Well I did find this fabulous bedding that I have folded over my duvet at the foot of my bed on eBay for about $75. I loved the bedding so much, I decided to try to find some more, but all of the other similar bedding was about $200, which tells me I got a great deal.
This is all linen, with wonderful embroidery work.
And all of this amazing beauty was less than what I would have paid for a new plain, boring duvet cover.
My plan was to take this bed spread and sew it into a duvet cover.
But it is so pretty, and I decided that I did not want to alter it.
Instead, I simply wrapped the bedspread around the duvet.
I just love all of the details, the texture of the antique linen fabric, and all of that work on this beautiful linen piece.
I also bought a new pillow from Antique Farmhouse that adds a little interest to the bedding without overloading it with too many pillows. (I promised Mr. CH that I would cut back on the number of pillows on our bed. The old bedding had 9 pillows on it, which requires that you find a place to store the extra pillows when you are sleeping.)
Here’s a view of the room from another direction.
To see the post on the new linen bedding that I made myself, click here.
Very good purchase! Is beautiful in the details . Embroidered and in the edge with this beautifully woven lace. Give a romantic sense of past times !
Olympia
That was a great deal! The linens are beautiful! Love the delicate handiwork adorning it!
I got tickled when I read the part about promising your husband to cut down on the pillows. Mine proclaims, that if something ever happens to me, every pillow in this house is going out of the window shortly after! ha! He really loves me, lol, but he is also really annoyed and doesn’t “get” the pillow thing! 🙂
It’s so beautiful
Also my husband complains about the pillows on the bed haha!
Enjoy a nice weekend
Mari
So pretty!
I have used ebay for antique linens for a long time and have some beautiful items. It is a sickness for me! LOL
Anita,
Gorgeous French linens! Exquisite detailing!!! Your Master Bedroom is so tranquil! I love pillows on the bed…but WHERE do you put them at bedtime that is safe??? Have a restful weekend, dear friend!
Fondly,
Pat
Absolutely beautiful. So calming. I love it.
Score!!! Very beautiful and the price makes it even more so…
I am also a pillow person. They all land on the old rocker in our bedroom at night.
The Mr. has been really understanding with me on my pillowing 😀
It is beautiful! I’m kinda there on all the pillows too. It seems I like to simplify things these days. We have had our share of lots of pillows so I do understand.
Your bed just exudes luxury and comfyness. It is just beautiful!
How beautiful and what a great price. I don’t blame you for not altering it. The embroidery and edging are so pretty…I wouldn’t have altered it either. Love the way you displayed it.
Babs
That is a beautiful duvet.
so pretty!!! I am heading over to ebay now!
Anita, this is gorgeous! You found a treasure! It looks wonderful with your new bedding! You’re very talented! I love your new French bedroom! I laughed about the number of pillows; we have had the same discussion!
Love that vintage cover you so cleverly placed around the duvet! Also love the pillow (isn’t antique farmhouse great?) My hubby has a problem with all the pillows, too. Um, right now there are (only) 9! What can I say? I love me my pillows!
Beautiful, Anita. Too many pillows on the bed is the disagreement here too. LOL
You got a gem! This beautiful piece is heirloom quality. I am so happy you chose not to alter it! I have monogrammed french linens on my guest room bed… and the monogram is not mine! They too, were old and just so luscious that I had to buy them!
You have a very good eye for all things of beauty!
What wonderful heirloom linens you found! They are just beautiful! I love old Linens.
What a lovely, elegant and tranquil room in which to slumber…
Brenda
Anita your room looks beautiful! I love all the bedding!
Just love this look. So beautiful!
Love your room and the iron bed is just what Im looking for. Great deal on the french linens.
It is so beautiful! The entire room is just gorgeous.
You got me with this post. I’m your newest follower and fan! Great bedroom – beautiful linens! I just got a twin bed like the one you have for $10 at a salvation army store last weekend. I’m loving what you did for bedding on yours. I will be using you for inspiration. Thanks!!
Oh, I love the way your whole bed is made up-just stunning!
Susan
it’s amazing, Is wonderful in information . Stitched and in the advantage with this magnificently weaved ribbons. Give a loving sense of interests !Bargain Bedding
Love the extra long bed ruffle/skirt. So beautiful!
-Trish
LOVELY! Hey – somehow, I have fallen off your email list. Can you add me on your end? I don’t know why this happens, but after a while, I stop getting the blogger emails. 🙁
-Revi
BEEEEEutiful!!!! I love the beedspread (?) with the long ruffle!!!! Did you make that? So pretty and what I am looking for. XO, Pinky
gorgeousness all around!
heading to paris in october and hoping to score such treasures!
smiles.
michele
Anita,
Thanks for coming by and sharing your beautiful cover, and you did get one awesome deal on it:) It looks outstanding on your bed.
Blessings,
Linda
What a beautiful room!
Anita, please tell me what you used as the wording in search on eBay to find the beautiful bedding you have. I know that it’s a being at the right place at the right time on there, but I haven’t come to see anything remotely related to what you have. All my searches are coming up with items that you can find in the stores here at one time or another. Thank you….and again “what a gorgeous bedroom!”