Can we just clear something up here? When I refer to Clifford, The Big Red House, it’s cause of this:
You know that, right? Our first home will be beautiful (hopefully) and we are very lucky, but one of our bedrooms is 9×8. Let’s be serious people.
Anyway, I know there has been radio silence for awhile on Clifford, because of some snarky comments received I decided that maybe I wouldn’t post on it anymore. But then I thought, eff you haters. if you don’t like the shit I’m sellin’, then don’t come around here no mo.
Anyhow.
It is now April 2. We were supposed to be in our first home together March 1. This is what our master bedroom looks like right this second:
Cozy, right?
I have posted a few times on the various design schemes I had wanted to use in our master, but I am a complete schizo and have changed my mind, once again. Just to refresh your memory, first I was thinking this:
Then I thought no, no, much too much. I want to be a cool hip young married lady, this is too granny.
Kelly Proxmire is much cooler, I want to be her instead.
But still me and do it in a green scheme.
But then I found 19 yard of this on ebay for $450.
As My Favorite and My Best would say, DUMB! Normally that gorgeous junk would be like $2000 bones.
So I snatched it up, but then I was all, “No no, I am a unique and special snowflake, I cannot just straight up copy KP”
So Imma mix it up a bit. Using this trim…
And tape to inspire the color palette. 
I want it to feel kind of like this
Or this
But there is going to be a real life boy living in there with me so I might have to de-girl it just a bit.
I have always loved the juxtaposition between Rita Konigs Porthault sheets and the plaid throw here.
My childhood bed was upholstered with D.Porthault pink cours, and I think it may find its way back into my biscuit now.
Perhaps in blue this time?
I don’t even know anymore. Am I onto something here? Can you see the vision or have I completely lost my marbles at this point? And does anyone have a place for us to live when our lease is up May 27 and we are officially legit homeless for a month? I am a MESS.
Sooo glad you tossed out the canopy. I might be the only one, but I don’t like the look of them. Maybe because they scream ALLERGIES to me (dust build-up). Hah.
Anywho! I love love love the two new rooms you posted (although the one bed is a tad too ornate for my taste). And I love that wall mural with the flowers. What if you stuck mostly with blues and whites – use your awesome fabric on curtains and/or upholstering some chairs or a bench for the foot of the bed. Blue and white is so hard to tire of and you can mix in pretty much any other color. For example, adding hints of pink, green, and/or yellow here and there in the accents (lamps, throw pillow trim, etc.). That should keep it fairly guy-friendly.
As for the heart bedding, it’s really cute but maybe it’s meant more for a “little girl’s room” over “newlywed suite?” Just a thought! Have you considered just polka-dots or striped bedding?
Hope this was some help! Love the direction you’re heading in now. Keep on posting and just ignore and delete the mean-o comments. : )
Cheers,
Alaina
p.s. sorry for writing a novela
Love the blue and white fabric. It’ll be great with all kinds of throw pillows (even though guys hate those). Maybe with a more masculine headboard for the hubs? Or a grasscloth rug underneath? Or hell, make it as girly as you want, just put a stack of Car and Drivers or Golf Digests by his side, and he won’t even notice.
Happy weekend! –Katy
Don’t stop blogging about Clifford! Its one of my favorite things about Peppermint Bliss! Seeing the process and your design ideas is what its about! Oh, and you’re totally onto something. Love it all.
My husband and i had a similar situation when we bough our first home….its VERY nerve wrecking!
Im sure things will fall into place…stop worrying so much! oxox
you copying from me? jkjk – im sure you are referring to another KP (who is, lets be honest, probably way more interior savvy than me!) I love all your ideas, bails! Hurry up and get Mr. Clifford complete so I can come visit!
p.s. good call on melanie being the Gus on Craigslist culprit – i can’t believe i fell for her denial.
eff the haters Bailey! Oy I am so sorry that this whole situation is a cause for stress and worry, but never fear, because I know for sure it will all work out, you will not be homeless, and you and your precious Pete will have a fantastic and lovely place to rest your sweet heads and night. love you lots-Happy Easter!
Your bedroom is going to be oh so beautiful. I love that fabric and the blue and green combo !
nonono!!! your vision is clear and awesome!!!!!!!! i too have always loved some konig porthault/plaidness. always will i think.
i want to come up there and help you put it all together!!!! so jealz.