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February 22, 2013

Vintage Bedroom Reveal!

Vintage Girls Bedroom At the Picket Fence

Vintage. A word which conjures up images of a bygone era. Simpler times and pieces of history we cling to in order to feel connected to the generations which have gone before us.

Also a word which sends chills up your spine when you are walking through the mall and overhear a group of teenage girls talking about the “Vintage 80’s and 90’s” clothing they can’t wait to try on. And I don’t mean the 1880’s and 1890’s!

Could it be possible that the clothing I wore is now considered “vintage”? I mean, I know I turn 37 today, but come on people!

Well, I think I’ll just stick to my definition of “vintage” and share with you how that word inspired the way I decorated my daughter’s room.

Vintage Vanity table At the Picket Fence

It’s a room filled with history. Pieces of the past. Her mother’s past and her grandmothers past and her auntie Heather’s past and her great-grandmothers past.

So help me, this girl is going to love history!

vintage nightstand At the Picket Fence

Shadow boxes hang on the wall and hold baby gowns which belonged to her great-grandmothers.

PicMonkey Collage

Her dresser and bed belonged to her Nonna (my mom) when she was a little girl. I won’t call them “vintage” OK Mom?

They were also in my sister’s room growing up and then were in the guest bedroom of my parent’s home until finally making their way here.

vintage dresser at the picket fence

I have so many memories of Heather and I pretending that bed was our wagon when we played “Little House on the Prairie”. She was the Mary to my Laura. Still is.

And to soften the oak (which will never be painted by the way!!) I added some details fit for a princess. A curtain panel and the dust ruffle which used to grace my daughter’s crib found new purpose here!

DIY cornice over bed At the Picket Fence

My daughter’s room is quintessentially “girl”. It has interesting angles and almost resembles an attic room. And, the window seat is my favorite feature. If she doesn’t wind up sitting there reading “Anne of Green Gables” then I might just have to!

window seat At the Picket Fence

toile curtain tie back at the picket fence

Alongside the vintage there is some “new”. My daughter’s first Easter dress and her Dedication gown look right at home hanging on the wall with a baby bonnet which belonged to my great-grandmother.

vintage baby bonnet

Vintage Details collage

And lest you think that she doesn’t actually LIVE in this room I thought it only fair that I showed you the inside of her closet. I would’ve also showed you the enormous amount of toys, stuffed animals and odds and ends that wound up in the hallway outside her room so that I could take these photos but I thought it might kill the moment. 😉

Closet Organization At the Picket Fence

Above the vanity hangs this beautiful painting done by my incredibly talented father-in-law as a gift to my girl when she was born. I know that it too will be passed down from generation to generation!

Field of wildflowers painting At the Picket Fence

Every time I open the drawer to get out her little undies and socks I see that precious face staring at me. In that photo she is wearing one of those baby gowns that is now behind the glass of a shadow box. I remember slipping it over her soft infant head and realizing how incredible the connection is between the past and the present.

I want to preserve that.

vintage decor at the picket fence

And even when someday these walls are painted to suit her pre-teen tastes and the cameo Toile fabric is long gone and the baby gowns are lovingly packed away and posters of teen hearthrobs are plastered everywhere, I hope that she will still have a love for all things “vintage”.

Vintage Bedroom At the Picket Fence

If nothing else I’m sure she will stand in the mall with her friends talking about the latest in “Vintage 2000’s” fashion!

Thanks so much for joining me today at the Fence,

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P.S. Did you happen to see the latest addition to my daughter’s room? I shared this American Girl Doll sized Dollhouse earlier this week!

Bookcase turned American Girl Dollhouse At the Picket Fence

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  1. Anita says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Vanessa, oh my goodness:-) Love, love, love everything. You know how I love vintage and you have captured the past so beautifully and given it such a fresh modern twist. I bet she loves it. Gorgeous!!

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  2. Pam says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Everything looks beautiful! I love the shade of yellow so soft and wonderful. As a mom of 3 girls I know your daughter will love this. She will love it even more as she grows older and looks back into all the love you put into this amazing room.

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  3. Johna says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Keeping the dresses on displaybis suchba wonderful waybto honor their owners and keep the past in the present. Very nice!

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  4. Laurel@chippingwithcharm says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    What a lovely room…so many special details!! And that American Girl house is TOO cute!! Happy birthday 🙂 Laurel

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  5. kim says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Vanessa, it is gorgeous. Job well done and the bed is gorgeous.

    Reply
  6. Lisa @ Lisas Creative Designs says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    It’s just gorgeous! What a relaxing, cozy bedroom. Love it!

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  7. Jeanie says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! enjoy your day!! the room is beautiful! I also have two of those beautiful oak dressers that will never be painted either!

    Reply
  8. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    How sweet, Vanessa! Love all the wonderful details that will help her connect the dots of her heritage. Well done!
    xo Heidi

    Reply
  9. Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Beautiful! I so wish my teenage daughter would let me decorate her room!..but since it is her space, I leave it alone!

    Reply
  10. Anne says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    What a beautiful room! She must be so happy!Love all the details that make is so special!
    xx
    Anne

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  11. Michael Reddin says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Happy, happy birthday Vanessa! Thanks so much for treasuring your (and my) past. Just looking at everything displayed brings back many memories of your grandmothers and my own childhood. Now our own granddaughter will have a constant presence of her heritage. Love you, Mom and Dad

    Reply
  12. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Very pretty, Vanessa! What a beautiful dresser and how lovely that the history is there in her room. Happy Birthday! : )

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  13. Angela says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    It looks beautiful, Vanessa! I love the fact that most of the pieces were passed down, it makes the room even more special!
    Hugs,
    Angela

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  14. Cynthia says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    I love this post and all the history she has in her room. It is absolutely beautiful. Happy Birthday, I hope you have a great day.

    Cynthia

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  15. Shelia says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    Hi Vanessa and I want to wish you a happy birthday! Oh, my what a wonderful bedroom. I love everything you’ve done. Love the olden baby gowns in the shadow boxes and the oak dresser is beautiful. What a lucky little girl!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

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  16. Julia says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Sweetest room ever! Thanks for not painting the oak! I have a little oak secretary desk that I know all my friends are itching to cover with milk paint. I just can’t cover up a past that means so much to me… my grandpa used that desk every day! I love all the little details that you put in the room. It’s like a living family history; I know they are watching over her! Birthday Blessings, too … jules

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  17. Miss Charming says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    I absolutely love this room. So beautiful and homey. And a lovely sense of history for your daughter. (My favorite is the dresser and mirror!)

    Reply
  18. Jill Flory says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Happy Birthday Vanessa!! Your daughters bedroom is delightful – I love all the vintage details and the obvious love you have poured into it!

    Reply
  19. ange says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday friend! I hope you have an amazing day. Love her bedroom in all it’s vintage goodness, the fabric, the furniture, the clothing on the wall, it’s beautiful!

    Reply
  20. Jane says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    First of all, Happy Birthday, Vanessa! Your daughter’s room is truly beautiful. I just love the pretty colors and vintage furniture. I know she is going to enjoy it for a long time. And save all of those treasures for after her college days…she’ll surely want them all!

    XO,
    Jane

    Reply
  21. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful bedroom! I love the vintage look!

    Reply
  22. Sandi says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Happy Birthday. I love the room you did. I love all the little touches and the family history. Your daughter is a lucky young lady. Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  23. Richella @ Imparting Grace says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    It’s absolutely gorgeous, Vanessa!! Thank you so much for showing us all the little details. And don’t worry–she’ll be captivated by the Anne-girl just as we all have been. (Do you have all eight books? I like to re-read the entire series every few years; it’s one of my guilty pleasures!)

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  24. Dawn says

    February 22, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Its just daring and the fabric choices are prefect. Great combo!

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  25. Karen says

    February 22, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Vanessa, I am so in love with every detail in this room. You did a job worthy of a decorator someone would pay a lot of money to for this look. Your daughter is so lucky, it will be a wonderful and relaxing place to be a beautiful little girl in. I hope you are sharing this at my party! I miss your link party, you always had such amazing features. Any chance it will be coming back? Have a beautiful weekend. -K

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  26. Jeanine Okio B Designs says

    February 22, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    That room is just stunning! I want it…for me and I’m 41!

    Jeanine

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  27. Deneen says

    February 22, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Vanessa it is beautiful. Love every detail. The pictures tell a beautiful story.

    Reply
  28. Martina says

    February 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Oh my gosh Vanessa I LOVE everything about her room!! Love love the bed and that beautiful dresser! Her American Girl dollhouse is adorable, my youngest would LOVE IT!!

    Reply
  29. Jeanette says

    February 22, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    The room is vintage with a modern feel. Wonderful! I would have loved that bookcase dollhouse when I was little!!!

    Reply
  30. Angelina says

    February 22, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    It’s one thing to decorate and make a Vintage themed bedroom. But to make it a place full of Heirlooms, Sentiment and Treasures is a whole other kind of decorating.. Love it!! Happy Birthday.. We are the same age, Two VINTAGE girls from the 80’s LOL!! Who would of thought. I remember having a Sock Hop at my school growing up and wearing my Mother’s dress to it, now my clothes are considered, VINTAGE!! Yikes!!
    xo
    Angelina

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  31. Marty Walden says

    February 22, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    How beautiful! Absolutely love the personal touches. Great job!

    Reply
  32. Sharon says

    February 22, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Great post, Vanessa! I love all of the sentimental details. And the yellow is so pretty. I miss the little girl room…we’re in the teen years with Justin Bieber posters and peace signs adorning the walls. Enjoy it while you can! And Happy Birthday!

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  33. Sharon B. says

    February 22, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    First of all, Happy Birthday Vanessa! This room is absolutely amazing. The history and connections with family, it all adds to what is already a beautiful room. I love that you chose not to paint the wooden pieces. They look great and adds to the charm of the room. Love it! Sharon

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  34. Beth W says

    February 22, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Wow- that room looks amazing!

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  35. Jeanette @ Creating a Life says

    February 22, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Oh Vanessa, how gorgeous! When my two older girls were young I decorated their rooms in the same way, with lovely things representing the generations of our family (only nowhere near as beautifully as this!) Those days are gone for me with my oldest married, and my 15 and 9 year old girls not about to let me get away with this in their spaces! 🙂
    How sweet that you’ve captured the love and care you’ve put into your daughter’s room here, it’s really just so beautiful. Love the dollhouse, too!
    Happy Birthday to you!

    Jeanette

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  36. The Rosegarden in Malevik says

    February 22, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Vanessa
    Lovley Post………just LOVE your room and many nice details…
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  37. Debbie says

    February 22, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Oh my, how lucky you are your family preserves so many wonderful treasures! The only things I have are old teacup/saucers and a very old family Bible (which is very precious to me). Imagine, holding on to all those lovely vintage baby clothes! How special it makes your daughter’s room, and I’m sure she will be a lover of history and vintage when she sleeps and plays among such gorgeous heirlooms.
    Debbie 🙂

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  38. jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof says

    February 22, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    So beautiful! I think the bed is my favorite 🙂

    Reply
  39. Michele/ Finch Rest says

    February 22, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    What a special and precious room!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

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  40. Michele/ Finch Rest says

    February 22, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    What a special and precious room!

    And have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

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  41. Cindy says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    So pretty and even more special that it is full of sentimental treasures!

    Reply
  42. Anne@DesignDreams says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    such a pretty room! Lovely job!

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  43. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Oh so pretty. I love all of your fabrics, they are wonderful. Hugs, Marty

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  44. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    Happy “37th” Birthday!!!…You are definitely not of the “vintage age”….Now I am vintage….and so glad that I have not reached the “antique phase”….You did an incredible job on your daughter’s room…It was so very emotional to me…to see all of those sentimental items so beautifully displayed in the room…The painting is just so special…and I love the fact that you saved her first drapery panel and bedskirt…that is so special..I saved my son’s first window valance of “Sesame Street fabric”…I am putting it in my granddaughter’s memory chest..a chest we used to call “Hope Chests”…now you know I am really vintage!…you did a fantastic job….beautiful room…beautiful memories and keepsakes!!

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  45. Janet says

    February 22, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Happy Birthday!! Our 37th wedding anniversary is this May, youngster, LOL. I really started to feel old when the 1960s and 1970s stuff I was seeing coming back were vintage. Man I wish I’d kept those white platform sandles I wore on our honeymoon! You’ve done a beautiful job on the bedroom for your little darling. I have a shadowbox to put a dressy spring coat I had and a pair of mittens my great-grandmother knit for me my first (?) winter after my spring birth. They might be three inches including the cuffs and considering the fact she never did anything with just one year’s wear considered. Hope you had a grand day today with a like year to follow.
    Janet

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  46. Courtney says

    February 22, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Super cute and charming Vanessa!! Love all the vintage touches in your girls room!! Happy Birthday too! 🙂

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  47. Linda A. Young says

    February 22, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Her room is so very lovely and you can
    feel the love in your home! Happy Birthday to you!

    Reply
  48. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    February 23, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    What a fabulous room – definitely fit for Mary & Laura (but don’t let Nellie come over)!

    Love that oak dresser – so glad you will never paint it. And those framed gowns – love!

    Just wait for the day when your daughter comes to you with neon green paint swatches (yes, I’m talking about my daughter!) and posters of One Direction! Enjoy this while you can!

    And again – happy birthday my vintage loving friend!
    Kelly

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  49. Stacey says

    February 23, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Wow! That room is perfection. The colors and all the details are so pretty.

    Reply
  50. Debra@CommonGround says

    February 23, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    so pretty, she’s a lucky little girlie to have all this wonderful history around her!

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  51. Tara (@ Movie Bites) says

    February 23, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    I’m obsessed with vintage and it’s so refreshing to see a little girl’s room like this. My entire living/dining area is vintage and I’m trying to sneak more and more of it into my 8 year old daughter’s room. =) She doesn’t seem to mind so far. I ADORE the curtains framing the desk and may incorporate that into Rory’s bedroom, since I’m painting a desk for her this summer. Thanks for sharing!

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  52. Kim says

    February 23, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    I hope your daughter enjoys her vintage inspired bedroom. It is LOVELY! You did a wonderful job!

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  53. Kimberly ~Serendipity Refined says

    February 23, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday! Your daughter’s room is beautiful. The color is the perfect shade with the oak. I LOVE the repurposed crib skirt and, of course, the shadow boxes. It’s wonderful that you have these precious things on display. They’re a daily reminder of so many of the people who came before her and who love her so very much. Well done…makes me wish that I had a daughter…again. It’s so fun to see how beautiful girls’ rooms can be. xo

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  54. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    February 23, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Oh, Vanessa! It’s darling! I am finishing up Kate’s cottage bedroom that she asked for. Isn’t it so heartwarming when their taste changes and it’s so much like your own? I love all of the details…just perfect!

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  55. Jamala says

    February 23, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    I love the way you created your daughter’s room. The vintage items are pure treasures. Simply darling..

    Reply
  56. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    February 24, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Oh wow that is SO gorgeous!! I have three boys… ::sigh:: haha. So no sweet girl rooms for me but if I did have a girl this would be exactly what I would envision. Love the shadow boxes and all of the history!!
    xo, Claire

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  57. Ann says

    February 24, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    So pretty and fresh! The furniture is amazing. My parents have 2 pieces in their bedroom exactly the color of your bed and dresser. It will never get painted either! All your little personal touches are so obviously done with love and care. Good job!

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  58. Leslie, the Home Maker says

    February 24, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Simply adorably perfect. I love all the touches of history here!
    I love vintage, too!
    And antique, and anyone 37 and older 😉
    HUGS and blessings and HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!
    ~Leslie
    XOXOXO

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  59. debbiedoos says

    February 24, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    WOW Vanessa, what a lucky little girl indeed. So gorgeous and every touch is so thoughtfully done.

    Reply
  60. Becca says

    February 25, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    What a beautiful, beautiful room for a precious young lady! Vanessa, you did such a wonderful job … this room was designed with love! The vintage touches are gorgeous … and the sentimental additions are so special. I know she loves her “grown up” space.

    I hope you had a happy, happy birthday!!!

    Reply
  61. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    February 25, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    You’ve created such a special, beautiful, and memory-filled space for your daughter! Just love all the details. And I may just join you on that window seat with my very own copy of Anne of Green Gables … or Little House on the Praire!

    🙂 Linda

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      February 26, 2013 at 4:25 PM

      Thank you so much Linda! You are welcome to join me on that window seat anytime! 🙂

      Reply
  62. Sue says

    February 26, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    This is so sweet and feminine- a perfect little girl’s room! I like that you have the christening gowns on display. I made our son’s gown and hope it will be passed down over the years. 🙂

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      February 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

      Thanks Sue!! I’m sure your son’s gown will be an heirloom for many generations! 🙂

      Reply
  63. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    February 26, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Beautiful room! How nice that you have so many pieces with memories. Love that little bird lamp with the fringe on the lampshade!!

    Reply
  64. Mary Alice Patterson says

    February 26, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Your daughter’s room is adorable. I LOVE all the vintage touches and the special hand-me-downs from previous generations.
    Mary Alice

    Reply
  65. Debbie says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    Attempting to get caught up in blog inspiration, and I just saw this. I can’t tell you how much I LOVE it. It has everything that I love about a room.

    We’re probably going to be getting some more oak furniture (as if I don’t have enough) from my MIL’s house. I was going to put it in the attic, but this makes me think about redoing one of the daughter rooms, It’s all lovely, and how well it will grow with her!

    Reply
  66. DeDe@DesignedDecor says

    February 28, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    What great deails you have put into this room. I have to say the window and the bird lamp are my favorites!

    Reply
  67. Cindy says

    February 28, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    What a beautiful room for your daughter filled with so much love and memories! I love all of the floral details!

    Reply
  68. Laura @ Finding Home says

    March 4, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I absolutely love love love this room – everything about it, but especially the sentimental touches. Thanks so much for sharing it! Take care, Laura

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      March 4, 2013 at 3:41 PM

      Thanks so much Laura!!

      Reply
  69. Jennifer says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    What a lovely room! Please share it on a terrific linky – Design Décor Tuesday. http://www.designdecortuesday.blogspot.com. See you there! ☺

    Reply
  70. Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! I love a yellow room, but I’m very particular about yellows when it’s on the wall. The one in this bedroom is just perfect. Love all the attention to detail!

    Reply
  71. Inspire Me Heather says

    July 8, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    What a gorgeous room! I had a yellow room too when I was little, this reminds me of it (but not half as beautiful)! Thanks for the look around and I have this linked to my girls rooms post too today!

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That is why it is called GRACE.

His grace is freely given. We don’t have to pay for it. He paid the price for us already.

Do you remember that movie from years ago called “Ransom”? A couple’s young son was kidnapped and the parents went to hell and back trying to find him and pay the “ransom” demanded by the kidnappers.

Well, Jesus is our “ransom”. (1 Timothy 2:6) His life was the payment.

Why is it called “Good Friday”? Because that wasn’t the end of the story….
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…It was just the beginning!
Raise your hand if there’s a table in your house Raise your hand if there’s a table in your house that’s become the landing zone for ALL THE THINGS! 🙋🏻‍♀️🤪 I’ve never been more thankful for our rarely used dining room table as it’s become command central for school books and laptops and games.

Where are things collecting in your house right now?
“Sighing, tears, frustration, anger.” Every si “Sighing, tears, frustration, anger.” Every single one of these emotions has made their way through our home in recent days and, my guess is, they have in your home too.

I SO needed this reminder today from the new book ‘Adore’ by @sarahagertywrites.

Adoration isn’t just sitting at His feet gazing longingly with stars in my eyes. It’s bringing my fears and my sorrows and gray roots in my hair that desperately needs to be colored and my messy house and all of the things that threaten to send me over the edge right now and laying them down before Him, soaking up His word and His presence so that when I stand back up, I am changed for having spent the time adoring the ONE who is... Healer, comforter, peace-giver, deliverer, redeemer.

What do you need to bring to Him today? I’ll share mine in the comments and I’d love to hear from you too!
I’ve always loved evenings, but since this whole I’ve always loved evenings, but since this whole lockdown thing began, I’ve come to appreciate this time of day even more.

It feels the most...normal. Daytime is strange and foreign right now. My husband has taken over our home office, I’m suddenly taking over the responsibility of managing my kids’ distance learning and let me just say that teaching 7th grade algebra to my daughter is hugely ironic since I struggled with math all the way through school. I’m trying to do my own work but it feels utterly futile with the constant interruptions which take precedence right now. In the daytime, I’m constantly reminded of how upside down life feels.

But, in the evening, I cook dinner like I’ve always done and we gather around the table like we’ve always done and we laugh and tell stories and then clean up and play games or go on a walk or watch a show. And that feels SO gloriously normal.

So now I love evenings even more than I ever did before and I’m so grateful for this little chunk of time where the rhythms we established years ago are helping to sustain us now when so much of life feels outside of our control.

What feels ‘normal’ to you right now? Whatever it is, keep doing it. 🌿
When I was in college I would frequently call home When I was in college I would frequently call home and pour my heart out to my mom, sharing with her all that was happening in my life in that completely unfiltered way that you can talk with the person who potty trained you. These phone calls usually took place at night and my mom would patiently listen as I vented frustrations about professors, roommates, boyfriends and the food in the cafeteria. And, inevitably, they would end with my mom saying, “Everything seems worse when you’re tired. Try not to overthink things or make any major decisions tonight, especially when you are feeling emotional.” Dear friends, may I pass along this advice to you today?

If you don’t absolutely HAVE to make a decision right now, I want to encourage you to wait until life gets back to normal. If you are finding yourself over-analyzing relationships and family dynamics, I want to encourage you to remember that everything seems more dramatic when looked at under a microscope. And, let’s face it, being homebound with our loved ones non-stop makes us all feel like lab rats in an experiment.

If you are tempted to quit a job, start a business, start homeschooling permanently, stop homeschooling permanently, move to a new city, buy a farm, quit pursuing your dream, join a commune or make any other major life decision just…wait. Because, if it is in fact the right decision, it will be made even clearer once our lives return to their ‘regularly scheduled programming’. Instead, in this strange season, let’s all just take a deep, collective breath and let it out slowly, releasing the anxiety that threatens to overtake us. Let’s help each other maintain some perspective and not slip into a posture of over-thinking every little thing in our lives. Let’s remember that the enemy of our souls would love nothing more than to use this time when things feel dark to manipulate us into thinking that aspects of our lives are worse than they actually are.

My prayer for you in these days is that you will have the clarity to know what is true and that you will be filled with peace even while we live in this season of so many unknowns.
Raise your hand if you’re doing more baking thes Raise your hand if you’re doing more baking these days! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m trying to avoid gaining the #corona15 but my daughter and I LOVE baking together and it does help to pass the time plus it counts as a science lesson right?

If you’re able to find flour in the stores (for the love people please stop overbuying!) and you’re doing more baking at your house too you need to add this apricot bread to your list of new recipes to try!

Normally I’d point you to my blog for the directions but I’m going to do you a solid and leave the full recipe in the comments.

What have you baked so far during this time of social distancing? I’d love some new ideas!
There are a LOT of people out walking in our neigh There are a LOT of people out walking in our neighborhood right now (but still social distancing!) and she decided that she wanted to bring them some joy and put a smile on their face when they pass by our house. Also, the square with ‘say no to coronavirus’ is priceless. 😂 I just love her so much!
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