Yes, you have all been so patient. I have talked about my new house and shared snippets on Facebook, but here the posts were not about my new house. That’s because back in June, I wrote, and wrote, and wrote. I wrote posts to get me through until September. I knew things would be crazy and I would have no time to write posts, photograph anything, or edit anything in Photoshop.
You might notice the luxious $7 paper shades with the plastic clips in our windows. Yeah, Mr. CH was tired of me flashing the neighbors and he was tired of the morning sun streaming in on Saturdays, our one day to sleep in.
Let’s stroll around the room, shall we?
There are lots of antiques here, an antique pine armoire, topped with an antique French laundry basket (from Round Top) two needlepoint French chairs (consignment shop) and that table between them is actually the top of what used to be a grandfather clock, that I found at auction. On the wall is an original oil painting of sheep, baaa.
In this corner is an amazing French tapestry settee I found on Craigslist for about $200. You can read more about it here. On the wall is a door that came off one of my French armoires. When I stripped the silvering off of the glass and changed it from a mirrored armoire to more of a china cabinet, the inner part of the door needed to be removed. (Truth be told, someone else did the actual work here, I just came up with the idea.) The sconce on the door is from Ballard Designs, I love it!! And the nesting tables are some I bought from an antique dealer.
Here is the armoire with the mirror converted to clear glass. it sits in my breakfast room. You can see more of the kitchen here.
The plaque over the bed is also from Ballards, while the large oversized basket at the foot of my bed is from Hobby Lobby. I topped the bed off with some antique French linens, for more click here.
Remember the vanity I found at the thrift store? Here she is in her new home. (Click here for the story on her.) That gorgeous lamp is one I found at Round Top. The dealer/artist takes salvage pieces and turns them into lamps. This piece was once part of a porch railing.
And that’s a tour of my bedroom. I’ve ordered window coverings so I’ll show you the room again when they come in! Actually I’m sure you will be seeing this room again and again, so I sure hope you like it, hee, hee.
Want to see more? All of the post on the new house can be found here.
I love this room Anita. The French settee and the pair of chairs and armoire are beautiful. These are my dream pieces. Can’t wait to see the rest of the house.
Such a beautiful bedroom and I really love the color of your floor. I’m curious about the beams and the paint on them.
The beams are reclaimed and very old. The paint is original, they came to me that way,
Yummmm, yeahhhh….. I LIKE IT!
Beautiful and such a nice large space. Love it. Hugs, Marty
Very nice. Looks like its from a high end magazine. I know you are glad to be settled in! Blessings to you and your happy home!
Anita,
So lovely, charming and French. I am devouring every detail!
Jemma
It was worth the wait…..Love everything you’ve done. Can’t wait to see the window treatments.
Anita, you have outdone yourself…how spectacular, love the monochromatic feeling, just gorgeous in every way!! Congrats!
Gorgeous!
every detail is stunning..
Beautiful! ~~Angela
Absolutely beautiful! If I could redo my BR this is what I would choose. Love the bed and linens.
~Emily
The French Hutch
HHmmhh… I do, I do. Like it very much that is… just luvly Anita.
Hugs, Gee
Wow, Anita! You did a beautiful job! I especially love your bed and the bedspread that you made!Thanks so much for listing sources. Gorgeous, Gorgeous Gorgeous! xo
Absolutely Gorgeous, Anita! I’m sure we will be seeing your beautiful home in magazines soon.
Hugs,
Sherry
Anita, this is beautiful! You have thought of every detail! I adore your style and you’re so creative! I see magazine articles in your future! 🙂
Just beautiful.
Your bedroom is beautiful, Anita! The floors are gorgeous and are the perfect backdrop for the lovely antiques.
It’s just beautiful, Anita. I knew it would be. Your floors turned out gorgeous, although my feet would beg for a bit of rug. I love what you’ve done over the bed. And the natural light is to die for (just stop flashing the neighbors .. ha!).
Love it, Anita! Looking forward to more.
-Revi
Gorgeous room, Anita!
Beautiful! Love that it’s so spacious.
xo
Pat
so so pretty! love how clean and spacious it feels! -aimee
It is so gorgeous, Anita….I really want to know where your beautiful bedspread came from!
JP
It’s so beautiful! Cam you share where you found the lantern in the breakfast room?
Your bedroom is gorgeous and so spacious!Love your beautiful furniture…..<3
xx
Anne
Your bedroom turned out beautiful filled with some amazing pieces!
Love it and can’t wait to see more of your new home:-)
xoxo
Kathleen
Your bedroom is just beautiful! I love the linens you have on your bed.
Absolutely breathtaking, Anita! Your bedroom is magazine worthy, no doubt!
It looks absolutely beautiful, Anita. I love the pieces you have picked up and put together in here. Gorgeous!!! xo Diana
Thank you for your sweet comments!! The beams are being used just as we found them. They were from a salvage yard, and we did not paint them, but there is a bit of paint on them.
Beautiful!! Looks to be a rather spacious room with you being able to have all these lovely pieces. I’m especially coveting the tapestry settee!
Very beautiful space! Beautifully put together!
Beautiful! It has a very open feel to it. Love all the antiques here and there also.
OMG! It is gorgeous! I love everything about this room. Great job and congrats on the new house. Looks like you have been really busy!
I love your new bedroom! It’s gorgeous!!!!
Looks spacious, calming and beautiful!
Absolutely Gorgeous Anita!!
It’s very beautiful! I too am a lover of the floral plaque from Ballard Designs. The mixture of natural colors in this room is perfect!
just beautiful, Anita. I’m going back for another look!
Beautiful bedroom! I love the bedding, just gorgeous!
This is lovely, Anita! What an exciting time for you!
Gorgeous, Anita! LOVE!
Just perfect! Oh, some day I’l love to have a room large enough for all these gorgeous pieces! Love Camille too! I’m sure we will see your new home featured in a magazine soon. Love every detail. You truly are an artist and have the gift for decor.
So pretty! I can’t wait to see the rest of the house. Following you now.
So beautiful, I love your style and all things Ballard!
Gorgeous indeed! Your antique pieces are beautiful and add the ooh la la factor to the Farmhouse French Style. The accent pieces from Hobby Lobby and Ballard Designs complement and I dig the $7 shades- kudos Mr. CH! I discovered your blog on Hometalk and will be following.
Best regards,
Darleen
Wow Anita your bedroom is huge. Beautiful floors and I love all the beautiful touches to the room. It is so gorgeous.
Kris
It’s absolutely gorgeous!
Looks great! I especially love the plaque over the bed; so pretty and European looking.
Everything is beautiful, Anita.
Simple, elegant and totally livable at the same time.
This is one gorgeous bedroom, especially so because your were so clever in the way you brought it all together with thriftiness. I love that! I can sure see why you’ve been busy.
Blessings,
Patti
So many beautiful touches to a lovely room. I love the floors and your bedding.
Could you possibly share the source of the actual bed itself? I have been looking for a bed with a bowed footboard. Thank you.
Your bedroom is spectacular! I love the spread on your bed and would love to do something like that on mine. I know you are happy to have the bedroom of your dreams!
Hi Anita, I dropped by again to let you know your stunning bedroom will be featured at this weeks Open House party.
Hugs,
Sherry
Absolutely beautiful! Would you please tell me where you purchased the bed?
Thanks!
Charles P Rogers.
Love. Love. Love everything about this room.
Hi Anita: I just discovered your blog and absolutely love your bedroom. You are very talented. I love the french feel your bedroom has. I have been thinking about painting our bedroom in a grey colour for some time and love the colour you have on your bedroom. Can you share the colour you used on your walls and trim. Continued success and I know I will be following. Belle
The paint colors can be found here https://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/2013/08/my-interior-paint-selections-new-house.html
Hi Anita,
Beautiful bedroom! I followed the link to your interior paint color selections and just want to make sure I’ve got the color of your bedroom walls correct. It’s SW Agreeable gray, yes? Hopefully this will still get to you even though these comments are from a couple of years ago! Thanks
Yes that is the paint color Heidi!
LOVE EVERY DETAIL! I am now on the hunt for that bedding!!!!!
I am in LOVE with the sconces over your bed! You did not mention were you found them. I really need, want a pair!!!! LOL
on Craigslist second hand Kristy! I sent you an email.
I love your bed. Where did you purchase it?
The bed is from Charles P. Rogers, and I made the bedding.
What color are the walls???
SW Agreeable gray Lindsey.
Hello Anita
Just came across your French bedroom and blog
Thanks so much for sharing your story and your home ideas!! Yes we all matter and have something to contribute!
I’m on a tight budget as a single woman having raised 4 kids including twins. It’s always a challenge to make ends meet living here is CA , but I’m working hard on a country French theme for my apartment and so far it’s going well a piece at a time
I like that you list cost of items on your website because what is inexpensive to one, is expensive to another
I too shop antique and consignment shops and find the most beautiful things at quarter the cost of new
And they have so much character!!
Thanks for your blog and encouragement to change mid stream with your career. I’m at a similar place, but have extenuating circumstances and can’t make changes in my career , least not today
Thanks
Cindy
Cindy, hang in there. I know we often need to keep our day jobs. Sorry for the difficulties you have experienced.
Love the room! I have been looking for a skirted comforter like that; do you remember where yours is from?
Yes Amanda I do remember, because I made it.
Did you use a pattern for your bedding?
I don’t. I don’t use patterns Joy.
Haven’t seen your blog in quite awhile.
The bedroom looks nice.
Would love to see more.
You moved?
Sold your city house or the house that you rent out?
So much to catch up with, exciting!
We aren’t ready to move just yet. Thanks for checking!
I am doing the podcast every week, but I don’t update the blog as often as I did. You are so sweet to check in with me. Sorry you had troubles connecting!