Friday, March 22, 2013

Such a Pretty Thing

Today I came across the most unusual bedding.

For a while I've been undecided on a new scheme for my guest room.  I finally decided to keep the walls blue (though perhaps a different shade) and I put up white curtains.

So I've been looking for bedding in blue and white...but something unconventional.

Today I came across this:

The pattern is called Bergius by Designers Guild.

I think it would make the most incredible wallpaper or curtains, but also pretty (and unusual) as bed linens:

To be honest, I think it's a bit loud for my small room, but I was pleased to see something that is a perfect blend of traditional, classical and romantic - in other words, a perfect summary of my tastes!

I am not sure whether I love it, or am afraid of it, but at least it got me thinking, which is more than I can say for most of the decor options I've seen lately.

I also fell in love with this little modern lamp, the Tiny Terri from Thomas O'Brien:

I don't think I've ever seen anything named Terri before and I think it's darling.  I might need a larger size though, for bedside tables.

Luckily it comes in Tiny, Regular, and Large Terri sizes.  I don't really think it works with the bedding, so one or the other (or both) may go.

I really think it's quite funny how dramatically my tastes swing over the course of a week.  My birthday party was all romantic and girly and now I am feeling a modern mood coming on...

Happy weekend!

14 comments:

  1. Actually, I kind of like the bedding and lamp together. And as for dramatic swings in taste, ha, I can easily relate to that!

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  2. It's a lovely fabric and so unique that I can see why it would appeal. Gotta love a lamp that has your name. I'm pretty sure I'd stop twice for one named "wee vee." ☺

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  3. terri, I love the fabric as bedding. I hope you go for it. donna

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  4. I'm shocked you like this fabric. I wouldn't have chosen it for you. When you have a black and white room, I think it's always hard to integrate another color to soften it but this fabric would be the perfect way to tie together the introduction of soft blue accessories.

    I do love the lamp and find the name Thomas O'Brien on a large percentage of the lighting fixtures I like. (Ralph Lauren is the other name.) I think it's got your name all over it. :)

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  5. Love the lamp, Terri. It's meant for you!
    Claudia

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  6. I love this fabric. I find it funny that you like it. It seems so different from most of things you show us. Personal taste evolves and I think its great that you are open to new looks.

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  7. I really need to visit this store! I think that fabric is great and would look pretty folded at the foot of a bed

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    1. Cushy life in Kensington. Forgot to mention!!!

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  8. Hmmmm, I'm not sure about the fabric. Such a large repeat......could be dramatic, though. The Terri lamp I love!! Am a huge fan of Thomas O'Brien!!
    xo
    Loi

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  9. Anonymous1:23 pm

    Hi Terri, Love the little lamp! I am finalizing on new bed linen for our bedroom and adore the existing blue/ivory toile that I had purchased at Chintz & Co. and their custom shop made a duvet, dust ruffle, pillows etc. However, after 12 years of washing, desperately needs replacing (I like cotton fabrics as easy to wash with a four-legged one on the bed!). Looked at many fabrics but keep coming back to a b/w toile - just love it and will sign off this week. So the saying 'buy only what you love' is true pour moi! Enjoy your Sunday, NB in Ontario

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    1. Oh, I'd love to see your B&W toile. Yes, I agree, for those of us who are practical, choices need to last...!!!! I really have to be faithful to my core style, no matter what whims I have, as I tire easily and seem to come back to the classics. I don't think I'd ever choose the bedding I showed. I will probably stick with white haha.

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  10. Love the bedding and love the lamp! I think the lamp goes - definitely! Thomas O'brien has the best light fixtures.

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  11. Hi Terri,
    First time visiting your blog. I have to say I am not familiar with your style since I just discovered you but that bedding design is stunning. It looks like it was hand painted right on the fabric. It is also a perfect blend of classy elegance and slight whimsy. I like it for bedding but imagine as curtain panels they would be like a work of art framing your windows.
    Anyhow, happy to have found you! Now I have to browse through your prior posts!

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  12. Happy Easter to you <3

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