Friday, March 9, 2012

The great pillowcase revolt


The pillowcase situation had degenerated into something of great concern over here at Betsy's. It all started when I dared to upgrade our doona cover a few months ago. Legoman could not understand why on earth after 9 years I would have any desire to change it. He is sure as part of the marital vows that I had made a lifetime and eternity, til death do us part commitment to that doona cover.

The only problem was that I haven't actually found a doona cover I like for about 9 years. So instead I have been using this king sized chenille that turned up at the oppie a few months back. I kept our old white European pillowcases and scratched up some random  thrifted pillowcases.  Legoman was not impressed with the embroidered vintage peacocks on the too  tiny pillowcase that was squishing his pillow. So he started going commando, sans pillowcase.

You see, a desperate diabolical drool  crisis in the making.


And so I ferreted out one of my favourite vintage sheets and whipped up some new pillowcases. Can you tell I have a thing for texture and pattern? And all I needed was a new bedside lamp, the old one of course being entirely complimentary to the old doona cover. And after spending a sum total of $8 on new pillowcases and chenille bedspread, it needed to be done on a budget.

Look what I found at Target for $35. And yes it is slightly ironic that as I bitch and moan about my custard yellow lounge room walls, I then bring home a banana custard yellow lamp.


And so, now I have one cushion plan remaining but I am pretty happy with this room. Aside from the walls of course. The bedrooms  over here at Betsy's are thankfully not custard yellow but are instead 1/4 strength Hog Bristle. In this south facing room, they look a little greenish and eventually they will be painted straight white. At the rate I am going, probably around 2024.


So this is as good as it will get for a while, and I am so pleased that at least one room at Betsy's looks almost complete.

23 comments:

  1. I'm now kicking myself at giving a king sized chenille spread to a friend who collects it for crafting. I have kept some purple and red ones for the girls but knew the friend would love the white one.
    Your greenish walls look kind of restful to my tired eyes. We tried white walls and loved them for about a month till they got kid schmeer all over them and had to be repainted within a year!

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  2. Love the pillow cases and the bed spread. Look good together.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  3. I LOVE it Mel! It looks so peaceful and light. Texture can have a real impact. I really love your birthday cushion. I have slowly but surely been adding things to our space.
    Leax
    PS We too, have white walls filled covered in grubby handprints;)

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  4. what a beautiful room, definitely the makings for sweet dreams, methinks...

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  5. I have this lamp in black, isn't it fab? The yellow one looks lovely in your room.

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  6. I love your bedroom Mel.
    It is so simple and pretty.
    I have been hunting for new bed linen for over a year, it's very hard to find anything nice without spending a bl****fortune! I have my heart set on linen, but I-don't-think-so!
    I saw those lamps in Target just the other day and nearly bought a couple. Maybe I need to go back...

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  7. I love your new bedding....just sweet dreams your going to have....with a little night reading with that fabulous yellow lamp!

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  8. Your bedroom is gorgeous!!!!! I don't know why Legoman would question any of your decor decisions. Your taste and instincts are impeccable. I love the painting above your bed. Who's it by? And how clever are you, just "whipping up" some new pillowcases? Can we swap bedrooms?

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  9. By the way, Mel, it's Rachael here. 'closet creative' is my new google account!

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  10. Wow what a beautiful bedroom. Love the bedside lamps, a trip to Target may be in order I think. x

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  11. I love it and that light is just right to set off all the gorgeousness :)

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  12. Love it all. The pillow slips and the lamp, the artwork and the lovely lamp and chenille bedspread. xx

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  13. Wow,I use a couple of pillowcases almost identical to yours,only they have pink on them. Bedroom looks delightful and I love your new lamp,just the right amount of custard.

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  14. Love Love Love your lamp.
    And I hate yellow too, go figure.
    But that happens to be a particularly nice shade of it methinks.
    The room looks great allround.
    Ive been stumbling around our place looking for the missing quilt cover which I thought existed but have probably imagined buying once upon a time (weve both been doing the commando thing eeek).
    But last night I made a cover from some sheets after washing the quilt and he gave it the thumbs up.

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  15. Great minds! I have also put that lamp on layby for my lounge room. I now need to find the perfect side table to put it on.....

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  16. Thanks for visiting my blog, just popped in again to say that have been enjoying your blog for a while. And I haven't seen those lamps at our Target at all!
    Love the period details in your bedroom as well as your decor, reminds me a bit of our windows ...
    And no, haven't tried fodmaps (yet!) and I know what you mean about spending hours in the kitchen catering for various diets and making from scratch! Overwhelming sometimes ...

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  17. Hello Miss Bungalow Bliss!
    I have been following your blog for a while now after seeing you on my best pal, Bec's blog at Naughty Shorts. I LOVE what you have done with your bed. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that chenile bedspread too. And the pillow cases....Beautiful! I need you to come and dec out my house! Lou x (www.savillesrow.blogspot.com)

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  18. your room is gorgoues Mel, I love the lamp, that is exactly what I'm after for my room.

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  19. I'm a bit picky when it comes to doona covers too, it's been a while since I've bought one and usually the ones I like a way too expensive too. I love your room the touches of colour and the textures, it has a really feel to it Mel. That chenille cover I adore, brings back lots of memories for me:) xx

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  20. that lamp is target!!?? woman, it's brilliant. well done. love love love your vintage sheet turned pillowcases. a beautiful combination of florals and neutrals, beautiful!

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