It's Friday! 

And I'm as happy as a long haired, black Collie rolling around on a white bedspread.

I've always admired people who consider their bedroom decor as important as the public spaces in their home.

A friend told me long ago that the first room you should decorate is your bedroom - it's your retreat, your alone place, your refuge. 

Here are some photos of people who appreciate that philosophy.

          A bedroom is such an intimate space.  The room where we
          sleep, read, recharge, and reflect on our day probably says
          more about us than any other room in the house. What does
          your bedroom say about you?

The view is the headboard.  I love that.

A bedroom is one of the easiest rooms to redecorate. 

Here are a few unusual headboards for inspiration:

Do you know a little buckaroo who needs a bedroom makeover?  A barn theme would be the perfect background for the horseshoe headboard.  Old saddles as decorating accents can be found at flea markets and are usually quite inexpensive.  On the wall, mount old wooden rails with pegs to hang coats and caps. 

          In the near future I plan to post an article with photos on the

          new movement to use reclaimed wood.  It's economical, good

          for the environment, and utterly charming.

 Great decor for a teenage boy.  He could even

help construct the headboard.

Sanded and stenciled - super easy and inexpensive. 

Antique doors make beautiful headboards. 

This small room comes together through the subtle use of
natural wood, neutral tones, and scaled down furnishings. 
LOVE the stripped down chandelier.

Most of us don't exercise our imaginations enough.  Put

yours to work today on the most important room in the house. 

Have a great weekend!

Sources:  Phoebe Howard Designs; Sierra Studios; Living Beautifully; Coastal Living; Simply Sjostedt; Marcia Prentice; Erika Powell Interiors; Castle Eclectic; Seducing Serendipity; House of Turquoise; Justine Taylor Designs

T R E N D    A L E R T

I would be remiss if I didn't make an effort to keep you updated on the latest decorating trends. 

Obviously, if anything is posted on the internet it must be true.  So, I feel confident in providing you with this information.  

One word.  Maps.

You're thinking, "I don't need maps.  I have a GPS."

Wrong.  You need maps.  And, here is the reason why.

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Map wallpaper is extreme and almost hypnotic. 

(Not really digging the Spanish conquistador, though.)

Much more subtle and attractive wallpaper - great for a guestroom.

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Maps aren't limited to just being hung on the wall. 

Take at look at this imaginative nursery. 
Notice anything unusual about Tate's name?

Tate must feel really special having his name constructed
out of a map - especially if it's a map of his hometown or state.

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The next time you run across a map scarf, take a

second look at it.  How would it look framed?

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Pinwheels made out of atlas maps make great party favors. 
Goodwill and thrift stores usually have a large selection

of atlases at very inexpensive prices.

TREND ALERT, Part II - Globes

Why globes?  Because they're round maps!

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We've all seen old dressers at yard sales and flea markets.

With a simple circle paint treatment, wouldn't this

look great in a teen's room or a dorm?

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Get crafty and creative with your geographic orbs.

And, don't worry about marking up your globe. 
With political unrest throughout the world, a globe is

outdated just about as soon as it is produced.

Regardless of how you decorate with maps it's sure

to spark imaginations and is economically

so very fleaChic!