I have been in love with toile for a long, long time, but I can still remember the day I first saw toile. I had just met a new neighbor, and she invited me over for tea. She was an interior designer with a passion for English decor. When I walked into her home, I knew in an instant that my perception about decorating had been forever changed. What was this? A home with florals, and toiles, and ruffles? And a husband? You could do such a thing? My fallacy that marriage required gender neutral home decor was shattered, and I haven't looked back since.
Turns out, my husband loves living in a decorated home, and doesn't really mind florals, toiles, or ruffles. Not that he would ever choose those on his own :) But as long as it's comfortable, and I'm happy, he's happy. I do realize that I'm a very, very lucky girl.
I have used different toiles liberally throughout our home. But there's no place I love it more than our sunny bedroom.
This post tells a little more about our bedroom, with info about the history of toile, if you would like to know. Of course, you all know I did it on a budget. Enjoy!
I'm joining
Claudia for A Favorite Thing at Mockingbird Hill Cottage
Elaine for Sunny Simple Sunday
Kim for Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Debra for Vintage Inspiration at Common Ground
Courtney for Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Cindy for Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Andrea, your bedroom is gorgeous! Love the toile drapes and the bright floral pillows on your bed. My husband lets me decorate the way I want to, too. Happy wife, happy life.
Posted by: kim | September 28, 2012 at 04:34 PM
Oh Andrea your bedroom is so pretty!! I love toile and I love those pretty drapes! My hubby goes with the flow too, and he's always happy with what I do.
Posted by: Martina | September 28, 2012 at 06:16 PM
Andrea, what lovely patterns!! You're blessed to have a hubby who goes with the flow...mine does, too!! Aren't we lucky?!
Posted by: Shenita | September 28, 2012 at 07:39 PM
Hi Andrea, I'm coming over from Claudia's tonight. My hubby too goes along with my decorating, but it took me a long time to convince him to give in! I think toile will always be in style! I have it scattered around my house, and I love it. Linda
Posted by: Linda | September 28, 2012 at 08:01 PM
I'm a fellow lover of toile and your bedroom looks so cozy with your toile curtains and mix of florals. Love your antique wardrobe, too!
Visiting from A Favorite Thing.
Vickie
Posted by: Vickie | September 28, 2012 at 08:33 PM
Its very pretty and you are lucky your husband doesn't mind!
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | September 28, 2012 at 09:35 PM
Love your antique wardrobe, too!
Posted by: the north face outlet | September 28, 2012 at 10:58 PM
Andrea, I am swooning! That bedroom is absolutely gorgeous. I love toile, too. Would love some curtains like yours in our den. Hmmm. You've got me thinking!
And the cabinet - oh my goodness. I gasped when I saw it.
Can I move in?
Thanks so much for joining in this week!
xo
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia | September 29, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Such a romantic room. I love it!
Posted by: Regula | September 29, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Toile always looks so elegant! Love it in red too!
Posted by: Diane | September 29, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Your red toile is glorious. I am glad your husband enjoys it too. As long as I feed my husband he would live in a ruin. Visiting from Claudia's, Olive
Posted by: Olive Cooper | September 29, 2012 at 12:26 PM
How much can I say I love toile. Apparently not enough, as I just repeated it to myself about 10 times. I love your bedroom. So very English looking. I am a new follower from Claudia's.
Hugs,
Laura
Posted by: Laura Walker | September 29, 2012 at 02:49 PM
So pretty. I live in a very girly home and that is so alright with my sweet man.
Smiles, Dottie
Posted by: Dottie | September 29, 2012 at 03:28 PM
What a gorgeous elegant bedroom! Your bed is perfect for your style! WOW!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | September 30, 2012 at 08:21 AM
I'm right there with you! We have the same toile in our dining room and it's staying for a long time. It is just beautiful.
Sonya just finished the drapes for my new family room and they are another toile fabric. Love them!
Posted by: Stacey | September 30, 2012 at 09:18 AM
How beautiful! I agree that it looks so pretty in a bedroom. It seems to cozy up a room. I'm in your boat with having an understanding husband with house decorating. Thank goodness, right? I always feel lucky that I don't have to "consult" him first when making a change.
Posted by: Kelly | September 30, 2012 at 09:49 AM
Your photos are beautiful. Beautiful bedroom.
Posted by: Patty | September 30, 2012 at 09:51 AM
I love your cozy bedroom - it is so cheerful! I started making that daisy afgan many years ago and had a whole bag of daisies, but never hooked them together. I enjoyed my visit.
Posted by: LindaBloom | October 01, 2012 at 12:55 AM
Andrea, your bedroom is so lovely and sunny and looks so very comfortable. And I agree, once you 'meet' Toile there's no turning back!
Posted by: Haworth | October 02, 2012 at 01:44 PM
Beautiful! I love toile too! Never get tired of it!
Posted by: Cindy | October 02, 2012 at 07:30 PM
Just found you via Savvy Southern Style WUW! Beautiful!!
Posted by: patty | October 02, 2012 at 07:45 PM
Just found you via Savvy Southern Style. Luv the toile bedroom.
I am also very lucky in the fact that my Mr. luves being in a decorated home and does not mind my luv of toile, and damask, prints and fluff.
Your bedroom is beautifully done!!
Cheers, Gee
new follower!! Pop on over and visit me at my place.
www.simplymedesignsbygee.blogspot.com
Posted by: Gee | October 02, 2012 at 08:48 PM
You can never have too much toile!
Karee
Posted by: Karee Cannon | October 02, 2012 at 10:10 PM
Love the bedroom AND love Toile as well. I am always on the lookout for some Toile but can't seem to find it here unfortunately...maybe one day :)
Greetings from Marian
Posted by: Marian/pink princess in Thailand | October 02, 2012 at 11:08 PM
Beautiful bedroom! I have the same toile in our bedroom and love it.
Posted by: No Minimalist Here | October 04, 2012 at 12:12 PM
What a darling bedroom! Toile-o-holic here! Where ever did you find your bedskirt? It's TDF! Vanna
Posted by: Vanna | October 04, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Gorgeous bedroom, and those toile curtains are simply wonderful!
Posted by: Athena at Minerva's Garden | October 04, 2012 at 03:13 PM
Your bedroom is so beautiful. The last issue of Victoria had an article on Toile and it was my favorite article of the issue. take care, Darlene
Posted by: Darlene | October 04, 2012 at 05:05 PM
Sorry I forgot my blog address.
Posted by: Darlene | October 04, 2012 at 05:05 PM
I also love toile, especially that red you used, sugar. I visit the one before me and the one after me on Linky parties. Coming over from RH Show & Tell. Nice to meet you and your bedroom is beautiful. Oooooh, if I had your email I'd send you a photo of some chandelier lampshades I redid. I think you'd like them. Come over find my email on my blog and I'll send them to you before they're published on my blog.
xoxo,
Connie :-)
Posted by: Connie | October 04, 2012 at 08:04 PM
I am visiting from Rh Show and Tell. I am also blessed with a husband that likes whatever I do! I love everything romantic and I love your bedroom! Hugs. Penny
Posted by: Penny | October 04, 2012 at 08:57 PM
im right behind you when it comes to partner with deco. im finding that as long as it looks great, he really is starting to like the frilly, the white, the SHABBY.... nothing could make me happier:) he says as longas it looks nice, not guady its all good. personally i think the aesthetics are a calming thing and maybe it is a way to wind down and relax in a beautiful atmosphere. nice huh........
Posted by: Susan Beaty | October 04, 2012 at 10:34 PM
Those curtains are so wonderful!! And you truly are a blessed girl!
Posted by: Debra@CommonGround | October 04, 2012 at 10:40 PM
Your bedroom is beautiful...! I would love for you to share it on my Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop this week! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Debbie | October 05, 2012 at 08:31 AM
Just beautiful, Andrea! I love toile, too. My husband is pretty good about how I decorate our home {although his office was his to do with as he pleased}. Of course, he is always pleased when we are complimented on the decor, so I guess that helps!
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | October 05, 2012 at 09:56 AM
I LOVE your bedroom! It is so happy and cozy looking.
Blessings,
Amy Jo
Posted by: Amy Jo | October 06, 2012 at 07:06 AM
Andrea, it is beautiful! I love toile too.
Posted by: Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers | October 09, 2012 at 08:05 AM
This is lovely! Your room looks so inviting and warm! Congrats on being in Kim's top three!
Posted by: Betsy(@coastal-colors) | October 09, 2012 at 09:59 AM
LOVE the bed frame.Any idea where I can find one like it.
Beautifully done room
Thanks
Posted by: Mary Anne | October 09, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Andrea...gorgeous!! I too love toile, and kind of fell into it like you and didn't look back. Love the English feel of your room and the wonderful sunlight!! Just gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Anita | October 09, 2012 at 02:54 PM
Andrea! The bedroom is beautiful. Love the toile. It looks so happy and peaceful. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from WUW. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/make-it-pretty-monday-week-18.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Posted by: Kathryn Griffin | October 09, 2012 at 05:54 PM