Well, it’s time to show you where we sleep. Yes, I know it isn’t Friday. We spent the weekend together lovin’ on our SD and the house was such a wreck that I couldn’t bring myself to take pictures. He went back to work this morning and Ella & I finally cleaned up enough to share! So, welcome to our master bedroom.
This “F” is on the door to our room and is the first thing you see. My sister bought it for me for Christmas on year. It is an antique and one of my favorite things.
Okay, this is really my favorite thing in the room and I can say that since SD isn’t here today. This is Beemer and she sleeps in this bed, too. I know… big dog, white sheets. What can I say? She keeps me company when Josh is traveling. You can almost always find her here at night.
This is a better picture of the whole bed. We have an iron bed that was a wedding present and I love it. It also has four posters and canopy rails that I can add when I’m in the mood for a change. I’m not really a “bedroom suite” kind of girl, so this really works for me. The bed sits in front of a fireplace that doesn’t work and I love having the mantel above us. It is a nice place to display photos and a great place to sit a cup of coffee.
Here is a better picture of the mantel and it’s contents. From left to right: a picture that my sister took of us as newlyweds, it’s a bit provocative so it stays in the bedroom; a photo of Bath, England that was taken by a friend and given as a wedding present; a wedding photograph; and Ella’s 3 month photo in her christening gown.
This is SD’s side of the bed… lots of books and family photographs. These are more bookcases built by the very talented Poppy {my dad} to maximize our storage. This chair was picked up at a yard sale at Sue‘s and my parents had it recovered in this funky fabric before I got married. I’m thinking about having it covered again in khaki linen with nailhead trim. What do you think? You can also spot our original 1920’s hardwood floors in this picture. Although we refinished them when we bought the house 5 years ago, because of our dog, our child and the age of the wood they aren’t shiny anymore! Believe it or not, I like it much better these days.
This is my side of the bed, with more books and magazines. There is also an elliptical trainer on my side of the bed {I’m hoping to relocate it soon!}, but I managed to keep it out of the photos.
This is a sweet little dresser given to us by my aunt and uncle and I use it to store my jewelry and stash Christmas gifts during the winter! Across the room is an old armoir that’s seen better days. I’m looking for a replacement now to paint robin’s egg blue. Maybe I’ll share pictures then.
This is another wedding gift that hangs on the wall in our room. It was hand stitched by a family friend and I will always treasure it.
I’ll give you one last photo to help you see how it all fits together. I love our antique windows, but Josh doesn’t like having the curtains open. I threw up the shades just for you since he wasn’t here to complain. The pleated valances were a weekend project that included 2x4s, moleskin fabric, upholstery tacks, hot glue and a staple-gun! I have been very happy with them.
