Rustic Woodland Christmas in our Bedroom

Hello,

I finished decorating our bedroom

for the Christmas season and although

it is similar to last year I have made a

few changes too.

The white snowshoes were added as they

     got a coat of white paint  lovingly painted by

my granddaughter and I last weekend.

 This chaise is a cosy spot to enjoy

some relaxation with a cup of

hot cocoa and a book.....Christmas

             music quietly playing in the background.

I love decorating with reindeer and these

tiny ones add a touch of whimsy to my

afternoon snack tray.

My cosy corner

The reindeer on the mantle are my

favorites and they were both

Christmas gifts several years ago.

                                                          With a few snow flurries coming down it
                                                                     is lovely to snuggle indoors by the fireside
                                                                     with a hot drink and a few nibbles. before
                                                                     doing some Christmas baking.

                                                                                    Hope you are enjoying this
                                                                                    season of joy with a few
                                                                                    quiet and cosy moments
                                                                                     of your own.!

                                                                                              Carolyn
                                                                                 

                                                                                       

More Romantic Tea & Roses

            Happy Valentine's Day!

              It is time to relax and enjoy a book,the roses

         and a cup of hot tea in this sunny corner

of our bedroom.

                        I love a bright sunny winter day even if

                           it is cooler outdoors it is cozy and warm

                                   here  curled up on the chaise by the fireside.

The tea is waiting.

      The roses are beautiful!

          You might have noticed I love

          making collages.

                                                                       

Before you go I have a bouquet or two for

you for Valentine's Day.

Happy Valentine's Day !

Carolyn

Our Guest Room Makeover

                                                                              Hello everyone,

                                                           Last winter my husband and I gave one
                                                           of our guest rooms a makeover and I never
                                                           got around to sharing it until now.
                                                                    So, the first thing we did was strip off
                                                            the toile wallpaper that had been on for several
                                                            years along with a few other layers that were
                                                            underneath....stripping wallpaper is one of my
                                                            least favorite jobs!
                                                                  My husband put the pine board strips on the
                                                            old plaster walls and then we painted them white
                                                            on the bottom and soft grey on the top.

                                                           

                I bought new curtains at Homesence and

            painted the armour the same soft grey.

                 The pine floors are original to the house,

                 so they are 100 years old. I would like to

                     refinish them this winter but we shall see.

The grey quilt also came from Homesense.

                                                                       The antique dresser was painted
                                                                        and I recovered the thrift store chair
                                                                        in the corner.

     A touch of Christmas on the

         tea tray.

                                                                      This was the room before

                                                   Well, it did make quite a change in the
                                                               room  and maybe updated it.
                                                               Visitors often say it is like stepping
                                                               back in time when they come here
                                                                so I am never sure if I will ever catch
                                                                up!  Ha! Ha!
                                                                                    Thank you for visiting,

                                                                                                      Carolyn
                                                                       

Our Guest Bedroom

        Hello everyone,

   A few days ago I made a few changes

in our guest bedroom.

Nothing major...... just moved the antique

bed so that it is on an angle on the other

side of the room.

                                                                             

Our home is a farmhouse and is almost

    100 years old. It is not fancy but it is 

comfortable.

I am adding a few Christmas touches

to the room. 

A tea tray.....I must be on a 

diet today, no scones!

                                                                                   

The wallpaper has been on for

several years now.

I bought the toile wallpaper for

$2 a double roll at Mardens

in Bangor.

The comforter and shams were

a thrift shop find.

You might have noticed my passion

for transferware and toile,

                                                            The handmade bedspread was a $5.
                                                             yard sale find~ I love it!

                                                                                 

                                                                 The armoire was turned on an
                                                                  angle also.

Just a few simple changes in our

guest gave the room a whole

new look.

                                               My thoughts and prayers are with the
                                                          people of France and we pray for
                                                          peace throughout the world during
                                                          these tragic times.

                                                                                       Take care,

                                                                                               Carolyn