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).
Jenn
June 2, 2010 at 12:59 pmYea new bedding.
Allison
June 2, 2010 at 12:59 pmI can’t wait to see the final result next week!
Kelly
June 2, 2010 at 12:59 pmCan’t wait to see the full-room photos. Those sheets are beautiful!
Emma
June 2, 2010 at 12:59 pmI love those sheets! And I’m envious of your room makeover…
Cori
June 2, 2010 at 1:00 pmI love the bookends! The green, grey, and accents of brown look great together. And of course that light fixture is amazing.
Kristen
June 2, 2010 at 1:00 pmLove the color scheme and the chandelier. Can’t wait to see it all together!:)
Jacqueline B
June 2, 2010 at 1:00 pmThis looks like it’s going to be amazing! I can’t wait for the reveal!!
Emily
June 2, 2010 at 1:00 pmLoving the color combination and I can’t wait to see the room all thrown together. Not to mention I would love to win that gift card :)
Amy R.
June 2, 2010 at 1:00 pmLove the color story in the room! and of course I’d love to win a card for crate and barrel!
Apartment B
June 2, 2010 at 1:00 pmI like that rug, it isn’t competing with anything but it compliments everything so well…PLUS, it looks like it would be super soft under your feet!
Emily M
June 2, 2010 at 1:00 pmI am so amazed by your decorating talents! I am in the planning stages of a bedroom makeover and am so inspired by yours! Congrats on how its all coming together!
lindsay
June 2, 2010 at 1:00 pmOh I would love this gift card because there are so many things I have on my want list.
I love the things you have shown us for your room so far. I can’t wait to see it all done.
Julie
June 2, 2010 at 1:01 pmtotally heart you (and crate and barrel.) your bedroom is coming together nicely…
Tish
June 2, 2010 at 1:01 pmOh, gift card!
Brandi
June 2, 2010 at 1:01 pmI love the colors! It will look really good all put together.
Leshia
June 2, 2010 at 1:02 pmOh wow! The color scheme is incredible…and love those bookends!
Amee
June 2, 2010 at 1:02 pmCan’t wait to see pictures!
Kelly
June 2, 2010 at 1:02 pmI really like the paisley. Can’t wait to see the final product.
Erin
June 2, 2010 at 1:03 pmThat sounds precisely like my weekend…except my project is the master bath. Love all your selections! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
Andrea
June 2, 2010 at 1:03 pmI would love to win that giftcard! Currently doing a full reno on my kitchen and I’ve got a growing list that it could help take a chunk out of.
Julie
June 2, 2010 at 1:03 pmI love the green! I want to see more of the rug–the little picture reminds be of an outdoor doormat. I’m sure it’s softer!
Mrs. Cronkright
June 2, 2010 at 1:04 pmI would loooove to win this gift card! I’ve been dying to re-do our living room with some fresh accessories and new wall art, but I haven’t had the time! After our baby arrives I’m getting the paint brushes back out for sure, and will at least spruce it up with a new wall color! If I have any energy left, that is! :)
Stacey
June 2, 2010 at 1:04 pmIf I can’t just come and live *in* the room you’ve designed (because my goodness it’s lovely!) and I can’t just go live *in* a Crate & Barrel store… well, then a gift card could help bring some of that loveliness to my home. :)
Jeni
June 2, 2010 at 1:04 pmThanks for a great giveaway! I would definitely use a few things to spruce up my apartment :)
I’m excited to see your finished bedroom!
linda turske
June 2, 2010 at 1:04 pmWorking on a bedroom here too… actually two of them at once! YIKES!!! I love your ideas!
katie
June 2, 2010 at 1:04 pmthanks for sharing! it’s good to be able to visualize. i like the green and gray combo–i think when we do our place i’d like to do those colors, along with some aqua or teal.
tia
June 2, 2010 at 1:04 pmeverything looks great so far, excited to see the final pics!
melissa
June 2, 2010 at 1:04 pmlove everything and can’t wait to see the end results. and i looooooove c & b!
heather
June 2, 2010 at 1:05 pmHow did Martha Stewart paint work out?
And yes please to the gift card!
tess
June 2, 2010 at 1:05 pmas always, beautiful!
kristin
June 2, 2010 at 1:05 pmthe light is kick ass! i’ve really been enjoying watching you redo the bedroom.
Julie
June 2, 2010 at 1:05 pmI LOVE the bedding you selected. I can’t wait to see the finished photos. :)
Haley
June 2, 2010 at 1:05 pmI love the grey and green color scheme. I’m going with something similar in my bedroom.
Matilda
June 2, 2010 at 1:05 pmI love the color scheme and I can hardly wait to see the final photos!
shelley
June 2, 2010 at 1:06 pmCan’t wait to see the final photo!
Katie
June 2, 2010 at 1:06 pmCan’t wait to see the final results!
Morgan
June 2, 2010 at 1:06 pmLove everything but especially the bedding!
victoria
June 2, 2010 at 1:06 pmlooking forward to the moot board coming to life!
clare
June 2, 2010 at 1:06 pmI am loving the combination of the natural blonde wood on the lacquer boxes, the walnut tones of the bookends, and the metal wall sculpture – great combination!
Can’t wait to see the final reveal.
Miriam
June 2, 2010 at 1:06 pmThe bedroom is looking great!! I also love your backyard.
Katie C.
June 2, 2010 at 1:06 pmCan’t wait to see it all put together! This has been so fun to follow.
Caitlin
June 2, 2010 at 1:06 pmI love the bedding you picked! So pretty!
Ashley A.
June 2, 2010 at 1:06 pmI love the sheets and rug! I think it will so cool with the green! Definitely a cute color story I wouldn’t have thought about before! Great work!
Terri
June 2, 2010 at 1:07 pmLove all your choices…as usual. Can’t wait to see the final result.
I must have missed a post — what’s the black hydrangea-looking object in the middle of all the pictures?
Megan C.
June 2, 2010 at 1:07 pmThe more you add to your room, the more I like it. I wasn’t sold on the striped sheets at first but this shot of all the pieces getting pulled together? It must be looking fantastic. You certainly have a great eye!
Kimberly
June 2, 2010 at 1:07 pmOh- I would LOVE the gift card! It would be perfect since I need to decorate the new condo where I will live when I get married!
Casey
June 2, 2010 at 1:07 pmThis bedroom is going to be remarkable. The thought and time you’re taking to make something beautiful for you and your family is lovely. Thanks for sharing. I love the bedroom storyboard that you just posted. The green and gray palette look exceptionally soothing.
KimberlyH
June 2, 2010 at 1:07 pmI hope I get randomly picked! I adore your blog and all that you do- you’re taste is great and I am so happy to have stumbled upon your blog to keep me happy and entertained!
Kellory
June 2, 2010 at 1:07 pmLooks so calming and at the same time cheerful for the morning! Pretty =)
Kristen
June 2, 2010 at 1:07 pmI LOVE your wall art!! Can’t wait to see the big reveal.
Akia
June 2, 2010 at 1:56 pmHello, I love what you are doing with your bedroom. I can’t wait to see the new pics.
You have great taste.
Christa
June 2, 2010 at 2:27 pmLoving the new bedding – can’t wait to see how it all comes together!
Kim
June 2, 2010 at 2:41 pmThanks for sharing all of your decor ideas with us! :) Can’t wait to see the finished product!
Wendy
June 2, 2010 at 5:01 pmI can’t wait to see the end result! I particularly want to see the light fixture. I’ve been considering that for my bedroom as well. Good luck!
Lynn
June 2, 2010 at 5:57 pmi want so badly to jazz up my own bedroom. i can’t wait to see the final!
Jayme
June 2, 2010 at 6:07 pmThe Chandelier is so cool! I would definitely go with that!
Julia
June 2, 2010 at 6:45 pmLove the black round wall art you chose.
Alaina
June 2, 2010 at 1:07 pmI love the bedding so much that I might just buy it for myself! Can’t wait to see pics of everything in place.
tawn
June 2, 2010 at 1:07 pmi’ll bite for that but only because i want the same lighting fixture in my dining room!! love what you’re doing…
rachel
June 2, 2010 at 1:07 pmhooray free money!!
cute room;)
Sandy
June 2, 2010 at 1:07 pmI can’t wait to see it all put together. Sorry to hear about you sleeping on the floor, but it made me feel better. Often in blogland it seems like people blink and a room is done.
Celina
June 2, 2010 at 1:08 pmThe green bedding is absolutely scrumptious!
Katie C.
June 2, 2010 at 1:08 pmSo many great ideas. Thanks for the inspiration!
Jeni
June 2, 2010 at 1:08 pmLooks beautiful! I think everyone who got snippy with you about working with AE shouldn’t be allowed in the giveaway :)Can’t wait to see the end result. Best!
NancyV908
June 2, 2010 at 1:08 pmMe too! Can’t wait to see the pix.
Betsy
June 2, 2010 at 1:08 pmtrying to decorate “our first place”…what a task! anxiously awaiting your big bedroom reveal!
Katie
June 2, 2010 at 1:08 pmAwesome giveaway and I love how you have demonstrated such awesome uses of the points for home renovations! Great ideas! :)
Maureen
June 2, 2010 at 1:08 pmNicole, that cahndelier is just perfect! Modern and edgy without being too…modern and edgy! It’s still soft and fun. I can’t wait to see it all come together!
Sarah Clark
June 2, 2010 at 1:09 pmCan’t wait for the big reveal!
Susan G.
June 2, 2010 at 1:09 pmI’ve been so very much wanting of the Edison chandelier ever since i first saw it in the catalog but am afraid my ceilings are much too low for it. Really looking forward to seeing it in your new space! Thanks for posting, it’s fun to watch come together.
Lindsay
June 2, 2010 at 1:09 pmIt’s looking fabulous! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
Jen Decker
June 2, 2010 at 1:09 pmlove your inspiration and ideas….
Celeste
June 2, 2010 at 1:09 pmI wouldn’t have classed myself as a fan of contempory furnishing but I find myself totally drawn to the metal wall sculpture. Maybe my tastes are changing? I think the room is really going to look great.
julez
June 2, 2010 at 1:10 pmI want that lighting fixture so bad!
Nicole
June 2, 2010 at 1:10 pmI love the colors you are using!
Brandi H.
June 2, 2010 at 1:10 pmLooks fantastic, of course. Looking forward to pics next week.
Carrie S.
June 2, 2010 at 1:10 pmHooray for a fun giveaway!
I’ve so enjoyed following along as you’ve worked on this project. I am looking forward to seeing the final results!
Julie O
June 2, 2010 at 1:10 pmThat gift card would look great in my wallet. I would have to do a little rearranging…but I’m sure I could make it fit!
whitney
June 2, 2010 at 1:10 pmi think your sheets are my favorite thing so far!
Mymsie
June 2, 2010 at 1:10 pmCan’t wait to see the final pics!
Donna
June 2, 2010 at 1:10 pmNicole, what a beautiful and soothing palette you have selected for your bedroom. I have been stumped as to what to do for decorating my bedroom for a while now and you give a lot of inspiration.
julie mack
June 2, 2010 at 1:11 pmIt looks like it going to be lovely! I can’t wait to see it.
As for your giveaway: I just moved away from Chicago to Southern California and I could totally use some apartment and retail therapy for my homesickness!
Anna
June 2, 2010 at 1:11 pmLove the paisley sheets. Can’t wait to see the end result.
Lynzee
June 2, 2010 at 1:11 pmSo pretty! Love it and would love to win!
jessica
June 2, 2010 at 1:11 pmi love the stripes!
Jen B.
June 2, 2010 at 1:11 pmI love what you’ve done so far!
Amanda
June 2, 2010 at 1:11 pmI LOVE the wall art. Where did it come from? Can’t wait to see the finished product! And I’m totally copying you on the trays from West Elm. :)
Hannah J
June 2, 2010 at 1:12 pmI can’t wait to see your finished product!
Dana Beth
June 2, 2010 at 1:12 pmoooh fingers crossed
heather s.
June 2, 2010 at 1:12 pmI can’t wait to see the final pictures! I love everything you’ve picked so far!
kcartwri@aol.com
June 2, 2010 at 1:12 pmLOVE that chand!!!!!!!!! All of your choices are absolutely beautiful!
Mrs. Foot
June 2, 2010 at 1:12 pmThat looks amazing! Makes me want to redo our bedroom!
Kelley Moore
June 2, 2010 at 1:12 pmThe room is, indeed, coming together! Love that black light fixture; it must have its own gravitational pull, because I can’t look away!
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Kelsi
June 2, 2010 at 1:12 pmI would LOVE to win the giftcard! Your room looks like it’s coming along great!
Allison
June 2, 2010 at 1:12 pmYour bedroom make-over has me loving everything gray. I think the gray combo with yellow is so fresh. I can’t wait to see the whole bedroom put together!
Meghan
June 2, 2010 at 1:13 pmLike everyone else, I can’t wait to see the final pictures! Everything you do always looks so good. If you ever get bored, you’re welcome to come to my house!
Denise
June 2, 2010 at 1:13 pmI love it all – especially the rug!
Courtney
June 2, 2010 at 1:13 pmLove your new design. Great color palate.
Jenna
June 2, 2010 at 1:13 pmThese colors are at the top of my favorites list so I’m interested to see how they all come together in your room, especially with that light fixture. Thanks for sharing!
Bridget
June 2, 2010 at 1:14 pmI can’t wait to see how the room turns out!
Julie
June 2, 2010 at 1:14 pmWow – I love the pics you’ve provided so far. And since I love your style, I’m sure to think the room is fabulous. I can’t wait to see pictures (especially of the Edison lamp, because it’s the only part I can’t really picture in the room). Oh, and the Crate & Barrel gift card would be awesome!!!
Jennifer
June 2, 2010 at 1:14 pmCan’t wait to see the finished product!
Kendalyn
June 2, 2010 at 1:14 pmI can’t wait to see the final pictures!
andrea
June 2, 2010 at 1:14 pmHooray for a new bedroom! I’ve been coveting West Elm’s lacquer trays and boxes, especially that yellow. Delicious.
mary-beth
June 2, 2010 at 1:14 pmLove the colors. Can’t wait for the pictures of the room once it’s finished!
Renee
June 2, 2010 at 1:15 pmBeautiful! Cannot wait to see the finished product!
And also rather excited about the bonus giveaway… especially since I read daily and would have commented anyway!
Brigite
June 2, 2010 at 1:15 pmI love those bookends.