I’ve been settling into a brand new space to create and settling into that look. Last weekend, hubby and I started painting our bedroom a lighter shade of blue. After much hemming and hawing (over a years worth) I settled on this color from Behr called “Rain Wash”…the color is different in the daylight, evening etc. it has a “green” hue to it.
After the bedroom was painted, we decided to reconfigure how our bedroom was laid out. This also meant that I was going to move my studio area “once again” from the living room to our bedroom, but do away with some of the furniture pieces I had before. We moved to a smaller home in March 2010. But, the benefits of this were amazing views of the two lakes, a LARGE lot with mature trees and a FULL basement. Since the basement it not finished (and pretty much smells like 1953) I want to be upstairs.
So since painting this past week, I have been purging. Furniture, supplies, etc. My beloved Expedit that was living in the basement was slowly moved up to the bedroom piece by piece. I have lived without it for almost 3 years begrudging that it was not upstairs.
This is the first piece in the new little area that I have organized (or as of this post it is) and I wanted to share it. If the rest of the studio area comes together before next October it will be a miracle!
Some of the vignette pieces are dear to my heart. Two of the Ball canning jars contain items from my Grandparent’s. Grandma had a lovely collection on antique lace, mother of pearl buttons and tatting materials. Grandpa had keys and trinkets that were placed in the other. Of course, “Sugar Lump” my company mascot takes center stage on the top shelf.
On the next shelf an old vintage box that was given to me by my Mother in law holds old cabinet cards. The sewing machine drawer holds my Grandfather’s Baby Photo (1899), wooden spools, and vintage bottles. A sweet pair of crocheted vintage gloves hangs over the edge.
Now to get the rest organized in the Ikea Expedit and other pieces, and purge, purge, purge. I have decided to let go of lots of doo-dads and doo-hickies. Thanks for letting me share the little bit of progress so far.
Hi Nancy,
Luv, luv, luv all your wonderful vintage treasures and how you have them displayed. So look forward to more photos, and BTW, great paint color. Ü
Happy you liked my Halloween card, just wanted ya to know I was thinking about you.
Hugs,
Barb in 80 degrees + Texas
What a special piece this is. Even more special that you have items from your grandparents placed there. OK.. I’ve been wanting to ask and keep forgetting.. and maybe you’ve answered it before.. but is “Sugar Lump” a family photo or did you just luck out and find that beautiful baby picture?????
I wish I had some of my grandmother’s things (the only one I knew). I was living a long way from “home” when she passed and things that probably were donated to Salvation Army were things I would have loved to have. Big old crockery mixing bowls and such that I doubt if my snobby cousin had any use for!!! I see them now in antique stores etc… and Grandma wouldn’t believe what they sell for.
P.S. I love that Behr color too. Should make for a soothing bedroom and work space.
Hi Nancy, You’ve chosen a lovely shade of blue for your walls. I like that shelf very much and you’ve decorated it beautifully. You’re lucky to have such pretty things from your grandma.
Hugs,
Julia
LOVE your space girl!!! such adorable setting and lovely colours!
Hugs,
Love in first sight, my dear Nancy-
such a wonderful piece, and you decorated ie so beautifully.
I love every single piece you shows-from the birds “nests” to the lovely
hanging heart .Your colour choice is wonderful,too.
Congratulations dear ,with this new bedroom place, what a wonderful
sight to wake up to.
Hugs,Dorthe
I love your space and that color too… and the pieces you’ve shown are really beautiful.
Have a great day!
Gaby xo
That is such a nice, soothing color. Always nice to move things around and purge, clean and organize in the process. Your little treasures are so lovely. Hope you are having a wonderful week. Tammy
What a lovely area and the paint color is beautiful.
Those family treasures are priceless.
Hugs
Hi dear Nancy,
just catching up with you.Oh, I love,love your tiny studio space. So very pretty.
Hope all is well.
Sending big hugs,
Marie
I love your shelves. They are so unique. Made from fencing? I bet I could wonder and marvel at everything in your whole house, pulled together or not. Love it!
LOVE this beautiful piece of furniture and your vintage vignette Nancy!!!! You chose a very soothing color for your room. Best of luck with all the rearranging/organizing!
looks like you are well on your way to a fresh new space dear Nancy!
beautiful color choice AND your vignette is every so charming and special…
scooting things around can be so unsettling I find … hope it continues to go smoothly for you!
Happy Weekend to you and yours
oxo
Dear Nancy, I love your space and that color is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
Have a nice sunday my friend. Hugs MARTINA
hi Nancy…
I know what you mean …I have two expedits and i love them…my craft room just wouldnt be the same without them..
hugs
Wonderful decoration Nancy.
I hope your are well, and Sandy visit not your area. The pictures in televison looks very terrible.
Hugs Alexandra
What a lovely vignette and so nice to have those treasured keepsakes close at hand.
hugs Lynn