Toile, Plaid and Gingham Christmas Bedroom

I got your attention with that title, didn't I?!! Well, fellow toile, plaid and gingham lovers, you're in for a treat today. And I forgot to mention lace, matelasse, and ticking! I wanted to create a really Christmassey master bedroom this year, so I didn't fool around :)

I found this wonderful plaid bedding a long time ago at an estate sale. I think the duvet was $15. When I got to the checkout, the lady said would you like to have the three shams that go along with this? I hadn't even seen them. I asked the price, and she told me that they were included with the duvet! Definitely one of my best junking scores. 

But somewhere a few years back, the plaid bedding went to the attic and never came back down. I mean seriously, if you have so much Christmas stuff that you lose things in the attic . . .  Well, it emerged again this year and I could not be happier. Thankfully, I'm a little more organized now :)

After searching online, I could not locate any gingham or buffalo plaid sheets. So I took matters into my own hands and made these plaid pillowcases. Couldn't resist adding some rick rack to make them a little more cheery. For a king sized pillowcase I purchased 2-1/2 yards of fabric and the same amount of rick rack. I cut the yardage in half and trimmed off the selvage edges to create two 45 x 43 inch pieces, then sewed them into 22 x 38 inch pillowcases, with a 4  inch hem on the edge. It took all of 20 minutes to do!

The pretty lace sheet was tucked away too. I think we had these when Abby was a baby -- oh, that almost qualifies as vintage! I trimmed it out with a spool of gingham ribbon that was looking for a home. 

Then, I found an extra roll of large gingham ribbon, so I mixed it with some pretty plaid ribbon to top this little tree. A few Dollar Tree cardinals and snowflakes made their way onto the tree too. I noticed today that Yvonne did a wonderful tutorial for making these bows, you can find it here. I used the same technique to make this one.

It looks so pretty at night!

I added a few pine cones, some greenery, and ornaments to our side table too. It's amazing how much fragrance these tiny stems can produce!

Minnie didn't waste time claiming her spot on the freshly pressed sheet.  She will be nestled and getting cozy on the wool throw tonight. It always makes me so happy when everyone is enjoying the new decor :)

Merry merry, everyone, and I hope your holidaying is coming along! I'll be back with little tidbits as I get them done, and I would love to hear all about yours, too :) 

Love to all, 

Andrea

Joining:

Kim for Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Yvonne for Tutorials Tips and Tidbits at StoneGable

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Courtney's Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Cindy's Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Debbie and Shannon's Power of Pinterest Party

 

 

Comments

[Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers]

Beautiful! Love the combination of all of the patterns....

[Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions]

You absolutely had me at the title, Andrea! : ) Your bed looks wonderful dressed for Winter. Love the plaid and how you brought it onto the tree with the ribbons.

[Judy Clark]

Oh Andrea!! That bedroom is beautiful! You did an amazing job pulling all of that together. It looks so cozy and warm. Your little tree with the cardinals is precious.

Judy

[Dawn]

Love the bedroom decor. I am a sucker for gingham, so you had me hooked:)

[Shenita]

Now, Andrea, that is a Christmas bedroom! What a lucky score on the plaid bedding...and you just stuffed it in the attic, huh? LOL! Well, I'm glad you brought it out. The room looks beautiful!

[Cindy]

Beautiful Combination! It all looks so lovely!

[Molly]

Oh my! That is such a cozy Christmas bedroom! Makes me want to
do mine! I love your Christmas tree too.... what a cozy place to be nestled dreaming of dancing sugar plums!

[Yvonne @ StoneGable]

I love every itty bitty thing about your bedroom. You have a real eye for mixing patterns... perfection in my book!

[Martina]

Love love love!!

[Cindy]

Oh my...your room is so pretty!! I love the tree with the birds and snowflakes!!
~Cindy

[Kim]

Andrea, I love your bedroom with the mix of patterns.

[Angie]

I have always loved black and white with the red toile. I may have to pull out my Waverly valances and add some black and white checks to them. Your bedroom is gorgeous and just the look I love!!!

[Bella Michelle Densmore]

I love it! I love the black, white & red with a touch of green for good measure.

Your sweet Minnie looks a lot like my Emelda!

[Shannon Fox]

Everything looks so warm and inviting. Love the little tree with the red tweety birds. So cute!

[Jeanette]

What a perfect cozy winter combination. Very charming!

[Karen]

A few months ago, I got it stuck in my head that I needed black and white buffalo plaid bedding on my bed this winter. I searched everywhere I could think of and spent way too long online, only to come up empty handed! You've literally created the bedroom of my dreams! Simply beautiful, in a cozy rustic way!!!

[vanessa]

The rooms looks lovely! Merry Christmas

Hugs,

Vanessa

[Jessie @ Dream and Differ]

You had me at toile! I love the mix of patterns in this room. It looks so cozy and cute! Stopping by from Savvy Southern Style. Merry Christmas!

[Nancy Mueller]

I absolutely love your bedroom! It is so cozy and beautiful! Love the set you got at the estate sale, what a find!
What really pulls it together is your adding the pillows and little touches like the rick rack and ribbon.
Beautiful!!
http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

[Cynthia]

I'm all about the plaid this year for Christmas! Love how you mixed it up. Very pretty!

[Manuela@A Cultivated Nest]

OMG sooooo pretty! You know I love toile and gingham and rick rack so I could live in that room quite happily. I think this is my favorite room ever!

I looked for black and white buffalo check bedding a while go and all I could find was flannel bedding (which I don't want since it makes me too uncomfortably hot).

Are your toile curtains Waverly? I'm looking for some new curtains for the living room (mine are red and gold toile).

[Katie Mansfield]

That is so pretty. I love it.

[Jaybird]

All Righty then.....Could I just sneak in there with the cat???? That is absolutely beautiful!!! I would never want to leave it!
Christmas Blessings to you and your family,
J

[Karen]

Oh man. I love this. So many wonderful cozy components. I can't believe you made the gingham pillowcases with red rick-rack...so cute! Better than anything you could have found!
Karen

[Cindy @ Applestone Cottage]

It's gorgeous, I love it all!
Knowing how easy pillowcases are, I need to get busy, your's are just beautiful!
Cindy

[Stacey]

Andrea, you have skills! I love the pillow cases. They are adorable. I asked for a basic sewing machine for Christmas....since I don't know what a selvage is there will be a learning curve!!

[Shelley @ Calypso in the Country]

That combination is just gorgeous!
Cheers! - Shelley

[Sylvia]

You did a great job! Love the Christmasy colors; they make your bedroom look cheery and classy at the same time!
A Magical Christmas to you and yours!

[Anu@MyDreamCanvas]

Happy Holidays from my home to yours! This is lovely. I am visiting you via Wow Us Wednesdays and I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas!

[Shelia]

Hi Andrea! Your bedroom is so pretty and I love the sweet little tree! Wish I could find some pretty linens in the attic! Your pillow cases are darling! I need to make some too.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

[Dana]

You did a wonderful job of blending pattern. I love the spirit of the bedroom. Well done rather than over-done. I love it.

[Becca]

What a gorgeous and sophisticated Christmas bedroom! I love the fabrics you blended together. And, the tree is so sweet. It's so very inviting ... thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas.

[SoonerLaura]

You are quite ambitious and did an awesome job on your Christmas bedroom. p.s. I think our cats are related.

[Melanie]

That bedding is gorgeous!

[Maria]

What a BEAUTIFUL bedroom!!! Love the Christmassy look, it looks so warm and cozy! Just beautiful! Merry Christmas!

[Linda]

Hi Andrea, Your bedroom is wonderful! You are certainly one talented gal to pull together those patterns. The tree is adorable and your kitty adds the perfect finishing touch. I love the idea of changing the bedroom decor for the holidays! Merry Christmas! Linda

[Kelly]

Gosh, I just love how you combined all of those fabrics together to make such a beautiful bed! That last picture looks like it's straight out of a magazine. Don't you just love it when you saved something and now love it once again?

[Debi Bolocofsky]

This room is so pretty. I have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this with everyone. It runs from Wednesday through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/12/6-crafts-and-recipes-and-wednesdays.html
Debi @ Adorned From Above

[Kim @ Vintage Pretties]

Gorgeous! So warm, cozy & festive. You must love going into your bedroom :)

[The French Hens Nest]

Andrea, your bedroom is absolutely gorgeous! What a great job you did making it Christmas. I would call it "Winter" and leave it until Spring!

Linda @ The French Hen's Nest

[Anita]

Oh Andrea, I love your bedroom, and I remember falling in love with the toile window panels. My goodness, so beautiful and Christmasy! I love plaid too! I bought red plaid pillow shams last year and a bed skirt, and now you have me thinking I better get them out! So beautiful:-)

[Carlene@Organized Clutter]

Love the plaid, checks and toile! Beautiful.

[Dewena Callis]

How nice of Anita at Far Above Rubies to lead me to your blog. I'm in love with your bedroom. Love the whole page I scrolled down through and can't wait to explore more. Beautiful! Brought back my Christmas spirit this morning.

[Terry]

I adore these colors and have the black check all over my home, I'm sure you will love. The tree is so fantastic lit with with snowflakes! So lovely.

[Patricia Krank]

How beautiful! I keep saying that someday I want to decorate my bedroom for Christmas. I love the combination of fabrics you used. Thanks for sharing. Patti

[net window sets]

I really like the whole page I scrolled down through and can't hang on to discover more. Beautiful! Cut back my Xmas soul today.

[Cathy@My1929Charmer]

So very pretty love it all. I like you love color!

[Karena]

Andrea your bedroom is so inciting and full of warmth. I love your decorated little tree!

Wishing you a wondrous Holiday and All the best in the year ahead!

Love and Hugs,
Karena
Art by Karena

[Patty]

Simply Beautiful.....found you through Stone Gable and now following, stop by and visit. :)

[Ana]

How wonderfully cozy and enticing! You did a great job in this room! Snuggle up and never leave! :)

[Alycia Nichols]

Indeed you DID create a VERY Christmas-y bedroom!!!!!!!! It's beautiful! What a deal on the plaid duvet and pillow covers!!! And I'm totally jealous that you were able to SEW your own pillowcases!!! Who does that?!?!?!? Wow...what a gift! I love the way you created a whole new sheet with the addition of just a bit of trim! Gorgeous tree, too! I love the ribbon and the huge snowflakes! Very pretty! I decorate our master bedroom every year. It's so nice to wake up to something so pretty...especially when you have to be up at the crack of dawn! Pretty twinkle lights are SO much better than a blaring alarm clock!!!!!! Beautiful bedroom! I hope you had a great Christmas, and I wish you and yours the very best in the coming year!

[Janelle]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all the details and mix of plaids in your bedroom. Just makes me smile! It will look great through January and even February too! Why I think it would make me smile all the way through March!

[amy]

This is the prettiest combination of Christmas decor I have ever seen! Wow! Great job!!!

[Coffeeberry Cottage]

I just now found your beautiful blog.I have the same taste in decor. as you do.I love all I saw in this post.I'm just so sorry you don't have Friend Connect from Google so I can follow you.Denise from Coffeeberry Cottage