A Summer's Dream... Down by the Seashore!

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Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous Thursday!

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Wow...we have been having some really hot weather here in Colorful Colorado and I'm longing for a little refrain from the heat! Hmmm...maybe a trip to the seashore! Ahhh...the feel of a cool ocean breeze on my face...a little taste of salt on my lips...and the serenade of waves as they come rushing to shore! Ohhh yes...take me away!!!

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Well...I'm a long way from the seashore but that doesn't mean that I can't dream about having a little "Summer's Dream...Down at the Seashore"! Sooo...my master bedroom has undergone a little summer transformation!!!
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"A Summer's Dream...

Down by the Seashore"

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The "BEFORE"

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My master bedroom in its "winter" frocks.
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The winters are pretty cold here in Colorado. A color scheme of rich, deep browns and blues warm the room...along with the heavy bed linens!
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The "AFTER"

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Ahhh...a softer, lighter feel...just perfect for the warmer summer months!
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New Bed Linens

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"Painterly Paisley" by Pottery Barn

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It was love at first sight! I found this pretty paisley patterned duvet on sale at Pottery Barn and just knew it would be perfect to dress my summer bed! I love the soft, demure colors of yellow/gold, sandy taupe, and gray...all on a background of white and the paisley pattern looks a bit like seashells! Hmmm...I hear a decor theme in the works! Hehe! The duvet is folded at the end of the bed...I also purchased matching euro shams.

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Matelasse Coverlet & Bed Skirt
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I found this gorgeous matelasse coverlet...called "Coventry"...at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. It was a real bargain at just $29.99...marked down because it had been used for a display! Yay!!! It also had matching pillow shams. I added a matelasse bed skirt (JC Penneys) as well.

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I am really loving all of this WHITE!!!
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Ahhh...to lay my head down upon all of these pretty fluffy pillows...and dream of summer days down by the seashore!

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I just found this bolster pillow at JC Penneys...on sale of course! It picks up the sandy taupe color in the duvet and euro shams.
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New Accessories

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A Vignette...Down by the Seashore

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A large lidded canning jar filled with white candles, a smaller jar filled with seashells, an old bottle, and a couple of old books...sit atop the cabinet on the left side of the bed. Just keeping it light and simple!
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I tied an old rusty key with a white ribbon around the neck of the bottle...love this look!
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An old pottery pitcher, a couple of chippy, cast iron candleholders, and a ceramic shell filled with a piece of old lace and starfish...accessorize the cabinet on the ride side of the bed.
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A Treasure...

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This piece of lace was crocheted by my great-grandmother. I thought it looked pretty with the starfish and ceramic shell!
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More To Come...

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I have also redecorated the master bath...another post...another time. So stay tuned! Hehe!

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I will leave you with a couple of photos that I took in the bath...four small glass candleholders with votive candles and shells...sitting on a ledge...and all lined up! They made for a pretty photo!
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Well my friends...I hope you enjoyed the tour of our master bedroom transformation! It was such a pleasure having you stop by for a visit!!!

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I am joining these three lovely parties...
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Transformation Thursday...hosted by Gina over at The Shabby Chic Cottage.
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Show & Tell Friday...hosted by Cindy over at My Romantic Home.
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My Favorite Things Saturday...hosted by Laurie over at Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie.
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Thank you...Gina, Cindy, and Laurie for graciously hosting these fabulous parties for us! Please go by and see what these lovely ladies have for us today!

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Well my friends...I'm soooo happy that you came by today!!! Please leave me a comment and let me know that you were here....I'd love to visit with you!