Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Day 823: bedroom updated for fall


I just love fall (have you noticed?). Remember last year when I scored some yardage of a great Ralph Lauren plaid fabric? I wanted to make stockings out of it but never did. Then it occurred to me that it would make a beautiful blanket, but -- surprise! -- nothing became of that either. So I finally just took it off the bolt, cut it in half, and put each piece on one of the two beds in our house.

It really cozied-up the guest bedroom (see it before here) and inspired a few little fall-ish updates.


A stack of old books, a few bits of early-fall foliage, and a deer antler (Wes thought I was crazy for bringing it home from an antique store -- but I love it!) on a copper platter warmed things up a bit. And after I gave the green ceramic yard-sale lamp to my cousin, I brought this turned-wood lamp home from Target. The black shade came out of a closet, which explains it disheveled shape.


I even swapped the blue and white plates for some brown transferware plates I wasn't using.
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28 comments:

  1. paulaSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    Jennifer it looks amazing. so perfect for fall.

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  2. Design EsquireSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Wow. The room looks incredible. I may need to steal some of these ideas...

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  3. LaurenSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    WOW this looks like it's from a MAGAZINE!!!!! so gorgeous & now you're making me want to redo the guest bedroom we just finished!!!! hahahaha

    i just LOVE this room!!!! AMAZING!!!!

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  4. AmySeptember 30, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    looks great! i love the nightstand vignette.

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  5. MeghanSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    So lovely!

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  6. LaurenSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    i'm back to look again for some fall inspiration. i just love it!!

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  7. carlee {deliciously organized}September 30, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    I really thought your room was from a magazine at first and you were using it for fall inspiration! WOW! It looks incredible!

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  8. Michelle HughesSeptember 30, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    this looks great! I love the simplicity of it all!

    SMiles!
    Michelle

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  9. bluehydrangeaSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    I love how cozy it looks!

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  10. Kelly RobsonSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Looks SO GOOD! I love that lamp with the trunk... and the wall color. Oh, and I love the blanket too. :)

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  11. VSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    just lovely.

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  12. JulesSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    I thought it was from a magazine, too. Lovely!

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  13. JenniferSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    ya'll are too kind! you spoil me :)

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  14. TenilleSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    It looks very warm, snuggly and unique (am slightly creeped out by the deer antlers but I get creeped out easily). Likes a lot.

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  15. LindsBSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Jennifer that is seriously the best free makeover I've ever seen- I LOVE how cozy it makes the room feel. It looks like something out of a Ralph Lauren photo shoot- love love love it!

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  16. RachelSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    It seriously looks great! I love the lamp - love it. I've been looking for one like that for our bedroom. And I love the little things you put together on the tray - it looks great!!

    But the best idea?? That plaid on your bed. I just may have to steal that idea....

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  17. Becca JaneSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    So I just stumbled upon your blog, and I LOVE it! Can't wait to read more!

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  18. AmandaSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I definitely dislike my guest bedroom now :) Looks great. Also, what camera setting to put your camera in to take these inside pictures. They are so crisp.

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  19. JenniferSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Amanda -- switch a few things out, you'll feel better about it! and all I did was turn OFF my flash. that room as beautiful natural light, especially at midday, when I shot these.

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  20. VictoriaSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Looks great! My mom has an old trunk just like that I am thinking of stealing.

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  21. JenOctober 1, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Beautiful, yet not overdone. I love it! I especially love the trunk used as a bedside table. Nice touch.

    ~ Jen

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  22. katy elliottOctober 1, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Adorable!

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  23. simply seletaOctober 1, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    This is lovely. Perfect time of year to get out your plaid!!!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    I loved the summer look and love the fall look as well. Fantastic job.

    Sylvia

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  25. Haven and HomeOctober 2, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Looks great!

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  26. megan @ a life's designOctober 5, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    i LOVE your fall updates! perfection.

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  27. BonBon Rose Girls KristinOctober 6, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    That trunk is beyond fabulous!

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  28. MelissaNovember 23, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    love the deer antler! would you mind if i posted the picture of your nightstand on my blog? i was googling deer antler's and your blog came up! thanks for the inspiration! =)

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