Although I adore feedsacks, I thought the horizontal stripe made my bed look too fat (just like they can make us sometimes look like a double-wide.)
I loved how my new pillowcases added a softness to the bed.
You might also notice that I removed my eyelet bed skirt, since it didn’t work with the new bed. I used a fitted white sheet to cover the foundation of our bed. I was going to make a cover for the foundation, but Peggy talked me down off that ledge. Why spend that much time sewing something that you can easily buy for not that much money?
I even put an extra pillow (from Round Top) that I already had on the bed for a focal point.
Although it was difficult to photograph the details on the pillows, since it is white on white, I made an attempt, just for you my darlings.
The embroidery work on the pillows is a good 7 inches wide, and goes all the way around each pillow.
When I was taking these photos, I decided to go ahead and change the sheets while I was in here. I actually found an unopened package of lacy white sheets in my linen press, that I didn’t remember having. Then it came to me, I remembered that my MIL had bought a set for us last year at Christmas before she passed away. I had never gotten around to using them. She loved to give practical gifts for Christmas, so when she would ask what we wanted I always said, sheets, or towels or blankets, (even if I didn’t really want them) since I knew that what what she wanted so badly to give us. And here was this gift that I had never even opened. It made me smile to think of her and how she was still there in our lives in a small way, even though she’s been gone for almost a year now.
Hi Anita, lovely pillowcases. Have a wonderful weekend.
I like it, and I like this bedroom; I’m reforming my bedroom and this post inspires me. thank you
It is always fun to freshen things up with a set of fresh new sheets. I love that you got to Rachel’s shop. I wish I could have been there as well. I am sure it was really amazing. Great pillow cases.
Have an amazing weekend.
Lovely… and very romantic. I also love the art above the bed, beautiful! 🙂
so pretty, and how fun to see the shop, AND you wouldn’t get me in horizontal striped if my life depended on it!
You know, when I look at that room it is peaceful. Makes me relax just admiring it.
~Bliss~
I’ve wanted to pop in to her shop and B&B just to see what it’s like. Thanks for sharing……..Sarah
Anita, these are lovely! This is such a pretty room! What a blessing to have so many wonderful items from your MIL! She has great taste- like her DIL! What a fun time you must have had! Have a great weekend!
Gorgeous linens, Anita. That is so nice that you found a new sheet from your mil. Love the trim on it.
Yes, like you luv her things.. but YIKES!!!
Beautiful and tranquil room!
Been talking of changing out some of the things in the Master… still thinking. But you inspire me with all the white bedding.
Gorgeous! All of it!
Anita,
“It was meant to be”! The new pillowcases and the sheets gifted by your Mother~In~Law a perfect combination! Perhaps this is the reason you waited to open them!
Fondly,
Pat
Those are wonderful pillow cases….
Beautiful bedding Anita! I love that little accent pillow too!
I don’t know what it is about sheets and dishes but I love them. And finding sweet little unique pillow cases like yours is so special. I love mixing and matching linens so I especially love this room! Gorgeous Anita!
What a treat! (the shop and the shams and especially the sheets from your mil.) Your room looks so pretty 🙂
Susan
The bed looks so pretty and cosy, Anita!
Anita, pretty post with pretty pics. I happened to scroll back and catch your previous post about your daughter – so very touching. It tugs on every mother’s heartstrings….very well expressed and very tender. Thank you for sharing. Linda
Absolutely gorgeous! How fun to get a private visit!
It looks gorgeous, and the sheets are so pretty. What a bonus finding those still unused.
I love everything in this room, but my favorite thing is the natural light from the windows. So peaceful.
Hi Anita! I love the difference that using the white pillow cases and sheets made! It’s like the entire room is brighter! I know what you mean about prices and budget – I have that same problem – so I’m really glad you found something so nice in the “lower priced” section! Beautiful embroidery! Thank you for sharing! Hugs, Leena
What a pretty guest room. So serene. The pillow cases you found are gorgeous! I wanted to stop by and thank you for the sweet comments over at Posed Perfection. Thanks too for following me. I hope you’ll visit again. Have a lovely week!
Blessings,
Nici
I love pretty bed linens! And yours are gorgeous.
Brenda
Hi Anita! Oh, those are lovely pillow shams and the work on them is amazing. Your entire bedroom is so pretty. Isn’t that something finding the sheets from your MIL. She would be so pleased you’re using them.
Hope you’re having a great Sunday.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Love your new pillow cases – I would have to march to the bargain table in her shop too!
Gorgeous linens!!!
Just a beautifully made bed!
Very pretty! I have always loved white bedding. That pillow is so cute, loved your old one too. If you ever find you have to many grain sack pillows I know a girl who’d be happy to take them off your hands. LOL
♥Linsey