The great room re-do

So I'm going to be redesigning our dining room which was Collin's bedroom into a bedroom for William. Will is old enough that I looked at bed sets for his room that would be something he can use forever. So I browsed bedroomfurniture.com for inspiration and found a few amazing bed sets to share with you.

The Curt Christian Designs Parker Beacon Hills Sleigh Bedroom Set is So Nice! Nice enough that I think it would become mommy and daddy's bed and Will would get a hand-me-down bed! $2,684.00

I've always liked the idea of a platform bed - they are clean, usually come with built in storage, and the South Shore Copley Platform Queen Size Platform Bedroom Set with Two Storage Drawers also comes with a reasonable price tag to match - $354.98 for the queen bed and nightstand.

The classic metal bedstead will never go out of style. The American Drew Ashby Park Dark Copper Bedroom Set has a very classic line, isn't frilly like some metal beds, and comes in a nice copper finish. $997.50

The Arts and Crafts style will never lose its appeal and can really fit in with any decor (I think it'd look swell in my Mid-Century Modern abode). At $698.00, the Tradewins Arts and Crafts Bedroom Set in Chestnut is a moderately inexpensive and handsome bed which would be masculine enough when my baby becomes a bachelor (not too soon, please - stay 3 for lots longer!)

I'm hoping to do something along the French sleigh bed line - this is after I pull up the carpet, finish the subfloor, repaint, which shouldn't take any time at all, you know?! Will keep you updated with the progress of the great room re-do!

I Want a Gustavian Home

I'm thinking I want a classic Swedish home. I love blue and white, especially the icy blue of Gustavian design.

Who wouldn't want to live in a home so light and airy?

I love the mix of newer antiques with the classic colors. I could live here; go on, twist my arm.



When I saw this picture of a coffee shop in Sweden I thought "That would be a beautiful kitchen."



These living rooms are sublime.





Wouldn't you love to see these spaces in your home?







I'm afraid if I had these bedrooms, I'd never leave them.




(Aren't these headboards beautiful? They are $749 each on Wisteria.)

Check out this site for more beautiful Gustavian design.

Photos from Google.

Etsy finds for Will (and Mommy)

William's third (THIRD!) birthday is the 26th, so last night I took a tour of etsy trying to find items I might buy for him. As always, I found some wonderful stuff!

At Lisa J Honey's Sweet Things you can find the most Amazing felt food. Check out this cheese tray for $20. Looks good enough to eat!



Speaking of felt, asherjasper offers The Cutest egg people. They start around $15, but for $70, you can get this custom ordered set of your own family. Email a picture and you will receive this amazing set (even with the family pet!).



This woodpecker print would be perfect for William's animal room. From Studio Lyon, $18.



Studio Lyon also offers these ABC prints; with a modern graphic they are a nice way to introduce the alphabet ($8).



I love this owl shelf for Will's room. Maple shade Kids specializes in eco-friendly Room Decor and Art. $59



It's hard to find great boy's clothing, but I think this car shirt from BabyBolt fits the bill. It's $20, and would thrill Will, who loves anything with a car.



These two are more for mommy. You may have gathered by now that I am fascinated with saints. Blame it on catholic school. But this St. Therese of Lisieux ($18) is detailed and just the cutest little saint ever. Saintly Silver and Saintly Sewing offer any saint you can think of, all intricately stitched and highly detailed. And cute!



Kelly Street Vintage (one of my favorite shops on ebay) has this wonderful late 1800's - early 1900's wooden alphabet toy. I so want this (I doubt Will would ever get his hands on it - this is a mommy toy, too). Priced at $82.50, I think it would be a wonderful addition to my antique collection!