...after battling with my computer for the last little while and finally giving in by purchasing a new one, I'm online again and I'd like to rewind back to August when I discovered a lovely color of spray paint called "Poppy Red" at our lake house... I wanted to spruce up some garden furniture so I went out and bought a few cans of spray paint in different colours. I tried them all and immediately fell in love with the can of "Poppy Red"! I had to use this shade on more than garden furniture, definitely on some interior stuff... I've been itching to change the colour of my Lillesand Ikea bed which you can also spot in the mosaic in this post; wrought iron black just doesn't work for me these days... So one beautiful August afternoon later, my dull black bed became my happy poppy red bed! What do you think?!...
...or with my favourite vintage eiderdown...
In case you're wondering, I also painted those cool little retro night tables and the painting... well, the painting is one of my all-time favourite thrift shop finds -- at the sweet price of $12.95!
The crochet-trimmed cushions I made back here and the pillowcase to the right is the most precious item in the photo as my 12-year-old daughter, Eva, made it for me for my birthday in August. Here's a better shot of my very sweet handmade gift:
Isn't it just perfect?! As far as my crochet-trimmed pillowcases go, some of you have sent me notes wondering if I'm still making them... YES, I am because I've missed making them so very much! I will be slowly re-stocking my shop as of this week with some old favourites and, a little later on, with some new styles -- can't wait! While a lot of my time in October was eaten up by working on a project I can't tell you about quite yet, I have new things I will be starting on and sharing with you very soon. Oh, I'm so very happy to be back and thank you so much for coming back to visit despite my long absence!
hello happy to have found you. I love the poppy red bed and all your cushions! The picture is gorgeous, very cheerful, I really must look out for a picture like this. Heather x
Posted by: Heather | October 29, 2012 at 01:26 PM
HELLO! It is so good to see you again. I've missed you.
Today I met an old friend for the first time in a year and it was like no time had passed by. We hugged dearly and I feel kind of the same now finding this lovely Rose hip post in my side bar. Happy days!
What an awesome change a bit of poppy red does. And you sure have a talented daughter. Lovely pillow, well done Eva!
Well, time to go night night for me over here. And I wish you a wonderful day over there. Hope to see you around again soon. Looking forward to see some of your pillow yummyness.|
♥♥♥
Annette
Posted by: My Rosevalley | October 29, 2012 at 02:00 PM
Oooh, I love the poppy red bed. I have been wanting to paint our iron bed red for a while, but I just can't seem to sell the idea to my boyfriend. Anyway, what brand of paint makes that gorgeous color? Maybe if I had the paint in my hands, it would make it easier to convince that it is perfect for our bed.
Posted by: Sylvie | October 29, 2012 at 02:24 PM
Love it! I'm a big fan of red, too. It's a happy, happy color.
Posted by: Ana | October 29, 2012 at 02:34 PM
I love the red bed! I've never had much luck with spray paint, but you obviously have the knack. Your room looks great - do you do holiday rentals?!! X
Posted by: pinkgreen | October 29, 2012 at 03:18 PM
So, so beautiful!! Love the red and all you pretty pillows!! Have a great week! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | October 29, 2012 at 05:07 PM
Absolutely thrilled to see you back!!! I can completely see why you fell in love with poppy red....brilliant red....there are only a few reds I like and that is at the top of my list!!
Can not wait to see your pillows...they always inspire me!!
Hope we sees lot of you!
Posted by: Miss Holly | October 29, 2012 at 07:13 PM
That vibrant red is so very pretty!! And your pillows are all very nice also.
Posted by: Darlene Lehman | October 29, 2012 at 08:00 PM
what a beautiful and cheerful room you have created!
Fleur xx
Posted by: Fleur Cotton | October 30, 2012 at 09:45 AM
oooh that red is scrummy!
Posted by: clare powell | November 01, 2012 at 06:09 AM
So bright and lovely!Brillant as usual!
xoxo
Posted by: Bridget | November 01, 2012 at 10:09 AM
All of the stuff on your site is fantastic, do you do it all yourself? I love the painting in the bedroom.
Will definitely be coming back to have a loot at upcoming updates :)
Sara
Posted by: Sara | February 06, 2013 at 02:31 PM