Hello all. I thought a few pictures might be good as we all shift into 2009, away from the holidays, and onto…what exactly? I guess Martin Luther King Day…I get the day off work, and why not honor the man? Oh, and of course there will be an historic inauguration in a few weeks. One of my friends (she knows who she is) mentioned a party. I’m counting on it, you-know-who.
And on to photos. In June, I posted this pic of my bedroom. 
That is the Merlot-colored, velvet bedding I had for about a year. I don’t know that I was ever crazy about it; it’s just hard to find a duvet set for a full sized bed. So I think I kind of settled. Anyway, velvet is hot. And it doesn’t mix well with flannel sheets, and this just wasn’t me. Enter, thanks to my fabulous mother, this as of Christmas.
Some people have some, ahem, issues with parents buying them clothes or decorating. But my mom knows my taste. And to be honest, I made this easy on her. The duvet cover and matching shams were from CB2, and I sent her the direct link in an email. Uber-easy to get me what I wanted. Then of course, she added the bedskirt and throws and well, it all just came together. She had help from her coworker and friend, Libby’s Mom, who is an experienced decorator and painter. And, she made me three paintings for above the bed. Which is funny, because a few weeks before Christmas I had the thought, maybe I should ask for some artwork for the bedroom. Anyway, here’s a shot of that.
She incorporated the colors and remembered that one of my favorite flowers is the calla lily (the other being daffodils). This is just SO much more me. I love it.
Let’s see. Oh yes, I wanted to post a pic of me on NYE. But there weren’t any of just me; and I don’t want to post pics of people in case they aren’t ok with that. Anyway, I may or may not have had a few jello shots that night. And a couple of martinis. And then champagne. Hehe, yeah. I have a lot to write about the new year and how I’m feeling. Let’s just say, invigorated. And leave the rest for another post.
I’m loving the new sheets!
Great color scheme. Thumbs up from me!
It all looks lovely! Much better than the purple velvet. The paintings are great too. You must be soooo pleased
I LOVE the bedroom! It is beautiful, and definitely so you. How thoughtful and perfect of your mom.
Happy New Year!!!!
Whoa I love your new bedroom set. I think your mom should shop for me! We would get along very well.
Um, the person who mentioned a party needs to talk to you about that. Apparently inauguration is on a WORK day.
I totally love the new bedroom look! Beautiful and very tranquil…
ooh la la! love it! i can definitely see that it’s much more “you!” very pretty…and perhaps the site of some ‘09 action!
ooh, i love the new duvet!! it’s so… calming, i think is the word i’m looking for? just more serene and very lovely. and that is SO cool about the artwork! love it
love the new bedding. way to go mom.
I love the color scheme. Of course, you are a big TEASE since I am looking at this at work, wishing I was in bed
Huh, I thought random folks like to be shown on blogs with silly captions. Maybe that’s my idea of a sick joke.
Your mom has stellar decorating sense. Well done and this color change is a huge improvement. Are there CB2 stores in Illinois? We get the catalog, but that’s all. Since you’re in the home state of CB I’m guessing there are stores. I love their kid’s stores, Land of Nod, … except the price tags. They have great items though.
If you look carefully, you won’t see any roaches.