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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Ummmm...nevermind...

Ever made a purchase or done something in your house, only to change your mind? It happens. I've created a few rules for myself that I do try to follow...solid, neutral, classic are a few terms I keep in mind when shopping. A few years months ago this is what I thought was the perfect bedroom...


I found fabric. Made the panels. Then I never found linens that I loved as much as the panels. So, my naked bedroom sat. For two years. Give or take a few months. I was cruising the internet a few weeks ago when I came across the blog a la' mode. And just like that, I fell in love with this bedroom...

a la' mode
Same blue. Just a little more modern. And a little lighter. My favorite thing are her window panels. Solid...check. Neutral...check. Classic...check. So...down with the old and up with the new. Add the new neutral panels with the linens I heart so much and I went from this...


to this...






Here's to discovering your style!

Rachel :)







The Shabby Nest



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15 comments:

  1. Moms CraftyMay 18, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Looks so good! Love the new spread and the curtains rach!

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  2. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Love love love the bedroom transformation!

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  3. a' la modeJuly 14, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Thanks for the kind words on my bedroom doll =) Your room is beautiful, BOTH ways!! xoxo shelli

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  4. SandraJuly 21, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Your room was so beautiful before, but I must admit the after is AMAZING!!!! Great job! I'm also in the process of redecorating my room and was looking for inspiration...check! ;)

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  5. rachel @ Just a Touch of GraySeptember 30, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I LOVE the changes you made! Way to pull some inspiration and run with it. Shelli's blog is a fav of mine! Your bedroom is gorgeous... I'm impressed you made your own panels! I'm still scared of the sewing machine! :) So glad you joined Roomspiration!

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  6. Jean @ Flower HillSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Love the drapes! And the bedding is beautiful! Please share where you got that coverlet. Oh, and I change my mind all of the time too. Gets very expensive after awhile!

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  7. Janel from NellieBellieSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    So pretty and inviting! Nice, soothing colors.

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  8. JaeSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    That's funny. I love your old panels! Love stripes! Send them to me! :)

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  9. AngeSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Both rooms are beautiful but I really love the after. The bed just has a little more pop to it! Where did you find that bedding? :) Great job on both before and after!

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  10. Dusty CoyoteSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Both ways look nice, but what a change. It's like a completely different room. Love the lamps (old and new).

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  11. Accessorize and OrganizeSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Thank you all for your kind words!!! All the bedding came from TJ Maxx. The panels I made from painter drop cloths from Lowes and the chesterfield sofa was a thrift store find :)

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  12. elizabeth@themustardceilingSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Beautiful! I too love the before and the after. Sometimes it just takes a little while to get it "just right." The bedding in the after definitely makes the space.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Wow. That is an inviting space. Love the bedding. So cute. Great job on the curtains too.

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  14. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I love the curtains as well...I like the two toned affect. And the bedding is awesome! Patience sometimes allows you to get exactly what you want:)

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  15. UnknownSeptember 28, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I realize this is an old post but was wondering if you would mind sharing the lighter blue paint color if you still have it. Thank you!

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