Sunday, August 12, 2007

My Girly Room Has Begun....

If anybody has seen the previous pictures of my home that I have posted, you know that inside is mainly earth tone colors...browns, greens, golds, burgundy (is burgundy really an earth tone? or should I call that an accent color? Whatever, doesn't matter I guess). My point is that my whole entire house was lacking anything "girly". Yep, all earth tones. Well, accept for the Star Wars room. Guess that's anything but earth toned. Ha,ha, get it? Earth toned? The room is STAR Wars? As in extra-terrestrial? Not of this earth? Ah well, nevermind. I digress anyway. After wandering around Blogland for a few weeks or so, I realized that I was drawn to the really "pretty" rooms and decorating sites. I fell in love with Sophie Honeysuckle's blog...all those pretty fabrics, wallpapers, chandeliers...all of it. So....I announced to my family that I was going to have one girly room in this house...no arguments, no ifs, ands or buts. A girly room. They all looked at me like..."okay. knock yourself out. why do we need to know this?" It wasn't the ginormous issue I thought it would be. In fact, it occured to me at that time, that I may have been seriously overestimating their interest in my decorating hobby. I was somewhat...disappointed. I hate to say it, but I honestly believe Randey and the boys couldn't care less if they lived in a house with all white walls and no throw pillows! Can.You.Imagine? So...fine. I don't need them to love my new room (which is good because Jacob acted like I was force feeding him liver when I dragged him in to look at the bed this afternoon). "Yeah, Mom, it looks...okay, I guess. I don't like pink so no, I don't really like this, ya know?". That kid can be such a weenie when he tries. So I smacked him and threw him out into the hallway. (Okay, no I didn't. Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.) Well...where in the heck was I going with this? Oh yeah...I've got the bed all "dressed". Now I have to start doing something to the walls...I found a cute wooden sign that I think I'm going to hang over the bed with some flowery plates I've been carrying around for a few years (I knew they'd come in handy one of these days). I've also got two lamps that I put somewhere in the garage for the yard sale I swear I'm going to have one of these days. I think they'll work in this room. Just to need paint them and "shabby" 'em up a little. And find lampshades that will look right. Then I need to get some kind of rug to go next to the bed. By the way, do me a favor and ignore all the black stuff on the carpet in that picture. That's Blu-boys fur (the Chow). He sheds constantly. That's a whole other post, though. Don't even get me started on that! So how's my room looking so far? Too many patterns? Too pink and green? The huge pink pillow looks better in person than it does in the picture. I think so anyway. This is my first attempt at a girly room since my daughter was little. I may be rusty, but I'm determined to get it right. So help me out here. Any advice? (But be gentle...I'm sensitive and easily hurt. Stop laughing, Aunt Sandi! I am!).

12 comments:

  1. So pretty and girly I think the wall things sound nicei would not do a whole lot more Maybe a ceramic pretty pciture frame or antique doll but it is looking so nice!

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  2. YEA, SISSY GIRL THIS IS REALLY GREAT LOOKING AND I BELIEVE WE ALL NEED A GIRLY ROOM SOMEWHERE. BUT SO HELP ME I CAN'T IMAGINE WHERE THIS ROOM IS IN YOUR HOUSE.GUESS I'LL FIND OUT WHEN WE GET THERE. LOVE YA , SEE YA SOON. DONNA

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  3. I think you're a natural at this 'girly' stuff!! I LOVE what you've done so far! Aren't you tempted to claim it as your bedroom?!!! I really like your lace edged bedlinen, and the floral quilt on top! And the curtains!! But I especially like the big pink polka-dot cushion! That is very Cath Kidston!! I like how you've arranged everything too! Definitely think you and your sister should visit the U.K. to stock up on more stuff!

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  4. Well, I am not one for pink but I do love it. Did you already paint the walls? They look lighter. I like it. I think you are doing a fine job. Looks like you do have a girly side after all. Ha.

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  5. Wow Kari,you've done a grand job,it's so English Country Cottage,I love it,well done the bed looks fabulous.

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  6. Dear Kari, Great progress on the girly room you're on the right path. As to the garbage training- send 'em on! (Better he lecture them than me!) Can't wait to see the room finished. Stephanie

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  7. Cabbage roses, that's what it needs...on the wall,not in the kitchen...hang nothing glass over the bed, maybe feathers...something that won't hurt when it falls on the sleeping person's head. You do intend to let someone sleep in here, right? The bed looks lovely. And I swear, I didn't laugh...at least not much...
    love
    Aunt Sandi

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  8. WOW this is beautiful. Definatley my taste. I am a girly girl. I love it. Great job!!
    Thanks for coming by my blog. So how do you pronounce your name? My parents pronounced it Car-e Like a car. I have met many others with the name Kari but they all pronounced it carrie

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  9. This is just what I would imagine a "girly" room to look like! I am not that girly, so I can't be of much help - sorry. Doesn't look like you need any though - it's looking good.

    I voted - I'm a Fall person.
    Heather

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  10. I think it's just perfect!! It looks so cozy and comfortable, and totally girly! Love it!

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  11. Hi Kari,

    Do I see pink in there? Love it!! I like pink and green. And I found Sophie's site from yours and it's like going to an English Bed and Breakfast. Just so relaxing. Very pretty!!

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  12. Haha! Yeah. I don't think my husband even knows what color our bedspread is or what color I am for that matter...
    Your room looks wonderful! How about some candles in several places? Do you have some sweet music ...well the Star Wars theme would go nicely I think.

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