18 January 2007
Who's got the prettiest bedroom oh them all? Oh yes, it is I!
I've never thought of myself as a girly girl, but this bedroom is pretty sweet (and not in a 'suh-weet' way!). I love all the furniture in here; the dresser and nightstand came from a Craigslist seller, and the headboard was sold to me by a woman my mother used to work with. I had to paint the headboard to match the other pieces, which came to me painted antique white (thank goodness!).
This is the prettiest dresser ever. The chair goes to my kitchen table, so it's there just to get it out of the way for now. There's an empty spot in the corner as well, so maybe I'll someday slide the dresser further down the wall and put a tiny armchair in the corner. Maybe.
Pretty! Because I've done so much decorating in such a short span of time, it doesn't quite feel like mine yet, so I can still sit back and just appreciate how lovely everything is. And now that I don't have to pick up a paintbrush for a while, I can even manage to relax and enjoy it. But, hey! What's that?
No, Minnie! Bad dog! Get off the bed!
p.s. -- Another postscript! I just realized that, as of today, I've owned the house for one month. Hooray! Check out the Flickr set.
Wow - not only do you have the prettiest bedroom, but that's one gorgeous dog to go with it! :)
posted by jennifer | creatingfromscratch at January 18, 2007 09:39 PM
I so long to do to my house what you have done to yours: make it simple, clean, pretty, and calm.
Thank you for giving me continued inspiration.
posted by anne at January 18, 2007 09:51 PM
You are so neat and tidy, and I love all the paint colors! Your house is beautiful.
posted by Mariko at January 19, 2007 12:01 AM
Yes. You win the prettiest bedroom contest. I'm so jealous. Love your style. If you don't mind sharing--what paint color is that?
posted by Joanna at January 19, 2007 02:04 AM
this all looks so clean and cosy - after only a month! we have been in our house for 21 years and it looks like a jumble sale. I wish it didn't!
posted by katie at January 19, 2007 09:11 AM
AHhhhhhh..... there's just something about blue and white isn't there? The dresser is so perfect.... that I wish it were mine, right down to the birds! And, a little dog fur tucked in here and there is the perfect contrast!! Very, very nice! Very, very jealous!!
posted by Judi at January 19, 2007 10:45 AM
I love white with blue. Very soothing and the natural light makes it even more appealing.
posted by Jen at January 19, 2007 01:04 PM
The room looks so gentle and whimsically calming...I'm impressed with the paint colors you've chosen throughout the entire house, actually...they're all so rich, cozy, and inviting!
posted by Laura at January 19, 2007 02:20 PM
Dreamy! I love the colors. You do have the most beautiful bedroom of all!
posted by CrystalT at January 19, 2007 02:32 PM
Every single colour scheme you have selected for your beautiful new home is perfect. Such a lot to accomplish in one short month...especially when that month has included the busiest time of the year! Amazing and so beautifully photographed. Thanks so much for letting me pop by and be inspired.
posted by Susan at January 19, 2007 04:23 PM
Looks amazing! I love the bright and airy feel.
posted by Zoe at January 19, 2007 08:50 PM
Oh, SO pretty ~ lovely and peaceful! Our old bedroom in our last house was blue ~ it is my favorite color for bedrooms. Beautiful blog!
xo,
Kim
posted by Daisy Cottage at January 19, 2007 09:33 PM
Gorgeous! Such a clean look. Such traditional furniture is usually not my style, but I love what you've done with it and the colors. And Minnie is lovely, too!
posted by kayla_d at January 19, 2007 11:19 PM
Yes indeed it is the most beautiful bedroom! Blue is my favorite colour and the lovely white furniture sets it off perfectly
posted by Jo at January 21, 2007 01:17 PM
Lovin' it all!
Am I right in thinking you've had your 'open house' tea and cakey type day, I had 20th in my head as the date and all day yesterday kept wondering what you'd have, who'd be there, how pretty you would have the place looking.
I hope it went well. And if I have the wrong date, then I hope it goes well.
posted by cally at January 21, 2007 05:43 PM
The blue and white theme in your bedroom is just so lovely. It's like a picture out of Vogue Living--it's like a sweet little cottage in the outskirts of France. Your furniture is just too precious! :)
posted by Amy at January 22, 2007 06:18 AM
Oh... that dresser...
posted by Gisela at January 22, 2007 11:11 AM
Anna--I am very impressed with how you've made your house a home...it is very warm and inviting, and I'm sure you'll build many wonderful memories there! It was well worth the road trip to see! (Oh, uh...well worth the road trip to see you, I mean.) :-D
posted by Laura Phillips at January 22, 2007 11:43 AM
what a pretty room! Minnie looks right at home on your bed! I have a yellow lab who sleeps on my all white bedding too.
posted by kat at January 24, 2007 09:12 PM