Your response and compliments
have been overwhelming for my bedroom re-do.
have been overwhelming for my bedroom re-do.
It was so much fun and yet really, really challenging.
I had a lot of questions regarding my bed linens
so I thought I would answer them here.
so I thought I would answer them here.
My duvet over is from the Simply Shabby line at Target
It was white-white
so
I coffee-stained it for a softer, warmer look.
I wanted it to blend with the dust ruffle and pillow shams.
I had a lot of you ask whether I made the pillows...
NO, I don't sew if I can help it.
Isn't that what duct tape is for?
(Really, I admire those of you that do
and maybe one day I'll
uncover my sewing machine.
uncover my sewing machine.
I really should soon...
that girl youngin' of mine hasn't even touched it yet...yikes!)
that girl youngin' of mine hasn't even touched it yet...yikes!)
The pillow shams and dust ruffle are from K-Mart's
Country Living line
Country Living line
They are a soft shade of ecru
with the sweetest tucks and ruffles.
with the sweetest tucks and ruffles.
I love 'em!
This was a forgotten light fixture
I found when I was *shopping* the barn.
ah-ha
It was already the right shade of off-white
with the just the right amount of rust
All it needed was something to hold candles
I found clay pot saucers at the thrift store,
painted them and did a quick glaze
painted them and did a quick glaze
so they would blend in.
My *always* banner
This corner gave me fits...it took a long time to get it right.
I *borrowed* this chippy white shelf from the family room
I *borrowed* this chippy white shelf from the family room
Originally, it was exterior trim from our house
that we found in the chicken coop.
that we found in the chicken coop.
Have I told you about the chicken coop?
(That is where all of the architectural elements that the previous owners had removed were being stored
they were hoarders...really they were
and aren't I happy about that?)
and aren't I happy about that?)
My great grandmother's wedding certificate...
It hung in my grandmother's bedroom
for as long I can remember.
It hung in my grandmother's bedroom
for as long I can remember.
I painted and glazed the frame...
I could go on and on but the day is calling me
(there's always next week:)
so
until then
Happy White Wednesday!
so we'll see ya there. too!
Rene'... you got this re-do just right. It is beautiful. I love the sconces and well just about everything else. Nice job! Wish you could come and work your miracles at my house!
ReplyDeleteYour room is wonderful. Love the way you did the shelves. What about the pocket pillow...you didn't mention tha!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!! I can't get enough of looking at this room!
ReplyDeleteOh My Gosh ..makes you just want to crawl in and dream sweet dreams ..I always love your style so so Beautiful !!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings ..Sara of Sweet Magnolias Farm
This is absolutely scrumptuous! I love your linens and I need those pillow shams, it all is just perfect...down to each little detail. so much inspiration here!
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful Mother's Day,
xo
Debra
Rene' if you love this room as much as I do...it must be your favorite space in the entire world. What a wonderful job you have done! You are truly a wonder!
ReplyDeletehugs
So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJanet
Thank you for explaining how you did some of the gorgeous things in your bedroom redo. It's just so pretty. The sconce is exceptional, love the fat candle and the moss(?) around the bottom. I have my grandparent's wedding certificate from 1916 and that gives me an idea, redoing the frame but then I'd have to change the other pictures and then I'd have to rearrange my books in the bedroom and.................Diane
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, I love the pocket pillows, too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous post! What a great idea your chandelier is, and what a dreamy shelf corner! Really fun to look at. Jacqueline
ReplyDeleteI could look at your pics all day...your room is so beautiful and romantic!
ReplyDeletemy goodness, I just can't stop looking at it.
ReplyDeleteSo amazing and your knack for putting it all together is just wonderful.
Loving the typewriter on the stand.
each time I look I see something that I missed last time
AMy
Your bedroom is just stunning! Thanks for sharing where you found your wonderful bedding. You belong in Romantic Homes Magazine!
ReplyDeleteOh my....
ReplyDeleteGorgeous doesn't even begin to describe what you've done with this room.
Can I move in? ;-)
I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!
Anne
So much eye candy!!! How can you sleep????
ReplyDeleteRene, the more I see of this room, the more I am amazed! It really is stunningly lovely~ you just put your heart into creating this lovely haven...and your photos are pure eye candy!
ReplyDeleteHi Rene', I loved looking at your pictures of your bedroom last week and love it even more this week. Your vignettes are so pretty and I can tell you took such care to get each detail in the room just right. Love the typewriter, lines, pillow, and love it all. Your photos should be added to a romantic magazine.
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Kim
My goodness when I decide to start a magazine you will be my cover feature. This is probably the prettiest I have seen. Great job and you give me something to strive for. If only I had more hours in my day.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Olivia
Hi Rene... It is oh so beautiful. Just like a soft sweet dream!
ReplyDeleteBella
just amAzingLY bEAuTiFuL!!!
ReplyDeleteso peaceful.
and comforting...
just LoVeLY.
i can,t get enough from your room.
ReplyDeletethis is so beautiful and so very nice decorated
It's a wonderful room and the collection of things give it amazing character. Hope you'll stop by if you have time. Jane F.
ReplyDeleteOh so very lovely Rene.... Just pure pleasure...
ReplyDeleteLove all your frames and mirrors! Rene' you could fill a magazine issue all on your own! Looking forward to VBF!
ReplyDeleteYou know what really knocks my socks off, Rene'(besides all your gorgeous whites)?
ReplyDeleteYour sense of composition. Perfect example - your vignette on the chippy white shelf. It's incredible!!!
Have a great Wednesday!
Rene!!!! Awesome...everything.. I am yummiefided, just wonderful photos ,,what decorating and photo skills you have. I just saw the Country living collection on-line, and was very impressed. They used old book covers for print designs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing where you got things,,,better go back and find out about the chicken coop! I will never get anything done to day with blogs like yours...oh well, I bet you sleep well in that bed!
Marcie
Absolutely the most gorgeous bedroom I have ever seen and I really love your corner, perfect for reading or stitching. Thanks for all your wonderful details. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteSandy
So beautifu.......... I can't get enough of looking at your bedroom!
ReplyDeleteSo nice done i love it all !!
Blessings and hugs from me....
Rene' it's to die for! I have a little surprise for you over at my blog...
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Shelley
Hi sweet Rene`! Your home must be featured in a magazine!!!!! It is so gorgeous!!! I love everything you have done in your amazing bedroom! That corner is so beautiful!!! I love the little couch, the shelf and all of the pretties you displayed so beautifully on it! The bedding is gorgeous! I love how you made the candle holders too and aged things. You are so talented and creative Rene`! You inspire me so much! I love every single thing you did, all of the sweet details! Your bedroom is so beautiful!!! Thank you so much for sharing! Love, Paula
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments...and I'm glad your husband is doing well.
ReplyDeleteYour home is gorgeous...shop too!! That corner you worked on is perfect and the certificate is out-of-this-world, then the fact that it was your grandmother's is so special!!
Hi Rene! This is my first visit to your blog and may I say . . GASP!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your photos and creative genius! You have given me much inspiration!!
Lynn
I can't get over the beauty of your room! You are very talented and I am laughing at the duct tape line...hehehe...Awesome post.
ReplyDeletedebby
Your bedroom turned out amazing! So vintage inspired and romantic. I'm sure you love spending time in there. Thanks for sharing all your creative talent with us. Loving the ruffle pillow covers. Do they sell them online?
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good week and happy to hear your good news about your husband.
Take care,
Kathleen
Rene,
ReplyDeleteI haven't even read the whole post, had to come comment in a screaming voice, K-MART??? Where is a k-mart my me????? Of course you probably bought em 2 years ago. I'm looking anyway. NOt only are you the queen for the redo, but your rock even harder for being frugel! Ok, back to the post. LOL Lisa
Everything is so amazingly beautiful! You have such a talent for putting things together. Have a great week.
ReplyDelete~Debra
Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens
Your bedroom is so dreamy and romantic. I love the creamy whites and vintage patinas. I really like that you framed your Grandparents wedding certificate.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
My Grandmother's name was Grace and everytime I come here I always think of her.
hugs
Sissie
Beautiful! Love your linens. Pray all went well with your husband!
ReplyDeleteYou are such an angel to share your resources Rene'!!! So much loveliness tucked in each and every corner! And congratulations on winning Shelley's giveaway at Sweet Pea Home...everything will look beautiful in your home ~ hugs and love, Dawn
ReplyDeletewell I could spend all day drooling over your gorgeous room! I adore every bit! I have to ask if the wedding photo by your grandma's framed certificate is also your grandma or another family member? precious! I hope you can fly out to Michigan and do my bedroom next! :) pretty please!
ReplyDeleteI love this room, I have never thought to tea stain such a large item. I love how it makes it look antique. You did a great job making it all cohesive. Thank you for the birthday wishes, and to answer your question I think I may have at least one if not two of my kids that will turn out to be a lot like me, that can be a good or bad thing, not sure.
ReplyDeleteRene,
ReplyDeleteOk, second comment of the day. I went back & enlarged each photo, the little shade on the lamp is killin' me! OMG, I want it! I love little tattered shades like that. Rene, you really did it. Amazing make-over. Your taste just sends me to the moon! Lisa
Thanks for giving us some more of this fabulous space!
ReplyDeleteLove your decorating . ai want to make a pillow like yours. come visit Laura
ReplyDeleteHi Rene!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank for the wonderfully thoughtful comments you left on my last post, they really did mean so much to me.
All the best,
Anne
So pretty! How exactly does one use coffee to stain white linen? How long do you leave the material in the coffee? Curious minds are wondering, well, one curious mind at least, lol.
ReplyDelete~Christine
SO beautiful, loved reading the updates of where you sourced your treasures. I dont think Kmart over here in australia woudl carry that line of linen but a girl can hope so will have a peek when I'm next there cause I LOVE it!! And all that architectural salvage well, I am drooling over that.
ReplyDeleteAlicia
Hi Rene'
ReplyDeleteI still say wow... you did good!
Really good...
Have a wonderful mothers day!
Many blessings
Rebecca
AHHHHH it is gorgeous !! Lisa at Tarnished and Tattered was just telling me about your shams ~ I am off to the KMart website since we don't have KMart here ~
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Lori
This post is really making my heart beat faster! I sooo love our sweet vignettes and all the bits of wedding memorabilia! I'm going to hostess a wedding blog party soon and this is just giving me more inspiration! I do hope you will join in!
ReplyDeleteHappy PINK SATURDAY!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Rene, this room is so fabulous! Beautiful, charming and cozy all at the same time. Just perfect! I think my favorite is the mirror with the "always" banner and the photo of the couple in the pretty little bag! But really I love everything! You have the most amazing talent for displaying your vintage treasures!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
I was so tired, ready for bed, then ran across your blog. Oh my, my eyes came wide open. I'd love to live in your neighborhood; I'd be stopping by with banana bread to see if I could see the lovely things you are doing next!
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