Thursday, May 22, 2008

Is It Nap Time, Yet?

Lately, browsing through decorating books is anything but relaxing. The beautiful photos and creative ideas generate energy in my limbs. I "blame" decorating books for my penchant to constantly redecorate my home! This week the upper deck was the focus of my energy.
My husband installed these screen doors a few weeks ago. Can you believe they are Home Depot originals? This deck usually fits 2 wicker chairs, a side table and a fountain. The area is small, but I'm always willing to sacrifice spaciousness for a new look! Hmm? Perhaps there's room for a day bed I pondered . . . already knowing I would MAKE ROOM even if it took the better part of my day! So, I cleaned away dust and spider webs from a metal cot I bought at a yard sale ($5.) I lugged it upstairs. Whew! Is it nap time, yet?Not quite. Truly uninviting and not nap worthy. Of course, all my cushions, pillows and covers needed washing. No time for pressing. I located in my linen closet a twin sized dust ruffle I resized by cutting away a portion of the middle and sewing the two pieces together. I placed the dust ruffle atop three European sized pillows (26"x26") suitable for cot cushions. Then came the fun part! I scavenged my home for several toss pillows and arranged them on my new day bed! Of course, I couldn't let a photo opportunity escape me. You can view the photos in the video below.

Unfortunately, by the time my little project was completed, my kids were home from school! It's never nap time around here, but it sure is fun to dream. . . .

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28 comments:

  1. {oc cottage}May 22, 2008 at 9:58 PM

    AS IF that "Girl In The Pink Dress" pillow wasn't cute enough...those screen doors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YUM! It all looks fabulous to me!

    M ^..^

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  2. LeisaMay 23, 2008 at 6:03 AM

    What a wonderful "makeover" - looks like a great place to escape and definately have a nap!!

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  3. Jenni BMay 23, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    How fun! That looks so comfy. I want a little snooze myself!

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  4. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    Oh my goodness, it is so so cute. Are you able to leave that out all the time? I love the screen doors. I have one like that on my front door.

    I know what you mean, I totally blame decorating books and magazines for my obsession with rearranging and tweaking. LOL!!

    Hugs,
    LeAnn:)

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  5. AnonymousMay 24, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    i love it! the gingerbread doors, cot, pillows -- P*E*R*F*E*C*T*I**O*N =) debbie

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  6. Celestina MarieMay 24, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    Cindy, I love what you did with the cot. The pillows are gorgeous and especially the southern belle pillow. What an inviting little space. Did you ever get the nap? LOL!!
    hugs, Celestina,
    la rea rose

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  7. Debbie KayMay 24, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    Cindy:

    I have been on your deck before and the day bed truly finishes it off. Absolutely beautiful. You are so creative.

    Love ya,

    Debbie

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  8. {oc cottage}May 24, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    HAD to look again...it's just amazing!

    M ^..^

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  9. Shabbee ChickMay 25, 2008 at 7:22 AM

    LOVE the screen doors. Love. Them.

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  10. AnonymousMay 25, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    Beautiful! I adore your "pink" blog, my fave color! xoxo

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  11. Alison GibbsMay 25, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    The deck looks fabulous. Great little makeover.
    Alison

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  12. LynnMay 25, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    Cindy, you are amazing, I love the decorating ideas you come up with, thank you so much for sharing the process with us :) I only hope that you get to sit and relax on your upper deck and often, make sure, to make time ok?

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  13. MaggieMay 26, 2008 at 1:22 PM

    Hi Cindy. What a great little place you have created to hide away with a book. I think I will steal your bed skirt idea. In our guest room I have a daybed and I have been trying to think of an idea to make it look more like a love seat when not in use. Using a bed skirt over the top is a wonderful idea. Why didn't I think of that????
    Everything is beautiful, from the doors right down to that way too cute pink dress pillow.

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  14. Kristi~The Slipcover GirlMay 26, 2008 at 5:45 PM

    ok...I can tell already that I Love your blog! That cot idea is fantastic. My great aunt has one & I'm going to go steal it & steal your idea & put it on my screened in porch! Thanks for the idea! Oh...& thanks for entering the giveaway!

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  15. COLLS GARDENMay 26, 2008 at 8:54 PM

    Cindy, it all looks absolutely gorgeous. I would never want to leave, just give me a good book, a glass of wine & some chocolate & I'm there.
    Hugs, Coll :-}

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  16. CIELOMay 27, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    So beautiful... and pink! :)

    lovely day to you

    cielo

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  17. The Old Painted CottageMay 27, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    If you look out onto your little porch and find me snuggled up with all those cozy pillows, let me nap just another 5 minutes, okay?

    oxox
    Jennifer

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  18. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonMay 27, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    I love the screen doors and the nap area - too bad you didn't get a chance to nap after all that work. Looks beautiful!
    xo~Tracie

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  19. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseMay 27, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    I think I am in love with those screen doors! :)
    I cannot browse through decorating magazines at bedtime anymore; gets my mind racing with too many ideas and then I cannot sleep! :)

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  20. RosanneMay 28, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    What a lovely porch, a wonderful place for a nap!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  21. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsMay 28, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    I have just fallen in love with your blog!! I'm so glad you "found me" & left me a comment! I've spent waaaay too much time on your beautiful blog & website this afternoon, but am going to add you to my favs & will visit again & again!

    Love your style, your daybed, your screened doors, EVERYTHING!!

    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  22. fitty's pinky rose cottageMay 28, 2008 at 5:43 PM

    Hi, thank you for coming to my page and like you, I love pink too.. hehehehe.. see how pink can get us all girls connected?

    anyway.. i've been reading your blog a lot and I love all the pink stuff you have at home and even in shop!..

    maybe one of these days, I might visit your shop again.. have a nice day!

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  23. AnonymousMay 29, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    Cindy,

    How cute! I love it! I have an old army cot, and I am anxious to put it to use on my porch!

    Love your BLOG! I have something posted on my blog that you may be interested in. It would certainly look beautiful on your cot!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Donna

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  24. UnknownMay 31, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Cindy,
    You've done a fabulous job on the cot! How wonderful and great a find was that! Thank you for sharing all the information on vintage rhinestone jewelry...stuff I really love.

    Kindredly, Lynne Laura

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  25. AnonymousMay 31, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    Omgoodness that is a gorgeous porch!!! I blame magazines for the same reasons...hehe!!! And how stunning are your screen doors...I need to get me one of those! Simply heavenly!

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  26. RhondiJune 1, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    Hi
    I saw your sweet cottage on cotage of the month. I am having a front porch party and wnat to invite you to join the party. If you stop by you can see more information about it.
    Rhondi

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  27. Heather ~Pretty PetalsJune 3, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    ooooohhhhhh my!!!! Such gorgoeus photos!!! You have a beautiful home. :)

    xo Heather

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  28. Sondra Behne'September 25, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    Is the little girl in the pink dress for sale? So so cute..I want it. Just discovered your blog and have a long way to go to read everything. Thanks for sharing
    Sandee

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