A peek at my bedroom projects in progress...

My vision for my master bedroom is really starting to come together and I couldn't wait any longer to share some of the details with all of you.

I have started sanding the precious 4-poster bed that I purchased for $100 last month. It is even more beautiful in person than it was in the pictures on Craigslist. Since it is made of knotty pine, I will put a little polyurethane over the knotholes and then I can begin painting it a pretty cottage white. I also purchased an applique and a wooden plaque to cover the funny little cutout on the headboard. (I don't want to spoil the surprise on my plan for the plaque but I will say that it will make the bed uniquely mine and my husband's.)

I have also been on the hunt for the perfect armoire and I finally found it. It, too, was listed on Craigslist and I snatched it up for a mere $275. (Remember, you can click on any picture to enlarge it.) There are a few surface scuffs and scratches but since I will be painting it to match the bed, that should be no problem. The detail on the armoire is exquisite and the scale is just right for our room. The applique I bought for the headboard is almost a perfect match for the carving on the top of the armoire.

And here is my color palette - shades of blue and white. You may have figured out by now that my bedroom will be done in classic French Country style. The bedspread and shams I wanted so desperately were on sale a couple of weeks ago and they have arrived home to wait patiently to cover my new bed. The tissue box cover was made for me a few years back by my favorite aunt and has graced my nightstand since the day she gave it to me. And, the little bear came in a beautiful flower arrangement my husband surprised me with when I was pregnant for our son.

This little table belonged to my grandmother and the chair is from my husband's stepmother and together they are the beginnings of a cozy sitting area in front of a sunny double window. And, the dainty floral fabric will find a home covering the shade on the pretty table lamp. I am still searching for a second chair and the perfect bedside tables but my romantic French Country bedroom is definitely starting to come together. Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon, JoAnne