I’m so excited to be joining a super-talented group of bloggers today, thanks to Marty at A Stroll Thru Life, and we are all sharing summer bedrooms. I’ll put links below so you do not miss any of the other tours. I’d like to also welcome everyone coming over from the very talented and creative Cassie Bustamante.
I love to change my decor out seasonally, and the bedroom is no exception. I have always been a fan of white bedding, but during the winter, I had layered dark, warm colors to create a cozy retreat that was inspired by my great grandmother’s antique quilt. It was time to carefully pack that heirloom away for summer and get out some lighter linens.
I started with crisp, white cotton sheets, a chenille bedspread and switched out the velvet duvet cover for the white cotton. I realize everyone is into linen these days, but I do love good quality cotton sheets, and much prefer cotton over linen.
If you’re new here, the iron bed is one I found here on the property and restored several years ago. The antique Harden Mission settle, which was in the old house, was sold by my grandmother, and a sweet neighbor gifted it back to me for special birthday a few years ago. The trunk was my grandmother’s, and the feedsack quilt belonged to the same family friend who created the needlepoint hanging on the old window. She had been a model in New York in her younger days and had a summer home here in the mountains. My daddy used to bring groceries to her when he was a kid from my grandfather’s store, and she loved him so much she later added an addition onto my parents’ house for her summer residence. My dad would fly to Tampa and drive her back here for the summer then take her back in the fall. She had a fabulous high-rise apartment overlooking Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa and was such a talented lady who did all kinds of crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, etc. This quilt is one of two from her childhood.
Obviously, I love things with a story☺️
I clipped some branches from my grandmother’s weeping cherry tree, and I will change these out for whatever is blooming all throughout the summer. It just seems so appropriate to have them here with so many other things that belonged to her❤️
The Victorian dresser was inherited and is missing it’s mirror, but it works quite well with this antique mirror from the same relative.
The oil pastel is by Louis Rowell dated 1911 and is the view from my great grandmother’s porch. It’s a special piece of art that I treasure. I restored my grandparents’ medicine cabinet last winter and included everything they originally had in it.
My maternal grandmother crocheted the beautiful white runner, and I love having it here with things from other family members.
White lace curtains really keep the room light and cool for summer.
This room actually went a very different direction than I had originally planned, but I loved how it turned out and am enjoying being surrounded by things I love☺️
It really is possible to create a beautiful space by using things you already have. I love to move things around, try different combinations, and rotate my family treasures. I also think fabric is such an easy way to change a room – different curtains, pillows and linens really changed the look and feel of this room.
Most importantly, though, this is a space we look forward to resting after long and stressful days. And we’re more than thankful to have it.
Be sure to check my youtube video with a behind the scenes look at how I put this room together.
Be sure to go by CitrineLiving to see Tamara’s beautifully elegant retreat, then start back at the beginning of the week’s tours so you don’t miss any of these beautiful bedrooms! They truly are all unique, and you’ll definitely find some inspiration for your own space☺️
Monday, May 3rd
A Stroll Thru Life – Casa Watkins Living – Remodelando la Casa – StoneGable – Up to Date Interiors
Tuesday, May 4th
Pink Peppermint Design – Decor To Adore – Clean and Scentsible – Quarters One
Wednesday, May 5th
Cassie Bustamante – Whispering Pines Homestead – CitrineLiving
Oh I love taking a walk down memory land through your gorgeous bedroom as you describe all the beautiful heirlooms you have. Your home is so filled with your love of family. Beautiful and looks so inviting for summer. Thanks so much for joining the tour again this season.
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Thank you so much Marty!! And thanks for including me in this wonderful group☺️☺️
your bedroom is somehow cozy, moody, but light and airy at the same time- love it! what a great retreat!
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Thank you so much Cassie!!
What a perfect summer bedroom. The quilt is an absolute treasure. So happy to be on tour with you.
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Thank you so much Laura! It is a treasure, and I’m so thankful to be the caretaker☺️☺️
I really love the flower basket quilt and the touches of pink in the room.
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Thank you Linda! I have two of those and treasure them for sure☺️☺️
Beautiful as always. What a pleasure it must be for your husband to come home to that gorgeous and peaceful room
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After a long day of work, he’s definitely ready for some good rest☺️☺️
I agree on cotton sheets and chenille, perfect weight for summer. Rest and sleep are sooo important to our health. Loved your quilt , I need to get mine out and enjoy, the bowl and pitcher, I have my grandmothers big ironstone bowl and pitcher, also need to get that out! Loved your use of flowering branches reflected in the mirror. Please do a post of JUST the medicine cabinet, lots of history and fun there. Thank You for sharing your love for your family! As usual, Beautiful Job!
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Thank you so much!! You know I looked for the post on the cabinet thinking I had done one, but I never published it so I will get that up this week!!
What a great post. I enjoyed touring your bedroom and reading stories of treasures that you have inherited. This room is wonderful!
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Thank you so much!!
Such a beautiful and restful room. You must have such a happy heart being surrounded by so many treasures gifted to you by people you love.
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Thank you! I do, and I’m just happy that I have these things to care for as some would throw them all away or donate☺️☺️
I love all the fresh spring touches! I also enjoy hearing all your stories of your treasures. That’s what makes a home… the STORIES!
Thank you for sharing such loveliness!
~Nancy aka nance_endless_summer 😊
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I appreciate that so much- thank you!!
Cozy bedroom, love it all!!The lace curtains are speaking to me. Maybe time for a change over here. Thank you for the inspiration!!
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Thank you! I love lace curtains, especially for spring and summer. I used to be able to buy them at stores like Ames, Walmart, Kmart, but they must have gone out of style because the only place I can find them now is online – amazon, etc.
Lovely, sweet and cozy! I love the dark walls, and what a blessing to be surrounded by such treasures. That trunk is gorgeous!
Your photography only serves to enhance your beautiful home that much more; many thanks for opening it up to us!
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Thank you so much for loving and appreciating my work:-) I do put a lot of thought into it when trying to create a cozy space:-)
What a beautiful and cozy bedroom with so many treasures. It feels very romantic and soft!
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Thank you Kathryn!!
What makes this room so special is that so many items hold a family story. I particularly love the quilt and the medicine cabinet (and that you kept all the original items from it). thank you for sharing it.
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Thank you so much Judy!!
The room is beautiful–full of lovely heirlooms. However, why did you paint it that dark, rather sad color? Even a lighter shade in the same color range would raise the cheerfulness level! But I’m so glad you got rid of the white on the mantelpiece and woodwork! This is much better.
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Because I love the color, as I explained, and I decorate for myself, and my family who live here, not anyone else’s preferences. It’s not remotely sad, and it makes all the beautiful things stand out – especially with the white. It’s also super cozy. I’m very thoughtful about what I do, and I loved the mantel when the room was white, but it didn’t work with the dark room, so it works much better in the room this way. It was beautiful white as well.