bedroom progress ~

 Though life has been full of ups and downs and twists and turns and a whole freakin' lot of lemons lately,

we've squeezed a little time here and there to work on the bedroom.  This has been the longest room makeover in American history.  But, as with everything else I've been dealt with lately, it is what it is.

It'll get done when it gets done.  

So far, we've painted the room in Nimbus Cloud by Martha Stewart.

It's a nice french grey color that takes on lavender and blue hues in different lights.

It is very soothing and calming.

We hung the vintage crystal chandelier we won at auction way back when.  It cost $30 and a lot of elbow grease and $100 to have her hung by a professional.

We bought big chunky white curtain rods from Lowe's.  The window above the bed is teeny tiny.  It looked weird, so we hung an 8 foot rod close to the ceiling, well above the molding of the window.  I added 2 pairs of Lenda oatmeal colored linen curtain panels from IKEA.  I can't remember how much they were, but affordable best describes it.  Then we hung another rod below that to hold the vintage smocked panels I found for $60 (3 panels) at the Springfield Antique Show Memorial Day weekend.

yes the curtains are wet.  I don't have time to iron these days.  Wrinkle release to the rescue.

The white bedding is from the Simply Shabby Chic line at Target, purchased on Craig's List for $50.

The oatmeal bedding is also from the Simply Shabby Chic line at Target, purchased at Goodwill in their returned goods area for $40.  It includes 2 ruffled shams and a duvet that is at the foot of the bed.

The dog is nothing short of priceless.

Close up of the vintage smocked sheers and Lenda panels.  Love the juxtaposition of the feminine smocking paired with the textural nubby drapes.  

Projects still in progress include.....

• painting a ladder to use as my necklace holder
• painting a huge chunky mirror to go over the dresser
• hanging the other window treatment
• figuring out artwork
• accessorizing

I'll post more photos as progress continues.  

Thanks for stopping by.  I know I've been absent.  A lot.  Probably will continue as such, but I hop on when I can and when and if any inspiration strikes.  So if you come back to visit now and again, please know that I truly appreciate it!

~ peace ~

Polly