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).
Shannon
June 2, 2010 at 3:09 pmGreen and Gray: yummy!
Jennifer MacLeod
June 2, 2010 at 3:09 pmI love that you were brave enough to use that light fixture (since I know you had hesitated about it at first). The whole palette feels so eclectic and FABULOUS! I absolutely love the colors. So many people associate the grey with being dark and depressing, but I feel like it grounds the design and gives calm. Enjoy your new space!
Jessi @ The Design Slice
June 2, 2010 at 3:09 pmI can’t wait to see the big reveal! I’m working on my office redesign with basically the same color palette but with a soft yellow instead of green.
Leigh
June 2, 2010 at 3:09 pmI love the gray color scheme! Sure would like that giftcard to make some updates to my bedroom…
phyllis
June 2, 2010 at 3:10 pmLove the rug and the entire color combo.
Sarah A.
June 2, 2010 at 3:10 pmI am dying to see the photos of the new bedroom! I am in love with those gray striped sheets—I’m so glad you decided to go for them. My bedroom would definitely be gray as well if the landlord would allow it!!
Emily Hilleke
June 2, 2010 at 3:10 pmSo excited to see it all together!
Taylor
June 2, 2010 at 3:11 pmCan’t wait to see how it turns out! So fun!
KVB
June 2, 2010 at 3:11 pmThe gray is, well, lovely.
Ginny
June 2, 2010 at 3:12 pmCan’t wait to see the finished pictures! Love what I see so far!
Meghan
June 2, 2010 at 3:12 pmI love the boxes! and the whole thing looks like it is coming together. I love grey- we have grey walls in our bedroom and they look almost soft and cozy. I love the color. Can’t wait to see your finished product
Naomi
June 2, 2010 at 3:12 pmcan’t wait to see your completed bedroom!!
amelia
June 2, 2010 at 3:13 pmcan’t wait to see the room all together!
Fingers Crossed for the Crate & Barrel Gift Certificate – only my fav store ever ;-)
Kathryn Bain
June 2, 2010 at 3:13 pmLoving those sheets! I’ve been eyeing them for awhile now. Good choice!
Katherine
June 2, 2010 at 3:14 pmThe exciting thing for me is that your bedroom seems to have a similar colour scheme to what I have been planning for my own. Can’t wait to see it!
caroline
June 2, 2010 at 3:14 pmLove it! So excited to see photos of the finished product.
SarahV
June 2, 2010 at 3:14 pmIt’s looking beautiful, Nicole!
Leslie
June 2, 2010 at 3:14 pmI love this series and I love the prize up for grabs even better!
Raven
June 2, 2010 at 3:16 pmI think I am the most excited to see the chandelier in place!
I love everything you’ve chosen.
Whitney
June 2, 2010 at 3:17 pmYou are inspiring me to do something to my own bedroom! Can’t wait to see how it all comes together!
Erin
June 2, 2010 at 3:17 pmI always am inspired by what you do with your home!
Hilary
June 2, 2010 at 3:18 pmsophisticated color scheme
Frances
June 2, 2010 at 3:19 pmIt’s coming together so beautifully! I love your bedding. Love.
Amber
June 2, 2010 at 3:21 pmCannot wait to see it once it’s all done! I love getting to “watch” you pull it all together!!
Jennifer
June 2, 2010 at 3:21 pmI can’t wait to see your bedroom!
And I hope I win the gift card!
Gabriela
June 2, 2010 at 3:21 pmI love the combination of the gray and green…such a great color combo for a bedroom. Masculine yet very girly.
terri
June 2, 2010 at 3:22 pmwe just did our bedroom in these exact colors, grey, lime and white. i love it. i feel like i am sleeping in a hotel room with all of the luxuries! great choices! thanks for hosting the give-a-way as well!
katrina
June 2, 2010 at 3:22 pmlooking great! We’re redoing our entire 2nd floor, and your posts are really inspiring to me!
Joni
June 2, 2010 at 3:22 pmBeautiful! Can’t wait to see it “live”!
Melissa
June 2, 2010 at 3:23 pmI can’t wait to see how the edison lamp ends up looking over the bed! I’m dying for a sweet chandelier, but my boyfriend doesn’t want one that is too girly – he’d probably LOVE that one!
Also, yay for C&B! <3
barb c
June 2, 2010 at 3:23 pmooo meee! pretty please!! can’t WAIT to see your room!
Danielle
June 2, 2010 at 3:23 pmLove the colors! I have a lot of green and brown in my apartment.
heather
June 2, 2010 at 3:24 pmOooo i love the way its turning out!
Michelle
June 2, 2010 at 3:24 pmEverything looks so gorgeous! Can’t wait to see it all put together!
Kim-Erin
June 2, 2010 at 3:25 pmGreat job!! I love the Edison fixture….have fun in your new room!
eileen
June 2, 2010 at 3:25 pmI also can’t wait to see the final reveal.
Jen
June 2, 2010 at 3:26 pmWhat is the pretty thing in the middle? Love it!
Megan
June 2, 2010 at 3:26 pmYour room is turning out to be really elegant and understated.
Emily
June 2, 2010 at 3:26 pmAwesome!
Katie
June 2, 2010 at 3:27 pmLooks great! I think everything will look great together.
Allison
June 2, 2010 at 3:28 pmI would love a gc to cb! Please oh please!
Emily
June 2, 2010 at 3:28 pmI love love love that chandelier!
Rachel
June 2, 2010 at 3:28 pmI love all the accessories you picked out. I can’t wait to see the final product!!! I bet it’s going to look gorgeous!
Stacia H.
June 2, 2010 at 3:28 pmLove the color scheme you have chosen. I just stumbled upon your blog and am now off to explore more of your ideas for inspiration!
Thanks!
Lauren
June 2, 2010 at 3:29 pmI love what you have picked out and cannot wait to see the end result which I am sure will be beautiful!
Jennifer Hamilton
June 2, 2010 at 3:29 pmMy husband and I are painting our bedroom Zinc this weekend!! ;)
nic
June 2, 2010 at 3:30 pmI like the paisley print the most, I think! :)
emily
June 2, 2010 at 3:30 pmcant wait to see the bedroom all finished!
Nadia
June 2, 2010 at 3:30 pmLovely!
Jen J.
June 2, 2010 at 3:31 pmcan’t wait to see the finished product! Although, I did love that chunky wool West Elm rug in your bedroom- are you going to use it somewhere else?
beth
June 2, 2010 at 3:32 pmLooks great! Love the color palette.
Jen
June 2, 2010 at 3:32 pmLoving the colours and the light fixture! Can’t wait to see it all together!
Sam
June 2, 2010 at 3:33 pmI love the colors you’ve chosen and how clean everything is. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
Stacey C.
June 2, 2010 at 3:33 pmKeep up the great work! xo
Jessie
June 2, 2010 at 3:34 pmGreat giveaway! Thanks!
Mindy
June 2, 2010 at 3:35 pmThe chandelier is the perfect balance between elegant & edgy.
You have impeccable taste, Nicole!
Neha
June 2, 2010 at 3:36 pmCan’t wait to see the final pics!
Claudia
June 2, 2010 at 3:36 pmI love your choices, it’s going to look great!!
emily
June 2, 2010 at 3:37 pmIt looks great! thanks for the inspiration!
Jen
June 2, 2010 at 3:37 pmAnd I thought I was productive over the long weekend! Sheesh. Loving your site. We just bought a new house – basically a blank slate and I come here for inspiration and a little ‘you can do it’ reminder. Loving your bedroom so far. Good luck with the front yard!
Holly
June 2, 2010 at 3:37 pmso excited to see the new room! Your house is so inspiring :)
Dina
June 2, 2010 at 3:37 pmI love using my Amex for the Membership Rewards points! A $100 gift card to CB could be very handy at this point in my life since I am 8 months pregnant and all of our budget has gone towards baby gear.
Thank you!
Anna
June 2, 2010 at 3:38 pmI will miss seeing the pebble rug, but am looking forward to the new setup!
Kelly S.
June 2, 2010 at 3:40 pmCan’t wait to see it. Sounds like a lot to accomplish in a very hectic weekend. I’m inspired by how fast it seems to be coming together!
Darcy Manfredi
June 2, 2010 at 3:40 pmLooking good! I can’t wait to see the finished product!
Jeannie
June 2, 2010 at 3:41 pmLove it! Can’t wait forthe big reveal. I wasn’t sure about those striped sheets when you first got them, but this mood board you put up today has me convinced. Love the blog, keep up the great work!
Kim
June 2, 2010 at 3:41 pmI’m going to check out that rug right now! We painted our office grey in January and I’ve been looking for a good rug ever since!
Thanks!
vedjen
June 2, 2010 at 3:41 pmCan’t wait to see the finished product. Love the sheets.
jina
June 2, 2010 at 3:42 pmI can’t wait to see how it all comes together. Fingers crossed for me and that gift card to soon be best friends.
Eileen
June 2, 2010 at 3:42 pmIs there someone in creation who would NOT want a $100 gift card to Crate & Barrel. Love the green. Can’t wait to see it all done!
Julia Harts the Man
June 2, 2010 at 3:42 pmSo glad you got that overhead light! Can’t wait to see it all come together!
Melissa
June 2, 2010 at 3:43 pmThose sheets are awesome! Grey + stripes = love.
Samantha
June 2, 2010 at 3:43 pmWould love to win! We’re moving into a new apartment next month! I am most excited about redecorating!
kj
June 2, 2010 at 3:44 pmBeautiful choices!
Cecily
June 2, 2010 at 3:44 pmloving all the gray! it is my favorite color, no joke.
Jen Schenk
June 2, 2010 at 3:44 pmLove what you are doing with the room. Can’t wait to see it all together!
jen
June 2, 2010 at 3:45 pmi have such a hard time putting things together, but that room looks great. way to bring it all together!
Hally
June 2, 2010 at 3:47 pmOh wow, green and grey is my fav color combination. Its so peaceful and light. Great job! I’m jealous!
Megan
June 2, 2010 at 3:47 pmYour bedroom is going to be fantastic because you can do no less than that! Your blog is a must stop for me even if I only have a few minutes on the computer. So glad that I did today!
Kara
June 2, 2010 at 3:48 pmCan’t wait to see what the finished room looks like.
gina
June 2, 2010 at 3:48 pmlove the color palette!!
Heather
June 2, 2010 at 3:49 pmLove the grey! I’m currently redecorating our living room in grey and yellow, but the green is beautiful.
jodi
June 2, 2010 at 3:49 pmcan hardly wait to see the “after” pics!!
Nichole
June 2, 2010 at 3:49 pmCan’t wait to see the finished product.
Jenny
June 2, 2010 at 3:50 pmthis bedroom is probably my favorite of yours…LOVE the gray & green!
natalie
June 2, 2010 at 3:50 pmgreat giveaway!
priscilla
June 2, 2010 at 3:52 pmLove the stripe sheets!
Erica
June 2, 2010 at 3:53 pmLoving what you’ve posted so far! That color scheme is gorgeous and I am completely smitten with that lighting fixture.
Jane
June 2, 2010 at 3:54 pmI’m a big fan of the green duvet set! It’s a nice combination with the slate walls & rug.
Dawn
June 2, 2010 at 3:54 pmI love your designs and I’m inspired by your room-by-room transformations!
Colleen
June 2, 2010 at 3:55 pmI’m so excited to see the finished product! Dying to see how the light looks all hung up.
Kalyn
June 2, 2010 at 3:55 pmI’m so excited for you! The room is going to be absolutely gorgeous! And I’m really glad you picked the duvet cover you did, because it inspired me to finally buy the same one! I’ve been ogling it for a year and just received in the mail the other day! Yay!!
Elizabeth
June 2, 2010 at 3:55 pmI’m finally finishing my bedroom redo – can’t wait to see yours!
Vanessa
June 2, 2010 at 3:56 pmLOVE the modern chandelier and the jewellery boxes. Can’t wait to see actual room photos.
Sharon
June 2, 2010 at 3:57 pmLooks great! Excited to see it next week.
Rebecca
June 2, 2010 at 3:57 pmI love the bookends and the rug!
Georgia
June 2, 2010 at 3:57 pmRoom looks as though it will be lovely! V. excited to see photos of it all together!
Gina P
June 2, 2010 at 3:57 pmLove the little boxes you have chosen.
Molly
June 2, 2010 at 3:58 pmPlease come decorate my bedroom!!!
Jes
June 2, 2010 at 3:58 pmMy boyfriend and I bought a house and moved in just over a month ago; we still do not have a single room that is complete! So frustrating! Can’t wait to see how your bedroom comes out- I’m hoping for a little inspiration! I chose all the paint colors for the entire house in a day (it was ALL original wallpaper, all in bad condition); while I hit the mark for the most part, I totally MISSED it in our bedroom. It’s a sort of bizarre shade of green… I can’t really figure out what to do with it. Nothing seems to go with it. I told the bf we might need to repaint… which he was less than psyched about. Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47316169@N04/4411645051/in/set-72157623386110740/ It’s not quite sagey, not quite minty… weird color. $100 to Crate and Barrel would be a huge help in dressing the ol’ girl up!