I have been wanting to show you my window seat for awhile now.
On a whim I rearranged the shelves and put new curtains up (Target).
I only used items that I already had except for the curtains and I just sewed new seat cushions.
That was the final piece that needed to be added before I could show you.
I bought some great French ticking at WAL-MART....yes, Wal-mart.
I tea stained it in my tub.
My two year old was a great help unwrapping all those darn tea bags.
At one point he wanted to drink it or get in..I opted for letting him get in.
The bathroom smelled really good.
Here is the final result and I am really happy with the whole look.
The only thing I might add is a small chandelier above the windows.
I have received a bunch of emails today about some of things in the pictures.
Most of the items on the shelves came from antique stores or flea markets.
You can buy the pillows at the following places Petit Coterie, Marley & Lockyer and The Beautiful Life.
The beautiful mixed media collage is from Sweet Pumpkins.
Love it!!! Could totally cozy up there and read a good book or Mag.... Happy Monday!
Posted by: AshleyR | June 15, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Oh I would love to have a beautiful window seat like that. The pillows and cushion are wonderful!
Posted by: Stacey | June 15, 2009 at 03:26 PM
Jeanne, that nook looks so pretty...what a great place to sit with your favorite book...you did such a beautiful job of putting it all together...lovely:)
Posted by: Lori | June 15, 2009 at 03:26 PM
I love it! I could just curl up with a book and waste the whole day. You've added such nice finishing touches - the old books, the beautiful jar of buttons. A work of art!
Posted by: Rachel | June 15, 2009 at 03:31 PM
Jeanne -it looks FABULOUS! I can just imagine sipping tea: watching the snow fall, rain fall, kids playing outside, or reading a book. What a sweet seat - and check out gallery84.com for VERY inexpensive chandeliers - in all shapes and sizes!
Fabulous work!
xoxo
Posted by: Tracy | June 15, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Really beautiful! I LOVE ticking! The window seat looks so lovely and inviting and I love all the details you put around it on the shelves - perfect!
Posted by: Jackie | June 15, 2009 at 03:43 PM
I could live in your house and feel at home. I am in love.
Posted by: Jan | June 15, 2009 at 03:47 PM
Beautiful! It's so funny! We both have like all the same pillows! ;)
You did a lovely job! And while homeschoolig and traveling, too! :)
Just beautiful!
Ruth
Posted by: The Beautiful Life | June 15, 2009 at 03:50 PM
Oh, I'd curl up there with a glass of pinot noir and a book every night! Love those pillows so much. And that clock. I really need to find a pretty gold clock. :)
Posted by: heather | June 15, 2009 at 04:22 PM
It's so charming, you did a fantastic job and I love the pillows and shelves and yes a beautiful petite chandelier would be perfect!
Posted by: Karyn (French Charming) | June 15, 2009 at 04:26 PM
Sweet!
: )
Posted by: Julie M. | June 15, 2009 at 04:28 PM
Can I just move in? How absolutely fabulous this space is!!! You did good, real good :)
Posted by: Rebekah | June 15, 2009 at 04:47 PM
Jeanne,
I. am. in. love. with your windowseat. What else is there to say? It's absolutely perfect. And I LOVE that you got that material at Walmart. It makes the whole thing that much more perfect because it's thrifty. I want to transplant this and put it in my home.... LOVE IT!!!
Posted by: Kari Payne | June 15, 2009 at 05:06 PM
I think it looks so pretty and inviting...good job.
and i hear tea baths help fight the toddler 2's!
Posted by: kasey | June 15, 2009 at 05:31 PM
You never cease to amaze me. It looks so cozy. You put my window seat to shame. ;)
Posted by: Molly @ Star Cottage | June 15, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Umm...I totally love it! AHHH! I am bored at work and freaking out at the moment..its amazing! Oh to dream...ahhh...boss is coming, gotta go!
XO
Stefie!
Posted by: Stephanie Nelson | June 15, 2009 at 06:12 PM
i love you, jeanne! i have seen those pretty target curtains, and considered them for hanna's room--sooo pretty. i love how you found that fabric at walmart. so cool! it all looks wonderful!
Posted by: amy | June 15, 2009 at 06:18 PM
A lovely window seat and it is all so great! Wondering where you got the pillows?
Posted by: kana conger | June 15, 2009 at 06:32 PM
oh my...that is amazing...you have such great taste...the shelves are full of such amazing finds...A++ to you...please come over to my house it needs your touch! Pure Inspiration...i really need some of those pillows.
Posted by: koralee | June 15, 2009 at 06:41 PM
dreamiest window seat in the history of window seats. OH MY GOSH. :)
Posted by: cathy | June 15, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Stunning, just beautiful Jeanne. You have a great attention for detail. Love the shots!
Posted by: Jenobs | June 15, 2009 at 07:03 PM
Lovely! I am super impressed with the tea dyeing in the tub too.
Posted by: diane reeves | June 15, 2009 at 07:13 PM
I love what you did with that space. Every detail is comfort plus, inviting and interesting. It's really great and you did such a super job with the tea dyed cushions!! You should be so pleased!!
Posted by: mkg | June 15, 2009 at 07:15 PM
Your window seat is the perfect place to curl up with a good book. You have done a beautiful job of decorating it. Love the ticking, one of my favorites and all your sweet accessories just make it a perfect cozy spot. Great job!!!
Posted by: Michelle | June 15, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Very pretty! I want to curl up there each morning with my chocolate milk. (I dont drink coffee) and maybe even take a nap!
Posted by: Tricia Whisler | June 15, 2009 at 07:51 PM