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Winter beds

January 20, 2009 by Chris

Since we’re on the theme of seasonal kitchens, I thought I would post about seasonal beds. I’ve mentioned before that I like to change my bedding–a lot! It’s just amazing to me how much some bedding can change the look/decor of the room. I looked EVERYWHERE for this velvet duvet cover. I wanted RED. Not burgundy, not cranberry, but RED. Thank you Ebay.
I like to put this bedding on at Christmas time and then again around…you guessed it…Valentine’s Day.

Nothing like a little red velvet to spruce up the blahs of winter time, eh? It doesn’t show well, but the white throw pillow has sparkly beading. A little “ooh la la” if you will.

For my more “subdued” days, I go with the ever classic toile. My mom bought me this from Ballard Designs a few years ago, and it just doesn’t get old.

I need to buy some more throw pillows to go with it. I just kind of threw on what I had, but it’s not. quite. right.

Anyone have a brown lumbar pillow they wanna throw my way? That’d be nice…

In case you didn’t notice, these pictures were ever-so-strategically taken. My room is in desperate need of decorating. Sure, I can decorate a bed like nobody’s business, but my walls are a whole other ball game. I found a mirror at Pier 1 that I want for over the bed, but I seemed to have misplaced the $200.00 I need to purchase it.

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Sandy Toes says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:22 am

    I love that “brown”..love it! So pretty!! OH the decorating you could do with that set…go for it girl! You are so creative!
    -sandy toe

  2. Diane@A Picture is Worth.... says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:29 am

    Love the bed both ways Chris!

  3. Sweet Caroline says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:30 am

    I just want to climb in it and watch TV tonight…

  4. MeganSloan says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:30 am

    We have very similar, if not identical, beds! And now I wish I had both sets of bedding. However, my walls (whenever we get around to remodeling and painting and all that), will most likely be a dark blueish silver (possible with a silver accent wall behind the bed), so I’m not sure if the red would go. However, I LOVE red bedding. It definitely does spice things up!

  5. Betsy says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:34 am

    What a great way to switch it up sometimes. Makes you feel like you got something new.

  6. Shay says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:34 am

    I love the humor!… but I seemed to have misplaced the $200.00 I need to purchase it!

  7. Jen - Balancing beauty and bedlam says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:47 am

    Love the burgundy…what a great find!!

  8. the Mrs. of the House says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:01 am

    I have always found great and huge mirrors at a store called TJMaxx. Marshalls is another place I like. Or Ross. All of these are brand name discount stores. I have a mirror over my fireplace..you can see it on my blog in my Christmas mantel decor pics, I paid $75 for it from TJMaxx. Do you have one of these stores? maybe try overstock.com too.
    I love the red and the toile. A. Lot.

  9. amelia bedelia says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:09 am

    You have great taste…I love both!

  10. frillsfluffandtrucks says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:20 am

    I really like both sets–the red velvet looks so warm and cozy and the toile…well, I just love toile!! 🙂

    ~ Sarah

  11. Paula says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:41 am

    You have won an award, come by to pick it up. Thanks

  12. "Hello... It's Me Again..." says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:46 am

    Ooh la la… I love the red and love that you love changing up your look! I’m with Sandy and think you could do so much with any look you choose. Sometimes I find really good deals on overstock dot com. Good luck!

    Jamie @ Dear Diary…

  13. Bethany G. says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:53 am

    I vote for a brightly colored throw pillow (in place of the small white one) I think your bed would look fabulous with a punch of color! Blue or teal, perhaps? Looks great!

  14. Momma to Bug says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:20 am

    I envy how you change your bedding for the seasons…it is something I don’t have the courage or patience to do. Both looks are beautiful!

    I have found the best selection of inexpensive mirrors at Hobby Lobby. They go 50% off every 2-3 weeks so that is when I buy.

    Good luck and have fun decorating your bedroom!

    -Desiree

  15. adb says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:56 am

    I really like them both. I feel like I am constantly changing out so many other things in my house—I try to do subtle things that my husband wouldn’t notice as much. Since the bed is one of his favorite spots (to sleep of course)—he would throw a fit if it was changing. I really would like to have a few options someday though! Love your blog!

  16. karlene says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:56 am

    Both look sooooooo cozy and cozy is perfect!

  17. Betsy says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:56 am

    I love both beds! Would you change out whatever is on the walls, too?

    Great taste! 🙂

  18. Laurel MacD says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:01 am

    How do you talk your husband into “needing” more bedding? I think my husband would hit the roof.

  19. Lacy says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:21 am

    Chris you are cracking me up and Im nodding my head the whole time Im reading!! Your a hoot girl. I love your blog and humor!

  20. Delighted says

    January 20, 2009 at 5:19 am

    Oooh! I love the red! And the toile! I think I may keep my eyes open for a little something for the bed.

  21. Carmen says

    January 20, 2009 at 5:20 am

    Ahhh I love this idea! I’m sure you have tried this before, but try a second hand shop or even Goodwill for a mirror. I found a huge mirror at Goodwill once for like $6 and it just needed to be painted.

  22. sandra/tx says

    January 20, 2009 at 5:21 am

    Chris, I love both sets of bedding. It’s great to have a neutral backdrop, so the bedding can change on a whim.

  23. The Bliss Journey says

    January 20, 2009 at 6:05 am

    Very pretty looks both ways. I love bedding as well. I have to peel myself away from the linen dept. Drapes are another hard thing to pass up. Ok, let’s be honest, everything is hard to pass up. HA
    Kathleen

  24. Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista says

    January 20, 2009 at 6:12 am

    pretty! and yes…red is very important. I have so much trouble trying to find red red sometimes. I love that you change your bedding…I will have to start doing that!

  25. Mother Hood says

    January 20, 2009 at 6:26 am

    So, where do you store all of your bedding? We have a Cal King and our sheet sets alone, take up a ton of room in the linen closet! I wouldn’t know what to do with multiple covers and shams!

    I LOVE the red velvet! I have a antique light blue velvet cover from pottery barn. Velvet just adds such a nice touch!

  26. maryanne420 says

    January 20, 2009 at 9:42 am

    i love, love, love both beddings. i also have to work on decorating our bare walls.

  27. Mandi says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    That red bedding looks a lot like mine,love it. And the brown is divine! I just know you will find a way to get that mirror dirt cheap like you always do.

  28. Layla says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    Funny thing…as soon as I woke up this morning, I laid there, in bed, thinking about what kind of bedding I’m going to buy as soon as that tree out front starts sproutin’ some Benjamins.

    Then I log on, and see your post.
    Like salt in the dang wound woman.

    Love the velvet, and toying with toile myself…love your choices. 🙂

    Layla

  29. Susan S. says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    Ohhhh…..red velvet bedding…oh la la is right! It’s HARD to find just the right shade of red isn’t it? But when you find it….SWEET SUCCESS!

    The toile is great too….I LOVE TOILE and isn’t it great how it comes in colors now?

    Happy New Year from Houston!

  30. Susie Harris says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    Thats it!!! That toile brown spread needs me. Wonder if Ballard still has them. Beautiful!!!! Oh and thank you, Im off to check on Ballard, smile~

  31. Inspired Kara says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    I’m obsessive with this same switching business…only with shower curtains!

  32. Ashley says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    I love that toile! My grandparents just bought us a new comforter set for Christmas but I, too, need some more throw pillows and a few Euro Shams to complete the look.

  33. Deserae says

    January 20, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    Love all your bedding but the brown….my absolute favorite!!!
    ~Des

  34. Shannon says

    January 20, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    I love changing my beds out too! That toile from Ballard is gorgeous!!

  35. Wendy @ The Shabby Nest says

    January 20, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    Love the toile…of course I do! You are very funny…I am constantly misplacing hundreds of dollars needed to buy various pieces for the house. darn it all. 😉

  36. Taryn says

    January 20, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    Wow- you change your bedding for seasons and holidays? Wow. I didn’t know people did that. I kinda like it. We never really make our bed though- so the beauty would be wasted. sigh.

  37. Kris says

    January 20, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    I’m not ignoring you – I promise. I’m just jealous of all your bedding so I can’t say anything nice. And I’m cleaning my basement.

    By the way – kitchen #1 was my favorite!

  38. Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says

    January 20, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    I’m right there with you girl….I love to change the bed around. And who would want fall colors in their bedroom in the spring? Of course you have to change things around. You just have to. I love that red!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

  39. Valarie Lea says

    January 20, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    Love that red!

  40. the undomesticated wife says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:13 am

    Love the red, it’s always a fave of mine!

  41. Kelly says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:32 am

    Both are so pretty, but the velvet so romantic! ~Kelly

  42. Mindy says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:39 am

    Seriously? I find ONE bedding cover and stick with it like…forever! Kudos to you-you savy girl you!

  43. Tamara says

    January 21, 2009 at 1:57 am

    I love bedding too, check out this girls bedrooms, you won’t be sorry. She is amazing.
    http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Bedrooms/Dashing-Through-The-Throws/detail.esi?oid=477202

  44. DomesticDivasFancy says

    January 21, 2009 at 3:02 am

    I too love red. My sheets are red. I have a white comforter right now…I keep just changing my throw pillows.

    Ashley Nichole.

  45. Our Complete Family says

    January 21, 2009 at 4:57 am

    Brown is one of my fav colors so I love your toile bedding! Fun to change it up for different times of the year, too! Neat to see!!!

  46. Ann says

    January 21, 2009 at 5:19 am

    I love the red one…too inviting and you know what they say about red in the bedroom…makes you in a passionate mood.:)

  47. Mimi Sue says

    January 21, 2009 at 5:20 am

    That toile is gorgeous. Changing your bedding is a great idea. Mimi

  48. Tanya says

    January 21, 2009 at 11:40 am

    I really like the white spread. Switching it up is always fun. Keeps things new and different.

    Have a great day!

  49. Suzanne says

    January 21, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Don’t laugh, but I just nominated you for a Lemonade Award. Check it out over at my homekeeping blog! Catch you later! 😉 Oh and that bed is too too much — in a good way! Romance, seduction, the kids… the dog… You’ll have it all!

  50. Michelle says

    January 21, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Oh I wish I could have velvet as beautiful as that! I would have cat hair all over that thing in 10 minutes! Lol! I love how simple it all looks.

  51. Sweet Simplicity says

    January 21, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    Love the red velvet!

  52. Tamara Jansen says

    January 22, 2009 at 12:56 am

    I’ve got to get my act together and start getting a couple of “looks” together for my room! Thanks for the inspirationg.

  53. Audrey says

    January 22, 2009 at 4:41 am

    Drat that extra $200…always getting lost. My sis-in-law is always changing her bedding too, and I love it. I totally will someday too…as soon as I can get organized and find my own lost $$! Nice post! 😉

  54. Andrea Megan says

    January 23, 2009 at 2:45 am

    Where do you store it all and how do you store it?!?!

  55. Jessica says

    January 28, 2009 at 1:58 am

    I love the beds!!
    Where do you put your pillows that you sleep on when you make the beds this way?

  56. UPrinting says

    July 31, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Wow, you guys have such a big bed…
    And your beddings are so pretty. The red velvet is just too gorgeous! And the white one is just as pretty…

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