Sunday, May 30, 2010

Homefront: Adding a Plate Wall to our White Vinage Linen Bedroom

 
I just blogged last week about a little redo in our bedroom, by haphazardly hanging curtains over an odd window. (Details about my daisy chandelier is in the above link.)
 

But, I decided I really wanted something more with the space over the headboard, so I moved the bed, added a quick fresh coat of white paint to the headboard, and went ahead with my plate hanging wall. Plate hanging post is here for lots of tips on creating your own design.


I hope you like how it turned out. I know we do, and since we will only be in our home for 2 more weeks, I figured, I may as well give it a shot before everything is packed up and stuck in storage, just to see what it would be like. I'm glad I went with my instinct to experiment. Though, it could possibly be denial.


I love these little brass owls I found at a garage sale and this oriental lantern from my in-laws. I painted this vintage letter holder a soft pink. It's so pretty with a crystal base.


I am very blessed to have a husband who supports my decorating whims, and doesn't  mind my creative chaos (so long as it's not too crazy). He prefers minimalism and clutter free spaces, so we strike a balance as I constantly putter around. His mother trained him well to appreciate (and compliment) woman's special touches in the home.


I found this vintage framed embroidery of a Bible scene the other day. I love it's simple charm. It's perfect by the bedside to help keep it fresh in our minds to read the scriptures every night.

Of all my vintage linens, this by far is my favorite set of pillow cases together. So cheerful and sweet.

If you are hesitating on moving a piece of furniture, or rearranging a picture wall or spray painting an old piece of furniture, just try it and see what happens. If you hate it, it's an easy fix... but you just may love it.

14 comments:

  1. Looks wonderful!!!! Thanks for MORE inspiration. :) I think it is great that you are doing some last minute decorating projects before you move!

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  2. I LOVE the plate! What a fun idea for a bedroom.

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  3. What a beautiful room! The plate wall looks amazing! You might have touched on this in an earlier post, but I was wondering where you got that gorgeous pendant lamp?

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  4. Shannan:
    I got the pendant lamp at an antique mall. You can find them online... just search for vintage enameled daisy chandeliers.

    on etsy:
    http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=daisy+chandelier&search_type=vintage


    this is the same exact one I have, but painted white:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/47651103/vintage-white-floral-hanging-tole?ref=sr_list_2&ga_search_query=daisy+chandelier&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

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  5. Thanks for your message about your vintage daisy chandelier. I'm going to keep my eye out on Etsy and Ebay ...and hopefully for the price you got it for!

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  6. Love those beautiful plates! Thanks for sharing!!

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  7. I love this! I have lots of plates hanging in my walls too! Nice bedroom too!
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  8. Oh wow... the plates are such an unexpected surprise. They really make a statement! Love the room, so pretty!

    Donna

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  9. I love your plate wall, especially how free form you hung them. And very precious pillowcases. Thanks for sharing.

    Karen B

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  10. This is such a cheerful room. I love all of your pops of color.

    -Rene

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! I love reading what you all have to say.