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).
Jan
June 2, 2010 at 2:32 pmYippee, a great give away.
Dacy
June 2, 2010 at 2:32 pmLove it, especially the sheets!
cindy
June 2, 2010 at 2:32 pmAbsolutely love the way you mixed patterns on the bed. I have a green and white Marimekko duvet set from PB that now needs patterned sheets.
Audrey R
June 2, 2010 at 2:33 pmYour choices for the bedroom are nothing less than fab, as always. Also, what an exciting giveaway!
Stephanie Partridge
June 2, 2010 at 2:33 pmYou have great taste! I love getting ideas for our new home here.
Julie
June 2, 2010 at 2:33 pmYou are such an inspiration! I love reading your blog and I can’t wait to see your finished bedroom!
meta
June 2, 2010 at 2:33 pmI want a new bedroom too!
Michelle
June 2, 2010 at 2:33 pmThanks for the giveaway! Can’t wait to see your room!
Kelly P
June 2, 2010 at 2:34 pmThis is getting exciting – I can’t wait for the big reveal!
nap
June 2, 2010 at 2:34 pmSo pretty! I’m dreaming of redoing my bedroom and $100 at Crate & Barrel would be a great start.
Julianna
June 2, 2010 at 2:35 pmCan’t wait to see the finished bedroom!
Jacqui'
June 2, 2010 at 2:35 pmLove the grey rug you have choosen for your bedroom redo. It adds a masculine touch, great ying/yang balance.
michelle
June 2, 2010 at 2:35 pmI can’t wait to see it all together. LOVE the rug.
Holly
June 2, 2010 at 2:36 pmOoooh the room looks like it is coming along!! I ADORE that light fixture- can’t wait to see what the finished product looks like! :) And a CB gift card? EEK! I could do some damage with that!
xoxox Holly
Chloe's mom
June 2, 2010 at 2:37 pmI can’t wait to see the pictures!
Claire
June 2, 2010 at 2:37 pmOoooh – love the boxes from West Elm, especially the tumeric ones. Thanks for the giveaway!
Tina
June 2, 2010 at 2:39 pmLike your blog! & really like Crate & Barrel!
stephanie
June 2, 2010 at 2:39 pmoooh! i can’t wait to see it all finished. love the striped sheets, and the accessories you picked out are awesome!
Stephanie Creekmur
June 2, 2010 at 2:40 pmI love the things you’ve picked out for your bedroom! I can’t wait to see the finished product! I love coming to your site for all sorts of inspiration for my own home! Thanks for sharing with all of us! :)
Cate
June 2, 2010 at 2:40 pmWonderful! Can you be hired out? :)
Sabrina
June 2, 2010 at 2:41 pmYour bedroom must look beautiful! Love the paisley and that awesome light!
Coasting anon
June 2, 2010 at 2:41 pmOoo…can’t wait to see the reveal
AlexisS
June 2, 2010 at 2:41 pmCan’t wait to see the big reveal! I’d love to get that gift card ;)
krystal k.
June 2, 2010 at 2:41 pmi love your srtiped sheets and i’d love the $100 crate & barrel card.
Laur
June 2, 2010 at 2:41 pmI can’t wait to see how your room comes out, and I couldn’t pass up a chance to when a Crate & Barrel giftcard!
Sara Spencer
June 2, 2010 at 2:41 pmLooking forward to see how it all comes together. Your site is very inspiring!
Carrie
June 2, 2010 at 2:42 pmfun! i love crate and barrel
Jolene
June 2, 2010 at 2:42 pmI love the light. Great choice!
Ally
June 2, 2010 at 2:42 pmLooking good. My fiance always teases me for my love of all things grey, but obviously it is a great choice!
Michelle
June 2, 2010 at 2:42 pmI’m really looking forward to seeing the new bedroom look. I’m also quite impressed by all the painting and work that you squeezed into your weekend.
alicia
June 2, 2010 at 2:42 pmI love the colors all together! That light is amazing!
Avalon
June 2, 2010 at 2:43 pmLove the draper stripe bedding! Can’t wait to see the finished product.
Emma L
June 2, 2010 at 2:44 pmOoooh can’t wait for the big reveal!
Andrea
June 2, 2010 at 2:44 pmCompletely envious of the Edison chandelier you got for the room! Any ideas how to find something similar with a lower price tag?
yvonne
June 2, 2010 at 2:45 pmOoO I cant wait to see the results!!!
Megan Noller
June 2, 2010 at 2:45 pmWonderful job you’re doing! Thanks for all the updates on your new room.
Kristen ~ Pajama Mama
June 2, 2010 at 2:45 pmCannot wait to see the new look! And that gift card could really help with my awful case of nesting right now!
I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of swing arm lamps, like yours but maybe a little less expensive! And of course, I still need a million things for the baby’s room…
Kelly
June 2, 2010 at 2:45 pmI’ve been checking religiously for the reveal, I can’t wait! I love the rug and accessory boxes. You have lovely taste!
Stephanie
June 2, 2010 at 2:46 pmI just bought that same bedding! I love how your room is coming together. It gives me inspiration for my own bedroom!
Sarah M.
June 2, 2010 at 2:46 pmLove your picks for the new digs! We’re moving to our new home later this month and can’t wait to decorate!
LaDonna
June 2, 2010 at 2:47 pmI can’t wait to see the final room.
Jessica
June 2, 2010 at 2:47 pmWow that’s a lot of bar-b-qing! Sounds like fun. I love the grey colors you have brought in. Look forward to seeing the rest.
Jess
June 2, 2010 at 2:47 pmCan’t wait to see it all put together! I’ve been thinking about painting my bedroom gray, but I need some gorgeous pics to convince my husband.
Colleen in Cleveland
June 2, 2010 at 2:47 pmHi! Your site is very inspirational for a busy woman redecorating after a 7 year breakup! “Making it lovely” is my new motto for the whole house! Thanks for the great ideas!
Kari
June 2, 2010 at 2:47 pmLooking forward to your final pics.
Amanda
June 2, 2010 at 2:48 pmI love CB! The bedding you are using from there is one of my favorites!
Samae
June 2, 2010 at 2:48 pmI am loving this look!!
Meghan
June 2, 2010 at 2:48 pmThanks for hosting the giveaway. I have my eye on a C&B sofa! Cheers!
jessee m
June 2, 2010 at 2:49 pmim loving all the accessories you picked out for your room! its all the same stuff i would have picked out, and actually i already have one of them on the way to my house!! :)
Trish T.
June 2, 2010 at 2:49 pmI can’t wait to see how it comes together – that rug is perfect!
Michelle
June 2, 2010 at 2:49 pmI keep checking in every few days on your updates on your bedroom redo. How awesome is it that American Express is rewarding you with great points to really accomplish your great ideas. You truly have a knack for putting things together and showcasing your thinking and research visually, it really makes it fun and exciting for us followers. I’ve been making notes on what items you’ve chosen that would work for my place. Can’t wait to see the final result!
Christen Frederickson
June 2, 2010 at 2:51 pmI love your bedroom choices! We’re redoing our master currently, too. I hope I win this gift card. I need new lamps!
Mindi
June 2, 2010 at 2:51 pmLooking forward to seeing the room completed!
Katie
June 2, 2010 at 2:52 pmOooh! Everything will looks so dreamy together – can`t wait for the big reveal :)
Yuvani
June 2, 2010 at 2:53 pmI can’t wait for the AFTER pictures of the bedroom! I love your style!
Micki
June 2, 2010 at 2:53 pmI love those striped sheets!
Cassidy
June 2, 2010 at 2:53 pmCan’t wait to see the pics!
Erica
June 2, 2010 at 2:54 pmLove the bedding! It’s my favorite part of the room!
Christina
June 2, 2010 at 2:54 pmThe bedroom seems to be coming along so beautifully! Can’t wait for the pictures!!!!!
Nani
June 2, 2010 at 2:54 pmI love your blog and have been following silently for some time. I absolutely love the colors you are using for your room! I need to work on my interior decorating skills!
Kristina
June 2, 2010 at 2:55 pmAfter everything, the sheets are by far my favorite. :)
Jaime
June 2, 2010 at 2:55 pmI can’t wait to see it all come together!!
Carrley W
June 2, 2010 at 2:55 pmCan’t wait to see pictures. I would love to win the gift card!
melinda KE
June 2, 2010 at 2:56 pmI can’t wait to see the final photos of your room! Oh, the suspense! :)
Sandra
June 2, 2010 at 2:56 pmYour weekend and mine were awfully similar…
Friday: finish packing apartment into boxes, dismantle the bed, go to sleep (mattress on the floor).
Saturday: move all our boxes to the new apartment, fail to reassemble the bed, go to sleep (mattress on the floor)
Sunday: attempt to unpack boxes, go for lunch with family, assemble the bed, yay!
There’s something very reassuring about having a real bed to sleep in!
Irene
June 2, 2010 at 2:56 pmCan’t wait to see the reveal – love those shades of green!
Kristen
June 2, 2010 at 2:56 pmLove how the room is coming together!
tiffany
June 2, 2010 at 2:57 pmi love the chandelier! i’ve been looking for something fun and quirky yet simple for my living room!
Krista
June 2, 2010 at 2:57 pmI especially love the wood boxes. Tray + boxes = always tidy dresser!
Kristen
June 2, 2010 at 2:57 pmLove the look so far! I can’t wait to see it all put together!
katie
June 2, 2010 at 2:57 pmloving all your ideas! I’m using one of your MIY series bedrooms to update the guest bedroom in our new home, so $100 GC would be awesome!
Lisa
June 2, 2010 at 2:58 pmWay to get things done! I’m motivated to paint my own bedroom now. You’re always an inspiration.
Kathy
June 2, 2010 at 2:58 pmLove your house! I’ve gotten so many ideas for my home. Can’t wait to see it when you are done!
Abbi
June 2, 2010 at 2:58 pmI really like the combination of bedding you chose…
fresh365
June 2, 2010 at 2:59 pmLove those lacquered wood boxes! Can’t wait to see the final pics!
Cassi
June 2, 2010 at 3:00 pmGah, your eye for design is just awesome. I’m stoked for reveal!
Cheryl
June 2, 2010 at 3:00 pmEach and everytime I see that chandelier, my heart beats faster….I love it.
Lexi
June 2, 2010 at 3:00 pmAbsolutely love the chandelier! Thank you for the chance to win.
sarah
June 2, 2010 at 3:00 pmLOVE the edison chandelier…i’ve been eyeing that for ages and i’m glad to see that it made it into your room :)
Katie
June 2, 2010 at 3:01 pmI love your plans for the bedroom! Thanks for the giveaway!
Ami Godfrey
June 2, 2010 at 3:01 pmWow, the stuff for the bedroom looks awesome! Can’t wait to see pics! And what a great giveaway! I’d love to win the gift card. Thanks for the chance to win!
Katie
June 2, 2010 at 3:01 pmThanks for the giveaway!
Katie
June 2, 2010 at 3:01 pmLove your bedroom plans!
Mary H.
June 2, 2010 at 3:02 pmYay, looks promising – can’t wait to see the final photos!
Allyson
June 2, 2010 at 3:02 pmLooks great so far! Looking forward to the final reveal.
Barb L
June 2, 2010 at 3:03 pmYour taste is superb. The end result will be fabulous like the rest of your home.
Christian
June 2, 2010 at 3:04 pmCan’t wait to see your finished room! You are such an inspiration and and your ideas are a breath of fresh air!!!
Tabitha
June 2, 2010 at 3:04 pmmoving soon – would absolutely LOVE the gift card (even if i’m a PB girl :)
Kim
June 2, 2010 at 3:04 pmlove the color, i need some decorating goodies, too!
Erin
June 2, 2010 at 3:04 pmJ’adore that rug! I’ve been looking for something like that and I can’t wait to see it in your bedroom.
Vanessa
June 2, 2010 at 3:05 pmEverything looks great! I can’t wait to see what that amazing light fixture looks like in the room.
Megan
June 2, 2010 at 3:05 pmLOVE everything you’re putting into the room! Can’t wait to see it all finished.
stacey
June 2, 2010 at 3:05 pmLove that light fixture!
Stephanie
June 2, 2010 at 3:06 pmWhat a beautiful room! Can’t wait to see it.
Paola
June 2, 2010 at 3:06 pmCan’t wait to see the final product! Everything you’ve shared so far looks great!
lindsey
June 2, 2010 at 3:07 pmI love the green bedding. I have green in every room. Can’t wait to see it all put together!
chelsea
June 2, 2010 at 3:07 pmI love your new room! It looks great!
Kerri
June 2, 2010 at 3:08 pmI love the color combinations you’ve chosen and I cannot wait to see how it all turns out!
Aviva
June 2, 2010 at 3:09 pmooo I’m so excited to see pictures!! :)
Wendee
June 2, 2010 at 3:09 pmI can’t wait to see the “after” pictures of your bedroom… I am always inspired after reading your blog!