Fresh bedroom inspiration

I think it's hard to go wrong with white and blue
via Target print ad
 

The owner of this bedrooom quotes "I was a lot more beige once upon a time but a trip to Australia stopped all that."  I love it when a recent trip spurs you to make changes in one's everday life!

3 above via Heart Homes mag

The bedding in the photo above, and the photo below, along with the graphic rug, create a very fresh and modern feeling to these bedrooms.

2 above via Adore Home

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Dark Grey in the bedroom

 

I hope this Saturday finds you resting happily.. sleeping in, sipping hot tea and catching up on the things that really matter...

image via

 

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Stacked artwork

 

I have been seeing a lot of great examples of stacked artwork lately and I really love the personal feel that it seems to give to the spaces.  Many of them are living areas but it seems to work over the bed too.  I love the mix of sizes and mediums for something that feels truly eclectic.   It is just a little bit different from the art collage that we typically see in the way that many of these collections reach the ceiling, which is fun and different.  I am thinking of adding to some of my collages in my own home to get this feeling  and to keep up those photos that I just don't want to hide away.

all images via pinterest original sources unknown

 

 

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Dreamy simplicity

 

The simplicity of this space is perfection.  Can you imagine - no television - no phone - just sleep and a warm fire?

I hope you have a restful and wonderful Sunday!

image via pinterest

 

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Kelly Wearstler at Home

 

Her style is a little wild, but fun!  I love these images and the way they capture the smallest of details and the beautiful light in her home.

images by Jamie Beck/From Me To You

 

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Boho bedroom..

 

There is just something about this room that seems so perfectly mixed.... so natural.

Happy Sunday.. I hope you have a chance to linger in bed and while relaxing today.

image via pinterest

 

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grey and pink...

 

I am completely in love with this... perfect for that extra lingering on a Sunday Morning after a busy week and a busy Saturday.  

It reminds me of this...

Which I also love..

I found this on Pinterest but see more beautiful bedrooms here

 

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My Pottery Barn Look Alike

I had a pleasant surprise when I was poking around the Pottery Barn website today.

image: Pottery Barn

I stumbled upon this Pottery Barn Paned Foundry Mirror that is a pretty close look alike to the pine framed mirror I painted last weekend for our guest bedroom. PB describes "a warehouse window, its history expressed in layers of chipped and weathered paint, inspired our vintage industrial mirror." It costs $239.65 Canadian on the PB website. Yikes!

My version is a bit bigger and a whole lot cheaper.

My mirror cost $10 at a garage sale and I had all the paint and wax on hand. I wasn't aware of the PB version when I painted mine, but I am happy to discover that I have a PB look alike on my diy budget. Wishing you a great weekend! We are all feeling well now and I'm looking forward to working on some projects this weekend. 

I'm sharing this with...

2805 Potpourri Friday #21

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence

SNS at Funky Junk Interiors

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

White Wednesday at Faded Charm

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Bedroom Curtain Colour Choices Opinions Please

I'm struggling over the colour direction for our basement guest bedroom.

I love the fresh new Benjamin Moore Cotton Ball walls but I'm stuck on curtain colours. I tried the blue paisley Waverly print I sewed...

and I sewed a white cotton pair from a Land's End king sheet. (I haven't spent a lot of time on getting good lighting for photos quite yet, too much to do still.)

Before I make little curtains for the other two tiny windows, I thought I would ask for the opinions of my friends and readers.

I like lots of white but with blue and wood tones as well. The following are my inspiration photos, but I'm not planning on copying them, rather just using them loosely for a 'feel' and colours. I also don't want to spend too much on new items and hope to re purpose and collect items.

So my question is should I use the blue paisley and use lots of blue and white for linens and accessories in the room....

or should I use the lighter white curtains and touches of blue?

The carpeting is grey. The ticking and flannel quilt and paisley curtains both have grey in them. The bedskirt is blue denim but I could sew a white one. I have lots of white textiles for pillows.

I would love love to hear your opinions and ideas. Today I am leaning towards the white curtains and maybe using the denim and plaid quilt folded at the end of the bed. What I would really love is a white coverlet. What do you think?

More basement guest bedroom makeover posts here, here and here.

I'm sharing this with the wonderful parties here...

Met Monday at Between Naps on The Porch

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Anxiously Awaiting Bedtime

It's been a busy day since my feet hit the floor this morning. I am looking forward to having my head hit these pillows very soon. I need a good movie too. See you tomorrow. Goodnight.

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Sleeping Under the Stars

Wouldn't it be fun to sleep under the stars in this delightful bedroom? The stars have been amazing here at the cottage the last few nights and I could see the constellations quite clearly starting with Orion's belt. I haven't taken the wonder dog out for  his last walk yet and I think it will be cloudy. A dusting of snow is predicted tonight. Sleep tight. See you tomorrow. via

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Day dreaming... greige in the bedroom

 

I love the simplicity of this room.... it seems like it would be so easy to dream here day or night.

image via pinterest from here

 

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Mantel Headboard or Rustic Plank Headboard

I'm still working on our basement guest bedroom and spent some time today looking for headboard inspiration. I'm having trouble deciding between a mantel headboard and a rustic plank headboard.

We had this headboard, below, in the guest bedroom, but I decided to use it in our youngest son's room (also a double/full bed.)

I'm sharing these inspiration photos because I like having them in one spot while I decide, and because my before photos are not very pretty at all :)

image: The Old Painted Cottage via Pinterest

image: Southern Living

image: {aka}design via Pinterest

image: PB&Jstories

One idea I am considering is using this oak mantel shelf that we used to have in our living room a few years ago, below, and then building up the sides and back. I'm not sure whether I would do the upholstered center or something different. I picked up the mantel shelf a few years ago from a yard sale for $5 and then painted it.

But then I see rustic plank headboards and want one of those too. We have four of these 12 inch wide rough cut boards from my fil that I think would look really cool as a headboard. We would sand them a bit and then stain. 

 

The rustic plank headboard is probably more my style and would look good against the freshly painted white walls. I need to decide soon because my boys are itching to help. Are you working on any projects right now?

Joining....

Elizabeth & Co.'s Be Inspired Link Party # 2

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