let the design a.d.d continue...
another room that i am working on in my house is my son's room. it is currently LAVENDER, and already a few of his friends have asked him why his room is purple. poor little guy!
here is the plan i have pulled together for grady's room:
i want to create a room that is masculine but isn't too bright. i love the idea of layering lots of patterns like plaids, herringbones, houndstooths, and a geometric or two. most of the fabrics will be neutral, with accents in oranges and blues. i CANNOT help myself, and have to add a few vintage inspired touches like the lamp, pillowcases and vintage travel posters. i may also add in the vintage licence plates that he had in his
last room.
items from his "old" room that i am keeping:
dresser
bed skirt
black + white plaid curtains
items coming from other areas of the house:
bedding:
ikea malou duvet coverlands end tile gate print sheets in khakibrooklyn bridge pillowcasesikea ps vadmal wool blanket
other items:
metal lamp-
the foundarycardboard safari rhino headvintage travel calendar, purchased
herethoma filicia's lawrence in taupeorange
holli zollinger fabric (i am working on getting this custom colored. it is currently only available in blue.)
in the alcove, i am planning on using an
expedit shelving unit as a window seat, an idea i spotted on pinterest via
here. this will provide storage for grady's books and some toys.
i will have to raise it off the ground a bit because there is a vent in the middle of the window alcove.
initially, i wanted to paint the walls a dark blue, but now i am considering a lighter blue to keep the room from feeling too dark. it has one large window but because of the trees outside, the room doesn't get a lot of light. i had to restrain my self from planning stripes for the wall! i just don't want to repaint the room whenever we move out. yeah...i know that's totally lazy. but really, anything is better than the color it is now...the lavender is NOT a hit with my little man. i am getting paint samples up this week.
and, just for fun, a NEVER before seen glimpse of his "old" room as
i originally designed his bedding, the drapes, and, well, EVERYTHING....5 years ago for house #4.
(sorry, i took the pictures, and obviously had no clue how to hold the camera...or how to turn the flash off....or how to get the camera strap out of the lens...phew. i am still a major rookie with the camera, but these pictures are just plain embarrassing. sorry!)
all of the trim and bead board was painted black. schumacher burlap wallpaper is above the bead board, and a black and white ticking wallpaper is on the ceiling. the ikea cowhide rug was originally purchased for this room....
the grey roman shade has a blackout lining and is trimmed in red. this was grady's first "big boy" room. we took him out of his crib when we was almost 3...seeing these pictures conjures memories of him jumping on his bed with his sisters, wearing only a diaper.
man, they grow up fast...
If I could choose anywhere to be today it would be here...this is my ideal...
Have you seen anything more calming...the design is perfect and the colour scheme is gorgeous...not sure if it's royal blue or black but it looks sensational with the crisp white set amongst the ocean backdrop and I'm loving the colour of that gorgeous light I seem to be seeing alot more use of that beautiful colour mixed with crisp white and royal blue and I must say I'm Loving it!!! 
Beautiful Carolyn Quartermaine fabric...isn't it just fabulous...so bright and beautiful and in the most delicious colours...check the link for some gorgeous inspiration!
Doesn't this room look sensational...I love the fabric canvas sitting against the wall and I so much prefer art work to be randomly placed it's much more creative...gorgeous design! 
Now this is exactly how I envisage my wardrobe to be...perfectly organised and oh so pretty...I do hope to achieve this one day...I can but dream...can't I? There's something to be said for decluttering and living a minimalist life and this closet makes me want to do it...it would be so fulfilling to walk into a wardrobe where everything has it's own place...bring on a life of simplicity I say! Have a magical Monday xx
There's something so Beautiful about Industrial Chic...I love those floors and the table is superb!
I 'm drawn to it's raw beauty...
The colours are sensational...this kitchen is fabulous and the walls ...well...be still my beating heart!
Have I mentioned how much I love the colours...
An Industrial Chic workplace...need I say more...I'm loving this design more and more each day.
