Hey there! It's been a cool dreary week and I 'm feeling a bit like a mole! Hopefully this week will be better with some sun and more seasonal temps. On a brighter note I am participating in Met. Monday and Blue Monday with our lovely hostesses Susan and Sally. Please visit their lovely blogs for some inspirational posts!
The after. I found some white crinkly style panels that I thought would make the room seem more open and airy! Below, another before.
I think the after opens up our smallish bedroom and takes better advantage of the view! Privacy is not a big issue for us, we live in the boonies after all and close our blinds at night.
I moved the end tables around and added this lace table topper I recently found thrifting. I think it adds an old fashioned and romantic look with my GoneWith the Wind Lamp. Soon I will change to a more cozy looking quilt for winter. My MIL is a quilter and I have found a pic of one I adore. Can't wait for that!!
Some exciting bit of news to share! My hubby and I will be traveling to Phoenix at the end of this month to visit with my son Joshua and his wife Dawn. We will get to see my brother Tom and I will get to meet some of my fellow bloggers at an AZ luncheon held in Phoenix! I am so looking forward to this!! I bought our plane tickets today. Now to rent a car and hotel room. I'm feeling a bit like an old hat at this. Little did I know when my son took a teaching job in Phoenix it might be for a long stretch of time. With the economy the way it is they can't just up and move back to Wisconsin since they have jobs!
sin. Now their building a house! I am so excited and can't wait to see the progress but I am also a little blue.
I love the new drapes. Much simpler and serene.
ReplyDeleteWHAT A DIFFERENCE! It looks like a new house as well as a new room...we really get stuck sometimes and a little change brings newness! Nice! Come say hi :D
ReplyDeleteHi, Cindy, and a Happy Blue Monday to you! :-)
ReplyDeleteI think those touches to your bedroom are perfect for you! It really does open it up with the new drapes, and that tablecloth is perfect with your GWTW lamp. I am a quilt nut so I can't wait to see what you do there.
So happy for your young ones that they are getting their own nest. Take lots of pics!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI thought I'd stop by to let you know that your 'winnings' will be going out tomorrow. Congrats and thanks for participating in my give away. (Like the new window treatment.)
Living it up at Lakewood,
Cindy
Cindy, nice changes to your bedroom. Enjoy your trip to AZ and the bloggers get together. I had a little get together yesterday with fellow blogger Laurie of Bargain Hunting & Chatting w/ Laurie. It was great fun to meet and enjoy a lunch together. Have fun and travel safely. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteYour room looks sweet and cozy~
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have shared. I always like seeing how rooms are decorated.
Blessings to you,
d from homehaven
Cindy, the sheer panels are so much nicer! I love battenburg and have them in my home as well, but the change in your bedroom was really good. So glad you're going to Phoenix to visit your son and family! And to meet blogging friends...that's just icing on the cake! I hope to do that someday, too...it would be wonderful to meet face to face. Enjoy your day and your week...God bless!
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Hi Cindy!! So excited for the AZ Bloggers luncheon!! I am so there!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to meeting everyone and reuniting with YOU after all these years!
I like it! Nice and airy..
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip...have fun with the bloggers..sounds like fun!
I know what you mean..it would be nice to have them close!
Beautiful room! The new curtains really did enhance the space...very nice! And I love the lace topper on the table, it is gorgeous! ~Rhonda :)
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! You may call it a mini make-over but it made a huge difference! I love it! How fun to get to visit with your son and his family! And to meet with other bloggers...it's like you kneew each other forever! lol Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteThe table topper looks fabulous, Cindy! Beautiful bedroom! I love the new curtains, brings in light and airiness. I am so excited for your trip to AZ, for seeig your son and his wife and the AZ bloggers. Have a fun safe trip!...Christine
ReplyDeleteThat is much better!! I love the airy look---way better!! Glad you will get to meet the bloggers--hopefully you will get to see charlotte!
ReplyDeleteCindy, the bedroom looks just gorgeous. I love the new curtains, it really does look so open and airy. I really look forward to your visit. See you soon. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how just changing the window treatments out has such an impact, isn't it? I REALLY like the new window treatments. Great choice!
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I think I always mess up and wind up leaving a comment on your previous post. lol Anyway, I love the new curtains. They really do open up the room and the rearranging of nite stands and accessories is lovely too. Thanks for stopping by and your gracious comments about my new rug. The discount fabric and rug place that I bought it from is really close to where we are having lunch, and my favorite used furn. store is just up the street. Several good places to shop around there. I look forward to your visit. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe what a huge differece these simple curtains have made! I really love your room. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI really like the change!. I also have a table made from a sewing machine base. :) Have a great trip to Phoenix. I have not been back, since I moved from there many years ago.
ReplyDeleteThe lace table topper is STUNNING! And the sheer panels looks so pretty! Good job!
ReplyDeleteI love the sheers! You've helped me make a decision about curtains for our bedroom. I've been thinking about sheers, but I've never had them in any room! I love the look you've made.
ReplyDeleteI love before and afters and yours is amazing.. you are right! Your windows are incredible! Very nice Met Mon. post! Have fun in AZ! I live in AZ too! I love it here, year round! We just and I mean just, started getting cooler weather... just last week we were still in triple digits! SO summer is winding down finally.
ReplyDeleteHave Fun~Happy Fall...
~Really Rainey
What a gorgeous bedroom you have. I liked the before already but the after is even better. Love the lamp.
ReplyDeleteHi,my first time here.I love the new drapes,they make the room look light and classy.Happy blue monday.
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Good morning Cindy and happy Blue Monday. It's very nice to meet you. I love the new look of your bedroom. I for one like having my curtains open so I am able to look out of my windows. It really is a more open feel. Your curtains are so pretty. I too just love your blog and look forward to returning time and time again. I hope you have a lovely day ♥
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! What a lovely bedroom and I do agree with you what a difference your new curtains make. Your bedroom is pretty either way, but I do like the openness and lightness of the after! Now I adore that Gone With the Wind lamp you have. We have one and I just love them. Your deep window sills are wonderful and I know you can decorate them too! Thank you for sharing your lovely bedroom and for your visit. I always appreciate your comments so much.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I would not have thought you could have improved on the before look, but you are right. The new curtains are a great look. That is truly a beautiful room!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the longer and airier drapes! I can't wait to see the quilt. It is so nice to be able to change around a little bit for the season changes. Hope your trip is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteLove the blues on your bed and all the lace! The new curtains on your window make such a difference, much softer. I do love battenburg lace! Thanks for sharing your makeover and Happy Blue Monday.
Blessings,
Sandi
I am so excited for you that you get to go to Arizona and visit your kiddos. Have a great visit with your Bro. too. The blogger luncheon sounds like a blast!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how small simple changes can make a huge difference in a room, isn't it? It look fantastic, Cindy.
Have a wonderful Monday! God bless
Cindy, your soft blue is so pretty. The curtains do open up the windows. I'm so happy to hear of your upcoming trip. Take pictures of that Blogging lunch. Happy Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteI think you can count this a successful make over. The room really looks different - much lighter and airier. I hope you are having a wonderful Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteYour bedroom is so sweet. The curtain change really freshend it up. I love the look of sheers.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Dawn
Hello Cindy,
ReplyDeleteNice changes to your bedroom. I have always loved sheers because of the openness they give a room. I am looking forward to seeing the quilt pattern you have chosen.
Thank you for sharing your before and after pictures!
~ Tracy
Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteThe curtains are the perfect touch!!! I love long flowing sheer curtains blowing in the breeze when the windows are cracked open a bit! The lace topper is just gorgeous. So romantic looking.
How wonderful that you will be traveling to see your son and DIL, and how wonderful that they are building a new home!!!! How exciting!
Hope you have a wonderful time visiting! Hugs, Loretta
Well Cindy...I am hoping so bad to be able to come to lunch and meet you in person. It will all depend on whether they start me on a new chemo and how I will react....so keep me in your prayers and Maybe!!! Beautiful bedroom...both ways!!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy
ReplyDeleteViva La Cottage looks a lot like my house here in the country...love it
Your a drape girl also... just like me & we have the colour red stamped into our brains for sure.
Happy Met Monday Cindy
Love Claudie
xoxooxox
I did like your lace curtains too - - - but the new are so light and airy. Great mini redo.
ReplyDeleteGetting ready to watch your Packers take on the Vikings - - - oh how I remember THAT rivalry from my WI days! And now the whole Favre thing just heightens it!!!
I love the new curtains. Your bedroom looks really pretty. The lace table topper is so beautiful. I love the whole room.
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Hello from another Cindy! The new panels look dreamy and beautiful...you have a gorgeous blog too, so I'm afollowin'. Would love to have you pop over to my place for my very first giveaway...
ReplyDeletepeace, cindy
Beautiful airy room, Cindy.
ReplyDeleteCindy, I love the new panels. They look much fresher... airy. lovely
ReplyDeleteI love your bedroom ! I also love Battenburg but you are right the panels show off your beautiful windows much better!
ReplyDeleteGM My dear Cindy...girl I love what you did with your windows and I'm loving that table cloth WOW!! did I tell you I just love lace of any kind I mean I really love it..I hope you have a safe trip my friend...I seen where you are going to be the gust of honor at Marty's how great that will be to meet other blogger for you...Have fun which I know you will..Sorry to hear about Josh and Dawn I know how hard it can be to be apart from your kids..Thats why I just love it when I get to see mine...life does go on but so hard some times to be apart from them...Thats why I started blogging so my kids could see what I was up to...of course now I have to watch what I say about them ha ha!! May you have a great day my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteThose curtains make quite a difference! They really update the room and make it feel fresh and open. Love them!
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Just looking at your header gets me all exicited for fall. We have time yet ,living here in the deep south. It starts to cool off around Christmas, smile! Your bedroom looks dreamy~
ReplyDeleteI love the long sheer curtains much better. Your whole bedroom looks like something I would find in a Bed and Breakfast. It's very charming. Have a wonderful time on your trip.
ReplyDeleteTag, your it. Come on over to my blog and pick up an award. http://nittanyinspirations.blogspot.com/2009/10/over-top-award-and-survey.html
I am also having a give away for my 100th post at
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I wandered here from Marty's blog, and I'm glad I did. I love the new curtains, I think the room changed quite a bit. I also took the tour of Door County. I've only been once, but we loved it. I have a couple blogs. One of them is about the Midwest. I'm going to follow you and put your link on that one, for those looking for a touch of Wisconsin.
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I love the deer eating the apple. I took a peak at your cottage it's just lovely. Cute little cottage name too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, your bedroom makeover looks great..the long panels make the room have a crisp , clean and airy look..the after shots make your room a very calming place to come to !!!!
ReplyDeleteThe new curtains really make your room look larger. Nice change!
ReplyDeleteTalk about small changes making a big difference! Those new curtains just dress the room up and make it look so romantic! I love them. Oh Gosh! If you're going to AZ, you'll probably need to get some of those summer clothes back out! laurie
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