Thursday, August 27, 2009

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and time for bikinis, flip flops and cottages with



t's summer and time for bikinis, flip flops and cottages with a view of the ocean. Oh yeah, and it’s time to buy some cool, funky bed sheets for the kids. The reason for this is because chances are that it is very doubtful that your teenage girl will take the time to make her bed unless you make things easy for her. She will not want to be fiddling around with the comforter and accessories that came with the cute bed in a bag set that she just had to have this spring when there are surfboards to ride, ultraviolet rays to catch and cute beach bums to flirt with!

When I was a teen (I’m sure that you will be polite and not inquire as to how long ago that may have been) I knew that my mother would not let me out the door until my room was straight. If I wanted to avoid a lecture on how much money she had spent on my bedding set and decorating the bedroom, the best course of action was to go ahead and tidy up before I opened the door. I needed some tricks to get the job done as quickly as possible so as not to keep my friends waiting in the driveway and then a visiting girlfriend share the tip that she saved her best bed sheets until summer so that her bed looked nice without having to go to the trouble to layer comforters and coverlets.

I thought this was an excellent idea because it’s too hot to sleep under all that cover in my part of the country from April until September. So, after Easter I packed the quilt and most of the pillows in a space bag and pulled out some funky bed sheets (in my case hot pink polka dot bed sheets) that matched my bedroom's color scheme. So long as there were tight, hospital corners and no wrinkles my mom was happy and my friends were happy that they didn’t have to wait for me in a hot car for an hour.

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soon as the teenage girl (and her mother) made a decision I resolved to type out my report. Well, the votes have been counted and after some rough moments behind the scenes (drum roll please), the peace sign bedding set that my clients agreed on was an inexpensive purple bed in a bag set that cost less than $100! Actually because she only needed a twin size set, it cost less than $50! Plus, the collection offered purple lamp shades, pillows and curtains with groovy peace signs on them if she had wanted them although she did not want them as she preferred to do her own thing.

Was this particular purple peace sign bedding set picked because the tween was wise beyond her years and wanted to do her part for the household budget? That would be an ending fit for a fairytale but sadly it would be just as fictitious. She made her decision based on the fact that she wanted a purple bedding set and it just so happened that one of the inexpensive peace sign comforter sets was, you guessed it, purple with black peace signs. Whereas, the expensive organic set was a very practical brown that she found boring in spite of the trendy organic fabric.

So I am now off to shop for vintage decor to complement the purple peace sign comforter set which is going to be no small job. However, there is plenty of cash left over for me to work with. Return to Tween and Teenage Girls Bedding and Bedroom Decorating Ideas and I’ll share what I bought to go with her purple peace sign bedding set

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so early in the year? I would have to check my date book of past decorating projects and then pull the pictures of bedrooms decorated in brown that I have organized according to date in my portfolio to be certain. But, right off the bat I can’t recall a year when hibiscus flowers and tropical prints were replaced with warm colors before the leaves started to turn from bright green to shades of red, gold and brown.

Maybe the desire to rest in a nest of chocolate brown bedding has to do with the cold (can 80 degrees in July be considered cold?) front that brought unseasonably low temperatures and a seemingly unending supply of dreary, rain soaked days. Girls, more than boys, are fickle creatures (and I include myself in this group) that are affected by the weather which makes the Hawaiian comforter that they adored when the surf was up and the sun was shining lose its luster. Perhaps my clients are reaching for chocolate brown bedding that represents warmth, comfort and a secure feeling prematurely. But who knows which way the wind will blow between now and when the true first day of fall actually arrives. There may be a temporary moment of regret, should perfect beach weather return for an extended period of time, that the bright s

This Littlest Pet Shop bedding





This Littlest Pet Shop bedding collection may be just what it takes to send your tween or preteen’s heart all aflutter. The first thing that caught my eye was the hot pink and purple color combination with just the tiniest splash of lime green. Before I closed in to give the comforter and pillow shams a closer inspection my thoughts were leaning toward using it in a teenage girl’s decorating project.

However, the monkeys, pink kittens and lime green frogs caused me to do a mental turnaround as these motifs are more often seen as the preferred decor of a young girl rather than a teen. Even if I did my best, I don’t think the pink and white polka dots could camouflage or overpower the other graphics to the point that I could

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

that my decorative flights of fancy


know that my decorative flights of fancy do not always acknowledge the changes in season. Well I’m just as likely to be decorating a teenage girl’s bedroom with flowers in the middle of winter as I am to be decorating with snowflakes in July, but I digress.
There is a story behind this entry and sadly I don’t have pictures to share the experience with you.

I spent the last few days of the week and half of the weekend at a friend’s country cottage to console her after a completely unexpected breakup with her fiancé (THE RAT!). Some of the girls, myself included, who were slated to be bridesmaids decided that we needed to get our gal pal away and do our best to take her mind off her troubles. Our heartbroken friend was all for it and said that we could borrow her family’s out of the way vacation home. We had a blast getting there and we literally had to drive through a mountain stream to get there but it was worth the effort.

The first morning we were having breakfast on the front porch that overlooked a pasture where some overzealous farmer was cutting hay. He finished his work almost on cue and the magic that inspired my search for girls dragonfly bedding ensued. Before our very eyes, the field was filled with dragonflies! The sunlight played some kind of trick that made them seem as if they were made of 14kt gold. For perhaps the only time in our weekend our normally chatty little group was silent, mesmerized by the fairylike creatures that sparkled and shined for our entertainment. Words can’t begin to describe the atmosphere, you had to be there.

Getting back to my dragonfly bedroom ideas; after arriving, I was charmed by the eclectic style of decor in the main rooms of this country cottage. Every knick knack and piece of furniture had a personality all its own. But the bedrooms were lacking in similar charm and being the consummate decorator this drove me buggy. For lack of a better ending to my story, I offered to decorate the bedrooms of the home for free to show my appreciation for a lovely weekend with the ultimate in natural entertainment.

The first idea that bounced into my brain was to find a set of

bedroom with matching furniture,



he idea of a bedroom with matching furniture, including wall, etc documents linen should not be limited only to children but also bedroom to do. Adults as well as rooms. In this article we will see some theme bedroom decor, you may want to consider when Redecorating a bedroom in your own home.

And the best thing about interior design is to help you. Opportunity to exercise not only your Express your creativity. And personality of the person that you have

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e bedroom is your place to unwind, relax and do all sorts of private activities. Being the most personal room in the house, it must possess the feeling of ease, solace and cleanliness as well. If you are longing to experience these things, you might, want to consider stuffing your room with white bedroom furniture.White bedroom furniture can create a heavenly atmosphere. With it, you can reflect your reveries well and think clearly enough because of the clarity of the ambiance. It also creates a warm and relaxing mood that can be compensating enough after coming from a hard day’s work.

With some great master



With some great master bedroom decorating you can create the perfect sanctuary for reviving both your body and your spirit. No room in your home is more personal than the master bedroom. It is the core of your private spac

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rge-scale bed anchors this room and sets an elegant tone. The upholstered and tufted headboard and sideboards have a masculine feel, but the luxurious silk bedding adds a feminine touch. Next to the bed, backlit frosted-glass panels allow a soft, warm glow to filter into the
bedroom while hiding the contents of the bookcase behind.
-Golden yellows were chosen to brighten this north-facing bedroom.
-Pendent lights are a sophisticated and unique alternative to bedside lamps.
-A pair of mirro

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ther antique bedroom furniture consists of tables, cabinets and chest drawers. It is important to place a table or cabinet in the bedroom complimented with a bamboo nightstand. Dressers meanwhile are typically made from either dark oak or walnut and embellished with carvings with attached ornate brass or wooden pulls. The most glamorous dressers also have a candle stand, and a tilting mirror on top of them.

The windows must be dressed with full curtains having ruffles, braids, lace, bows and tassels on them. The materials normally used in window dressings are of velvet, and brocade, which are then layered with lace or silk.

Flooring and Antique Bedroom Accessories

Finally, to fully accentuate the antique bedroom furniture, the flooring should be dressed up too. Oriental rugs and carpets add a more appealing look, completing the antique theme of the entire room’s space.

You may buy antique bedroom furniture in auctions and antique shops, especially

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hen you say ‘antique’, it generally pertains to furniture pieces that are over 100 years old. But at present, even vintage 20th century furnishings may now be called antique.

Antique bedroom furniture designs which were developed during the 18th century meanwhile consists of certain designs that belonged to a nation’s style such as Palladianism in Great Britain, and Rococo in France, and these designs depict grace, opulence, playfulness, and gaiety.

Baroque on the other hand is another antique design pattern which dwelt more on heavier looks and darker shades. In the 19th century, gothic design became popular.

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gender. The rustic stone walls and leaded windows invoke thoughts of romantic stone cottages hidden in the country. Against the cool gray, the sunny bedcovering is an island of warmth, a place you might gladly snuggle all day. The woven rattan chair is also a smart foil for the rugged architecture.

And notice how the floor is cozied up with not just one carpet, but a creative layering of two diverse rugs. Bring in a large mirror in an interesting folk art frame to increase the light and a bouquet of fresh, smell-delicious flowers, and it's a timeless, feel-good getaway.

Most of us want our bedroom to be a relaxing retreat

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printed paper that can be displayed on a wall and significantly add to your room's art decor.

Posters generally include both textual and graphic elements and are designed to be attractive and serve the purpose of conveying information.

There are thousands of posters to choose from.

You can have a poster print framed in the frame of your choice, along with a beautiful mat or you can opt to have it mounted on wood.

A wood mounted print consists of a print that has been mounted to a rigid thick wood fiber board and then laminated.

The lamination has a UV filtering film that guards against fading and fingerprints. The corners of the board are beveled and then finished in a black color.
printed paper that can be displayed on a wall and significantly add to your room's art decor.

Posters generally include both textual and graphic elements and are designed to be attractive and serve the purpose of conveying information.

There are thousands of posters to choose from.

You can have a poster print framed in the frame of your choice, along with a beautiful mat or you can opt to have it mounted on wood.

A wood mounted print consists of a print that has been mounted to a rigid thick wood fiber board and then laminated.

The lamination has a UV filtering film that guards against fading and fingerprints. The corners of the board are beveled and then finished in a black color.
printed paper that can be displayed on a wall and significantly add to your room's art decor.

Posters generally include both textual and graphic elements and are designed to be attractive and serve the purpose of conveying information.

There are thousands of posters to choose from.

You can have a poster print framed in the frame of your choice, along with a beautiful mat or you can opt to have it mounted on wood.

A wood mounted print consists of a print that has been mounted to a rigid thick wood fiber board and then laminated.

The lamination has a UV filtering film that guards against fading and fingerprints. The corners of the board are beveled and then finished in a black color.
For a more luxurious and romantic feel in your bedroom, consider a beautiful four poster bed with a canopy top.

If you do not like the look of a four poster bed, then a spacious bed with a nice headboard is a good option.

To spice up your four poster bed or another style of bed, you may want to consider a bed canopy. A bed canopy creates a very romantic look and it is easy to install.

You can hang it from a ceiling and allow it to drape over your bed or you can place it over your four poster bed frame. Most bed canopies include braided cords that function as tie backs.

Tie backs are also a great way to add elegance to the bed.

For a regal look, you can place a bed crown above the headboard. Some bed crowns feature antique gold, spiraling scrolls, romantic hearts, gold leafing, flowery scrolls, and mirrored insets. The bed crown also has a removable bar where you can hold panels, scarves, or other sheers as well as pull backs for the fabric.

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colors and some of your old 70s album covers on the wall.

Is your son a sports fan or does he prefer music? Outgoing or more reserved? Answering these and other questions will give you a sense of what feel the room should have.

Perhaps your son wants his room to look like a basketball court or maybe graffiti is more his style. Regardless, it is important to remember that it’s their own space, and the decor needs to reflect their personality and desire to be independent.

You don’t always need to toss out their bed and furniture. Unless the furniture is completely broken, you can give it a cool new look by painting it and changing the drawer pulls. Helping your teen design their bedroom can be fun and with a little advance planning, probably won’t take more than a weekend.

Often, just rearranging furniture gives a room a whole new look. A teen room makeover may be accomplished with a new coat of paint, rearranging the furniture and adding some new accessories and lighting.

Painting can have the biggest impact for the least amount of money and sets the tone of your teen’s room design. Plus, with your help, painting is something they can easily do themselves.

Does your son, the skater, want to paint the walls black and put a black light on the ceiling? Black paint may be the worst choice – it might take several coats to refurbish his room in a few

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ame bedding. Many discount department stores like Target have pretty hip furnishings and accessories available at great prices.

Bedding is another very personal choice for your teenager. He might want an animal print bedspread or something in black velvet. Or she might like retro 70’s bright flowers on her sheets. This is a great way to add color and personality to a room without making any permanent changes to the walls.

Adding accents will give the room more interest and personality. A few fun ideas for accent items include funky chairs, pillows, area rugs and wall art. This is where your teenager can really make the bedroom an expression of his or her

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The lure of the sea is an enchanting watery setting for a kid̢۪s bedroom. See how this theme can be created in this kids̢۪ bedroom decorating idea.