inspiration may come from a variety of places!
However, most recently inspiration has come from shades of gray.
Over the past twenty~five years,
our Guest Room has been in restful shades of blue.
At the "Dream Home" it was affectionately called The Blue Room.
Updated here on this side of the Prairie, it has been called The Heirloom Room,
as it houses various christening gowns, infant dresses, vintage furniture
and photos from our families past.
Our Guest Room is a multifunctional room, as well.
It not only serves as another bedroom when we have out~of~town guests,
a space for corresponding with my pen~pals,
a place for housing Seasonal clothing
and additional storage for home decor accessories. . .
it is also the much needed respite when I'm recovering from illness or surgery.
resting within the peaceful confides of our Guest Room.
But as the nights turned to weeks,
and weeks turned to months,
the Sherwin~Williams Dockside Blue began to encompass me
and I knew a much needed update was l o n g overdue.
The inspiration for this over~due
make~over came from this garden themed plaque.
For many months,
while visiting our local Roadhouse Antiques and Gifts Shop,
I would gaze upon this detailed piece of artwork trying to visualize
where I could place it into my Traditional decor.
Once I received my September 2013 edition of Ballad Designs catalog,
it became crystal clear!
Lightweight urethane with an aged look.
Zinc designed for outdoor use featured in Antique Gray.
Thinking the one I had seen was made of wood,
I knew it was the inspirational piece for
the updating of our Guest Room On Crooked Creektt.
And so~o~o. . .it began!
I am continually blessed to have my very own Michael Angelo. . .
er, "Mr. Ed" to do the interior painting,
hang new Roman Shades and Brushed Pewter drapery rods,
and build a box to properly hang the concrete plaque. . .
then allowing me at my leisure to dress the bed and hang the artwork.
I kept the design streamlined and tranquil
within the confides of this petite 10' X 9' bedroom.
The full size bed, heirloom antique secretary and night stand
are the only pieces of furniture that remain.
Still seeking respite,
my vintage 1950's turquoise vases provided the single accent hue.
Creamy ivory and touches of silver
continues the cohesiveness of the serene atmosphere within the petite space.
Grouping artwork and keeping similar hues throughout
allows the eye to easily drift into much needed sleep at days end.
are definitely providing a much needed respite
and giving me daily inspiration to regain my strength.
Until next time. . .
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An important reminder to shop locally,
as we did during our updating of the Guest Room!
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