Our almost, but not quite finished bedroom

After having dark red bedrooms in the last two homes we lived in, I was tired of the darkness and wanted something much lighter. Our new bedroom was already painted a beautiful color (Latte by Sherwin Williams) that I didn't appreciate until we moved in. The previous owner's furniture did nothing for it as you can see here....and it wasn't until I had slept in there for a few weeks and noticed how the color changed with the different times of the day and even with the weather, that I started to appreciate it. On cloudy days it wraps around you like a cocoon and on sunny days it brightens up so much you feel cheerful and refreshed. Of course it helps to have our own things in there as well ;)

The headboard belongs to an antique double bed, but I've been wanting to use it for years, so I'm just letting it sit behind our queensize mattresses. Hopefully soon we'll be able to do something about making it large enough to use the footboard too.

Years ago my mom bought me an antique wedding quilt and I was always afraid to use it for fear it would disintegrate, but like everything else, what is the point of owning something beautiful if it just sits unused in a closet? So, now it's found a place to show off. I love the subtle design of the embroidery and even with a few tiny holes it's still a great beauty.....

On Rich's side of the bed I'm still looking for the perfect picture to hang. I know it's out there even though I have no idea what it looks like ;)

His view.....

and mine....

One last look at my vanity.....

and the corner of the room that remains unfinished....

because it was what I was working on before influenza took over the household. I'm sure I'll find a place for all of it soon ;)

So that's the end of the tour. The room isn't small, but it isn't large either and not to sound like Goldie locks... but to use her words... it's just right.... for us :)

hugs and love,

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