple of other <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035620205&pubid=21000000000393866">elements</a> I'm debating over and dreaming about...  Did I mention <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035633068&pubid=21000000000393866">they are offering free shipping?</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihnBEYibWRPKilq8paKDa42xtXe_BT7S3Os6TtLGdNkUzHsSZADhAXsm001SlN6MmnRJCCysxzuTZKlmsH3c2RcNoJZA0rqu-zQBJvAdDVmIpy_AxkkxzuWN_00T8VEhMh19rJit28cRFS/s1600/two_tone_stripe_duvet_cover_gold_gray_blue_p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihnBEYibWRPKilq8paKDa42xtXe_BT7S3Os6TtLGdNkUzHsSZADhAXsm001SlN6MmnRJCCysxzuTZKlmsH3c2RcNoJZA0rqu-zQBJvAdDVmIpy_AxkkxzuWN_00T8VEhMh19rJit28cRFS/s640/two_tone_stripe_duvet_cover_gold_gray_blue_p.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />What is my deal with stripes?!  I think the top one with the <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035620205&pubid=21000000000393866">warmer ivory field</a> (vs. the bright white of my current) would be nice.  But then again, I do have a thing for blue...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9rqCcwbmUMKB-5umtaQTmT_QXoFSNT8C9coMY5SjI6yrA_zuVc5vxaDDivgHtnTGZlqPwx4a87ruDeoQBbregOOytrJDeqHR_YXSg2iKEP3dFqLqLuiwCWoI7p8XE_qMUsPaPhQASjEx/s1600/linen-bed-skirt-natural-p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9rqCcwbmUMKB-5umtaQTmT_QXoFSNT8C9coMY5SjI6yrA_zuVc5vxaDDivgHtnTGZlqPwx4a87ruDeoQBbregOOytrJDeqHR_YXSg2iKEP3dFqLqLuiwCWoI7p8XE_qMUsPaPhQASjEx/s640/linen-bed-skirt-natural-p.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Ahh... if I buy <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035620205&pubid=21000000000393866">this linen bed skirt</a>, I'd never have to buy another bed skirt again.  So classic. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYmTCxBcoxNRMJdfu3dM5IN1u1hZpoPtIAT3l2dpGoxSRFMBAPZMpB3sFg5wWCP4JJxwEPtgtdLewyCKr0RInCAu7t8tE2O7hgHKQpjAmH1it1jcrY10dalRLTfvh6oY6KWCbCsndldPF/s1600/rustic_linen_duvet_cover_gray_mustard_bed_p_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYmTCxBcoxNRMJdfu3dM5IN1u1hZpoPtIAT3l2dpGoxSRFMBAPZMpB3sFg5wWCP4JJxwEPtgtdLewyCKr0RInCAu7t8tE2O7hgHKQpjAmH1it1jcrY10dalRLTfvh6oY6KWCbCsndldPF/s640/rustic_linen_duvet_cover_gray_mustard_bed_p_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035620205&pubid=21000000000393866">indigo chambray duvet</a> is catching my eye.  I think Mike would really like that.  It would look nice with the Cream and Navy wool blanket. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUD6rTHi6TNPsiWGDKle1l7ITDmbA5TyiBjrKAEbPO5Msvrj5_NyS837pPC4Iq6w4BYt5HtFaVeCzBUK5pJgyjmhkgtY_t8EkjRKmrM3oLVEPgC8POBVS9ZUSGtddt_ZMH4GbPLlq5xI18/s1600/skinny_linen_pillow_p_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUD6rTHi6TNPsiWGDKle1l7ITDmbA5TyiBjrKAEbPO5Msvrj5_NyS837pPC4Iq6w4BYt5HtFaVeCzBUK5pJgyjmhkgtY_t8EkjRKmrM3oLVEPgC8POBVS9ZUSGtddt_ZMH4GbPLlq5xI18/s640/skinny_linen_pillow_p_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like the clean feeling of this set up - especially the skinny striped pillow. </div><br />Here's a free shipping (below) - just in case you're inspired, too!<br /><br /><a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000035620192&pubid=21000000000393866"><img alt="Coyuchi Free Shipping Offer -- $100 Minimum Order -- use code Organic100" border="0" src="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_impression?lid=41000000035620192&pubid=21000000000393866" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmxYrIZEDyeDKUv2zI2i9GEBxZnTE4lPvHU-GGUwRvsnqJM2tUqcUXKJ2BbhlTsoKvX4WDgg8PYS-un9R0LbuHivgXBDRxKwQJgDloqc3be3CtaFSGBb5EGZcVHq9T0FDGg81q7BzybtQ/s1600/womens-seersucker-robe-p_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br />

Bedroom Linens | Cozy Wool Blankets, Classic Striped Bedding | Our Bedroom

Cozy Striped Wool Blankets I've had the bedding Mike and I use in our bedroom since before we were married, wait... before we were ev...

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Guest Bedroom | Our New Home in Concord | Refreshing a Guest Bedroom

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dZBqODzItf_wAX4bpaEpqkISBsO9R3bplu_bFnRFturpIEMlrOti105ZJmeACppNtII7Me1X9TNQ-i1WOi3NkwXQXZOGQ8wOETdHJCmKdLKxvigmgSjaiJ-Bf3aVgRPqmSaDZXchRSss/s1600/IMG_0631.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dZBqODzItf_wAX4bpaEpqkISBsO9R3bplu_bFnRFturpIEMlrOti105ZJmeACppNtII7Me1X9TNQ-i1WOi3NkwXQXZOGQ8wOETdHJCmKdLKxvigmgSjaiJ-Bf3aVgRPqmSaDZXchRSss/s640/IMG_0631.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRmuzN43ka68gPzRH1pSf7v2fMyyY1kQz0HB7ZdSOjFHJsyj0eLEofjkbEAuAJAP4Gr8mBAm3AoHBT5646t2jdJZHakVpG5DJume59LfoA4BSQ6jPV4LwN7DLxwng0BrA4WFHLmthUUWA/s1600/IMG_9898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRmuzN43ka68gPzRH1pSf7v2fMyyY1kQz0HB7ZdSOjFHJsyj0eLEofjkbEAuAJAP4Gr8mBAm3AoHBT5646t2jdJZHakVpG5DJume59LfoA4BSQ6jPV4LwN7DLxwng0BrA4WFHLmthUUWA/s200/IMG_9898.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before : Guest Bedroom</td></tr></tbody></table>As I've mentioned, we have several house guests coming to visit over the Summer - the perfect excuse to refresh our guest bedroom.<br /><br />As guests rooms seem to do, ours had filled itself with the 'extra' stuff that we didn't have a place for anywhere else it the house.<br /><br />I had put some old bedding on the bed, without much consideration how it would go with the wall color, and the furniture consisted of a black desk and chair, and an old table that used to fit in our living room.  I felt like the room was too dark and heavy.  I wanted the room to feel like the room from our <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/east-hampton-weekend-mill-house-inn-new.html">hotel in East Hampton - light and fresh</a>. <br />  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOiPzUBSFIWjLF2HlBX_Mw4I-rg2Zx8PedbGXuhMOgzdS8HeJaopKll_yxQFw3n1Vbgt9-0sfR5PiH5Ht7Wvwh9S9sntfyHs7cMD7-sTITJ7TVNo5OAj-wkrahXXGYNPA2B0-NclVNsfD/s1600/IMG_0631.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOiPzUBSFIWjLF2HlBX_Mw4I-rg2Zx8PedbGXuhMOgzdS8HeJaopKll_yxQFw3n1Vbgt9-0sfR5PiH5Ht7Wvwh9S9sntfyHs7cMD7-sTITJ7TVNo5OAj-wkrahXXGYNPA2B0-NclVNsfD/s640/IMG_0631.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I painted almost everything in the room white, except for the black iron bed and drapery rods.  I think that too much white can seem blah.  The black contrasts with the white and actually makes the room feel brighter. <br /><br />For bedding, I like to keep the palate bright and white.  Two large down euro pills, two standard pillows and one accent blue pillow with a hemp trim.  I always use all white sheets and pillow cases (and towels!).  Colored linens just don't feel as fresh to me.  I dress the bed with a lightweight duvet in a white cover, then I put a heavier down comforter folded at the foot of the bed in case they get cold. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhsQzZjRPfzPdh_trpccItu1LTTdorj3CSrlJ9cgTB_NvzQHdFHy0GYuRVpD6HBwByQaLIKokeRdXxW9ESkQgtOVOT_R_dw9KJBqFVN4GdjfCO_jVinQy6uBMT8ML3NK1y_JL30nntF5j/s1600/IMG_0482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhsQzZjRPfzPdh_trpccItu1LTTdorj3CSrlJ9cgTB_NvzQHdFHy0GYuRVpD6HBwByQaLIKokeRdXxW9ESkQgtOVOT_R_dw9KJBqFVN4GdjfCO_jVinQy6uBMT8ML3NK1y_JL30nntF5j/s640/IMG_0482.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I painted this once black desk a fresh creamy white.  I thought I was over my all white furniture phase from the shabby chic trends of 2000, but it was the only thing to do on a shoe-string budget to makeover the room and make it feel fresh. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftdvoBEW7ASFULauT1fUv_UUOg_OIisxY2En-D_hH_obBG_-C9xrKkRr2TVe1O7Hjv7XdOBUZMnDv0DVpifKs2tUJQuXZHQgPOQpCqtePPLAbhyphenhyphen8bfOgK4yBWQEe7cpref-HkFREopCe7/s1600/IMG_0469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftdvoBEW7ASFULauT1fUv_UUOg_OIisxY2En-D_hH_obBG_-C9xrKkRr2TVe1O7Hjv7XdOBUZMnDv0DVpifKs2tUJQuXZHQgPOQpCqtePPLAbhyphenhyphen8bfOgK4yBWQEe7cpref-HkFREopCe7/s640/IMG_0469.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The room completely changed when I added the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/09/home-diy-wooden-hutch-for-our-dining.html">white upholstered chair from our old dining room</a>.  It filled it and made it feel cozy almost instantly.    <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8bwGa__Z-Po3zXpHmBN0qrx8lsjMriPQc-c4B6dbwvT6LABpIJ7Uyt3GSU87N3O-N2cZPG3oOFWy59Ila0HeaaRsjaLLlHaij7ROtveE61Le8pGLHVzWxmkfU_xGbjd2wekn7cQDOPSkK/s1600/IMG_0445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8bwGa__Z-Po3zXpHmBN0qrx8lsjMriPQc-c4B6dbwvT6LABpIJ7Uyt3GSU87N3O-N2cZPG3oOFWy59Ila0HeaaRsjaLLlHaij7ROtveE61Le8pGLHVzWxmkfU_xGbjd2wekn7cQDOPSkK/s640/IMG_0445.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I got out my light grey/almond spray paint and gave this once black painted chair a new look and a stack of fresh towels. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRattJH731qka4jlj8ithn2fyD0PMWco_3A5LlOaH5DbtYPxfmhC1dIS_bemqfFYKNPkGYVJF4XdHfJM9UBnIOuJa9oGKSM4eFsGbYJARGpYvMqN49hgHH3Pyn-VAJjkrH4fGbNwiv27x7/s1600/IMG_0622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRattJH731qka4jlj8ithn2fyD0PMWco_3A5LlOaH5DbtYPxfmhC1dIS_bemqfFYKNPkGYVJF4XdHfJM9UBnIOuJa9oGKSM4eFsGbYJARGpYvMqN49hgHH3Pyn-VAJjkrH4fGbNwiv27x7/s640/IMG_0622.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The bedside table (also painted a creamy white) has a photo of <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/search/label/samantha">Peaches</a>, a handmade bowl we received for a wedding gift from Mike's parents, a framed sketch of <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-life-our-wedding-seaside-florida-inn.html">Seaside where we got married</a>, my gold engraved confirmation Bible and some hydrangeas from our yard.  You might recognize the lamp - it was once <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/01/home-bedroom-makeover-diy-upholstered.html">brass in our old bedroom</a>.  I used the same paint as the chair - they sit in opposite corners of the room... talk about balance!

Guest Bedroom | Our New Home in Concord | Refreshing a Guest Bedroom

Before : Guest Bedroom As I've mentioned, we have several house guests coming to visit over the Summer - the perfect excuse to refresh o...

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Home | Ideas for Boys' Bedrooms | Children Bedroom Interior Design

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Depending on the day, minute, hour or week, I'm always doing something different (as you may have noticed from my  blog entries!)... cooking, diy home projects, event design, etc.  Well today, I'm interior decorating.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a new section of my business that I'm very excited about - home interior design.  My first client has asked me to help her with her two sons' bedrooms.  After seeing photos of the two rooms, photos of the rest of her house, and talking with her about her vision, I've created the following design concepts.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">CONCEPT 1 : Ralph Lauren</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've prepared two versions of each concept - one for each room.  So, the theme is the same, but executed differently in each room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdAbNQJeQlPNtsr5QdCoSmrkSKTZKlWh0QmpHjYB1L0jhKR8HO4PLC7pjiSU98uIDxbhRYu9A6KWoG8h26JOyWyfZaHC8cM9QcXcBw1KQykl8wWTqPYsdLw_yp9jFR66USKBePEQd0SXs/s640/Laura.jpg" width="640" /></div>Ralph Lauren 1 : This room took its inspiration from the Polo's darling children's line.  The bedding will be similar to the classic light blue oxford shirt, layered with plaids (white sheets, of course).  I'd use oatmeal linen throughout the room as the neutralizer amongst all of the color... drapes, throw pillows, etc.  The walls will be a deep, grey-blue.  I think the brass light fixtures and nail head trim on the grey wool chair are very Ralph Lauren.  I like the addition of vintage artwork to the traditional decor.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKemuttRUHokOX6d7Idi_jJKhBB2p8OirkRGWhM_KhLthyphenhyphen2-C7LC5XhV7E95nkgRA31alYQ2ZATQarluWwf_K18xL6ZQyS8fYCpwuCoaAW67-MK51spac1FsYRk-Dlyvkmd315jSifkxl/s1600/Laura2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKemuttRUHokOX6d7Idi_jJKhBB2p8OirkRGWhM_KhLthyphenhyphen2-C7LC5XhV7E95nkgRA31alYQ2ZATQarluWwf_K18xL6ZQyS8fYCpwuCoaAW67-MK51spac1FsYRk-Dlyvkmd315jSifkxl/s640/Laura2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Ralph Lauren 2 : Again, I'd use the classic light blue oxford shirt as bedding, but this time the walls are a creamy neutral.  This room will be more heavily accented in the red/brown plaid with touches of navy and grey wool.<br /><br />....................<br /><br />CONCEPT 2 : Handsome<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDld5ajZ0YcR0ISIH-1de_AfJ9hJEVHCvOAPMHfkVEvpxKayq-vXpZzjJAwcBviiQgUCDBJAuaTF_Szp4x1tQbfm_wJv3alb9UmjA6lMSZp_urFeoUPqK536k5Huik_Vs2_PIzijz7BPj/s1600/Laura3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDld5ajZ0YcR0ISIH-1de_AfJ9hJEVHCvOAPMHfkVEvpxKayq-vXpZzjJAwcBviiQgUCDBJAuaTF_Szp4x1tQbfm_wJv3alb9UmjA6lMSZp_urFeoUPqK536k5Huik_Vs2_PIzijz7BPj/s640/Laura3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Handsome 1 : The walls in this room are going to be a warm grey (restoration hardware).  I'd use soft plaids of creams, browns and touches of light blue and green.  The artwork has gone to the dogs... a vintage sketch and modern dog light.  The room will feel light because of the oatmeal linen drapes, but cozy from the layering of fabrics.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMmPyrkttQ5REMKVOsHKAOFr6CxBpee2_TAGjZ7c2Gn_DWDaygd_njrlxW2EmSBgXCpfknqPKPufGx8QS08ASR8ndxKGLxjqVSNpb-v2JQ3SePS-UuPECAWutcoI4Q7AWjLBokYb9nNARt/s1600/Laura4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMmPyrkttQ5REMKVOsHKAOFr6CxBpee2_TAGjZ7c2Gn_DWDaygd_njrlxW2EmSBgXCpfknqPKPufGx8QS08ASR8ndxKGLxjqVSNpb-v2JQ3SePS-UuPECAWutcoI4Q7AWjLBokYb9nNARt/s640/Laura4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Handsome 2 : Using the same concept as above, this room will be soft neutrals with accents of light blue and navy.  The brown chair with nail head trim will wear beautifully with heavy use.  More dog artwork and nautical sketches.<br /><br />..................... <br />Would you like me to help you with your design projects?  Email jenny@occasionskc.com for more information!

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFiK22-qi4dk_Xss3fN90vSPAxi1MxPa4gqtmOujXv69T1nz02DzCd88Ngssz39rXW_ZAwrMmnVtv-BdxuzfURCcutjm7Ls9BZVyi0MBZ_WpfkCzHRbrNbcPO5K2WDQxoAgAgYH_a9lxvX/s1600/IMG_4583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFiK22-qi4dk_Xss3fN90vSPAxi1MxPa4gqtmOujXv69T1nz02DzCd88Ngssz39rXW_ZAwrMmnVtv-BdxuzfURCcutjm7Ls9BZVyi0MBZ_WpfkCzHRbrNbcPO5K2WDQxoAgAgYH_a9lxvX/s640/IMG_4583.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpebjkGEXtgThXR1_b7RKLNkxT5aSY-trroDQt2wayJYE2WBrk1QVPjQ5Q-GnoAsnMMDHNtk9a6Pdtkw2knqaAvn5F6RKao2GzwVlFclzY8NFWe1U3IHEbsZq-uCKS-ggv_VVPxJlqVF3/s1600/IMG_0032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpebjkGEXtgThXR1_b7RKLNkxT5aSY-trroDQt2wayJYE2WBrk1QVPjQ5Q-GnoAsnMMDHNtk9a6Pdtkw2knqaAvn5F6RKao2GzwVlFclzY8NFWe1U3IHEbsZq-uCKS-ggv_VVPxJlqVF3/s200/IMG_0032.JPG" width="200" /></a>As you might remember, last week I posted inspiration photos for my 'budget-friendly' bedroom makeover... here is the result!  The 'before' photo is on the left.   I spent a total $150.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnL8xT94sQkYnifJS5WwiJ2yx3PDpk_q1Cs5AOmL1yaLq9EZKNT6ts8gf1wk5VXbRFkMIOuSyTdIBsEj48Ml2e7ogxQchJWeVUbyQ1BsWljLR49-V7i4k1h5FZmP4sYyGslTo3VW_kI3jl/s1600/IMG_4581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnL8xT94sQkYnifJS5WwiJ2yx3PDpk_q1Cs5AOmL1yaLq9EZKNT6ts8gf1wk5VXbRFkMIOuSyTdIBsEj48Ml2e7ogxQchJWeVUbyQ1BsWljLR49-V7i4k1h5FZmP4sYyGslTo3VW_kI3jl/s640/IMG_4581.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />One of the biggest finds for the room was this headboard.  I picked it up at a thrift shop in Waldo for $20.  I recovered it in a quilted cream fabric that cost $15.  I also created the needlepoint looking euro pillow cases and the accent pillow with the embroidered pheasants.   The brass lamp was also found at the thrift shop for $10.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIRmfFLeqeiB9y1-zkrvdJrRr7vjgO9iCTkP1FXFWwoF7R4Ld4_JKTRak_zebWrvERGTh6IWU9y6b_alznRV_of39ngWbbtGjaqbXW63LMxqu6lB6tHEiMdEii8h9SsrYcInVgZ_kKjGM/s1600/IMG_4590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIRmfFLeqeiB9y1-zkrvdJrRr7vjgO9iCTkP1FXFWwoF7R4Ld4_JKTRak_zebWrvERGTh6IWU9y6b_alznRV_of39ngWbbtGjaqbXW63LMxqu6lB6tHEiMdEii8h9SsrYcInVgZ_kKjGM/s640/IMG_4590.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRJOdA6NjQ2NxkBJ700Le6cfk_QRed0xJcOhtCAHHibxaq0quylKsBdoMFxLmEXI2etOxjge3eN8esKs_fGRM7pLuJV_nvnk4H_r4zaiydzkE73ZMNmCr1Dv_PMLaTyOAJJ8mZmAxOI8f/s1600/IMG_0030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>I put a sheer black glaze over our once 'mission' style dresser.  You might remember the color before was a brighter, reddish brown.  I spray painted the pulls with gold spray.  I LOVE how it turned out.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6F4lthh_Ej2r-ftFTswthS2H6ojW1h0WlkNzLQzYuiB_jkeRgObxVcFXrR8YrZv5bnYuQMHV8osUsk2e3PIOdJnw5PXBgHfvcYJKQmNoCvaqV9l5LUT6Ag5Mxw9Usrf64iMmJwW9r8u8X/s1600/IMG_4595.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6F4lthh_Ej2r-ftFTswthS2H6ojW1h0WlkNzLQzYuiB_jkeRgObxVcFXrR8YrZv5bnYuQMHV8osUsk2e3PIOdJnw5PXBgHfvcYJKQmNoCvaqV9l5LUT6Ag5Mxw9Usrf64iMmJwW9r8u8X/s320/IMG_4595.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQcfhdLvmhI7KRkeRldJ9fj4h7MwkZuMUJmXZ8uXtBrg4y9fTcNMaXDxzIvYNL-yRGkEJ7Uyb34hTjXK-ix8r_Oe9mfohjsSVMv1zfGtrdCVEIZigivjOd6Nrbjg-p6NYnCyzIS0IRMIG/s1600/IMG_4599.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQcfhdLvmhI7KRkeRldJ9fj4h7MwkZuMUJmXZ8uXtBrg4y9fTcNMaXDxzIvYNL-yRGkEJ7Uyb34hTjXK-ix8r_Oe9mfohjsSVMv1zfGtrdCVEIZigivjOd6Nrbjg-p6NYnCyzIS0IRMIG/s320/IMG_4599.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />These are the pillow cases I made.  I really loved the needlepoint looking fabric.  Also, I love that I can just change the cases of these pillows and change the entire room's accent color to, say, blue??  Maybe in the spring.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7H_t0JI2J-X4f9ypoG_Ocz_aLF2-gmR2D5eeLacZHBZr_jqQAu28SEcvsvlc4h6nT93x4qkRvsa6ywjXr6_o8pFKVMjGKYIDa4EIOcF4n1U57cUSBQSlFvMw1F9Rwy5-fxFLBSos7DxR/s1600/IMG_4601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7H_t0JI2J-X4f9ypoG_Ocz_aLF2-gmR2D5eeLacZHBZr_jqQAu28SEcvsvlc4h6nT93x4qkRvsa6ywjXr6_o8pFKVMjGKYIDa4EIOcF4n1U57cUSBQSlFvMw1F9Rwy5-fxFLBSos7DxR/s640/IMG_4601.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I reorganized the desk to be functional and less 'bed-side-table'-esque. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSqxmutLyxEqZCZQPwp14uLowtysJlrdc6y1-ynT9AHzbw9joDZKYBVZUCFsthSjzwCN1Vuu95iXCoNn2jKlm7BFpbxwOqv_EYhX2j1C-uieXVRn-kD12N5IaPxjW4LeK2dPbu3qZfG7NQ/s1600/IMG_4579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I have a new project... our bedroom!  It currently looks like this...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpebjkGEXtgThXR1_b7RKLNkxT5aSY-trroDQt2wayJYE2WBrk1QVPjQ5Q-GnoAsnMMDHNtk9a6Pdtkw2knqaAvn5F6RKao2GzwVlFclzY8NFWe1U3IHEbsZq-uCKS-ggv_VVPxJlqVF3/s1600/IMG_0032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpebjkGEXtgThXR1_b7RKLNkxT5aSY-trroDQt2wayJYE2WBrk1QVPjQ5Q-GnoAsnMMDHNtk9a6Pdtkw2knqaAvn5F6RKao2GzwVlFclzY8NFWe1U3IHEbsZq-uCKS-ggv_VVPxJlqVF3/s640/IMG_0032.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />It is fine, but doesn't have much style.  I still like the brown walls and plan to keep most of the existing furniture and bedding... in fact, the color palate will remain similar - I might just give it all a face lift.<br /><br />Here are some inspiration photos I've tucked into my "Bedroom Makeover" file :<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWPvQtC3AosNvE8PmYYRl2TzBdYv19ZLhQdOfTPwcPL1934AbY_RmXJYk3hZXekzMqyGmQgIEaOw5tBVkJhUDCssDljxLogEwE02OiW5GnDQBB-V_69RjIniJHJOMqsxac0818-RyXPzw/s1600/7-blues-bedroom-0308-xlg-78864029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWPvQtC3AosNvE8PmYYRl2TzBdYv19ZLhQdOfTPwcPL1934AbY_RmXJYk3hZXekzMqyGmQgIEaOw5tBVkJhUDCssDljxLogEwE02OiW5GnDQBB-V_69RjIniJHJOMqsxac0818-RyXPzw/s640/7-blues-bedroom-0308-xlg-78864029.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm hoping to do the entire project budget-friendly... very budget friendly.  I'm talking $100.  Soooo, I won't have the funds to purchase this walnut four-poster bed, but a girl can dream.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9SGkEhfOrjVYW2-yUY0VT6v6ODbUyPHpvt0CDezaPnX7rFX72IGEqF8ZjqscpAFiMGCX_rOikDgVzUqrF10-IoYjHVpgdIGzDp-xNP-Q5TD-yvn0mN-FNMH8iwOpZAoOvfTnLSq5b_wb/s1600/bedroom53-de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9SGkEhfOrjVYW2-yUY0VT6v6ODbUyPHpvt0CDezaPnX7rFX72IGEqF8ZjqscpAFiMGCX_rOikDgVzUqrF10-IoYjHVpgdIGzDp-xNP-Q5TD-yvn0mN-FNMH8iwOpZAoOvfTnLSq5b_wb/s640/bedroom53-de.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />One thing that is consistent in most of the photos is the white, clean, fresh bedding.  Yes, please.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEM32OVjEwc-R7mZ-Vj8EBW4LjDLOsEr4kW-D64v8WLbdSGJ8lVNfhDx7wUS9lpQN_GuJZ0bN2Le4lctdS0lQYOcq8mRMxvQqGXZ8POzG2Pq4krlkk4kVBaU6r4HCm7ZYgiKONCGBRIVnU/s1600/DP03_09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEM32OVjEwc-R7mZ-Vj8EBW4LjDLOsEr4kW-D64v8WLbdSGJ8lVNfhDx7wUS9lpQN_GuJZ0bN2Le4lctdS0lQYOcq8mRMxvQqGXZ8POzG2Pq4krlkk4kVBaU6r4HCm7ZYgiKONCGBRIVnU/s640/DP03_09.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />I would love to incorporate a wooden spindle element... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEa_Qjddv89HZ1SZpjeiOl9p1mk_2owmeZNRcXWlwb_vy-68_RgHOt-zQUFd5vTwBmEYIfJUS5bZyY9cdOcyoOox1Ux5yLM68hEKSLMovCWKuqqgUgUPkp1DZ8Q3tbQI99AUILqNOS4lz/s1600/east_hampton_36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEa_Qjddv89HZ1SZpjeiOl9p1mk_2owmeZNRcXWlwb_vy-68_RgHOt-zQUFd5vTwBmEYIfJUS5bZyY9cdOcyoOox1Ux5yLM68hEKSLMovCWKuqqgUgUPkp1DZ8Q3tbQI99AUILqNOS4lz/s640/east_hampton_36.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Like this bed.  The color of the paint on the bed is likely all I'll be able to copy.  I like that there is light painted furniture without it being too shabby looking. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVB4_exLfTgUM1LKcETO6nWVXRIff3jEsx8fKGddwGexUVjIkUxaU7lPlEijr18BPa55XoQkg8Dx_GkmqfTYCQWzgxRp8r__V74QtBIsRV5NOmgbpWIWtsw8jfrgNOsla4x_XgiWhyhrdP/s1600/east_hampton_37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MskQItYGp6vwCtyuEipdWkXjSWLwFs40Rj7I7HPSsYemHKpsmlfPUyCBnawhG8tCUKbmFnVvssOo9uVuNQP03eR6OMartQJ_NleSvL3R_DVfiPzwKIIxf2HaKyaELuUDF6RiqbHRl0YU/s640/PH_Cashiers_141.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Again with the monogrammed pillows, great.  I like the muted 'mushroom' color of the bed skirt and upholstered headboard.  I think it would go great with an otherwise oatmeal, chocolate, pale gray and ivory theme.

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