When I cocoon myself in the evening with my leather bound journal, bedtime tea and candle lit (every night), I welcome the chance to dream........... 
(above picture taken from my bedroom side table - reflecting the majestic oak tree)
What I thought was an antique hemp/linen table covering was in fact a duvet coverlet.......
so what's a girl to do with an 1880's original French coverlet? 
an understated beauty was instantly created.........and I always like blending old with new...... 
the wonderful swan oil was given to me by a friend/antique dealer from Illinois.........she was having a sale from her home, (that one by you Tracey) and I happened to mention I liked it (you know me and birds) - but didn't have the cash for it........
she set it aside for me, and gave it to me.........again......can you say "awesome"?
I didn't care for the frame........and so (yup - you guessed it) I popped the painting out of the frame and simply hung it on the wall...........p.s...........did you know that swans mate for life?
The 'fancy' shelf was being brought from room to room........but never did fit anywhere 'just right', so I made it into a mini canopy from which I draped my favorite blue/soft fabric from it........ 
instant "na-farm style romance"
little things make me happy......like a successfully dried blue delphinium from my mother's garden now in front of my first antique purchase ever......an old wooden banana box which holds my out of season clothes (I don't shop much) which is on top of my old bead boarded armoire.....
my cylindrical shades were covered in old sheet music
(appropriate melodies evoking the feeling of romance I was after) 
an old crocheted piece also has taken residence on the stuccoed wall - I'm bound to wear it someday.......and even more determined to crochet one myself........someday.........
a work in progress, this na-da farm is......always changing.....always new to me......and being one who doesn't have extra money to buy new things (sniff sniff) I have to make do with what I have.....nothing was purchased for this remodel, and it might not be what I envisioned, but it's peaceful to me.........
this is usually what it looks like........all cocooned and wrapped in ideas......
and always written down in my leather bound journal..........pencil on hand........
use what you have.......work from within......make it your romantic style
all photographs taken by me in the master bedroom
Its beautiful...
ReplyDeleteI love it all Anne Marie. You have created so much beauty here and you definitely created romance in your room.
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Anne Marie, so glad you're back blogging. I love your tranquil boudoir. The blue draped over your bed is lovely and your bed looks so cozy and inviting.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Every picture. And love the pictures on your header also. We have had frosty mornings here also, and I love the fact that my kids come and get me to look, even if I would rather sleep a bit longer.... So beautiful!!!
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I love the swans. I used to live on a remote lake in Alaska and the trumpeter swans would land there every year on their migratory path. I loved seeing the pairs and their new offspring every spring.
ReplyDeleteIs that coverlet from that awesome estate sale you went to with Mom? Wow. Totally lovely.
ReplyDeleteOne can never have too many bundles of lavender.
ReplyDeleteWe definately have the same style!I have to have color too...your bedroom is very lovely! The lavender bunch is a sweet touch! I hope my lavender makes it through this winter!
ReplyDeletei've got my own little master bedroom remake with no budget working in my wee brain. thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletekathi
LOVE that coverlet! I bet it just feels awesome to the touch. Your room is so serene and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm with ya about color. I have to have it. But I also appreciate those that don't. It's very serence and elegant, I just don't know how to pull it off. Color follows me:)
ReplyDeleteLove your swan painting over your bed. Do you remember the movie "You've got mail"? I fell in love with the swan painting over her bed. I tried to track it down and never could find it. Swans have a special memory for me:)
wahouuuu je suis française et de provence et quand je vois une chambre comme ça j'adore! La lavande sent tellement bon et est si jolie!
ReplyDeleteIt looks absolutely dreamy. I also love the whites greys and neautrals, but I am so drawn to colors and the life and character they give my home. I have to use what I have as well. Annd understand, but welcome the challenge of decorating on a shoe string. It can make it more fun, It's all in your attitude, and you've got the right attitude. Well done Anne Marie!
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