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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Pink Saturday/ Sneak peak at pinks in my apartment

Welcome to another Pink Saturday! For a list of other participants, go visit our gracious hostess Beverly at How Sweet the Sound.

Well folks, I am returning to the realm of the sane and normal this week. Here are some sneak peaks into my new bedroom. I have only a few things moved in there so far, but am excited about how it's going to look. This is a bigger bedroom and I have more room for all my girly stuff!

Remember this wicker settee that I found at an antique shop this summer? I paid only $20 for this! What a bargain! This is the real wicker too, not that resin stuff they make nowadays.


Here's how I am dressing it up for the new bedroom! I wanted something nice to sit on where I could sit up to read, but still put my feet up too. I think this is the perfect solution! I got some wood sheeting cut to fit the seats, and bought some big pillows. Then I threw one of my bedspreads over the pillows to create this little loveseat. There is a lot of pink in the cover, and in two of the pillows.


My plan is to put this yard long roses picture above. I got this picture on eBay a few years ago. I love the antique moulding around the frame. It cost quite a bit to ship because it's heavy, but it was worth every penny as it was exactly what I was looking for!


Here is a close up of the lovely pink roses.


A couple years ago I found this pink chair at a thrift shop for only $15. My Waverly pillow looks pretty good there. My intent is to have this chair to read in also, but truth be told, it will sit near my closet and will probably have my clothes thrown over it.

I might take it out back this summer and spray paint it a creamy white. We'll see. I also like the contrast of some wood in the room to offset all the white.

Since I live in a testosterone charged home (two sons, even the dog is a boy), its nice to have my area where I can be all feminine and girly. With so much pink and lace and frilliness, will I ever be able to get a manly man into that bedroom? I guess I'll figure that out when that time comes. Hope springs eternal!

30 comments:

Jill said...

Looks like you are girling up the room! Looks really pretty! I love that picture you bought. I love roses.

Anonymous said...

Love your wicker, you should be proud of your room, it's going to be so girly and all you. I can't wait to see what else you have done.

Hugs,
Chris

bj said...

Oh, Kady, I do remember this loveseat...how pretty you have fixed it up. I know your new room is going to be so pretty...
Good, good luck on the job interview! You are doing so well and I am proud of how you have handled this rough spot in your life.
xo bj

Anonymous said...

Yes the framed rose picture will be perfect on top of your lovely loveseat.

I'll bet if you have a little girl then she'll love all the pink she's seeing :-)

Happy Pink Saturday!

My name is Riet said...

You are doing so well. Happy pink Saturday

Sherri said...

Ouuu What a wonderful makeover! The 'loveseat' daybed is beautiful. Happy Pink!

Justine said...

Love it, Kady! Your room is going to be SO girlie!

Justine :o )

Light and Voices said...

You are a talented person to take something and make it into something. Someone's trash is your treasure. I am so proud of what you have accomplished. Happy Pink Saturday!
Joyce

Anonymous said...

Happy Pink Saturday!

Such a great pink ambiance...


~ Gabriela ~

Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySide said...

Lovely Pink!

SmilingSally said...

You're going to enjoy your girly-girl room. Happy Pink Saturday.

The Quintessential Magpie said...

You are all pretty in pink! Love the girly girl look of this.

Happy PS!

XO,

Sheila :-)

♥Mimi♥ said...

This has to be one of the best days of the week for a dyed-in-the-wool pinkie like me.

Your sharing this week is w♥nderful. Thanks so much...warmed me up...it's -6 outside and I need all the warmth I can get!

Anonymous said...

Morning, Kady! Oh, I just love how you've spiffed up that wicker piece! It looks wonderful! I'm glad you can have a special girly place just for you!
Oh, please do take some awards! You're the bestest!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Chandy said...

Cute, cute!!!

Claudia said...

I love those yard long rose paintings! Yours is beautiful! Love the wicker, also. Have a great Pink Saturday!

Glennis said...

That wicker settee is a great find!! Smart shopper~!

Have a great Pink Saturday!

Lori Lynn said...

Pretty! Happy PS!

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi there and Happy Pink Day. I've raised three boys myself and I've been girling it up ever since they moved out! I LOVE pink and I have a lot of it. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi

Anonymous said...

looks like you are doing a wonderful job re-decorating. Great job on the wicker.

Happy Pink Saturday.

Kris

nikkicrumpet said...

What a clever use for the wicker settee. And that rose pictures is GORGEOUS! And I'm sure a manly man will feel like a special guest in his woman's boudoir in that room....SEXY!

Anonymous said...

Good for you. We all deserve our own special place. It is going to be so pretty.

Happy Pink Saturday, Kady.

LADY JANE said...

Looks like you are going to have a beautiful girly room!

Nancy Rosalina said...

Kady, I love your pinks! You did good on all the finds! Nancy

Bridget said...

We all need some girlyness in our homes!

Anonymous said...

It is beautiful and very much girly girl! Happy Pink Saturday!

imjacobsmom said...

Well aren't you the crafty one. That loveseat was a great bargain and a great idea! I think that maybe I would paint that chair. Your room is getting pretty girly - good for you! ~ Happy Pink Saturday! ~ Robyn

Rue said...

Hi Kady :)

The settee looks really cute! Love that picture too :)

I think the room is going to be darling and you'll have a man in there quicker than you think, but hopefully not with a bra on LOL

rue

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Happy Pink Saturday

Susan

Helen said...

Hi Kady! Love all the pink, especially the ebay treasure... if you are looking for any input, I would consider painting the rocking chair white too ..... so girly and fun in that house of men!