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).
Chelsea
June 5, 2010 at 1:50 amI love the bedding!
Karina Bravo
June 5, 2010 at 2:21 amCan’t wait to see all your pieces come together and uh…pick me for the G. card!!!
Nikki
June 5, 2010 at 2:27 amLove the colors!
Erika
June 5, 2010 at 2:57 amCan’t wait to see the final pics- I know it will be lovely like the rest of your place!
Ginger
June 5, 2010 at 7:10 amThe colors are awesome! Can’t wait to see the finished room!
Leah
June 5, 2010 at 7:46 amSo exciting to see the progress – congrats. We moved into our first home a year ago [1930 craftsman bungalow in Atlanta] and have a hefty to-do list. We’ve been making great progress, but the last room to tackle is our bedroom. Thanks so much for sharing this post – I feel a new wave of inspiration and am just going to go for it! I have a ‘story board’ in process, but have been hesitant to make the purchases because I want the perfect combo and make sure I truly love each item. Now, I think I’m just going to go ahead and worry about it after the fact. That’s why they have return policies and craigslist, right? A friend of mine suggested following your site and I’m really enjoying the posts and how you freely share the sources and product reviews. Best of luck and can’t wait to see the finished photos.
Elizabeth L
June 5, 2010 at 9:01 amLooks like this is going to be gorgeous. About to repaint my whole house and cant decide on paint colors. I would have never picked the zinc color but now am considering it!
Amanda
June 5, 2010 at 9:01 amI LOVE the colors you’re using in the room – my husband would be thrilled if we had those colors in one of our rooms. Can’t wait to see the details!
Sylvia
June 5, 2010 at 9:20 amI love your eye for accessories and prints. Especially prints! The pattern on those pillows is ‘love at first sight’ for me. :)
Kendra @ My First Kitchen
June 5, 2010 at 9:31 amThose colors are awesome. We’re just starting redoing our bedroom, and I’ve gotten a lot of inspiration from you! Thanks!
Lori
June 5, 2010 at 9:31 amLove love your site!! Can’t wait to see your finished bedroom! :)
Jenny
June 5, 2010 at 10:25 amLooks good so far! I can’t wait to see the finished result!
Aliya
June 5, 2010 at 10:46 amFun! This is inspiring me to get my bedroom spiffed up.
Haley
June 5, 2010 at 11:53 amHow exciting it must be to redo everything, let alone for free! Can’t wait to see the finished product! : )
Evelyn
June 5, 2010 at 12:12 pmHmm, no pink and brown! Interesting change!
alex
June 5, 2010 at 12:26 pmjust discovered your site today. love it!
Megan G
June 5, 2010 at 12:31 pmI love the grey and white sheets! I can’t wait to see it all come along!
Anne
June 5, 2010 at 1:35 pmThanks for this fantastic giveaway!
TianaMarie
June 5, 2010 at 1:39 pmLOVE how everything looks together so far! Can’t wait to see the finished room!
Tara
June 5, 2010 at 2:03 pmLove the colors!!! My kitchen is green and grey too. Can’t wait to see pics of the room when it’s finished!!
Abbie
June 5, 2010 at 2:04 pmCan’t wait to see how that light fixture looks in the room.
Debb Lou
June 5, 2010 at 2:46 pmOh, what a lovely blog… thanks for the giveaway… C&B would help me make my home lovely… thanks
Oonafey
June 5, 2010 at 2:52 pmI recently painted our Master Bedroom Gray Granite by Glidden and I had been thinking a gray rug would be too much or clash, so I cannot wait to see the big reveal! I’d also like to know how such a dark rug holds up to dog hair…
Laurie Danison
June 5, 2010 at 3:23 pmI can’t wait to see the finished product, and that light fixture is amazing!
Helen
June 5, 2010 at 3:28 pmLove the light fixture! I live in a home built in the 1910’s and have ceiling fans in every room, however I really think that lighting would look great over my dining room table. May have to think about doing some remodelling.
can’t wait to see the final pixs!
Abby
June 5, 2010 at 3:54 pmRight now my bedroom is chocolate-milkshake brown, and I’ve been dying to go gray. Living vicariously through you!
LizzieBeth
June 5, 2010 at 4:05 pmI desperately need new curtains for the bedroom… I would love that gift card!!
Rachel
June 5, 2010 at 4:10 pmLove the color pallet, very inspirational. I cant wait to see the reveal!
amelia
June 5, 2010 at 4:30 pmlooks like its really going to come together so nicely! please count me in for this giveaway!
Erik
June 5, 2010 at 4:52 pmI love the chandelier!
becky brunke
June 5, 2010 at 4:58 pmYou are making it lovely!
Emily P
June 5, 2010 at 5:07 pmI love all the elements you selected and can’t wait to see the gorgeous results!
stephanie
June 5, 2010 at 5:10 pmcan’t wait to see the finished room!
Julie H
June 5, 2010 at 5:26 pmI love room makeovers, so watching yours is fun! We’ll be moving soon and there will be a lot of room makeovers since we’ll be buying a house!
Annie
June 5, 2010 at 6:07 pmI LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the gray chandelier. Beautiful! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
Sara
June 5, 2010 at 6:12 pmCan’t wait to see your new bedroom!! $100 gift card would REALLY help with mine!!!
Rose
June 5, 2010 at 6:16 pmLike all your other readers, I can’t wait to see the finished product! I’m a SAHM with an 8 month old and I get nothing done. I’m in awe of you! :)
Candice
June 5, 2010 at 6:57 pmThanks for the Martha Stewart paint review (especially the part about the scent–I’m really sensitive to toxins).
Elizabeth
June 5, 2010 at 7:20 pmThe bedroom is going to be fabulous!
Christine
June 5, 2010 at 7:27 pmI have enjoyed hearing about the work on your bedroom and am looking forward to seeing photos of the finished look! Thanks!
elaine bryant
June 5, 2010 at 7:40 pmfirst of all, i love the name of your site. i just stumbled upon it recently, and it with good timing with the purchase of and decorating challenges of my first house. :) keep up the good work!
Mary G
June 5, 2010 at 7:40 pmpick me!!! pick me!!!
great bedroom redo by the way…I love the colors
Mimi Perez
June 5, 2010 at 8:19 pmCan’t wait to see the reveal!
Marissa
June 5, 2010 at 8:24 pmI love the color scheme and can’t wait to see the finished result!
Bonnie
June 5, 2010 at 8:30 pmI’m really interested to see how the painted ceiling comes out. I think it would be so soothing for sleepy-time, but how does it not look like a cave-hole?
miss alexandra
June 5, 2010 at 9:37 pmmy mom has that bed set. the shams are amazing, the zipper is so hidden it looks like they’re sewn on.
Juxtaposition Design
June 5, 2010 at 9:37 pmCannot wait to see that light bulb chandelier in action!
Melissa
June 5, 2010 at 10:49 pmI really like the shade of green you are going with for this re-do. It seems a lot different from the other choices you’ve made throughout your home. But it’s a good different. I think it shows you are constantly thinking of something new and fresh – consistent with how you view style.
Sara
June 5, 2010 at 10:53 pmCan’t wait to see your new bedroom! What a great giveaway!
Austin-ite
June 5, 2010 at 11:07 pmI can’t wait to see the light fixture. I love that you went with the bold and unexpected.
Annie
June 5, 2010 at 11:08 pmLoving the elements of the room…anxiously awaiting photos!
Denise
June 5, 2010 at 11:09 pmGreat choices for your bedroom makeover! Lovely as always.
ashley white
June 5, 2010 at 11:24 pmlove the rug and the sheets! we’re actually looking at getting both! :)
Jeni
June 5, 2010 at 11:34 pmLove your selections so far. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out.
Cindy
June 5, 2010 at 11:36 pmLooks good. Pick me!
jerikay
June 6, 2010 at 12:07 amjust came upon your site today. love it already. look forward to seeing your progress.
Heather
June 6, 2010 at 12:22 amThis is my first visit to your site. Nice blog. :)
Sara
June 6, 2010 at 12:43 amcan’t wait to see the finished room!
kerri
June 6, 2010 at 12:49 amwonderful!
Melisse
June 6, 2010 at 1:45 amI absolutely adore the light fixture! Can’t wait to see the finished product – I’m sure it will be delightful.
maggie may
June 6, 2010 at 2:23 amthe color you chose for your room is gorgeous.
Katherine
June 6, 2010 at 3:38 amYou have such great taste!
Suzette
June 6, 2010 at 4:37 amAbsolutely love your blog. My mum flies out to the States in two weeks and would love $100 to spend at the wonderful Crate & Barrel. I only wish I could escape the torrential rain here in Sydney and come over too!
Bernarda
June 6, 2010 at 6:08 amHello! Thank you for a chance to win this fab gift card and specially thank you for being my inspiration on and on. I adore your style, please, never stop posting here;)
Have fun!
Love from Slovenia!
Beti
Amy
June 6, 2010 at 6:33 amI can’t wait to see the colors come together. They’re not what I expected but they’re fantastic! Love your blog and C&B gift cards!
Amy in SC
Katrina Babic
June 6, 2010 at 8:10 amI absolutely love, love, love those pillowcases/sheets… I don’t think I’d ever have to make the bed again :)
liza
June 6, 2010 at 8:28 amLOVE the bedding! So pretty!
Katie
June 6, 2010 at 8:56 amLoving it all. So glad someone else is charmed with the Edison chandelier, too: I’ve been trying to convince my husband of its charm.
Amara
June 6, 2010 at 9:11 amLove the color scheme and how it’s gender neutral. Already have the redecorating bug and this is making it so much better :)
Danielle
June 6, 2010 at 1:39 pmI’ve used Martha’s Sears line of paint as well as the Sherwin Williams line (yeah, bit of a Martha junkie) and neither were the best quality, either. But of course, the colors were gorgeous. Can’t wait to check out the Home Depot line – I am hopelessly addicted to Martha!
I also can’t wait to see the results of your bedroom transformation!
jaime
June 6, 2010 at 4:06 pmlove the green and grey!
Katherine
June 6, 2010 at 7:42 pmWould love to win this! Thanks for the chance! :)
Cassie C
June 7, 2010 at 1:28 amI’m in love with all you’ve chosen! Can’t wait to see it all put together! And, could really use some fun stuff for my ever so lovingly – mismatched – bedroom! Happy day!
M
June 7, 2010 at 7:42 amWhere is the bedding from? Love it!
Samae
June 7, 2010 at 8:29 amLove it!!!
jessica
June 7, 2010 at 9:01 pmI am in LOVE with the grey & white striped sheets, where did you find those?! I’d love to buy some for my bedroom!!
krystine
June 8, 2010 at 9:04 pmAwesome give away any mom can use!
Juri Kim
June 8, 2010 at 11:19 pmSimple and elegant yet functional…great style and affordable too. Thanks for great ideas. I’ve Brendan of your site for quite some and never left any comments. T H A N K S!!!!
Rebekah
June 10, 2010 at 10:18 amSending up a little prayer to the giveaway gods!
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