Swedish Bedroom Blues

After some major closet decluttering,

a hefty donation to the local Goodwill Store,

and a garbage bag full of "Why-on-earth-did-I-keep-this?" stuff,

I focused on the master bedroom next.

I think the last time you saw this room,

it was Christmastide and it had a small pine tree filled with tiny, white lights settled in an old sap bucket,

and there was a big wreath on the bed mantel.

Now, it's dressed for a Swedish springtime.

I wanted to bring some blues in here, too,

like I have been with the rest of the house.

(I decided that the guest room would keep it's faded red grain sacks, though.

It just fits that room with the dark toned Jenny Lind bed.)

The inspiration for this room came from a painting that my Dad did many, many years ago.

Back in the day, he was a fabulous artist and loved dabbling in oil paints.
I now have a collection of them that I treasure.

I wish he had kept up with it because he was so talented.

This is my favorite picture he painted.

It hangs next to our bed.

The sky blues and deep aquas are so beautiful,

and it reminds me of the trip that Hubby and I took to Kennebunkport, Maine

many years ago.

The craggy, rocky shoreline with the crashing waves,

the statuesque lighthouses at every turn,

the beautiful historic architecture of the homes,

the multitude of antique shops,

not to mention the incredibly delicious lobster rolls,

made us both fall madly in love with that state.

(Check out Lili's blog at Fearless Nesting if you want to see some beautiful photos of Maine!)

So, the aqua linen duvet cover and shams were pulled out of the blanket chest at the foot of the bed,

and two grain sacks with Swedish blue stripes on them were added into the mix.
Nothing fancy.
Plain and simple.

We purchased the blanket chest while in Maine.  I'm seriously considering painting it because I'm tired of the green, but it's the original paint....so I'm hesitating...

Grain sacks: Grainsacks, Etsy

 

A long time ago, a friend of mine brought back a beautiful original Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic linen bag for me from her vacation in California.  

(Thank you, Pat! ♥)

I hung it next to a handmade crocheted pillowslip on the ladder in the corner of the room.

The bluebird-in-a-myrtle-tree is tucked into a 

vintage pitcher.

Floral pillow: Sassycat Creations, Etsy

In my effort to keep things clutter-free, the only thing that was placed on our bed mantel was a small candelabra, a wire heart, and a small ironstone pitcher with a hydrangea blossom.

Candelabra: ReStore, Wire heart: Faded Plains, Etsy

A big, old willow laundry basket on the blanket chest that sits at the foot of the bed 

holds a couple grain sacks amidst the creamy loveliness of some vintage crocheted coverlets I purchased at Doster Emporium last summer.

Doster Emporium is a fabulous antique/treasure shop inside an old, historic grain and lumber mill.

Georgina, the owner, is always finding special things to offer her customers in this unique building.

I'm renting a room there this season to sell Heaven's Walk painted furniture and my repurposed treasures.

(Look for Doster Emporium on Facebook! 
She just posted that she's sprucing the place up for opening day in mid-April!) 

One of the coverlets will soon get draped over our front porch swing for cool summer evenings.

 

"Toby's wings" hang lovingly on the armoire.

As soft shades of blue and gray make their way back into Heaven's Walk,

so does the warmth of the sun ~

along with the promise of springtime.

 [ Blessings ]

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