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Patience Makes Perfect: Part Three

November 9, 2022

Back again today with Part Three of this lovely home’s transformation. In case you missed them, here are links to Part One and Part Two … the Kitchen and Family Room.

Today we are heading into the Master Bedroom! This room started out with pink walls. The bedding was a pale blue with shades of pink and sage green in a kind of Chinoiserie pattern that featured Chinese lanterns.   Drapes were sage green, and there were two bergère chairs in off white against the windows.  One side of the bed had an antique pine chest and the other side was a skirted table. On top were two large Cornflower blue lamps. While I don’t have a Before photo of the whole room, below is a picture my client had on Chairish to sell the existing bed, It gives you some idea of where we started.

And here it is today!

It feels so elegant and serene. With all of the bold colors and patterns of the original design, the goal here was to keep things soft and quiet and I think we achieved just that.

With tray ceilings like this, my preference is to take the paint color all the way up and to the ceiling to avoid a harsh line as in the first photo. We painted this room Sherwin Williams Alabaster.

This shot shows a few of my favorite elements. First, the bedside lamps from Circa Lighting … that shape is so good! Next, the lovely rattan and wicker bench at the end of the bed adds some warmth and texture.

Also, the gorgeous rug from Loloi (one of the first things we got and the colors were really our jumping off point for the room. Sadly it is no longer available.)

And let’s talk about these dressers we used as nightstands …

From Noir Furniture, the Daryl dresser is just gorgeous with the reeded fronts and vintage-inspired brass pulls. The white-washed finish was perfect for our soft breezy look while still leaning traditional which was important because we wanted to keep this beautiful traditional armoire that my client already owned …

I just love this corner vignette. The chair and ottoman are from Highland House. The fan is the Maverick from Circa Lighting. We were so happy to find a BEAUTIFUL fan!

artwork by Jacquie Gouveia

The gorgeous abstract landscape is by Jacquie Gouveia and brings our soft color palette to this corner perfectly. The pharmacy lamp is from Circa and the side table is from Wisteria (no longer available). We loved the basket weave texture.

artwork by Jacquie Gouveia Pillow from Jolie Marche

The lovely sheer drapery panels you see in the background were custom-made by Karen Flanagan of Sew Special Designs.

Here you can see how they flank the windows and soften that far side of the room.

The bedding we selected is from Pom Pom Home – a beautiful white linen with subtle frayed edges and one of their lovely throws to add some color at the end of the bed.

We decided on a fun combo of decorative pillows from Chloe and Olive on Etsy and Jolie Marche. I love this set up of three large pillows in front of the sleeping pillows with one long lumbar. It feels special but not excessive.

The bed is the Lawson Shelter bed from RH and was chosen for it’s extra tall height, eliminating the need to hang anything over the bed.

Instead we hung this fun abstract entitled “Swirls” by Kristin Blakeney on the large wall next to the bed. My client is hoping to secure another piece by her to hang with it – but her new releases go fast!

artwork by Kristin Blakeney

So that’s the Master Bedroom! Such a calm and soothing place to retire at the end of the day. That was the goal! Thank you for following along on this three day journey of this beautiful home. And thank you once again to Marina Storm of Picture Perfect House for her wonderful photography.

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Fresh picks for a New Year

January 12, 2017

Happy New Year readers! Wow – can’t believe we are already 1/3 of the way into January! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break – I know I did.  A little downtime is so good for the soul, isn’t it?  And my boys must be approaching the teen years because they were sleeping in like they never have before!  I remember many a cold winter Sunday morning at 5:30 am trying to entertain a toddler when it was still pitch black outside. (Hang in there moms of little early risers! Your time will come!)

Anyway, one of the (few) things I love about January are all the new product launches by my favorite stores and companies.  Everyone seems to want to turn over a new leaf in the New Year. I thought I’d share a few new things that have caught my eye from some of my favorite sources.

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Mix’n’Match marble shelves from World Market.
How pretty are these? And so on-trend with the mix of marble and brass. Would be pretty in a powder room …

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Also from World Market, a super-chic table lamp! Hello … acrylic and brass … always a great combo!

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I’m always on the hunt for interesting planters and vases. Especially this time of year, it’s nice to have a little greenery around. These planters from Wisteria are so unique. Alone on a console or pair the two sizes for a pretty centerpiece.

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 Also from Wisteria, I love the clean lines and  foot detail on this rustic console table.

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Natural fiber rugs are always a great addition to any home. I love that this new one from Serena & Lily has a little pizzaz to it with its gingham pattern. Would be fun in front of a kitchen sink.

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New from Terrain, these iron votives are so pretty. The punched metal gives them an industrial flair.

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I usually shop Currey & Company for lighting, but I sometimes forget they have great furniture pieces too.  I love this tiered side table with its cast aluminum top.

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Isn’t this the best Bin Pull from Rejuvenation?

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I’m always excited to see the new collections from Loloi rugs. This rug from their Delphi Collection is so pretty. It’s muted colors would work in a variety of spaces.

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Have you all started watching the new season of Fixer Upper?  These wood grain chargers from Magnolia Market are so cute. A fun addition to the dining table.

I didn’t realize until I put all the pieces together in a collage how well they  work together. Can you tell I am drawn to neutral pieces, metal and natural wood?  I think after the holidays everyone is craving a little more simplicity – but things like these can still help warm up your space once all of the decorations are put away.

What changes will you make to your home this month?

xo-amy

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Friday Foursome

June 17, 2016

Welcome to this week’s Friday Foursome, where I share a few of the things that made me swoon over the past week. Ok – two weeks.  So it’s officially summer and although I am going to try to keep up the Friday Foursomes – I know you’ll understand if they are a tad more sporadic. #schoolsoutforthesummer #wheredoesthedaygo #summertimenotscreentime

Thank you!

Here we go!

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A gorgeous home with a beachy-summertime vibe. (And how cool is that chandelier?)

 

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And speaking of a beachhouse – wouldn’t this light would be perfect flanking bookshelves or lining a stairwell?

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With kids home for the summer and all the daily reminders that need to be given – isn’t this is a great way to take one of your list!

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If I lived in Venice Beach I would be sure to stop into this cute store to stock up on light and airy bedding and linens.  Fortunately for us Midwesterners, they sell online.

 

 

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Two of my latest and favorite budget finds …

March 25, 2014

So we recently upgraded my son Braden to a full-size bed and I’ve been on the hunt for bedside tables and lamps to flank it.

 
 
I’m pretty excited by what I settled on … not only for how they look, but also the price!
 
The rope lamps I snagged at Home Goods for $29.99 each.  They remind me of these versions that I’ve always liked ….
 
Pottery Barn Rope Table Lamp (Base only)  $150

Land of Nod Tug O Lamp $99
The nightstands are from Target and I love the campaign style hardware.
 
 
 
At $79 it’s similar to these pricier versions …
 

Pottery Barn Devon Campaign Bedside Table $249
 
Bungalow 5 Tansu 2-Drawer Navy Side Table $990 
 
I always love being able to pull of a Look-For-Less, don’t you? 
(Especially in a 7 year old boy’s room!)
 
 
We still haven’t found quite the right headboard … but in the meantime, I hung this vintage flag I found on Etsy over his bed.  What do you think?
 
Be sure to share you Look-For-Less finds with me! 

1 Comment · Filed Under: kids rooms, lamps, nightstands

Unexpected Shopping Sources

October 12, 2012

 
 
 Sometimes when you are trying to design on a tighter budget, you have to get creative. You have to seek out unexpected sources for art, lamps, furniture, rugs, etc. It takes a little extra digging, but can lead to some seriously swoonworthy finds.
 
I bet you’d never guess where some of these pretty things are from …
 
First clue: While it’s no secret that kids’ rooms have become WAY more sophisticated than when we were growing up … sometimes shopping those stores designated just for kids can yield some beautiful pieces that are actually quite adult.
 
Restoration Hardware Baby + Kids Dandelion Art

Restoration Hardware Baby + Kids French Naval Clock

PBTeen Teardrop Chandelier
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How many of you think of Urban Outfitters as kind of an edgy, I might-be-too-old-for-it, there’s-nothing-in-it-for-me store? Think again.

Urban Outfitters Zigzag rug

 
 
Urban Outfitters Brass Leaf Side Table

Did you ever consider that you might find just what you’re looking for at a hardware store?
Lowe’s Baxton Studio White Table

Lowe’s Pewter Chandelier
 
Even some older stores and brands known more for their clothing are branching out into home decor items … with very on-trend pieces and budget-friendly prices.

Land’s End Ikat Pillow Cover

JcPenny Antiquus Lamp
JcPenny Versailles Mirrored Chest

So what do you think? Time to think outside the box?

3 Comments · Filed Under: affordable art, chandelier, lamps, rugs, shopping

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