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Monday, September 19, 2011

A Bedside Vignette


There's not a lot of natural light in the master bedroom, which is just fine for sleeping, but taking photos in here is a bit tricky.



 Artificial light improves things somewhat, but also casts shadows that I don't notice while I'm propped up reading in bed!







I tell myself that I love clean lines and simplicity, but I'm always tending toward the ornate.



 I love Maria's Dreamy Whites serene French farmhouse style, for instance, but Joy's Savvy City Farmer rooms that appear in Romantic Prairie Style just give me a thrill!



I always incorporate the darker tones and touches of gold that are found in Joy's home, and have a higher number of  "objays" that I use in vignettes. I'll probably never have just a lamp and a drink of water by the bed! Here's a look at my bedside table all straightened up and dusted off.









The tapestry is a reproduction souvenir I brought back from Venice.



The glass lamp, drinking glass, and perfume bottle are vintage.

















I found this small original watercolor portrait at a fleamarket. The seller may have thought it was a print. It reminds me of a Dutch Master, and has a signature that turned up nothing in my cursory  research. Isn't she fine?





Do you have any bedside treasure? Do tell!
 I hope you're off to the start of a great new week!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline



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22 comments:

  1. Hi J,
    Oh I see the best of the linens have been stashed in the boudoir:-) What a gorgeous coverlet and those dripping in lace pillow slips.... sigh..... Are the back euro shams RA? I had a set of them in pink and they kept falling between the iron rails, I had to retuen them :-(
    Love the cluttered nighttable, I can't do the minimalist thing either, treaures are to be seen, and that painting is a treasure, stunning really!!
    I think the lighting you captured is beautiful soft, moody and romantic:-)
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  2. Your bedroom is gorgeous...oh the bedding is fabulous...very inviting!!

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  3. Your bedroom is so pretty and I'm glad to see that someone else loves lots of things on their bedside table.

    I really like all of your treasures.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  4. Your linens and "objays" are wonderful and so soothing and romantic. I so admire your style!

    I have lots of things of my bedside table though not so pretty as yours. It always a stack of books and chapstick.

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  5. I like white in the bedroom and admire the linens on your bed. Your room definitely has a cozy appeal to it.
    Judith

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  6. Your bedroom is so lovely. If I did not already decorate mine in blue I would redo it in white.

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  7. Love the little girl portrait, beautiful. your linens look so comfy I just want to jump in!

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  8. What a beautiful room! Your treasures are a perfect setting for your Romantic bedroom!

    Wanda

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  9. I use and collect vintage pillow cases. Yours are lovely. I love the soft brown and cream in your bedroom.

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  10. What a beautiful blog you have! I enjoyed seeing all your lovely vignettes! That little girl painting is wonderful!

    Katherine

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  11. Hi Jacqueline...

    Your bedroom is GORGEOUS, my friend! Ohh...the bed linens are simply divine...I especially like the beautiful embroidered piece on top! It's lovely! Beautiful bedside vignettes too! I really studied your beautiful tapestry from Venice.

    Thank you so much for sharing your lovely bedroom with us today!

    Warmest autumn wishes,
    Chari

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  12. You have some very lovely treasures, such a beautiful room x

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  13. Oh Jacqueline this is absolutely enchanting! Your beautiful vintage finds are a complete delight and very charmingly displayed! Warmest wishes from an old farmhouse in England - Glenda xxx

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  14. Your bedroom is so pretty, I have whites and golds in mine, not too many golds but a few accessories here and there. Love the bedside table and the painted wall brick!
    Have a great day!
    XXX Ido

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  15. What a beautiful haven you have created!!
    I'm sure your home will be gracing the pages of a book someday!

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  16. Generally my decorating tends to the "more is better" school. HOWevah, the bedside table has to remain mostly clear due to the most prominent decoration being a spoiled 10 pound cat!!!!! She sleeps there most nights...making sure that we don't have anything to eat that she doesn't get a share of! She also wants to be sure to be close at hand so that when the clock in the hall chimes 6 times, she can start licking my ear and patting me on the face.....ahhhhh....an automated alarm clock :^)
    Your home is beautiful no matter what you put where!!
    Have a good week,
    J

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  17. What eye candy you have provided for us. The entire setting is a delight, and I'm particularly drawn to the bed linens.

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  18. Lovely vignette, and I adore those bed linens!

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  19. so sweetly romantic

    i love the little sparkles
    of silver
    cut glass

    a truly restful
    and pretty space
    to call your own

    thank you for linking up
    to fridays unfolded.

    alison

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