Monday, November 15, 2010

More Of Our White Bedroom

I know it's near Thanksgiving, but please indulge me in showing our white bedroom in the next few posts (though we're still doing finishing touches). Click here to see what it began as when we bought the home and scroll down. I'll start with our autumn/Thanksgiving decor for that room. I adore those white pumpkins, so I bought this on which was originally $20, on sale for $7. The $40 wreath was on sale for $12.00. I had extra bittersweet, so no cost. Yay! The vase is one of two I purchased eight years ago and the column is VINTAGE - over 20 years old. The wreath's the only color in our all white bedroom. Next month I plan on setting a small Christmas tree on the column. What about those bargains? P.S. There's a rumor around the cottage that there will be a give-away in December!!!!!!























Okay, did I happen to mention the pumpkin is an impostor, fake, phony, faux  isn't real? It's a FUNkin. The best thing is I can use it over and over...year after year. Double yay!

















Even up close, it looks absolutely real! Anyone else have a FUNkin? p.s. I'm linking to Colorado Lady Vintage Thursday. 

38 comments:

  1. ShayNovember 15, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    I love the decor. That funkin is so cute. Nobody sells pretend pumpkins in Australia so I;m pretty impressed.

    Cant wait to see pictures of the rest.

    (Where DID you get the ironwork cross? - I LOVE it!)

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  2. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlNovember 15, 2010 at 3:43 AM

    Jeanan,
    I love the white, but I want to see more!!! I know it is all beautiful, inspired by beautiful you :)

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  3. It's meNovember 15, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    That iron cross is amazing !!!! Janean.....and the rest what i see here also !! lovely post.......wishing you a happy new week.....love Ria....

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  4. DebNovember 15, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    so pretty...it does look real....

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  5. Sissie's Shabby CottageNovember 15, 2010 at 4:40 AM

    Cute funkin. Love it in white.

    Very pretty.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  6. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~November 15, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    Hello Sweet One~ ~ ~
    You have such a wonderful sense of style. Love the centerpiece. I really must get something together for the Thanksgiving table. Thanks for the ideas.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  7. Donna Reyne'November 15, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    I love funkins!
    They are so much fun!
    Great shots...I am still very much in a Fall mode at home...these pics made me smile!
    ~thank you!
    Have a blessed week!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  8. SharonNovember 15, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Love the white pumpkin.
    I also have a funkin that I use all the time.
    Thanks for stopping by!!!
    Have a great Monday

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  9. PondsideNovember 15, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    I love the idea of a pumpkin that doesn't collapse in on itself if kept indoors!

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  10. FairfieldHouseNovember 15, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Janean,

    These pumpkins eliminate the fear of rotting when displayed inside. So far I've lost two real pumpkins from my display but all I have to do to replace them is go out back and pick some more. Don't you love when retailers are in such a rush to push onto the next season that THIS seasons decor goes on clearance?

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

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  11. Farm GirlNovember 15, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Oh it looks so pretty. I have never heard of the Funkin before. I can't wait to see all of your hard work.

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  12. Oklahoma GrannyNovember 15, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Beautiful arrangement. I've never heard of a Funkin.

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  13. LindaNovember 15, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    I have some funkins, lol. :) Love those. And the white is so whimsical and charming. Love it.

    Everything is looking great!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    I don't, but now I will look for Funkins! I do have several of the orange ornamental pumpkins that I use Sept.-Thanksgiving.

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  15. SuzNovember 15, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    My daughter got me intersted in white pumpkins...really I said at first
    white? that's not fallish
    Well this old dog is barking a new tune..I love them mixed with other fall colors....but I do have to say..ours are real from Iowa
    I tried to see theold photos but was unable to..maybe it's because it's Monday
    Please show us your room...wide shots please

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  16. JaneanNovember 15, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    suz, scroll down the page and you'll see the pitiful *before* bedroom in all its ugly glory! LOL!!!!

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  17. Becky GarrisonNovember 15, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Janean, this is just beautiful!!! It's totally not me, but I can totally find the beauty in it! I can't wait to see more of your white bedroom! Becky

    PS - And how did I miss your pheasant post??? Not sure, but your examples were lovely! B.

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  18. a beach house in MontanaNovember 15, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    hello i just happened upon your blogg i think well be friends i had some of those pumpkins i got them at the goodwill for 1.59 each i had some plastic spray paint the kind for pld lawn furniture wow what a differense it made come join me at abeachhouseinmontana.blogspot become on of my new friends xoxo sherri

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  19. BernieNovember 15, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    I love, love, love the fresh clean look of your white bedroom. I even love your white pumpkin, it is all truly lovely.....:-)Hugs

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  20. RitaNovember 15, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Can't wait to see all the beautiful pictures of your "new" bedroom! Looking forward to each post.

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  21. Draffin BearsNovember 15, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Hi Janean,

    Love all your white...the cross and the pumpkin display is fabulous.
    You must be loving the new look to your bedroom.
    I put a pumpkin in under a cloche and it started to ooze something, so I think a funkin would be much better.

    Happy week,
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  22. AndreaNovember 15, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Blessings, hugs, and prayers,
    andrea

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  23. TannaNovember 15, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    I'm lovin' the white on white!! And the FUNkin name is perfect!!

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  24. NanaDianaNovember 15, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    You would never know it wasn't real if you didn't tell anyone. I saw some this year and meant to go back and pick them up at the After Halloween sale...and didn't make it...dratted job!! Anyway...the one you have is wonderful! hugs- Diana

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  25. koraleeNovember 16, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Love your white funkin...I so thought it was real.

    I do love white...white and more white.

    Happy new week to you. xoxoxo

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  26. DoloresNovember 16, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    I LOVE the white pumpkin sitting on top of the beautiful fall arrangement. The new term seems to be that it makes it 'pop'.... well it really does pop.
    Beautiful cross too!

    I have a large ceramic pumpkin .....I love being able to use pretty items from year to year.

    Looking forward to seeing more of the makeover.

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  27. NancyNovember 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    You certainly put a lot of work into your bedroom. I love the all white. That one burst of color is just perfect.

    On my silver and white Christmas tree last year, I had just two spots of bright red, a cardinal, and one oldtime Santa. It looked awesome, too.

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  28. CindyNovember 16, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    I'm drawn to white too. I like the varying shades from white to cream to soft beige.

    p.s. I'm having a cookbook giveaway at my blog if you're interested!

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  29. DeborahNovember 16, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    ooh-la-la so pretty!!
    Love the white!
    And that burst of colour!!

    Deborah xo

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  30. Mari NuñezNovember 17, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    I don't have one but it looks so real and so nice to decorate with.

    Fabulous!!!

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  31. LVNovember 18, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    I enjoyed your post and visiting your blog.

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  32. Tara BeaulieuNovember 18, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    That is one of the best looking faux pumpkins I've seen! I was thinking of getting some for my mantel, this season. I'll have to look around for the Funkin brand! Happy VTT!

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  33. AnnNovember 18, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Beautiful fall decorations. The white pumpkins are my favorite, along with the iron cross. Everything is lovely.
    Ann

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  34. ColoradoladyNovember 18, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Beautiful...I love the white decor...so pretty. Happy VTT!

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  35. debNovember 18, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Beautful!! Anxious to see the tree ;)
    *hugs*Deb

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  36. Amanda LeeNovember 18, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Beautiful fall vignette! Don't you just love funkins?

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  37. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresNovember 18, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Hi, it all looks so gorgeous, especially because of the great deals.
    Thanks for visiting with me. I repurpose the keys into jewelry, mostly necklaces and some earrings. Always fun:)

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  38. JEANNENovember 18, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    This is looking wonderful and a bit of fun thrown in. Very lovely and festive.

    My sister's name is Janeanne so your name caught my attention. It is nice to meet you.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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I am so excited you are leaving a sweet comment! Thank you. ~Janean~