Thursday, June 20, 2013

Adding a little Romance!

I love having a romantic bedroom with soft soothing colors.

(All of my blog buddies have seen it many times.)

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The view out my window is of the beautifully manicured golf course so we chose a headboard that we could see through.

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This week, I searched my stash of vintage fabric, lace and trims to create a new pillow for my bed.

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I love the way it turned out…all frills and lace!

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(a ‘shocking’ peek under the lace!)

I always make pillow covers now because there is NO WAY you can get another throw pillow in my linen closet. It’s quick and easy, too!

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Here’s my ‘stash’ that I’ve been collecting.

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And how about that vintage button in the center?

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It was an old ‘clip on’ earring...

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hubby cut the back off and I glued it onto a brooch pin!  

I’m joining Time Travel Thursday ,

and Thrifty Things Friday!

Also Katherine’s Corner for Favorite Things,

Ivy and Elephants 

and Jann for Share Your Cup !

Is your bedroom soft and soothing…and romantic? How many pillows do YOU have on YOUR bed? heehee!

51 comments:

Cherry's Prairie Primitives said...

Love your beautiful pillow cover!! My grandma had tons of those clip on earrings!

Stacey said...

Your pillow is very pretty. What a nice stash you have. :)

ImagiMeri said...

So pretty, just like you! Your pillow is gorgeous.......well done you. I've always wanted my backyard to look like a golf course, but without the players!!!!!! We've got some beautiful golf courses out here, but I think the people ruin the look....LOL

Hugs,
Meri

ornate splendor said...

Very pretty bedroom. Love all of the pillows - especially the one you created this post! Great job! Catherine (new follower)

Diane said...

How pretty! Well done!

Unknown said...

Your bedroom looks so relaxing. And I just love the pillow you made, how smart to use a vintage earring! Lovely!
hugs,
Dorothy

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Beautiful! Love your bedroom and your sweet pillow, I imagine the view out your window is so pretty. Our master is like our master bath...needs a re-do! Have to get the kitchen finished first. Hopefully will get those plans finalized within the next few months...
Blessings,
Cindy

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

How very very pretty laces and fabrics. Love your view. Hugs Judy

Vee said...

You were a smart gal to choose a headboard that could be seen through. I doubt that it would have even occurred to me. What a sweet little pillow you created and a great idea for an old earring.

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

So pretty Diane! I love the use of lace and the vintage clip on earring.

Leovi said...

Wonderful bedroom, sleep in that bed must be a great pleasure!

Anonymous said...

I have toooo many, according to my husband!!!!
This was a beautiful creation,I love it, so girly girl and yes romantic! I recognize that beautiful bedroom right away when the photo came up on my reader, I love the bed in front of the window, we can't do that here, we would freeze to death in the winter, we would wake up with icicles on our nose!

20 North Ora said...

You did a wonderful job on your pillow. It looks great on your bed.

Judy

Chatty Crone said...

Your bedroom is romantic! And you did great on your pillows. sandie

Linda @ A La Carte said...

That pillow is so pretty! I am excited about decorating my new place. I'll take my time and really enjoy the process. A nice romantic bedroom....hummmm!

hugs,
Linda

Leave It To Davis said...

Seriously....two years ago when my hubby retired, he asked me quite sheepishly if we could get a camouflage comforter. I just didn't think I could bare RUINING our décor with this hideous idea. But, he had given me the run of the house in decorating all those years (38), and I decided it was only right of me to give in. We found a camo quilt we agreed on that wasn't just "hit you in the face" camo, and I found a little lamp that was a tiny fireside (the fire is a night lite) with a deer head hanging over it, and we found a cute camo rug for his side of the bed. I already had olive green curtains, so it all went together like a puzzle that was meant to piece together....and for the past two years, we have both loved it! I'm glad I gave into him. We have 4 throw pillows...two camo and two olive green sweater knit. He is a happy man, which made me a happy woman.

I even gave in and let him put a camo recliner in our living room. :)

GardenOfDaisies said...

LOVE it!! And you can change out the cover with the seasons if you want to. I like the way you used an old earring. How did your husband cut the back off the earring? I've been wondering how to reuse those, without resorting to a huge glob of hot glue.

cucki said...

So pretty..well done x

Unknown said...

That pillow is GORGEOUS! Love it!

Elizabeth said...

I love your pillow covers! Thank you so much for your cards and notes during my husbands illness. He is now home doing well!

CupcakesandHomeschool said...

What a pretty pillow!

Simply Shelley said...

So pretty....I love making pillows,and need to get busy doing it :) Blessings sweet Diane

Diann said...

Oh, what a lovely pillow you made! It really is so sweet! Thank you for sharing with us at TTF my friend!

Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made said...

This is just lovely! I love the little see through lace "skirt" and that earring -- well, I'm a vintage jewelry JUNKIE. Wish I could find more of it -- I love using it for embellishments. You did such a great job on this -- you should make and sell these with your purses in your shop.

Ivy and Elephants said...

Your cute pillow is so sweet. I love the pin in the center!
Hugs,
Patti

Olga Poltava said...

Such romantic little pillow! I love all the lace on it.

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

It's a wonderful bedroom. Love the pillow, and that amazing light from the window.

Shabby Brocante, Karen said...

You are so clever! Your pillow, bedroom and view are fabulous!
Karen

It's Just Dottie said...

Your bedroom is lovely and romantic .
Just the way I think a bedroom should be.Smiles, Dottie

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Diane, it's beautiful! I love the way you made a lace skirt for it, and that lace is gorgeous. Clever idea to use the earring. It adds just the right touch. laurie

Ricki Treleaven said...

Very fancy smancy pillow, Diane. I love it! :D

Trace4J said...

Just beautiful friend.
I love your vintage stash and your so romantic room.
Woolie Love

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog....visiting you back! Love the pillow and that old earring! I have a passion for vintage buttons and things like that! Following you via GFC!

Diane Writes said...

How calming! Can I take a nap for a while haha

cynthia lee designs said...

Very pretty bedroom! I have a romantic feel to our master bedroom too. Love the pillow you made...so pretty!!
hugs,
Cindy

Judy said...

Hi, I am a new follower so this is my first view of you lovely bedroom. Your stash looks a lot like mine. Don't you love finding all those pretties and making something beautiful from them.
Hugs,
Judy

Cranberry Morning said...

Your bed is so pretty, Diane, and I love the new pillow! You're so creative. I need to do something like that. Actually, I need to do a lot of things and sometimes it's hard to know where to start. lol

Susan said...

What a serene room to go to bed and wake up to! Hey, we're Carolina-bound...sold the house and will be heading there on August 1st! I hope we can finally meet, XOXO

SImple and Serene Living said...

I love your beautiful new pillow cover. It is perfect for your romantic bedroom.
Hugs,
Laura

Kim@Snug Harbor said...

That is beautiful - love it. Have a nice weekend. xo

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

I absolutely LOVE your bedroom!! And the pillow you made is so perfect for your bedding - which is also wonderful!! I like the colors, very soft and soothing. The only thing I would do is perhaps find an old sheer lacy dresser scarf that you could drape over your headboard on those rainy days when you want a "pretty" to see instead of the raindrops.
It's a real haven that you've created!

Have a fab weekend!
hugs & blessings, Edie Marie

Aunt Helen said...

You are so creative!! Your bedroom is gorgeous, and the new pillow is darling.

Happy@Home said...

Your bedroom is so pretty and soothing and clean :).
Love the pillow you made. So feminine and pretty.
I just counted nine pillows on my bed and would you believe one of them has a clip on earring and antique postcard attached?

Katherines Corner said...

you have a lovely bedroom. The pillow is gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing at the hop. xo

Debra @ HOMESPUN said...

It's so sweet and pretty! :)

Linda Walker said...

Love those pillow covers....so funny, I am collecting the same goodies. We have much in common! Love your bedroom....
Linda
sewwhat!

Anonymous said...

LOVE that pillow, and your bedroom is so light and pretty. What a good idea to choose a headboard that does not block that beautiful light.
xoxo's

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Just to let you know, this post is one of my features this week!

Linda

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Diane, the pillow is gorgeous and perfect on your bed. Love all of the little embellishments! I use earrings on pillows too. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann

Donna said...

It's positively lovely, and the little peek-a-boo skirt is a great touch!

Sue said...

I really like the lace overlay that gives just a peek of the floral pattern below it. Very pretty, Diane!