I am working with American Express to redo my bedroom. Last week they provided me with 150,000 Membership Rewards points.
The last few days have gone a little something like this…
- Saturday: Clear the bedroom (thereby making the library a disaster), go to my uncle’s house to celebrate his birthday, come home and go to bed (mattress on the floor).
- Sunday: One coat of paint on the walls and ceiling, go to my dad’s house for a barbecue, come home and go to bed (mattress on the floor).
- Monday: Second coat of paint on the walls and ceiling, go to my sister-in-law’s house for a barbecue, come home and go to bed (mattress still on the floor).
- Tuesday night: Swap out the rug, put the mattress back in the bed frame (YAY!), bring in the nightstands, and start setting up the room again… all in an hour while my mother-in-law watched Eleanor.
The bedroom looks really good so far though! It’s coming together just as I hoped it would, which is such a relief. I picked up some cute accessories and a new rug with the remainder of my points from last week. I was a little nervous about the rug… I brought my paint chips with me to the store, but sometimes when you see an expanse of wall color with the rug it can look a little off. Thankfully it all worked out. Really well in fact.
I’ll be ready to share photos next week! But now, something fun for you…
One lucky person will win a Crate & Barrel gift card worth $100 (courtesy of the American Express Membership Rewards program). Simply leave a comment on this post to enter, and I’ll select a winner at random on Monday, June 7. The giveaway is open to all. Good luck!
Edit, June 7: We have a winner!
Congratulations to traci in virginia, who was commenter number 1342 (chosen via random.org).
Susan
June 2, 2010 at 9:56 pmI love the selections you made for the bedroom and I can’t wait to see the finished room! Thanks for the daily inspiration — your blog has made my home look much nicer!
Elissa
June 2, 2010 at 9:57 pmI love the green and gray combo! I love the light fixture too! Can’t wait to see it all together.
luuve
June 2, 2010 at 9:57 pmi think the sheets add a great little twist! looove them! can’t wait to see pics…
Jessica
June 2, 2010 at 9:58 pmSo excited to see how it all comes together!
Lauren
June 2, 2010 at 9:58 pmI love that black wall art!
TheMrs
June 2, 2010 at 10:00 pmCannot wait to see the finished room! I love the swatch colors you’ve chosen.
Marisa
June 2, 2010 at 10:00 pmI love the crazy ceiling lamp!
Elizabeth Larson
June 2, 2010 at 10:02 pmAmazing color combos- Love everything!!
Erin
June 2, 2010 at 10:02 pmI want to win!
megan
June 2, 2010 at 10:03 pmoh gosh, would love a gift card–but love all of your bedroom picks even more. :) xo
Funmi
June 2, 2010 at 10:06 pmLove your choices…currently redoing my bedroom as well. Your picks inspired me to be a little more daring. Thanks!
Corey
June 2, 2010 at 10:07 pmI like it all. Especially since this color combo is quite unique to me. As always, you have a great eye.
Rebekah
June 2, 2010 at 10:07 pmI love those sheets! Thanks for the inspiration!
Rhonda
June 2, 2010 at 10:08 pmLOVE the gray and green combo!!! Not boring but not over stimulating for a bedroom. Eek! Don’t tell my husband I said bedrooms shouldn’t be over stimulating. HA!
Elisa @ whatthevita
June 2, 2010 at 10:11 pm:-) I have a soft spot for gray bedrooms.
Ann Marie
June 2, 2010 at 10:12 pmI love that rug. Can’t wait to the big reveal.
Coralee
June 2, 2010 at 10:13 pmVery inspirational as usual. Money well spent!
katherine
June 2, 2010 at 10:14 pmcan’t wait to see the final pictures!
Robyn
June 2, 2010 at 10:14 pmI love the color combination you put together – can’t wait to see the final product. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Kerry
June 2, 2010 at 10:15 pmIt is all so wonderful! Great work.
erin
June 2, 2010 at 10:16 pmi can’t wait to see it all together, especially with that great light fixture!
Emily S
June 2, 2010 at 10:17 pmAfter your post on bedding I ended up buying myself one of the sets you were thinking of!
jill
June 2, 2010 at 10:17 pmlove the bedding!
elise
June 2, 2010 at 10:19 pmWow! Inspiring!
Meghan
June 2, 2010 at 10:21 pmHow many things do I want at Crate and Barrel? Oh, about a million.
yonheet
June 2, 2010 at 10:22 pmthose greens look nice~~! :D
Elena @ Breakfast for Dinner
June 2, 2010 at 10:23 pmIt’s been fun watching your room come together! Keep up the good work!!
jesse
June 2, 2010 at 10:23 pmI LOVE the paint you chose! Looks great!
Erin T.
June 2, 2010 at 10:23 pmI can’t wait to see the final product!!
Tara
June 2, 2010 at 10:26 pmI am really looking forward to seeing the end result.
Becky
June 2, 2010 at 10:41 pmthanks for the chance for us to win. can’t wait to see your new room all put together (and give me more inspiration for mine).
Pencils
June 2, 2010 at 10:46 pmCan’t wait to see what it looks like!
angie
June 2, 2010 at 11:07 pmthis is so fun!
rebekah
June 2, 2010 at 11:23 pmTHe bedroom is looking great! I’m in the middle of redoing mine as well, and the gift card would be great!!
traci in virginia
June 2, 2010 at 11:28 pmI painted all weekend too but in the living room! Now adding crown molding!
Jen
June 3, 2010 at 12:01 amLove the new room! The sheets especially are delicious! I can’t wait to see it all put together.
Elizabeth
June 3, 2010 at 12:17 amI’m looking forward to seeing everything in your space! I love that you’re going bold with dark walls. Martha’s “Brook Trout” was one of the front-runners for my living room!
lauren
June 3, 2010 at 12:42 ami LOVE those striped sheets! (are they sheets? haha) <3
Nina
June 3, 2010 at 1:18 amI love those bookends! Can’t wait to see the pictures of your finished room!
Jenna
June 3, 2010 at 1:51 amThe paisley is my favorite!
Kathy
June 3, 2010 at 2:06 amNicolle-I think this look will be very serene in your bedroom. It looks to be a bit of a departure for you. Different from your usual whimsical/colorful/chic more like a sophisticated/earthy/chic. Brown loves Green.
Glenda
June 3, 2010 at 2:21 amlove love the green pillow. glad you are not sleeping on the floor any longer . . .
Devon
June 3, 2010 at 3:26 amlooking forward to pictures, and wow, i love that rug!
joanser
June 3, 2010 at 3:43 amWatching the progress is such fun. And Eleanor is too cute. Can’t wait to see the pictures of your new room. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Abro
June 3, 2010 at 4:36 amI heart the rug and want it to be mine. Your design aesthetics are killer!
Julie
June 3, 2010 at 6:37 amYou really have the “eye” for putting things together. Anxiously awaiting the pics! Love your website!!! Oh, and by the way, we’ve never seen pics of the kitchen with the trim painted….unless I missed them.
amyjk
June 3, 2010 at 6:38 amlove the colors you chose :)
Daniel
June 3, 2010 at 7:35 amI love the light fixture!
Allison
June 3, 2010 at 8:34 amI can’t wait to see the finished product!
Amanda
June 3, 2010 at 8:44 ampick me, pick me! you inspire me to use non-traditional color combos!
nicole
June 3, 2010 at 8:35 pmi love love love the style board. i can hardly wait to see the finished room… it is going to look SO cool!
that lighting fixture rules, btw.
:D
rachael gregg
June 3, 2010 at 8:37 pmlove the sneak peak of the gray rug!
Camille
June 3, 2010 at 8:38 pmLove the color scheme! Relaxing and classy all at the same time!
Christine
June 3, 2010 at 8:38 pmCan’t wait to see how it all comes together!
Michelle
June 3, 2010 at 8:38 pmI love, love your style!
I think I may have a mini girl crush
Melanie
June 3, 2010 at 8:38 pmWhat a great giveaway!
Kate
June 3, 2010 at 8:39 pmI wish you could design my entire house for me.
Lauren
June 3, 2010 at 8:40 pmi’ve been eyeing that Pot Barn light fixture as well but had reservations. i’m anxious to see how it looks in your room. everything is coming together so well!
Meredith
June 3, 2010 at 8:41 pmTotally digging the rug! The room is really shaping up nicely.
:)
Erin
June 3, 2010 at 8:42 pmLoved those gray/white striped sheets!!
Yay, giveaway :)
Misty
June 3, 2010 at 8:42 pmCrate and Barrel! One of my guilty pleasures!
Estelle
June 3, 2010 at 8:46 pmSend that card my way!! ;)
KateZ
June 3, 2010 at 8:46 pmI love the all the grays you are using!
Ellen
June 3, 2010 at 8:48 pmI love the colors you chose for your room- can’t wait to see the finished product!
Erin
June 3, 2010 at 8:48 pmOooh! I can’t wait to see!
I’d LOVE a Crate & Barrel gift card, too!!!
Shari
June 3, 2010 at 8:48 pmLove the lighting! I’m decorating my daughter’s dorm in yellows and greys. I’m liking these colors better but she’s into yellow.
meredith
June 3, 2010 at 8:48 pmohhh LOVING this color combination and wish it was a room in my house!! …maybe a gift card can jump start me in the right direction ;)
trinity
June 3, 2010 at 8:48 pmi love your style! and i want to win! whoopeeeee!
Cyn Kain
June 3, 2010 at 8:49 pmlove your blog as always….this motivates me to do a room makeover. I absolutely LOVE those box necklace/jewelry holders :)
Leigh
June 3, 2010 at 8:49 pmI’m excited to see the finished room! I’m hoping to make-over my bedroom soon, maybe I’ll learn a thing or two from you! Thanks for sharing!
Shahrzad
June 3, 2010 at 8:49 pmCan’t wait to see pictures of everything when it is done!!!!!
Melissa
June 3, 2010 at 8:51 pmI can’t wait to see photos of the finished room. You have such great taste!
Elizabeth
June 3, 2010 at 8:51 pmfun! love this site.
lucy
June 3, 2010 at 8:52 pmso excited to see the results.
Nelle
June 3, 2010 at 8:52 pmLove your style and have read your blog for over a year now but this is my first comment! The 7th is my Birthday so I thought that was auspicious and maybe good luck. Keep up the good work, I’m a big fan!
Sarah
June 3, 2010 at 8:52 pmI hope I win!
Megan
June 3, 2010 at 8:53 pmLooking forward to seeing that light fixture in a real life room. Also, love the rug!
Lindsay
June 3, 2010 at 8:57 pmam loving what your doing with the bedroom re-do. you’ve inspired me to be a bit braver when choosing a new light fixture for our own room. can’t wait to see the “after” pictures!
love, lindsay
Maria
June 3, 2010 at 8:58 pmI love C&B! And I love the colors you picked out!
Sara
June 3, 2010 at 8:59 pmI can’t wait to see the final photos! All the pieces look beautiful, as usual!
Melissa Mae
June 3, 2010 at 9:01 pmI’m so excited to see it when its done. Love your blog!
Danielle
June 3, 2010 at 9:01 pmLove your blog! This will be a beautiful room, to match your beautiful home. Can’t wait to see how it turns out :)
colleen
June 3, 2010 at 9:01 pmYou have such lovely taste! Can’t wait to see what you do next!
Vilija
June 3, 2010 at 9:03 pmI really love the rug you found and have been eagerly following your bedroom posts. The colors you chose are some I personally gravitate to and I can’t wait to see the finished product.
Rene P.
June 3, 2010 at 9:06 pmCan’t wait to see more photos!
A Jill of All Trades
June 3, 2010 at 9:09 pmI love the color scheme! I am almost done with my bedroom. I have my antique dresser to paint. I was going to stain it, but I figured we have have enough dark browns in the room.
Can’t wait to see it!
Cheryle (CherylwithanE)
June 3, 2010 at 9:09 pmWell Nicole, I am sure your palette will start a new color trend. Greens and grays. even when separate, are hard to make…pretty, alluring or romantical…You have done the impossible-MADE GREEN AND GRAY LOOK FANTABULOUS TOGETHER ;)
Mike
June 3, 2010 at 9:09 pmC&B would be perfect to help us with our own bedroom makeover!
Meaghan
June 3, 2010 at 9:13 pmGreat color and pattern combinations!
Kristin
June 3, 2010 at 9:17 pmWonderful ideas!
Emily
June 3, 2010 at 9:17 pmI’m loving the green and gray together. Not something I have tried before. My favorite, though, is that you went with the Edison light. I’ve been in love with it since it came out. I’m pretty sure it’s going to have to come live in my dining room someday.
Vanessa
June 3, 2010 at 9:19 pmI adore your new light fixture.
Jenn
June 3, 2010 at 9:21 pmI always love your colors!! Those are just beautiful!!
Brittany
June 3, 2010 at 9:22 pmYay, a contest! I love your blog so much, Nicole. It makes me look forward to a home of my own one day.
april kennedy
June 3, 2010 at 9:22 pmpick me! pick me! my birthday is on Saturday and we are doing some minor remodeling/redecorating too!!
Shirley
June 3, 2010 at 9:23 pmI love what you’re doing to your room! Can’t wait to see the finished product.
melissa
June 3, 2010 at 9:23 pmWOW…can t wait to see the final reveal!!!!!
shari m
June 3, 2010 at 9:25 pmLOVE your style; love your blog.
Anxious to see the pictures to come.
Love to win things, too!
Robbyn
June 3, 2010 at 9:26 pmI LOVE it!
I’m so jealous of that light fixture.
Whitney
June 3, 2010 at 9:26 pmWe may be moving to Chicago next month…so a gift cert would certainly help decorate our new place! Love the blog!