I’ve been trying to funnel some energy into our bedroom. This is nothing new. I’m always funneling energy into decorating our home. It’s my obsession hobby. Our room has gone through some transformations. Many things have been on (The Mister’s) To Blog About list. We made our headboard, repainted the room and tried several different curtain options. Next week, I’ll post some of what has happened in our bedroom.
That’s what she said.
Part of my issue with decorating our home can be that I like so much stuff. I become paralyzed by the options. I can tell and help you with what you should do all day. However, for myself it can be difficult. I see too much and have too many ideas. I want to try too many things. I’ve heard this is common with actual decorators or people who get sucked into decor. It makes me feel much better that occasionally Miles Redd doesn’t know what the f he’s doing either in his home.
Currently, global or world textiles are becoming a trend. I’m seeing it a lot in bedding, soft goods and accessories. Just in the past three weeks I’ve bought two pairs of shoes that would fall under this category. I believe part of this, especially in soft goods, is the evolution of people’s love of ikat. Here are some bedrooms with global textile bedding.
Anna Spiro is genius.
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West Elm is offering hand-embroidered quilts from India. They all made from recycled saris and vary in size and color.
I bought a handmade Indian quilt from Spruce, a boutique in Brentwood. This is it.
I had a $15 credit and it still cost me $150. Yeah. Now, I realize comforters and other pieces of bedding are in this range and the West Elm blankets are smaller and $99. Still, I feel guilty. My plan was to bring it home and test it in the space. I didn’t know that linens were nonreturnable or I frankly probably wouldn’t have purchased it. You should make me feel better and tell me how pretty it is in the comments.
I do really like the black background and the mixture of blue, green, pink and yellow. I have a plan of attack on using it. Unfortunately, that plan included some curtains from IKEA but the one I was near this week was going through a renovation and had only 3 curtains in the marketplace. It was weird. So, as usual, I’m working on it and this holiday weekend is just the right time for me to do so.
Hi Rachael Anne,
I saw from one of your earlier posts that you ordered the Leopard indoor outdoor rug from Ballard. I am thinking about ordering one too and just wondered how it looks, quality, etc.
Thanks so much!
Kim
Kim, I’m so glad you asked about it. I recently purchased another one and was going to do an update on what I think about them. I’m posting it next week.
Kim,
We ordered another one and now have two – one in the dining room and the other in our living room. However, we’ve noticed differences in the quality. I’ve notified Ballard Designs and will do a post when I have (hopefully) some resolve to the situation. I feel like I need to give them a chance to respond and correct the issue.
Thanks,
RA
Let’s put $150 of your time into perspective…are you very likely to quilt until this project was complete?
This is a fabric I first saw on One Kings Lane and it might have been around $20 a yard (or more, since I did not “buy”). I nearly bought it again when I found it made into a kaftan for $45. (had a moment of “do I need another cover-up”?)
So if it helps you – I love this quilt! You are going to have a strong “manly” floral in your bedroom and it will look great.
Cheers!
this is an old post but bear with me …i just found you and I’m reading everything. love love love this Indian quilt, so much so that I am immediately on the hunt for it! What does your beautiful room look like now?
Michelle, I’m glad you found me and welcome. I haven’t seen another quilt like the one I bought since. I recently went to the boutique where I purchased it and they didn’t have any left. Here’s a thought though – I may sell it. It’s beautiful but I plan to redo our headboard. I’ll do a post on our bedroom soon, maybe next week, as I do need to get on that.
I will buy this from you in one second! Love your blog! had a blast reading it with my sister and than my husband lots of laughing and relating..keep in touch
Michelle, I’m happy to sell it. Send me an email thelovelylifestyle @ gmail. com if you’re still interested.
yes please!
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Michelle-
Email me (don’t post it here in case of any stalkers) your address so I can check on shipping for you.
-RA