SPARE BEDROOM REDO

I've just semi completed a project I started two weeks ago. A redo of my second bedroom.

I say semi completed because I'm never really done. My style of decorating "ever evolving"

always seems to be in the works.

This space was formally owned by my niece Kate. Kate has recently graduated

from UT and moved to NYC to spread her wings.

The room has been evolving for the past few years.

First she moved many of her things out to furnish her own apartment in

Knoxville, now with the New York adventure, the rest has been

moved down to our basement.

The first thing I knew had to go... the color. I like green, don't get me

wrong, but this is not a shade I would pick for my own space.

I tend to be drawn to muted colors
or neutrals.

When she left for collage, and it became clear she wouldn't be returning long term,

I made a few changes.

I added a lot of white accents like draperies, throws and accessories.

Two weeks ago I had some vacation time and decided to get the project

underway. Thank goodness my sister was able to help me with the painting.

I chose a color from the Eddie Bauer Home collection called Wicker.


Months ago I had picked out some fabric for curtains, dust ruffle, and accessories.
The plan was that my fabulous seamstress Sis was going to whip something
up for me. The thing is, she's too darn busy managing her own projects.


No problem, I can wait. In the mean time I will just futts and play and use
items I already have. It's kind of fun seeing what you can come up with
using existing items.

I just scoured the basement, linen
closet, and other rooms.


My process is...I try this and I try that... until I get a look I like.

First I try to get the bed suited up, it's a breeze after that.

I add some accessories and move them around. Did I mention
I'm a very visual person?
I have to see it.

Just when I think I've just about got, then I get another brain storm

and change it up again.

I had been wanting to lighten up on the furniture in my bedroom. I got

the bright idea to move this monster piece of furniture (quilt rack).

I think I like it.

I bought these birds at a Coldwater Creek outlet in Orlando last year.

I think they work.

The only things I bought during the process were these two Ralph Loren pillows.

They are basics and I know I'll be able to use them in other places when and if

I really get to redo this room.

I bought this needlepoint pillow last year at an after Christmas sale.

I fell in love with it when I saw it for the first time. I couldn't believe that it

made its way all through the holiday and didn't get snatched up.

Well I guess I can live with it...now I have a new/ old guest bedroom.

All I need now is a guest to go with it, want to come visit?

I'm very happy to be linking with Kim @ Savvy Southern Style and her

Before and After party
and The Shabby Chic Cottage, and finally

Somewhat Simple.