Monday, May 27, 2013

Master Bedroom: Summer Updates


I'm getting ready to share our home tour at another blog in June, and the only master bedroom pictures I have are from Christmas time.  So, I finally added a few last touches to the room for the summer and thought I would share them with you.



I love a beach-y, summery feel and went with that theme in our bedroom.  Luckily, I didn't have to make too many additions or changes from winter.  I kept the basic elements from before: simple and air-y with lots of whites, greys, and gold.  The bedding is simple and I changed out a grey quilt with a white one, and added blue paisley sheets (although those don't really come through in these pictures).


...our family pictures from last summer.  I can't believe how quickly these boys grow and change...



I LOVE the fresh smell of peonies, and nothing signals the beginning of summer like these beautiful blooms.  These are from our garden. 


What I don't love quiet as much are the ants....I shook these off and still found a few critters running for their lives when I was taking the pictures.  Next time, I'll shake harder.....


I added my Pottery Barn candlesticks for height and added a few flowers to my glass votives.


I love this gold etagere, and it was free!  A generous aunt and uncle sold a home and they were no longer in need of the furnishings...no one claimed this baby so I was the lucky beneficiary!  It fits perfectly in this little space....


These books are the only purchase I made for the room update, but I think I came out ahead on the purchase.  You can read my original post here, but in short, I found them at Goodwill for $8 and a similar set recently sold on ebay for $125.




I have magazines EVERYWHERE, so I stacked a few of my favorites (Elle Decor) above and more in the basket below:


Come to think of it, I actually bought the basket recently for $8 at a resale shop.  I bought to carry flowers and veggies from the garden this summer.  But, for now, here it is.


You may have seen these pictures before, but I added this fern for a living element and to add texture.  Although it's been sitting here for over a month now, my husband asked me the other day why I brought the watering can upstairs.... "Um...to water the fern?"  "We have a fern?!?!  Oh...look at that!"


More of those books....can't get enough of them and now I want more!  :)


There is still a LOT of things to be done in this room: re-paint, bead board ceiling, a ceiling light fixture, purchase some rugs, and we would like to build a pelmet above the windows over the bed.  BUT, I'm happy with how far you can take a room with just some simple accessories and touches.  What do you think?

Linking at:  Give Me The Goods / Coastal Charm / Silver Pennies / Uncommon Slice of Suburbia / Home Stories A to Z / Savvy Southern Style / DIY by Design / The Inspiration Exchange / The Inspiration Gallery / Jennifer Rizzo / My Romantic Home / Liz Marie Blog / Chic On A Shoestring

15 comments:

  1. So beautiful Dawn! Seriously, like a little oasis.

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  2. Your bedroom is gorgeous, Dawn! Beautiful job! So peaceful and serene.

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  3. Very pretty and serene.. The Peonies look great in their non traditional vessels (milk glass & candleholders) and I love the gold Etagere!

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  4. Love your bedroom. Looks so calming.
    Corey from www.tinysidekick.com

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  5. Your bedroom is gorgeous!! I'm taking notes for my master bedroom makeover;)

    Jenny from diywithjenandb.blogspot.com

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  6. I love the room and the ceilings are perfect! Love those books too!

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  7. I think your bedroom is beautiful! Very serene and peaceful.

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  8. It looks great!! Saw you at Chic on a Shoestring :) Thanks for posting!
    http://coleyscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/2013/05/basement-bathroom-floor-makeover.html

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  9. Oh my goodness...I love everything you've done with your bedroom. Just so beautiful!!! The picture of the peonies in the hobnail milkglass vase is just perfection. what a lovely room you've created! Thanks so much for sharing on Give Me the Goods Monday LInk Party!!!
    I love your blog and will be a regular!
    Amy @ www.commona-myhouse.blogspot.com

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  10. Gorgeous! I don't think there is a single element in this room that I don't love! I have lots of gold, gray and white in my master as well! Love it! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  11. Just popping in from Happy Hour. What a gorgeous bedroom!!! The colors are great...so soothing! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. I love how you decorate! I love the gold and white. So beautiful and simple. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

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  13. I host a weekly link party called "Seasonal Sundays". This week, in honor of my fourth blog-a-versary, I'm having a giveaway of a $100.00 gift certificate to HomeGoods/TJ Maxx. I'd love to have you join the fun!

    - The Tablescaper

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  14. What a beautiful update. Perfect for summer. I will be featuring this tonight at my Swing into Spring party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com

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  15. Such a lovely bedroom!
    - Anjana @ http://happyandharried.wordpress.com/

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