Bedroom

The Bedroom is Coming Together Nicely

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.

For the Bedroom

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).

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  • kaelin
    June 2, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    I love this room redo! Flipping through my West Elm catalog I never would have picked those sheets out, but seeing how adorable they look with your bedding led me to order a set for our bed! I get so much inspiration from your website :)

    P.S. I hope I win – Crate & Barrel is my absolute favorite store!

  • Katie
    June 2, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    coming together great!

  • meghan
    June 2, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    i love the light, great coloUrs. – and i love the the draw is on my birthday!

  • Nicole
    June 2, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    Can’t wait to see pictures and hear about the installation of that light!

  • JenO
    June 2, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    I am slowly redoing our master bedroom but with a 2 year old it is taking me ages. I’m amazed at how fast and creatively you can turn around a room.

  • Amanda
    June 2, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    Love, love, love it! The color palette is fantastic. Wish I could get in my groove to get our bedroom done!!

  • Kristy
    June 2, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Great giveaway!

  • Lea
    June 2, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    random random random

  • Michele
    June 2, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Can’t wait to see the finished room!

  • Bethany
    June 2, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Loving this! I can’t wait to see the final product!

  • Gabie
    June 2, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Just lovely! Can’t wait to see the results. I’m dying for a rug for our bedroom now!

  • fiona
    June 2, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    I’ll take your old bedroom from you, even if I like the new one better. Such style and willingness to be bold. I really can’t wait to see hwo the lighting looks in the room!

  • Jeanette
    June 2, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    what a unique and refreshing palette!

  • sara
    June 2, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    Your room is going to be amazing!

    I stopped into Crate and Barrel this afternoon and picked up a few accessories. So many lovlies wanted to come home with me!

  • Mim
    June 2, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    Can’t wait to see the big reveal! Hmmm, what to buy with a $100?

  • Jen
    June 2, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    Love painting … I’m in the process of redoing my living room now. The bedroom was last summer :)

  • Katie
    June 2, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    I bet things are looking fabulous! Can’t wait to see the after photos!!

  • Marianne
    June 2, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    I can’t wait to see the finished room!

  • Christine
    June 2, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    What a tease! I can’t wait to see the final photos!!

  • Mala
    June 2, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    Awesome work. Waiting for the pictures.

  • Holly
    June 2, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    Can’t wait to see how the light fixture looks in the space!

  • Meg
    June 2, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    Grey bedrooms FTW!

  • kristen b
    June 2, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    I have my eye on a rug at crate and barrel and this would really be a great prize to win! looking forward to seeing the the full bedroom makeover.

  • jhoanna
    June 2, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    love the lighting!

  • RisaJ
    June 2, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    I love what you are doing with not only your bedroom, but your entire home. Keep up the good work.

    RisaJ

  • molli
    June 2, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    nice rug!

  • Rose
    June 2, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    It is really looking so nice! That green is also my favorite, it never gets old.

    Where is the rug from?

  • Csilla
    June 2, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    I love that shade of green! It looks great so far! Can’t wait to see it all put together!

  • Dee
    June 2, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    Love the bookends – super cute! I can’t wait to see the whole room all put together!

  • CJ
    June 2, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    Looking for a capiz mirror…love that one!

  • Laura F.
    June 2, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    Thanks for posting all of this. I’m figuring out how to arrange things in a new (first) house and it’s different than apartment dwelling in a lot of ways. Great to have ideas and examples to get me going!

  • tracey
    June 2, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    I’m soooo very excited to see the photos of the bedroom when its all done ! Please please randomly pick me for the gift cards !

  • Amanda
    June 2, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    Can’t wait to see the finished product!

  • Jill
    June 2, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    I’m soooo looking forward to the big reveal – so moody!

  • Amy
    June 2, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    Can’t wait to see your big reveal!

  • Helen
    June 2, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    loving the lights!!!

  • HeRo
    June 2, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    So excited for you (and for me if I win the $100 gift card:)! I’m intrigued and looking forward to the reveal…

  • Tiffany A
    June 2, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    I can’t wait to see your final pictures, it looks like it’s going to be great! Keep up the great design work!

  • Cristina Bremmer
    June 2, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    I love all your ideas. Your color choices are beautiful together! Great job!!!

  • Starling
    June 2, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    That rug is adorable! I can’t wait to see the finished room :)

  • Tara
    June 2, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    I love how you take pieces that I would NEVER imagine together, put them together, and I’m amazed! Fantastic!

  • Beth
    June 2, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    Can’t wait to see the finished room!

  • Ansley
    June 2, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    I can’t wait to see the pictures! You must be getting very excited.

  • Redlilocks
    June 2, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    Love the green and grey combo – so casually elegant. Can’t wait to see the final pics!

  • kyra
    June 2, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    love the colors!

  • Ashley B.
    June 2, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    I love that you’ve gotten some of your things from West Elm as I looove that store and wish I could buy everything in it! Everything looks great so far and I can’t wait to see the end result.

  • Shelley
    June 2, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    I love your color choices, and I always enjoy shopping at Crate and Barrel! Thanks for sharing!

  • Allison
    June 2, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    love the bedding and wall art!

  • Jewelscapes
    June 2, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    I love your style. It is so different from anything I could put together myself. So thank you for showing me how.

  • courtney
    June 2, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    love it all! so creative! have a crate and barrel wishlist that all needs to make its way to my home!

  • Ashley B.
    June 2, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    I looove everything that you’ve done so far and especially all the things from West Elm as I have quite an obsession with that store. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

  • morgane
    June 2, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    I’m jealous you live somewhere that is not too hot to be outside having a barbeque! All our long weekend fun was inside in the a/c!

  • Shannon
    June 2, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    This bedroom makeover will revolutionize your life~ nothing like a luxurious boudoir! Gift card? Yes, please!

  • Carrie
    June 2, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Great choices! Looking forward to seeing the final product.

  • Mandi h
    June 2, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    I loved the grey so much that I painted my bedroom the same color this weekend…now for the accessorizing!! Thanks for the inspiration!

  • Cristina Bremmer
    June 2, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    Love all your choices great job!!!

  • Carolyn
    June 2, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I love how the room is coming together! I would love to win the gift card!!

  • Mary
    June 2, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I love green & grey together! I’ve been thinking of putting together some grey & green elements from elsewhere in the house in our guest room & repainting to match but have been having trouble visualizing how this will look in a room. There is a dearth of grey/green inspiration out there; I’m looking forward to seeing your photos!

  • Sarah P.
    June 2, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I can’t waiti to see everything together! I am especially excited for the light fixture. Great giveaway.

  • Celia
    June 2, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I really love the light fixture. Good choice!

  • Marina
    June 2, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I love the bedding!

  • Tina Marie
    June 2, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    That rug is rad

  • Mari
    June 2, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I love it! I can’t wait to see the reveal. We are finishing up closing on a house and I can’t wait to get in there and decorate. Your blog is so inspiring. :)

  • Erin
    June 2, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I love everything. I love the colors, they happen to be in my bedroom right now!! So. I can use some of your great ideas in mine. :D

  • Heidi
    June 2, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    Can’t wait to see the big reveal!

  • Megan
    June 2, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    I can’t wait to see how the light fixture works out. I love it!

  • Lovey
    June 2, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    I can’t wait to see your finished room, and I’m sure you will be glad to have your room back in order!

  • Brandi
    June 2, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    I love your color combination! I would love to win $100. I need a bedroom face lift :)

  • Nataliya
    June 2, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    Love your light fixture, so excited you went with this one. Can’t wait to see how it all works out.

  • Wendy
    June 2, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    Can’t wait to see the pictures!

  • Megan W
    June 2, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    It’s going to look great! I love the bedding as well.

    Crate & Barrel is my FAVORITE!

  • Ashley
    June 2, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    I can’t wait to see how the new lighting fixture looks in your bedroom. It is such a bold choice and I think it will be absolutely fabulous. AbFab, even!

  • Allison
    June 2, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    I have been a follower for quite a while, but my husband and I just purchased our first house, and I feel like I check you blog 15 times a day for various things. You have been such an inspiration as we have been choosing how to decorate our new space. Thanks for all your posts!

  • Brenner
    June 2, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    I love it all! Your console table/bookshelf is great. I can’t wait for the big reveal!

  • Sara
    June 2, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    Your room is really coming together beautifully! Keep up the great posts.

  • Eleanor
    June 2, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    Thanks for all the wonderful ideas! I think I’m going to get that metal sculpture for my Guest Bedroom / Office

  • Angela
    June 2, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    I was loving this bedding and when I saw your photo the other day (in which the colors look so vibrant) I went ahead and ordered it. I can’t wait for it to arrive! Thanks for the inspiration, I cannot wait to see your finished room.

  • Licia
    June 2, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    Looking forward to seeing pictures!

  • Leslie
    June 2, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    I’ve been wanting those striped sheets. Can’t wait to see how they look in your fab new room!

  • Karrie
    June 2, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    I love Crate and Barrel! My fingers are crossed. And of course, I cannot wait for your bedroom reveal. I love what you’ve picked out thus far!

  • Jaklyn
    June 2, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    Oh I would love to win the gift card!
    Your bedroom is looking pretty, yet sophisticated and masculine. Lovely :)

  • alexis
    June 2, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    comment! :)

  • Jessica I.
    June 2, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    That green is gorgeous! Looking forward to the “after” photos!

  • Kristina
    June 2, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    Pick me, pick me!!

  • Jessika
    June 2, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    What a fresh-looking room! I love changes in a room. Somehow it makes everything inspiring.

  • Clearly Composed
    June 2, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    It’s going to look amazing! :)

  • artsy fartsy
    June 2, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    Love everything so far! I can’t wait to see the end result.

  • Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
    June 2, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    Love those greens! Will you post an actual photo of the completed project?

  • Debby
    June 2, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    I love the chandelier and what a beautiful color palette! Following your design process is so inspirational. Thanks.

  • faith
    June 2, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    I wonder if Eleanor will like the new decor! It’s always fun to watch the little ones developing their tastes.

  • BethP
    June 2, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    I was just looking at the Crate and Barrell catalog when I was up in the middle of the night last night–would love to win this one!

  • Amanda
    June 2, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    The chandelier is my favorite. Traditional yet totally unique – love it!

  • Erin
    June 2, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    I can’t wait to see how you do green!

  • Cara
    June 2, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    I can’t wait for the afters!

  • Megan
    June 2, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    I am dying to see the chandelier in action! I am so in love with it. PS- Here’s hoping I win the gift card!!

  • Karen
    June 2, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    I can’t wait to see your room all put together. I love your bedding choice!

  • Sarah
    June 2, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Looking forward to seeing pictures of your room once it’s all put together!

  • miss corner cape
    June 2, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    well it really is coming along nicely. totally envious, b/c i am dying to do our bedroom…it’s been in this “meh” and hand me down state for the 3 years we’ve been in our home (and before that). i want to make it our own already!

  • olelukoe
    June 2, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    There is something very sexy about a playful detour into steampunk in bedroom decor with the metal wall hanging combined with Edison, Entirely unexpected, but lovely and sophisticated.

  • Tami
    June 2, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    Love it! Have you put up the edison light yet?

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