21 February 2011

D.U.I. - Dreaming Under the Influence {of NyQuil}

I haven't left the couch in 31 hours, and I have already called for a sub for tomorrow.  


Q:  How did I catch whatever it is I have?  
A:  Maybe it was spending the weekend with over 300 high schoolers at a Student Council leadership convention where I got about 10 hours of total sleep.  


Q:  What have I been doing between my self-induced NyQuil comas?
A:  Gathering inspiration for my next few projects.


I simply must have a ladder.  I have my E.I. on the look out as well as Rusty and Reginia.  I look at every old farmhouse I pass on the way to work to see if they have one propped up outside.  I will knock and make an offer.  Here are a few I like:
I believe what I really want is called an orchard ladder.  I would also love an old library ladder.  I want it to be wooden, not an A-frame and aged looking.  I have hopes of putting it in my bedroom and draping scarves and ties over it.  It would also look great in a bathroom to house towels.  Any ideas where to find one?


I am also going to tackle the guest bedroom this summer.  I saw this headboard and fell in love.
Again, I pass several dilapidated barns that are falling over on my way to work.  When I am in the truck and it is daylight out, I am going to knock with cash in hand.  I think four or five pieces will do.  Do you think I am kidding?!!


And wouldn't this bedding just look great next to that rough wood?
I can't wait to try the tutorial and create it for around 30 bucks!


I almost have enough empty frames gathered to do my frame collage.  I am drawing off of these images for inspiration.
I am thinking of wrapping them around the corner of my master bedroom where my reading chair is and end up above my mantle.  Since my walls are Gray Matters, I think that a punchy, mustard accent color would look great mixed in with some clean white ones.


I also found this today.  I am thinking it is a must to make for a large empty spot on a wall.  My dining room is needing something since I couldn't get that clock I saw.
In this picture, the design isn't colored.  It is just the color of the toilet paper rolls.  I am thinking I would spray mine to make it more accented in the room.


So - my biggest question has to do with the headboard.  What word should I write on it?  It is for a guest room, so "love" might not be the right word.  Should it say "sleep" or "dream" or maybe a word in French...give me some ideas!


*Also, I added a little picture in my sidebar with the paint colors in my home, so far.  I am painting the kitchen this weekend, and am still staring at the sample spots on the wall....

11 comments:

  1. YES to all the above projects!!
    BTW you need to come with me to a house on 19N - I want to stop and inquire about a few things in the yard but am a chicken hahaha

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  2. Wow! I love all of these inspiration pictures! I LOVE LOVE that headboard! I think dream would be cute on it- or beauty sleep... sommeil de beauté is how you say it in French. A little long, but could work! Can't wait to see the finished projects!!

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  3. I love all your inspirations! That headboard is to die for! Can't wait to see the finished product! I like the word dream for the guest room!

    Lauren @ tickled.

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  4. Oh now I can not WAIT to come visit. I LOVE everything you have going on....from the headboard to the frames...it will be FABULOUS. As for words...I have quite few. I love "goodnight moon" as in the children's story or "yawns welcomed"....I have a few more. :)

    Cheers~
    e

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  5. great inspiration! just added ya to my circle! :) if you have twitter, be sure to let me know so i can add ya to the list there!
    blessings,
    -tracie

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  6. Hi!! Found ya while surfing around Twitter (Im your newest follower there and over here lol) Your inspiration pictures are so dreamy :0) I really like the "Yawns" idea Miss Megan suggested.

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  7. Hi! I'm finally getting around to visiting everyone in the Circle of Bliss! Better late than never is usually my motto! :-)I don't know if you realized it or not, but we're "neighbors", I'm in Blairsville! I wonder how many of us bloggers are in this area? We'll need to get together and do a little thrifting! :-)I'm on the lookout for a ladder too!
    I'm looking forward to reading your blog. I've signed on to follow!
    Have a wonderful week!

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  8. I love your taste!

    I am one of your new followers and checking in with the Circle of Bliss. Looking forward to seeing more, hope you feel better soon.
    -Laurie
    http://www.littlebluechairs.com/

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  9. I, too, love Nyquil, am using it right now to rid a cold..hope that you feel better quickly!

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  10. You now have me obsessed with finding an orchard ladder for my bedroom. Love your blog.

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  11. I love ladders too! But don't have a single way to use one in my own home. Out of room!
    good luck finding the perfect one!
    gail

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