Cottage Style Bedroom Decor For Spring

Who's ready for a little spring decor??

Oh good! Me too.

There are daffodils blooming outside my window, the sun isn't setting until after 7pm and there's no snow on the ground.

Well, not at the moment anyway.

That's usually my cue.


Of course, since most of the house is in disarray due to the renovations, decorating with bunnies and eggs is simply not a priority.

Although, my good friend Diana reminded me yesterday that I do indeed have bunnies...renovation dust bunnies!!

And she's not wrong. You know what they say about bunnies.

Just peek behind the plastic and you'll find them all over the place. 😉

Except in my master bedroom.

That room has been cordoned off since the beginning of the reno. It's been my sanctuary and safe space. 

In fact lately, it's been my favorite room in the house.

If you recall, when I first mentioned the renovation and redecorating plans, they included a tiny bedroom refresh.

While still a favorite, the old Laura Ashley bedding had seen its day and my Ikea lamps were not only dated, but they were broken.

It was a sad before.


The shades had yellowed over the years and then several months ago, one of the lamps took a tumble and the plastic shade liner cracked into pieces.

It's easy to hide details like that in photos, but in real life, they were a mess. 

Time to go.

That's when I started shopping.

Lamps proved difficult to find, I couldn't find a style I liked anywhere, and most seemed ridiculously expensive to a girl who usually picks them up at thrift stores.

So I decided to focus on the new bedding instead.

Now, when it comes to decorating, I absolutely adore a two color combo, especially when one of those colors is white.

Red and white, like in my kitchen or living room, blue and white or green and white.

The colors of my bedroom.

I think it's clean, fresh look that allows the main color to take center stage.

And pop!

Therefore, I was looking for a simple green and white quilt to replace the old. 

And came up empty over and over again.

Either the greens were too olive or the patterns were too modern. I wasn't having any luck. 

Then I saw this quilt - from Waverly - and I fell hard.


It had way more than two colors, it was bright and floral, but so pretty and a really good price, so I hit buy.

However, before it arrived, The Ballard Designs catalog showed up and I fell head over heels with a stunning green and white duvet in sage. And I had second thoughts. 

Maybe I didn't want a floral, maybe I should've stuck with my gut, maybe I should buy a duvet and get a comforter go inside...maybe, maybe, maybe.

Lots of maybes. And lots of indecision. 

Which I believe was a direct result of having to make too many design decisions during all the renovation.

It was a nice distraction to focus on something frivolous, rather then the news, but it was taxing nonetheless.

And I couldn't make even one more.

In recent weeks, I've chosen new roof tiles and 

• a new pool liner, 
• new pavers for a new patio, 
• new wallpaper, 
• new paint for not one room, but two
• new fabric for a new sofa and a new window seat. 

Oh. And I bought new rugs.

So the simple task of choosing bedding proved too much for my renovation ragged brain and by week's end I had several quilts stacked in my room.

And none on the bed. Such silliness.

In the end, it came down to two choices, which I belabored over for far too long, until my husband finally said, Keep both.

So I did.


The duvet was cut from the running, along with another Waverly comforter.

Instead, I found this gorgeous green and white scrolled quilt and I adore it.

Not much of departure from what I had before, but what can I say? It's just very...me.

The weight it lovely, it's a generous size for my king bed and it's perfect for anytime of year. Plus it's reversible.

That's always a bonus.

It looks beautiful and bright now, paired with white roses and my new lamps.

But I can see it looking equally as fabulous in the fall...or at Christmas with a few flocked trees nearby.

Of course, I couldn't send back the floral one. I mean look at those colors.

And those charming cottage roses.


I'm a sucker for anything Waverly and this quilt didn't disappoint either. 

It's going to be my summer quilt. I'll put it on the bed once the threat of snow is totally gone.

In May.

For now, it coordinates well with the scrolled quilt and I'm using one of the shams to cover a pillow.


A taste of spring.

To go with my new lamps! I found the bases at Home Depot of all places.

Here I was trying to get all fancy, shopping online at lighting stores and there on the shelf at my local store, were these beauties.

For a steal.

I almost grabbed a pair of shades there, too, but I wanted something a bit daintier. 

That's when I found these pretties.


I'm a simple girl and they just fit the bill. 

They add a bit of romance to my boudoir without all the fuss.

Oh, there are still a few changes I'd like to make in here, mainly accessories, a small furniture flip or makeover.

I'd love a headboard.

I've even contemplated swapping out the rug, but I still really like it.

So it's not a priority.

And frankly, I doubt my husband would be as enthusiastic about keeping more than one, when UPS dropped six of them off at the house.

No. For now I'm settled.

I'm happy with my choices.

The room makes me smile.

And there's not one maybe in sight.

Ah.

Have you added spring to your bedroom?

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Happy Spring friends!