Saturday, July 27, 2013

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one july day



 my daughter put on her blue dress





and decided it was time to
wallpaper her room
so we measured, cut
and hung bits of
wallpaper I had collected over the years
to make her a patchwork wall 

it was a very pretty work day
and the end results are adorable

Sending you a
happy Summer's day
with hopes that you have found your own
happy place
{it is hard to believe that August is almost here }

{xox}

49 comments:

Things and Thoughts said...

I have no doubt about the result, the room must be so wonderful!
Wish you too lovely happy summer days
Koralee!

Art and Sand said...

What a cute idea for a wall.

I want the blue dress!

Ashley cramp said...

I adore that beautiful blue dress
bestest to you
daisy j

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

OH HOW YOU ROCK MY BLUE BOAT....I have a little blue dress similar in style, but without a pattern. I love this dress, and have only had maybe three occasions so far this summer to wear it. Maybe it's time for a photo shoot of me!!!!!!!!

What a great idea....a patchwork wall. Oh Koralee, what will you and your family think of NEXT! Hugs to all my dear friend, Anita

Unknown said...

very creative .. so much like her mamma!!

I love that idea.. I first say it this spring when I was at Chaps restaurant in Spokane (www.chapsgirl.com).. it's an old farmhouse .. upstairs eating area has the wonkie ceilings that angle down ..love that!.. and she took awesome bohemian papers from World Market and wall papered bits of the wall where she had art work ... FABulous!!!

Teresa Kasner said...

Hi Koralee.. what a cute daughter, lovely dress and fun project!! I'd love to see the finished room. I know it seems like summer is racing along.. we go camping in 10 days or so. And then.. fall. EEK! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

GardenOfDaisies said...

Love it!! All of it! The patchwork, the blue dress, and girls who wear pretty blue dresses while wallpapering. :-)

PCovi said...

How incredibly cool!
Pretty girl and pretty walls...I love that large damask patterned one!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

So Charming - Your daughter, her blue dress, and her lovely patchwork wall. Happy Summer, Koralee! xo

Madelief said...

Dear Koralee,

Your daughter and her new wall look enchanting! Did she cut her hair? It looks good (from behind :-))

Love her dress! I see she has the same taste as her mum :-)

Have a lovely Sunday dear friend,

Madelief x

Martina said...

What a fabulous idea - it looks GREAT1 And i love the blue dress too! You both are a perfect team ;) xx

Sylvia said...

A patchwork wall! Brilliant!
If every woman should have a little black dress, I belived that every girl should own a cut blue one...:)
It's a blue, blue summer! Enjoy it!

Terra said...

Pretty dress and wall.

sky-blu-pink said...

Lovely! Patchwork wallpaper to bring back happy memories! And a gorgeous dress!

Magpie's Mumblings said...

What a wonderful wall! I'm sure each piece of the wallpaper brought back memories too.

Anonymous said...

Lovely wall!!!!
Lovely dress!!!!!
Kisses sweet Koralee!!!

It's me said...

xxx!!..love Ria...x !

Anonymous said...

What a great idea. Love the dress too. Always so inspiring stopping by, friend.
xoxo's

Anonymous said...

love the blue dress and the wall paper :) happy happy joy joy joy!

Marilyn Miller said...

A very clever idea to do in her blue dress.

Lynne said...

Adorable dress, cute idea . . . I really like the patch work wallpaper . . . wonder why I never dream up ideas like that!

vintage grey said...

Such a pretty dress and love the wallpaper!! xo Heather

Unknown said...

I just love mixing wallpaper like you have, it is such a pretty presentation!

Hugs Lynnie

Tracey Ayton Photography said...

What a lovely, lovely post. I love the idea of patch work wallpaper, how original! Happy weekend Koralee!

tlcukjourney said...

Patchwork wall paper?
Great idea... like a gorgeous quilt on a wall!
If you don't mind me asking...
What photo editor do you use?
I love the softness to the photos!
Have a great week!
Tammy x

Vintage Sheet Addict said...

Lovely summery dress! :) x

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Your daughter's room looks brilliant Koralee ...... what a great idea ..... and, she looks lovely in her blue dress.
Sorry that I haven't been around lately ..... have been on holiday and real life took over for a while !!!! Hope that you and your family are well and enjoying the Summer. Much love. XXXX

francis said...

How wonderful to be just a mom for a few weeks and do this kind of things with your girls !
Happy Summer my friend

♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM said...

Good morning Koralee...Your patchwork wall looks wonderful...it's such a great idea! (I love the pretty blue dress too)
Happy Sunday to you and yours!
Susan x

Helen Philipps said...

Love your daughter's dress and her short hair, and her lovely patchwork wall! Wishing you happy summer days, Koralee!
Helen x

Dagmar said...

Just adorable....such sweet style..xoxo

mama bleu said...

oh my goodness! this is beautiful!! such a wonderful idea! hugs to you Koralee!

The Blue Farmhouse said...

I always find my happy place when I visit your lovely blog...oh and by the way...what size is that dress? No worries..it won't fit this old lady:)

Hugs...Rita

Unknown said...

This post is very summery - a funny thing to read when it's cold and wintery here! Your daughter's wall looks lovely!
Happy week to you!
Sarah xx

Lisa Graham said...

Pretty wallpaper and a pretty dress to go with! What a fun project.

xo

Claudia said...

What a lovely dress!
HAppy new week to you,
Love and hugs
Claudia

~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ said...

Oh so lovely!! Love the blue dress and those walls are wonderful! So pretty! Wishing you a lovely and creative new week! xo Holly

Unknown said...

I can just imagin the fun you had together doing that gorgeous wall. Your daughter looks lovely in her blue dress, dee xx

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Koralee,

Your daughter looks pretty in her sweet blue dress and love the new look to her room. The patchwork wallpaper is a wonderful idea.
Hope you are enjoying the rest of your summer, dear friend

Sending hugs
Carolyn

Maria said...

Hi Koralee!
What a fun idea. I'll bet it's a happy room... Smiles automatically happen when you walk in :-)
I also adore Ali's blue dress!
Aren't dresses so comfortable in the summertime?!!
Thinking of you as summer goes by ... Wishing you well and many new joys 💜
Blessings always,
- Maria

found and sewn said...

I love the patchwork wallpaper! All the prints are lovely.

Monica said...

A fun wallpaper project in a pretty dress ---- this is a fun summer project. I've been making ice cream from your book --- that has been making me happy :-)

Monica said...

A fun wallpaper project in a pretty dress ---- this is a fun summer project. I've been making ice cream from your book --- that has been making me happy :-)

Genie said...

Gorgeous.

xxxooo Genie

KarenB said...

Adorable, both your daughter and the wall.

andrea creates said...

what a great idea!

Vintage Home said...

...delightful...and my favorite colours!

Vintage Home said...

delightful & my favorite colours!

Palomasea said...

How wonderfully creative, dear friend!! And such sweet photos...
I am finally able to catch up with my favorite places! Yay! Missed you!
I hope Summer is blissful, sweet Koralee....
Love and blessings,
- irina