Comfy Beds Remind Me Of Clouds

      

I don't know if it is because it is winter and it is cold outside but I have been loving my bed.  I look forward to its comfort and warmth every night.  I started thinking about what makes a bed look and feel comfy? I am sure it is different for everyone.  For me a comfy bed has to look soft and approachable.  You know the kind where the pillows look soft, the blankets look warm and cozy and nothing looks too stiff or set. There is actually a lot to think about in making a bed look comfy. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you attempt to make your bed the next time.

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  Do you overlap your top sheet so it shows on top of your duvet or bedspread?
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  Do you cover your pillows with your bedspread so they don't show?
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  Do you have an extra duvet or comforter at the foot of the bed in case you get cold?
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  Do you prefer a bedspread or a fluffy down comforter?
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  Do you like a precisely made bed or the semi- unmade look?
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   How many pillows do you pile on your bed?
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  Do you stack your pillows on top of eachother or one in front of the other?

I am going to show you some pictures of beds that made me feel as if I could crawl right into them and take a long winter's nap.

I love the big white fluffy down comforter at the foot of the bed just waiting for me to pull it up and cozy in.  Notice this bed has pillows stacked on top of each other and the other pillows are one in front of the other.

Nothing but pure comfort here.  Again pillows stacked one in front of the other.

Take me away!

Here is a very luxurious bed that has the semi-unmade look. Do you like this look?

This bed is definitely in the "made," category but still very pretty and comfy looking.

I like the way the pillows are almost casually tossed on this bed.

As grand as this bed is, it still looks comfy to me. I think it is all the white.

Speaking of white, I love this bed. Notice how puffy it looks, that means comfy to me.

Here we have the un-made bed look at its best.

Again nice and puffy and white. Do you think puffy and white reminds me of clouds?

Here we are shown stacked pillows and pillows one in front of the other. Which do you prefer?

This is just pretty and comfy.

Definitely the unmade look and yet it looks perfectly presentable. I guess if it is done right it works.

Designer Phoebe Howard

Beautifully made and beautifully comfy! I love Phoebe Howard.

Designer Phoebe Howard

Phoebe does it again! Even though this room is very traditonal and simply elegant, it still looks totally approachable.  This is design at its best in my book.

Interesting how the bed sits in the middle of the room.  All the pillows and the puffy comforter at the foot of the bed make it appealing to me.

Phoebe Howard

Rachel Ashwell

Another un-made look and it still looks just fine In fact, it looks much better than fine. It looks wonderfully comfortable.

This is my very own comfy bed. You will notice I like stacked pillows , a puffy down comforter on my bed and one at the foot of my bed.  I like my sheets to be folded over the edge of my comforter. The only thing missing in this picture of my bed is, "Me!"

"Enjoy the Process" Of: Finding a new way of making your bed look comfy.

Kathysue

BTW: Matha Stewart has a great video showing how to make a comfy bed here

VALENTINES DAY INSPIRATION

Since it is the week before Valentines Day I thought you might like some inspiration.

This is a fun wool pillow for Valentines Day. You can find it here

You can take an ordinary paper clip and twist it into a heart shape.

How about a special cup of coffee first thing in the morning for your sweetheart. All you need is one of these special stencils for $10. You can find it here 

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This is so hysterical, I could not resist. Actually, I wish I had found this a couple of weeks ago. It takes that long for it to sprout.  Wouldn't little ones be  surprised when they see what was written on their bean sprout. Love this idea. You can purchase it here

How fun is this! Pretty and Pink and with glitter hearts.

Instead of a bouquet of flowers, how about a pillow covered in roses.

You can never go wrong with a fun love story!!

I hope this gives you some ideas or some inspiration  to make a special someone feel special on......

.......Valentines Day!!

"Enjoy the Process" Of : Finding new gift ideas for Valentines Day!

Kathysue

I Have The Key and It's Greek!

The lovely and talented Suzanne Kasler 

 What a beautiful bench covered in a Greek Key pattern.

(Definition of Greek Key: A continuous band decoration of interlacing, hooked squares.)

Lately I am loving Greek Key designs.  I think it is the clean lines and the grounding force they seem to make in a room.  A Greek key design can make the ordinary become classic.  I would love to incorporate this design somewhere in my home.  I am not sure where I will put it, but I think it is going to be in my future! My friend, Eddie Ross loves to use the Greek Key pattern in his designs and that might just be where it started looking so handsome to me.  I am a big fan of Eddie's so I study whatever he produces. He did a make-over post on two side chairs for his apartment in New York that turned out stunning.  He has the ability to see the ordinary and invision how he can make it new,fresh and classic with a twist.  You have to go to his post and see the before. The picture below shows the after in his apartment.  I love this room. It is so handsome.  By painting them in a classic gray and keeping the upholstery simple and clean, these chairs have become new! again.  Great job Eddie!

Eddie found another new piece of Heisey glass in the Greek Key pattern at the Alameda Flea Market where I got to meet him for the first time, it was truly a thrill for me.

These are pictures of Eddie's Heisey glass collection in the Greek Key pattern, He and Jaithan were so generous to share these pictures with me for this post. Aren't these gorgeous?

I am going to show you some other pictures of the Greek Key design used in rooms that I find very appealing.

The fabric on this chair is so stunning.

The Greek Key motif in black and white is one of my favorites, not to mention the matching lamps on the console. I believe those lamps are from Restoration Hardware.

Love this bedding.  Are you beginning to see how handsome the Greek Key design can be?

This is the same room as above showing the entire room. This is definitely a WOW! room in my book.

I LOVE this mirror.

What a sophisticated childs room. I would have never thought to use this in a child's room, yet I love this idea. (Note to self, remember this for playroom re-do)

Room designed by Nancy Corzine

This room was done by David Jiminez it pops with the use of yellow and then has the classic grounding touch with the use of the Greek Key design in the pillows.

Here we have the soft curves of antique furniture and then the wonderful structure of the Greek key on the window pelmet.

Hmmmm, maybe I should use a Greek Key in my bedroom? This is very close to the colors I have used and some of the same bedding.  I am starting to see where it might be going in my own home.

Designer Amanda Nesbit

Using it on top of pink is so striking.  Notice it is in the rug also.

Designer Johnathan Adler

I like the use of the rug and then a nod to the Greek design by using a pediment above the door, very clever.

You almost have to search for the Greek Key motif in this picture. It is used subtly on the table legs. I really like this idea.

This is another subtle use in the arm of chair in Katie Lee Joel's living room.

Palmer Weiss used the Greek Key fabric on this wonderful settee.

The Syrie Chair designed by Jan Showers

Last but not least, is a chair by Jan Showers-simple and classic at its best.  Notice the little turned up feet and the classic lines of this chair.  It is a beautiful design and the stunning black Greek Key is a show stopper.

" Enjoy the Process" Of: Thinking of ways to use Greek Key motif in your designs.

Kathysue