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Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!
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Earlier in the week, I shared Part I of..."Down by the Seashore"...A Summertime Master Bedroom. I would just like to thank all of you who stopped by. I appreciate all of your sweet notes!
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Part I primarily focused on a few of the summery vignettes that I created for this room. Today in Part II, I would like to share the design of the bedroom itself...and the summer bed linens. I hope that you enjoy!
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"Down by the Seashore"
A Summertime Master Bedroom...Part II
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Here we are...in my master bedroom.
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I have been playing with summertime decor at my place and having so much fun! I usually change things up a bit with each new season. I love a "good" change...keeping things fresh and updated!
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Here in Colorado, changing out winter's warm, heavy bed linens for something a little lighter is really a necessity. Sooo...it just seems natural to start in the bedrooms when doing a little seasonal decorating!
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Summertime Colors
...White and Linen...
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As you can see, I have an "Old-World-like plaster" paint treatment in antique gold on the walls.. It's a fairly "neutral" color...which opens up a variety of options for using different "accent" colors. I have chosen soft shades of white and linen for my master's summertime decor. Keeping it light and simple!
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Master Bedroom Suite...
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We have a fairly good sized master bedroom and bath. My honey designed and built the master bedroom suite before I came into the picture...but I love everything about it and wouldn't change a thing.
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The bath area is "opened" to the bedroom. Honey said that after his travels in Europe, he wanted to build a "European" master bedroom/bath. Designing the bath where it is opened to the bedroom really gives the room a cozy and romantic ambiance! The design really is quite unique, I think!
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The Master Bath...
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The photo above was taken from the far side of the bed...looking toward the bath. Wall columns separate the bath tub and vanity areas from the bedroom. A partial wall separates the toilet area from the bedroom...offering a bit of privacy.
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Long, flowing, linen colored sheers are hung at each column...a total of four panels...to soften the hard lines of the column. I have used the same linen colored sheers behind the bed as well. I really do love the soft and elegant feel that the sheer draperies bring to the design of the master bedroom.
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An "Old World" Vanity...
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I love my "Old World" sink and vanity! The bowl of the sink is oversized and hangs over the wood vanity cabinet.
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New Summery Accessories...
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The master bath has received an updated look for summer as well! Tall apothecary jars filled with seashells, glass hurricanes filled with white candles, and fluffy white towels have replaced the winter accessories.
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A "Down at the Seashore" Bath Spa...
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We have a whirlpool bath tub...ahhh...it is sooo sweet! Adding the jetted tub really does give our master bedroom/bath a "spa" feel! Gotta love that! Hehe!
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The chest of drawers.
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I wanted to show you the chest of drawers that I found a few years back. I love the embossed finish on the front of the drawers!
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A light and simple "Down by the Seashore" vignette.
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The wall art above the chest of drawers.
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The two pieces on either end are plaster relief panels. I love the frenchy design and finish on these pretty pieces. Not the best photo but I wanted to share them with you.
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When I painted our master bedroom and bath...using the "Old World" plaster/paint technique...I gave our closet doors a similar finish. I stenciled a floral scroll design on the door panels.
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If you look closely...just to the right of the closet doors...you will see the same "floral scroll" design on the wall. I used the same stencil (that I used on the closet panels) and plaster. This gives a raised plaster effect on the wall. I just randomly used the plaster and stencil all over the bedroom and bath walls. Love how that turned out!!!
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Summer Bed Linens...
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Shades of fresh white and soft linen for the bed!
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Last summer I ordered a new duvet and shams from Pottery Barn called "Painterly Paisley". I love the soft shades of the linen and gray paisley pattern on a background of white! I am also using a white matelasse coverlet with matching shams.
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Lots and lots of pillows for a soft, comfy bed!
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I found the linen bolster pillow at JC Penneys.
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A close-up of the "Painterly Paisley" pattern.
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As soon as I seen the paisley pattern, I was reminded of seashells! The larger, circular paisley looks so much like a shell...I think!
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"Down by the Seashore"
"His" and "Her" Vignettes
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"His" Vignette...
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Honey sleeps on the left side of the bed so this cabinet belongs to him. In keeping with the theme..."Down by the Seashore"...I tried to create a vignette of interest with more of a masculine feel and a little less "frou-frou"! Hehe!
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Old Glass and Treasures from the Sea...
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A large vintage canning jar filled with white candles, a smaller jar filled with seashells, an old bottle filled with sea sand and shells...and a couple of old books...share the spotlight in this seashore vignette. The light brown, velvet runner creates a nice foundation...looking a bit like sand on the beach.
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A framed print of summertime flowers decorates the wall above the cabinet.
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Now...
A "Down by the Seashore" Vignette for "Her"!
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The right side...or my side of the bed!
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Romantic Candlelight and Sea Treasures...
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Okay...my seashore vignette has just a bit of "frou-frou" in it! Girls are like that...yea, they are! Hehe!
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Do you see the pretty sachet hanging on the cabinet door? This beautiful Victorian beaded sachet was a gift from my dear friend Gloria from Happy To Be blog. She brought this sweet gift to me when she came for a visit last month. The sachet is filled with dried roses and it smells just heavenly! I love it...thank you, sweet Gloria! *
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Another framed print of a summer bouquet lays against the wall and sets the tone for this romantic, seashore vignette.
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Candles...Candles...and More Candles...
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I love candles and candlelight...for a little romantic ambiance! I found these old, chippy, cream colored iron candleholders many years ago. Tall white pillars bring more of that summery feel to this vignette. A small glass votive with another white candle...sea sand...and shells join into the mix.
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Treasures from the Sea...
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This large shell is actually a bowl from a set of shell dishes that I have. I filled it with a few of my favorite things...
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a vintage linen and lace handkerchief...
two little star fish...
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lots and lots of pearls!
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and...Voila! There you have it...A "Down by the Seashore" summertime master bedroom and bath!
I hope that you enjoyed!
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I am joining these fabulous parties...
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Thank you, dear ladies...for hosting these lovely parties for us!
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Well my friends...I am so happy that you stopped by for a visit today! Please leave me a note and let me know that you were here. I'd love to visit with you!
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Warmest Summery Wishes!