Tuesday 26 October 2010

My Haven



This room has had a drastic transformation. It was a complete mess when we moved here. Not one but two hideous borders....Orange pine shelves.... Holes in the wall. And how did broken glass get in *there*?

You want a closer look? Really?



And another....? Are you sure?



I knew I wanted an Attic-Chic look up here (yes, I made that up!) so after lots of (very enjoyable) planning and designing and painting and building and sweeping out broken glass (?!) and knocking down bits of wall and building other bits back up....here's how it is now: My Haven!



I love coming here to read...so soft and snuggly.....(ahem....I made that cushion....)...
 


...being here lets me to unwind and relax....



Or to snooze....



At the end of a long day, I climb up our stairs and turn the corner into our room.....




....and I know that this is what's waiting for me.....



I love to curl up with a good book.......



...or my favourite magazine....



And just be me!



To me, it's the best place on earth.

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37 comments :

Martina said...

Love your new mum cave - so cozy and pretty, a perfect place to relax and let go, after a busy day!

The Moerks said...

I feel more relaxed just looking at that lovely space.

Jan D-M said...

These pictures make me feel so calm (well, except for the 'befores'). I want to climb under that comforter because it looks sooo snugly. I LOVE your pillow!

Jenny @ Simcoe Street said...

Looks like a very serene, relaxing space -- I love it!
Jenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

Olive said...

So glad you entered, it is so cozy! hugs♥olive

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

It is amazing you managed to fit a bed into this corner, but it works and looks like a perfect spot to be completely cozy and away from everything else! Enjoy! Janell

michelle said...

Bedrooms are a great mom cave!!! Especially yours! :)

High Street Cottage said...

Hi Sarah, what a great room. The colors are so peaceful in themselves. Not to mention the art you chose. I love the pretty nightstand with the rustic handles. You've made it a haven, and it's beautiful.

Sherri B. said...

Wow, that is some transformation! Who wouldn't look forward to resting the weary bones there?

Claire Potter said...

"mum" to you and me. You are getting sucked in to middle America!!

Daddy cave too, right? Or is he out hunting? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tricia said...

Very cozy :)

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Love that pretty, cozy bedding! Winding down with a good book or magazine is the best. :) Love the pillow you made too! Visiting from Kate's Mom Cave party. Hope you'll stop by my blog and say hi. :)

Jenny @ Simcoe Street said...

Thanks for your sweet comment and visit to my blog :)
Can't wait to see your Christmas tutorial! I am glad there are others who love Christmas as much as I do
Jenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

Holly said...

"O bed! O bed! delicious bed!
That heaven upon earth to the weary head."
~Thomas Hood

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

~*~*Hi my friend!! Yes you have the perfect mom cave!! ;) Hugs,Rachel...ps. when are you coming to visit me in Seattle??? ~*

Erin said...

Sarah, I love your bedding. I am not a fan of brown, but man I love your spread. I agree, it is the coziness of it, plus those crisp sheets,ahhh!

Tina said...

It is such a beautiful space - what a transformation!! I wish I had somewhere like that to curl up in...so peaceful, relaxing and cosy! I LOVE your bed cover and of course that fabulous button heart cushion:) Hugs ~ Tina xx

Cassie Bustamante said...

hi there! this bedroom is beautiful... love teh colors and the bedding! wanted to thank you for joining my party, but let you know it is supposed to be for furniture makeovers only. sorry!

Tammy @ she wears flowers said...

LOVE this room!

Nordisk gammelt said...

- what a transformation

Kristin @ Daydream Designs said...

Wow! Your room is beautiful! You did an amazing job.

Little Leslie said...

Thanks for commenting Sarah. If you have a Mac, I photo is the easiest. I also have Photoshop, but I photo takes two seconds. Thanks, again for your compliments!

Heaven's Walk said...

Ahhhhhhh......! Wake me up when it's morning.....! :)

Sarah - I love the b/w photo over your bed. Beautiful!

xoxo laurie

Leigha said...

Such a striking before and after. I bow down to you!

So glad I finally had a chance to catch up on your blog.

Have a gorgeous weekend dear.

Leigha

Anonymous said...

I was very curious about the cubby hole in the wall above your "before" bed. Looks so much more comforting in the after.

Anonymous said...

I was very curious about the cubby hole in the wall above your "before" bed. Looks so much more comforting in the after.

Terry @ La Bella Vie said...

Oh my this is so beautiful! I'd never want to leave!
Terry

Prior said...

Just like a cozy cocoon! I want to take a nap...Lezlee

Patricia @ ButterYum said...

wow - that's quite a change you made. I love the after so much better!!

:)
ButterYum

Roberta said...

Fantastic attic transformation! I also have a dream of converting my attic space into useable storage and my Mom Cave...someday ;) Best of luck in the giveaway, fondly, Roberta

René said...

Love, love, love your room.

-Rene

Renee said...

I have looked at this 3 times now!! and it is a great transformation!

Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage said...

Fabulous transformation! It looks like the perfect place to snuggle up with a good book and a nice warm beverage.

Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures said...

Great redo. Love the colors. I like the idea of Modern Country. I need to check out more of your stuff.

The Decorating Diaries said...

Yummy is right!

Janet

Megan said...

I love the slopey ceiling. What a transformation!

megan
craftycpa.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

It turned out very pretty!

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