I’m so happy to share some summer bedroom updates and a quilt basket that I’ve been working on. Wow summer is almost here and I’m getting all the lighthearted feels that come around this time of year. Do you feel them too?
Pinterest Challenge
It’s also time for our monthly Pinterest challenge. Yay! If you’re new here, each month our host Cindy of County Road 407 selects an inspiration photo for us to recreate. Each participant puts their own spin on the photo according to our individual style of decorating.
The best part is seeing how everyone interprets the image, and we always have an interesting variety. Be sure to click through all the links at the end of the post. If you’re stopping by from my friend Lora of Create And Ponder, welcome! Don’t you love her welcoming guest room basket ideas?
To see last month’s Pinterest challenge click on Using Trays To Control Kitchen Clutter.
This month we are focusing on an inspiring photo from Anderson & Grant of a summer basket. Here’s my takeaway of Jamie’s photo…
- rustic basket
- soft blue and white colors
- little flowers
- quilt
- vintage alarm clock
Summer Bedroom Updates And A Quilt Basket
You might say our PC photo is not only inspiring the arrangement of a beautiful basket, but a refresh for the whole guest room too.
Rustic quilt Basket
The guest bedroom update starts with a rustic looking French style laundry basket. I think it makes a handy spot for storing quilts during the summer and I love having the quilts on display.
Since I’m not actually using the basket for laundry, I like it better without the cloth liner that it came with. The basket is not old but still has a vintage appeal sitting at the foot of the bed with the quilts peeking through. Of course the dried lavender is the crowning touch.
I can’t tell you how tempted I am to curl up with one of the quilts right now and take a nap in this serene room. Maybe later!
Soft Blue And White Colors
Last year this room was repainted along with the rest of the house in SW Dover White. It was the most lovely shade of blue, but I thought an update was due.
Now I’m mixing in more blue and white colors to go with what’s already in the room. Soft blue pillow shams really freshen up the white linen quilt that I’ve had for a while.
Take note each shade of blue in this bedroom is a little different but they still look good together.
French blue and white flower plates over the bed not only add color to the room, but they also coordinate with the ticking stripe headboard slipcover. To see the slipcover details click on my post, How To Make A Headboard Slipcover And Euro Sham.
The coastal watercolor resting on the desk is sporting a new look with a fresh coat of blue paint on the frame. I can’t believe I’m trying this for the first time. The dark blue frame is a subtle difference from the black color before, but the I’m loving the unexpected highlight it offers to the room and the watercolor.
More quilts are on display in the Shaker style armoire. Do you see the French market tote sitting pretty up on top? Yep, it’s waiting for me to travel to a fun destination and put it to good use! Someday baby!
Vintage updates and flowers
Instead of a vintage clock I’m featuring a few other vintage accents. By the way can you imagine waking up to an alarm clock like that one? My first thought would be that the house is on fire. LOL!
In the corner next to the bed side table, I have vintage French wicker tray that I found on Etsy last year. I love the color and texture, and how it contrasts with the room, just like the big basket at the foot of the bed.
A little vintage pressed glass cup holds fresh hydrangea cuttings from the garden. I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned this table before. It is one I painted long before the start of my blog and was inspired by one of Marian’s furniture pieces over at Miss Mustard Seed. See, I’ve been doing Pinterest challenges for a long time and didn’t realize it!
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with my favorite seasonal inspiration!
Up next on our Pinterest challenge hop is my friend Niky of The House On Silverado, and you’re going to love her basket ideas.
Enjoy all the links below at your leisure, and be sure to soak up all the summer basket inspiration from all the participants this month!
Cheers!
HI Michelle, I love it! Great spot too! Happy Day friend! Laura in Colorado
Thank you sweet Laura!
My vintage loving heart pitter pattered when I spotted your antique quilt in the basket at the base of your guest room bed. Then I had way more pitter pattering when I saw the quilts in your armoire. Your guest room looks beautiful.
I’m not sure how many quilts my grandma made, probably dozens, but I’m so happy I have these to treasure!
I want to come stay in that peaceful bedroom! Goodness it’s so pretty! Love the basket at the end of the bed too. I NEED one of those! Love how you added the lavender too. Such a beautiful idea. Makes me want to get our guest bedroom together. First I need to paint it (insert rolling eyes). Thanks so much for joining us. I always love your posts. Pinned!
Reservations are available! I’m not sure how reliable room service will be, but this is a very comfortable guest room. Thanks for picking such a fun challenge this month!
I felt a sense of serentiy just looking at your lovely room! I wanna kick off my shoes, lay on that bed, and read a few chapters of my mystery book! With some chocolate nearby! I covet your laundry basket; that is gorgeous (I have a small problem with baskets!). The colors of the quilts peeping through is awesome; my cats would love it!
Thank you for your sweet comments Kathy! We had a rescue cat for about 16 years, and what ever I had folded he would find and claim it. LOL They are so smart!
Your guest bedroom looks so inviting, and all the blue touches are so pretty. Are you saying the walls that are pictured are a blue? They definitely look like a white, but are so pleasing to the eye! Love that quilt basket, too… big and chunky! Pinned!
Sorry for the confusion, the walls were blue before this room was repainted along with the rest of the house. Thanks for pinning sweet friend!
I love the size and style of this laundry basket, Michelle! And it looks perfectly summery filled with vintage quilts; I love this fresh as a daisy look! The whole room is serene; perfect retreat for your guests! Hope you’re enjoying your Bday, friend!
Thanks for the birthday wishes Lora! It was a great day start to finish!
Such pretty bedroom updates, Michelle – and a fantastic quilt collection! And I love that little blue tray table you created!
Thank you Janet! I used to love to paint furniture then I ran out of pieces to paint. Guess I need to go thrifting!
Michelle,
I love your bedroom ideas and that quilt is so sweet. Love doing these with you.
Thank you Rachel! This was a fun challenge and your ice cream churn was the best!
Michelle, I have two very similar laundry baskets from Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic line at Target which are over 10 years old now and I LOVE them!! Yours is beautiful with its grey wash. I love the softness of your bedroom, too. <3
Enjoy your pretty room and DO take a nap,
Big hugs,
Barb 🙂
Thank you Barb for the sweet comments! Big hugs and have a great holiday weekend!
That basket is perfect for a stack of vintage quilts! The whole room is inviting and cozy. Pinned!
Thank you Cindy it’s one of my favorite rooms in the house!
What a soothing, welcoming space! I adore your collection of gorgeous quilts. Happy spring!
Thank you Laura, these quilts are a lot older than I am, but we still use and enjoy them. 😊
Your room looks so fresh and cozy and that pretty vintage looking basket filled with quilts is the perfect finishing touch!
Thank you Cindy, it was one of my better on-line purchases from last year when we couldn’t get out to shop! 😊
Michelle, your guest room is lovely and would be such a relaxing place to visit. Using the wicker laundry basket to hold quilts is a great idea. I have a solar basket and a few quilts. Thanks for the idea.
Thank you Carol! I’m ready to freshen up our room too, now that the master bath is only days away from being finished.
I love that basket!! It is dreamy!! And I love it full of quilts and lavender! Such a fun addition to the room!
Thank you Kristin! I’m so happy with these simple updates!
Michelle,
You have quite the quilt collection! They Are styled so beautifully in this cozy bedroom. I just love a cottage look!
Thank you Christy! That’s exactly what I’m going for!
Michelle, your entire room is so beautiful, and I think your basket of quilts is prettier than the inspiration photo! What an amazing collection you have! I have two vintage quilts from my mother that my grandmothers made. I do treasure them, but have never displayed them. Perhaps this is a good way for me to have them out where they can be enjoyed!
Thank you so much Chloe! I got one out the other day for the grand baby to lay on and thought how happy my grandmother would be to see us enjoying it!