Monday, October 1, 2012

    A bedroom fit for Fall

     We might be on Flannel overload! My favorite season is Fall. The cooler weather, the crisp air . . . the pumpkin spice lattes :). I especially love fall colors and textures. Adding all the layering and cozy fabrics is my idea of "home".

    I started in the bedroom! I love flannel! It might not be the most luxurious of fabrics but I love it!
    We've always switched over to flannel sheets for the fall or winter months, but we've never had a bed FULL of flannel before. By full of flannel I mean, sheets, pillow cases, duvet cover, euro shams the whole she-bang.

    This idea was easier said than done. Finding a reasonably priced flannel duvet cover was next to impossible. I didn't say a flannel duvet cover . . . I said a reasonably priced flannel duvet cover! And just to be clear I don't consider anything over $150 in flannel to be reasonable! :)

    I ended up finding $25 flannel sheets at target (that's $25 for any size, so with our king sized bed I felt like I was getting an extra good deal). They were a little more . . . let's say "MANLY" then I thought I would like.
    But somehow the Big Bold Plaid appealed to the Fall Lover in myself . . . and you know Lee loves it! So we went with PLAID!
    Since target didn't sell it in a duvet cover I had an idea. What is a duvet cover but two flat sheets sewn together? So I picked up two sets of sheets, at $25 each that would total $50 for a flannel duvet cover, 4 pillow cases, a spare fitted sheet and enough fabric to make 3 euro shams! All for $50! And seriously, if you can sew a moderately straight line, you can make a duvet cover!
     And an envelope slip cover for your chair ;).
    I'm not going to lie . . . it is seriously cozy up in here!! ;) 
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    32 comments:

    1. AngieOctober 1, 2012 at 4:10 AM

      Love it! So comfy! :)

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    2. AmandaOctober 1, 2012 at 4:44 AM

      I love it so much - I wish that it got cold enough here in Texas for me to warrant something like this!

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    3. DreamCatcherOctober 1, 2012 at 5:46 AM

      Adorable!
      Arghhh! the weather in Greece is still in full summer mode and I'm sick of it!

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    4. Karen October 1, 2012 at 5:58 AM

      It looks so cozy. Love the idea of sewing your own duvet cover.

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    5. CourtneyOctober 1, 2012 at 6:32 AM

      Wow, that looks great! I love plaid flannel!

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    6. Pine Tree HomeOctober 1, 2012 at 6:43 AM

      SO cozy and great job on taking standard items and making it fit for your space.

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    7. UnknownOctober 1, 2012 at 6:51 AM

      looks lovely :)

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    8. AngelicaOctober 1, 2012 at 7:12 AM

      Love it, pinned it! We have the same bed, so I always look forward to seeing how you style it. How did you get the Target sheets if you don't mind me asking? They don't ship to Canada, do they?

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      1. LilPeach (aka Laura)October 1, 2012 at 10:56 AM

        I know the answer to that! She crosses the border as she lives near enough to make it worthwhile. Tee hee!

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      2. Maillardville ManorOctober 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

        Laura is right, we live really close to the American/Canadian border so about once a month we go across and pick up supplies from Target, Jo Ann fabrics :).
        Lots of Love
        Ashli

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    9. Simply LKJOctober 1, 2012 at 7:47 AM

      Love it! Looks so warm and cozy. I always had flannel sheets growing up.

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    10. Sarah TuckerOctober 1, 2012 at 7:53 AM

      Love that! My husband and I were at Target this weekend and he commented on a similar looking set of sheets that he would love if we had those in our bedroom. I may have to take the plunge...although it is still quite hot in Texas!

      -Sarah {tuckerup.blogspot.com}

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    11. JenniferOctober 1, 2012 at 11:09 AM

      I love this. I want more posts on how you transform your house for the seasons. I need help

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    12. Denise ZOctober 1, 2012 at 11:33 AM

      SO going to do this for our bedroom in the cabin we just bought! Any tips/tricks for making the duvet cover? (How did you close the 4th end?) And any tips for keeping the comforter in place inside the cover?

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      1. Maillardville ManorOctober 1, 2012 at 5:30 PM

        Not really, I just sewed the three sides together!
        And for the 4th end we just left it open. Because our duvet gets tucked over the edge between the mattress and the foot board! :)
        Hope that helps a bit!
        Ashli

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      2. Denise ZOctober 2, 2012 at 9:49 AM

        LOL! That's easy--and I like easy! Thank you!

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      3. Denise ZOctober 2, 2012 at 9:52 AM

        Oh, and would you come to California and help me decorate??? (I have LOTS of Target stores very close to me!)

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    13. AnnaOctober 1, 2012 at 12:25 PM

      How cozy and lovely! And a clever idea.

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    14. emily @ go haus goOctober 1, 2012 at 2:12 PM

      Beautiful! I love it! So cozy! Also... I love your bed. Where is it from?!

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    15. AnonymousOctober 1, 2012 at 3:08 PM

      Wow...I want to curl up in there with a toasty fire going . Total Bliss LOVE IT..

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    16. UnknownOctober 1, 2012 at 4:06 PM

      In love!!! So cozy and crisp and warm!! :)

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    17. Lori October 1, 2012 at 6:07 PM

      Loving the fall look on the bed. I love flannel sheets. I live in Florida and I sleep on them year round. They keep me warm in the winter and cool in the summer. I buy Northern Nights bed sheets. They are my favorite.

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    18. DebbieOctober 1, 2012 at 7:07 PM

      I love your blog...have been reading it for awhile now. The Fall bedroom is so cozy comfy looking...I've been considering flannel sheets for this Fall/Winter too...now I'm even more inspired.
      Cheers:)

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    19. Canadianfreestuff.comOctober 1, 2012 at 7:13 PM

      Love it:) It's so cozy, What is the color of your walls? I love that soft yellow and you have awesome natural light.

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    20. ShirleeOctober 1, 2012 at 7:14 PM

      Love the fall look in your bedroom, so cozy. I wish I could convince the hubs that we need flannel sheets during our Alberta winters, but that will never happen.
      Max is so cute. All he needs is a tiny down vest to complete the picture.

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    21. carol janeOctober 1, 2012 at 7:51 PM

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    22. carol janeOctober 1, 2012 at 7:53 PM

      Your room looks so pretty and comfy. I love the plaid. What an awesome idea, sewing the sheets together for the duvet. Wish I had a sewing machine.Happy Fall!

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    23. AnonymousOctober 1, 2012 at 8:32 PM

      So pretty and cozy!! A question for you - what color is on your dining room ceiling and kitchen ceiling? Walls are Mourning Dove, right? Looks like the ceiling is a different color?

      Thank you!
      Jennifer

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    24. AnocOctober 2, 2012 at 2:08 PM

      i can't WAIT for Target to come to Toronto next year. loving the plaid. i've got the king size sheet from costco with the same colors, and they're holding up good 2 years down.

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    25. Erin @ WriteTastyOctober 8, 2012 at 10:48 AM

      What a great idea. I see a DIY duvet cover in my future.

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    26. SarahOctober 11, 2012 at 2:05 PM

      This looks fantastic! Just perfect for fall!

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    27. AnonymousJune 14, 2013 at 11:18 AM

      You've probably mentioned this previously, but where did you get your black bed?? It is perfect!! Just found your blog and love your spaces! xx - AnaLisa

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