just one of my inspiration picture
(via country living)
not so much "clutter", and I am working on my daughter to create an oil painting of our dog Samson who passed a few years ago (a black Tibetan Mastiff)
someday Jason will build us something like this on either side of the bed.....I just know it :)
to see more of my inspiration, see my pinterest board: "current project"
our master bedroom
(you will see why this is a project)
it's a place.........sorely neglected........it was painted a deep orange on the one wall behind our bed - a sleigh bed that is espresso (but you could also say 'black')
the bed came with two nightstands and even though I like the King size (to squeeze a number of children with us at any given time) I really have never cared for it.........or the night stands.........
it was from a customer of Jason's for a job he was doing.......the man was moving to Hong Kong and needed to sell his furniture......so a deal we didn't want to pass up........
but, it is modern........not bad........but just not what I have in mind for this 'undecorated' look
here's the 'before'
our style isn't a "style" really.......so we jokingly call it "Na-Da Farm Style"
it's a blend of anything we have on hand really
natural woods and found objects
pieces that tell a story
the hallway's built in linen closet....
will never paint this......love it
a peek into our bedroom....
the armoire is gone
it was from our original small little farmhouse in a small town where we started raising our family
so I moved it into the little boys room.......
this shot of the bed was taken in '09 -
tried to disguise the orange wall.......to no avail.......
(can anyone say "a sorry attempt to decorate"??)
but I think it was a few years ago now that my friend Lulu and I were on the phone and she was urging me to:
- get rid of the armoire....check!
- paint........check!!
- chandelier.......I'm working on that.....
(to check out more about how this master bedroom has slowly being done, go here)
I'm approaching this room with a romantic softness that will naturally infuse our farm and prairie life
no 'decorating' or such
I'm totally flying by the seat of my pants (per usual)
and wanting to finish this project by Saturday
why?
a very special reason.......that I will indulge you in on a later day
xo+master blessings,
I so understand "flying by the seat of my pants" {or dress haha} I looove your linen closet---Our farmhouse has 2 built ins which are great, but none like that!!!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see!
P.S I received a queen cherry sleigh bed for my graduation and got sooo tired of the bulkiness and was hard to make the bed, so off it went to my little brother!
xo
kara
I saw your home featured in Romantic Prairie Style and it was love at first sight. I, too, have original dark stained woodwork in our 1921 Dutch Colonial (although not the lovely golden hue you have) and have decided to keep it as is. I think it's one of the redeeming features in our house and it would "disappear" if I painted it all white. We have a similar built-in in our upstairs hallway, but the color of yours is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat ever you do it will be lovely that much I know for sure....isn;t it funny how we think we can "hide" something we don't like....oh I so have done that a million times!! Much love,Chrissy
ReplyDeleteI already know it will be beautiful Anne Marie. I love where you are heading with your room. I think it will be a real retreat for you and Jason.
ReplyDeleteI love my 'found style' as I call it here, but sometimes I think it just looks like a train wreck. My children keep assuring me that it is pretty, and it's a good thing, because they are pretty much the only company I get most of the time : ) I don't even like to call it decorating...it's just hunt, gather, and stash!
so good to hear from you and come over to see what's new in your life.
hugs from me...
I loooove your linen closet!!! So pretty and neat! The bedroom picture is inspiring :) :) Happy day to you! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteI am so sure whatever you do is going to be fabulous! You seem to have a knack for that!! Our MB needs a makeover too, but right now I am tackling the newly vacated room {two spring weddings later} and am transforming it into my studio/guest room! Just picked the paint yesterday! Will begin work on it this weekend! This stuff is just so much fun, huh?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! Can't wait to see the end result!
Blessings,
Becky
Oh, I know your room is going to look beautiful, just like the rest of your home. :) It takes so much time to redo a room, doesn't it? It just seems to take time for everything to come together! But I cannot wait to see what you are doing! Oh, and I LOVE your hallway closet, it is gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you are doing well and that you had a lovely Independence Day!
Blessings,
Jenni
I can't wait to see your completed room... I know it will be beautiful and inspiring, just like the rest of your home. I think it is wonderful you have your own "style"... I've always felt like when it comes to decorating it should be in harmony with existing elements and the tone of your home. I didn't have a true appreciation of wood in its natural state until we bought our old home... since then I've come to embrace it, because it's so original to what it would have looked like years ago. Your built in linen closet is gorgeous and I'm so glad you are leaving it just as it is!
ReplyDeleteOh I am excited to see your finished bedroom project! I really like that first picture. Awesome looking bedroom.
ReplyDeleteHello Anne Marie!
ReplyDeleteI'm reading which such excitement your last posts and I AM ANXIOUS to see what you've come up with!!!
Your bedroom is totally not Na.Da Farm style (and this is not a joke, I am more than serious when I say Na Da Farm Style, that could be a new trend in decoration!! LOL!).I was a bit confused when I first saw it some years ago, I remember and I was more than sure that you would change for something more... you! The inspiration picture IS awesome!
I missed you,
Fra