Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

Now that I've found the bamboo bedside tables I've been searching for, I can finally move forward with the guest room design. Although my move in date is at least 9 months away, I think we can all agree that it's a good idea to start early. I mean, seriously, it took 6 months just to find the right nightstands!

These lily lamps are the room's jumping off point.
Obviously they will need new shades and finials:

Of course, each lamp will sit atop one of these
vintage faux bamboo Thomasville nightstands:

The new bedside tables will get a lick of Herringbone
SR73, Para Paints, Sarah Richardson Designer Palette:

Perhaps I'll add a pair of these pretty knobs
from Haveli Home to the drawer fronts:

I would love to use this Ophelia fabric as drapery
since there are so many colours to play with:

But that would mean this Sanderson Lilia
wallpaper is out of the question:

A tufted headboard covered in a plush velvet
will add a touch of luxury and warmth:

I've decided on this creamy Pearl for the walls

SR30, Para Paints, Sarah Richardson Designer Palette:

The bedding will be restful, like this simple

Lexington Quilt in pearl from West Elm:

It's all starting to come together!

Do you have any interesting design projects you'd like to share? I love getting comments, so leave one below and let me know what you're working on!!

Bedding at The Bay Flagship

Searching for new bed linens? You may be pleasantly surprised to see what The Bay has to offer. I visited the Toronto flagship store on Sunday afternoon, and I was impressed with the improvement in selection, service and overall presentation throughout the bedding department. Check this out: The sales staff were attentive and friendly, displays were pristine, and the linens were very well organized. Thank you, Bonnie Brooks and team!

Hudson's Bay Collection

Distinctly Home Bedding

Distinctly Home Bedding

Gluckstein Home Bedding Collection "Midori"

I'm about to share a little secret with you: One of the best things about shopping at The Bay downtown at Queen & Yonge is pausing for refreshment at the City View Cafe on the 8th floor. To get there, take the west set of escalators up as far as the seventh floor, pass through the carpet department and then ascend one final escalator to the 8th floor cafe. I learned of City View while working at Simpson's during my college co-op, and although the weekdays see a steady stream of store employees, you can always get a window seat with a view on weekends:

Design Details: Bedding

After reading through the reviews my home received from voters in Apartment Therapy's Small Cool contest, I noticed that many people commented on the bedroom duvet cover. It's true that since the focal point of a bedroom is almost always the bed, it's important to choose great bedding. This selection sets the colour scheme for the room, and can also create a mood.

Last week on Sarah's Cottage, the East guest room had a bright, sunny feel, while the West room had a cooler vibe. Notice how the colours in the bedding set the scheme for the entire room:

East Room

West Room

Finding the perfect bedding can be difficult - I found mine at Quilts, Etc. It's called Sienna, by Carlingdale:


I also like this Pearlized Sequin Duvet cover from Simon's (only in Quebec):


A classic pinstripe from Restoration Hardware always looks crisp:


This orange tile print from Pottery Barn could inspire a Moroccan theme:


With so many options, it helps to know what colours you like and what the kind of mood you want to create. Most importantly, choose bedding that you love!!