Iknow it’s almost Christmas Day, but for those of you who are still home and online surfing the web like me, thanks for stopping by. I’ve been baking and getting ready to start cooking for real on Thursday, since I’m hosting Christmas dinner for Peter’s family this year.
if you’ve been reading my blog awhile, you’ve seen my master bedroom, but there are some changes going on in there and I’d love your opinions. I have had a creamy colored matelasse with matching king shams on this bed for 4 years now and I love matelasse, but didn’t love how this one was wearing. I had put a blue blanket across it from the first and the threads from the blue blanket had “pilled” onto the coverlet and I have never been able to get it all off and looking great again. I’ve washed it and washed it (even tried shaving it) and that little bit is still there in the fibers of the coverlet and it irks me. 🙂 You can’t see it unless you’re close up on it, but I know it’s there.
So, I’ve been on the lookout for something that could come in and join all the other fabrics on this bed without having to start over. I was really just going to try to find another matelasse and change it out and keep everything else. I strolled through Homegoods last week, because they always have some great looking linens in there and I spotted this set with a King coverlet/quilt along with 2 shams, all for $39. Now, that’s a deal! 
And I really like it too. But, I want to make sure it’s not too sweet with the flowery vines on the coverlet.
I’m not a huge floral fan, but a few flowers I can handle. And it really does sort of mimic the floral vines on the lamps…see.
I want to make sure it doesn’t scream “Country”, since Country is not me at all. I think it’s really pretty and the color of the blues couldn’t be more perfect with all my fabrics. I love the texture of the all cotton fabric too. The coverlet is edged in this dark blue with the striped little flounce, which I really like too. My friend, Debbie gave it her stamp of approval when she saw it and assured me that it didn’t look Country.
What do you think??
See how perfect the striped ruffle goes with my Calico Corners paisley fabric on the shams? Couldn’t be a better match. I love the texture of the white shams too.
I just want to know that it’s still pretty and elegant, but not going Country.
You are free to offer your opinions. At only $39 for the whole shebang, I do like that. I just don’t want it to look like $39, know what I mean. 🙂 And I really don’t think it does. I’m loving it more every day I see it on the bed. (special note: the blue paint in the bathroom is not nearly that BRIGHT, there’s a skylight that always electrifies the color with light).
Because someone will ask: Gold paint color in the bedroom is Sherwin Williams Blonde.
UPDATE: READ the Comments to see what I’ve decided on this!! Thanks ALL for chiming in and Merry Christmas! I’m cooking and chilling today.
(Homegoods is not paying me to say any of this, I just happen to love their store and want to help them stay in business!).
The giveaway winner for List Plan It is: Pam with CocoMama Congrats to you on the win, I will send your name and email to Jen and she will get you set up for logging on to claim your prize.
Rhoda,
The room looks French country to me, too. I also like the idea of changing the prints over the bed… they just don’t look like you.
Merry Christmas and Roll Tide Roll!!!
Rhoda, your room looks beautiful! I sure wish we had a Homegoods close to us.
Thanks for the giveaway! I can’t wait!
Merry Christmas
Pam
I love it. I am not really country or floral either and I do really like it. It might be one of those things that you keep on for awhile, then switch it out for awhile, etc. I have a “winter” one and a “summer” one.
PS Does hubby like it?
My dear, if you have to ask, you already know the answer. Yes. its very country looking. The bedroom furnishings don’t go well with the fabrics, either. Now get to shopping and you will find a better look. Maybe, not that cheap…michelle
Rhoda,
I changed my mind 🙂
I do like the prints and the room is very beautiful. It took several back and forth comparisons, but it looks great.
If your hubby is totally happy, just toss a couple of crimson pillows with a script A monogram, and he’ll fall head over heels.
Maybe put the new coverlet at the foot of the bed and use a plain cover(more contemporary) on the bed.
I agree- French Country. If you didn’t have those pillows on the bed…maybe it would seem more country, but it’s beautiful and classic. Thanks for a great blog- I enjoy visiting. Merry Christmas!
I love it! I only wish we had a Home Goods store here. Guess I will just have to come for a visit again and see you and Home Goods…hehe. Merry Christmas!
What if you threw the blue blanket across the end of the bed now? I think it’s six of one; half a dozen of the other. Both look nice.
Hi Rhoda,
A very merry Christmas to you and thank you for sharing your life with us. I thoroughly enjoy your blog. Now, I think you made a wise choice. I think it adds visual interest and the colors match looks spot-on. It does not look like country to me at all. It looks crisp and classy.
What does it matter what we think? If you like it, well that is all that matters – country or not! So no opinion from me 😉 Merry Christmas!
Rhoda,
Wishing you and your loved ones a merry Christmas and may your taste buds enjoy the delights of savouring all your hard work of entertaining – Marjorie
I think it looks great. It coordinates beautifully with your other fabrics and I like it very much. Merry Christmas.
Elizabeth
Merry Christmas Rhoda:)
Sorry i missed your home tour blog party~~I was to late to join in the fun.
Reguarding your latest blog entry~~~Nice details!! and pretty patterns…You can never have enough pillows! Don’t you agree?
That’s my motto! lol
Blessings to you,
Kay Ellen
Of course you should ask. We all like a second or third (or thirty fifth) opinion. I wouldnt describe the new cover as country or even floral. It reminds me of toile, very subtle. I have similar colours and have been thinking of introducing some satin, which has become very fashionable here, but can’t quite find what I’m looking for. What a dilemna!!
Hey my sweet friend! Haven’t been over for such a long time because we have been in so much transition, but we have finally moved to FL and we’re getting our stuff next week (finally after a year after being back from Germany)…yeehaw!
Rhoda, I love your linens and I too love Homegoods! That is an awesome place to get a bargain!
Rhoda, you have a wonderful Christmas with your man…does Peter’s family know what a wonderful hostess and cook you are!!! They’re in for a treat! Miss ya girl!
Old and country. Sorry : )
Dear Rhoda,
I have been reading your site for about a month. My sister-in-law has you down as one of her links. I live in Marietta and was enjoying reading about your shopping her. We DO have some of the best shopping here in MAY-RETTA!
As for your bed, I have to say a resounding “No.” The bedding distracts from your pillows and accessories in the room. I have had a similar setup in my guest bedroom for years. I have an antique chenille cover and the ralph lauren blue china bedding. I kept the entire bedroom in only blue and white(including furniture) to maintain the sanctuary feel it gives me and my guests. Your purchased coverlet makes the room feel too busy. I do have to say that the monogram pillow is beautiful and I have been thinking about doing one for my master bedroom. Think about going to a Sears/Lands End store right now. They are selling all of their white bed covers on clearance. The one here in MAY-RETTA has them right now.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and I will enjoy reading on for months to come.
Jennifer
Your house is always so beautiful, and while this room is still pretty, it does seem to have somewhat of a country feel to it now. When I’m not sure if something is right in my own home, and have to ask everyone in my family’s opinion, it’s kind of like I already know the answer. But if you are satisfied with it, enjoy!!! And for only $39, you can live with it for a while.
I liked the ‘before’ better. I also like Debra’s idea:
Maybe put the new coverlet at the foot of the bed and use a plain cover(more contemporary) on the bed.
Have a wonderful Christmas, Rhoda. Know that your blog brings me great joy. You have given me much inspiration as I set off to decorate our new home.