Saturday, August 11, 2012

SEEING DOUBLE


As I work to finish the J & J Bedroom I have a mental vision for how the room should look. Click HERE to see the makeover progress.

In my vision, I see 2 small X ottomans at the bottom of the bed. They are wooden with a nice herringbone fabric and antiqued nailheads.  I have been looking for them for several months. And I just could not find what I had envisioned!

While I was picking up a pole lamp at Pottery Barn Outlet on Wednesday I found these...

ON SALE.... ON A FABULOUS SALE!

 They were the only two in the store! I scooped them right up and did the happy dance of bargain joy all the way home!


When I get a design idea it is hard for me to shake it! I knew that I wanted X ottomans (I call them hassocks). And these were even better than I imagined! I love the wonderful thick dark leather and the antiqued metal details.

A very handsome pair!


They can be used as a place to put the decorative bed pillows when sleeping.

And they are sturdy enough to sit on too!


 Here is the bed before...



And after...

 with the ottomans and Hobbes, our rascally cat who loves to nap on the comforter!



My next project... tweaking the round mirror that goes over the bed!

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36 comments:

  1. Very nice. Love the two new ottomans.

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  2. I like your style: brief and informative. Good job!

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  3. I absolutely love this room! Perfect in every way. I love your new ottomans.

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  4. It's these little touches that you do that make your home so lovely! They really do make a difference in the room. I can't wait to see the mirror and how it will make it even better!

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  5. Those ottomans are very cool and practical as well. Love how this room is coming together! Hugs, Linda

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  6. The look great at the end of the bed! Love the bed!

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  7. Nice fine. They are perfect at the end of the bed.

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  8. I love when we intuitively know when something is the perfect fit. I love these at the end of the bed and yes, they are quite handy for pillows! It's wonderful that they were on sale! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  9. Where did you get the bed? Love it!

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  10. Yvonne,
    Adore the x ottomans...gender friendly...a must for the guest room!!! This room is taking GREAT shape, dear friend! Love the addition of Hobbes. A home is NOT a home without a CAT!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  11. Oh- it looks so nice and nothing better than a bargain price to finish it off. My favorite part though? The kitty on the covers! How very sweet- xo Diana

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  12. The bedroom looks fabulous and the two new ottomans are just fantastic. I love them. What a great find. Hugs, marty

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  13. The guest room looks terrific Yvonne! And someone sure looks cozy!

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  14. Oh yes! Your 'vision' is lovely! Those are terrific little ottomans! Love that you got a deal on them too! That always makes things better. :) ~Rachel

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  15. perfect find for that spot. I just love this room. I'm going through the same search with looking for a dining table/chairs. I know exactly what I want, but now to find it =)

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  16. OH, Yvonne, they are PERFECT at the end of the bed! Visually they are not intrusive and wil be very practical! The room is looking beautiful. Can't wait to see the mirror! XO, Pinky

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  17. The ottomans are lovely, but I think Hobbes is the crowning decorative touch! He gives your room a real-life feeling and makes me want to curl up on that bed and take an afternoon nap!!

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  18. Yvonne, these are wonderful finds! They are perfect for the room!

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  19. I just found your blog,how lucky am I. Your home and cooking skills are fabulous! And your painted dresser, I just painted with AS several pieces, I want to paint everything. I will send some pics!

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  20. Such a handsome room... we have similar tastes...look at my son's room...
    http://www.classiccasualhome.com/2011/07/teen-boys-room-in-beach-cottage-remodel.html
    I love those x-stools...so versatile.

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  21. Perfection!! trying to envision the ottomans. But now that I have seen what you purchased instead, I cannot picture the other :-)
    Beautiful Yvonne.

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  22. Sweet find and equally so when a plan comes together.

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  23. Also GREAT in a guest room for luggage - so no one puts dirty luggage on bed clothing.

    GREAT finds, so so happy for you - I love when the perfect thing is finally found - and on sale, whoo hoo!

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  24. WOW! I like them much better than "hassocks!" They are perfect and look so good with the bed and your wood floors. You certainly scored on that and congratulations for being able to let go of Plan A. (I have trouble with that too.) They are wonderful!

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  25. Really wonderful Yvonne...I love that the ottoman's are a place to put the pillows at night. I hate throwing beautiful pillows on the floor! Your natural colors are so pretty too. Looking forward to the rest!

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  26. Excellent find! They were waiting for you!
    They do look great at the foot of the bed and I love their styling. The mirror sounds like its going to perfect finishing touch!

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  27. Great finds!..Oh, Pottery Barn comes to the rescue...just love that store!..They look wonderful at the end of the bed.

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  28. Your furry friend sure does add to the cozy feel! Surprising how much those 2 seats finish off the look, great find. Wish there was an outlet for Pottery Barn around her....still drooling over the 3 tiered stand you set up as a coffee bar..

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  29. Hi Yvonne: I'm a new follower. Your blog looks very interesting to me and I look forward to reading some of your past posts. The bed and the whole room looks very inviting. Those are the perfect stools. Just right for the decorative pillows at night, which are always a problem in knowing what to do with them. Mine happen to go into the bathtub! Thank you for leaving such kind words to me on my front porch. I'm glad you came by to visit..Happy Sunday..Judy

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  30. What luck! I so wish we had an PB outlet nearby! They luck wonderful at the foot of the bed :)

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  31. They look absolutely gorgeous there... I love them! I'd be in trouble if I had a PB Outlet near me. :-)

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  32. Just found your blog...love the room...I have the same comforter, dark wood floors, etc...and, I'm looking for the same details to finish it off!!! Love it :) Cathy

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