Bedroom Decor A Mix of Old and New

For months I've been scaling back, purging, cleaning and getting rid of all the things in my home that I don't really love. 

I found this beautiful chandelier in a closet.

I had purchased it a couple of years ago at a garage sale and forgotten about it.

It is now hanging in my bedroom and I love it.

The dresser below it is a piece that we found in a thrift shop for about $30.

My husband did a fabulous job restoring it.

The pitchers were flea market finds and the white curtains I made from a cotton sheet.

 Straw hats, old shutters and new white lampshades for each side of the bed dress up the space while keeping it simple.

My collection of old chandelier crystals hang from a reclaimed cabinet door with chicken wire insert.

A stained glass window and some mercury glass candles sit atop the fireplace.

A few pretty accessories

add some interest.

 

I love this room so much more without all the clutter.

I feel like it's a lovely mix of old and new and holds good memories of times that my husband and I spent treasure hunting together.

Karen Ann

"I Can Make That Myself"

If you're a crafter like me, perhaps you think like I do.

When I'm shopping and see something I want, I look at the price and say to myself, "I can make that myself for a lot less".

Then I purchase the materials to make the item and never get around to actually making it.

Well, I finally did.

I made ruffles. Ruffled pillows and ruffled sheets.

The one on top is a thrifted find and is made of cotton and is embroidered in the corner.

I made the white linen ones.

There are two with ruffles around the edges and one with ruffles covering the entire front of the pillow.

I also made two for my chairs.

They are beige with blue flowers.

I added a big ruffle to the top of the sheet too.

I repurposed a tattered old tablecloth to make these lavender sachets to hang from the bed post.

You can never have too many pillows or lavender sachets.

I think it's time for me to nap now.

See ya soon.

Karen