A bright bedroom features a white bed with patterned pillows and a textured blanket. Flanked by white side tables with lamps, a green plant adds a touch of nature. A cozy chair is on the left, and a ceiling fan is above. Brown wooden floor contrasts the decor.

When the twins were born, this is the room that they came home to.

We had a house (you can see the house before Thistlewood here) that we lived in that was a couple of blocks away, but we were in the middle of renovations and the house was full of dust and the twins were preemies who were born at 29 weeks and when they finally came home from the hospital after a month they both weighed right around 4 pounds.

Way too little to be around dust.

So we temporarily moved into my parent’s home.

Right into this bedroom.

There was a full-sized bed pushed all the way to the left and the crib was on the wall to the right. They shared a crib because they were so tiny.

I was so nervous and scared and I paced this floor more times than I can count with those tiny little babies in my arms.

This room has come full circle after we bought the house back and now Whitney lives here (with Westleigh just across the way).

And now?

Thanks to all of you and the big rug selection of 2025?

The room looks like this.

A cozy bedroom with a white bed, blue and white checkered bedding, and floral pillows. Two wicker baskets are at the foot of the bed. A cushioned chair with a decorative pillow is in the corner, and a blue patterned rug covers the dark wood floor.

// blue and white rug //

Our RUG.

The one that got the most votes (including the most important vote—Whitney).

When I first unrolled it, I had one thought.

WE CHOSE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RUG.

Seriously.

A wicker basket sits on a blue and white patterned rug with intricate floral and geometric designs. The basket is positioned in the top right corner, showing a detailed view of the rug's texture and pattern.

// blue and white rug //

Look at the pattern.

Here’s a close-up of what the details of the pattern look like.

The background color is slightly whiter and less cream than it looks like in these photos. The pattern has flowers and swirls and vines and it looks so elegant and I only paid just a little over $100 for it. And whoever suggested turning it horizontally I wish I could give you a standing ovation.

It made all the difference in the space.

You can see the rug here.

BEST EVER.

A white table adorned with a geometric lamp, a bouquet of pink flowers in a textured white vase, two stacked books, a small white rabbit figurine with blue accents, and a blue-and-white patterned vase. A striped curtain is in the background.

A person with long blonde hair stands in a bright room, wearing a navy top and white pants. They hold a decorative blue and white vase. Behind them is a white lamp, a flower arrangement, and framed art. A wicker basket is visible in the foreground.

//blue and white checked Mackenzie Childs vase (I got it on sale) //. blue and white bunny // faux pink peonies //

A bright bedroom with a bed adorned with blue and white plaid bedding. Two wicker baskets are at the foot of the bed. A patterned blue rug covers the dark wooden floor. White curtains, floral wall art, and a ceiling fan complete the decor.

// blue and white rug //

Here’s a pulled back photo of the room so you can see the rug in the space.

It is the happiest room ever.

These pictures don’t even show the joy, so I filmed a video that you can see over on Instagram here.

A bright bedroom with a blue and white gingham bedspread, floral pillows, and a white side table with a lamp and flowers. Two wicker baskets are at the foot of the bed. Wall art and a patterned blue rug complement the decor.

// blue and white rug //

A wicker basket containing neatly rolled fabric with two different patterns: red tulips on a cream background and a blue and white floral design. The basket is placed under a bed with a blue and white checkered sheet.

// pink watercolor dotted pillow covers //

Instead of the bench at the end of the bed?

I added these baskets.

I got them years ago (they are the Safavieh brand) and they have casters that roll everywhere. I tried to source them for us, but I couldn’t find any that were this sturdy and this size.

They are oversized and are perfect for holding all the extra blankets and pillows at the end of the bed.

A bright bedroom with a white bed featuring blue checkered bedding and colorful pillows. Two wicker baskets with cushions are at the foot of the bed. The room has white walls, blue curtains, matching lamps, and framed artwork above the bed.

// floral pillow cover (similar) // block print pillow covers // gingham bedding // pom pom euro shams //

A woman with long blonde hair arranges pillows on a bed in a bright bedroom. The bed has a blue and white gingham comforter and colorful floral pillows. A white lamp and pink flowers are on the bedside table. There are wicker baskets at the foot of the bed.

// floral pillow cover (similar) //

A bed with a variety of pillows arranged neatly. The front pillow has a colorful floral pattern, while the ones behind it feature blue floral designs and blue gingham checkered patterns. The bedding also has a blue checkered pattern.

// floral pillow cover (similar) // block print pillow covers // gingham bedding // pom pom euro shams //

If they were handing out awards for the happiest bedding on this planet—this would be the winner.

I found this pillow at Hobby Lobby, but if you don’t have a Hobby Lobby near you—look what I found—almos the exact pillow covers. They are so bright and happy and bring in a pop of color.

I love, love, LOVE this gingham bedding. I ordered it for the Cape bedroom, too, and it has a zipper and little ties on the ends of the duvet cover that you can tie the duvet onto. It comes with a set of gingham shams, too.

You can see the gingham bedding here.

 

Two decorative moss-covered rabbit sculptures sit atop a wooden box and a table. One rabbit is sitting upright on the box, while the other is crouched on the table. The background features vertical striped curtains.

// moss rabbits //

A square artwork with a pink background featuring large, bold white letters "XOXO" in a playful font, occupying the entire canvas. The frame is a simple light wood, complementing the color scheme.

// XO XO art (similar) //

A cozy bedroom with a white bed, blue and white checkered bedding, and floral pillows. Two wicker baskets are at the foot of the bed. A cushioned chair with a decorative pillow is in the corner, and a blue patterned rug covers the dark wood floor.

// blue and white curtains // tulip pillow cover //


Two circular art pieces hang on a white wall, each featuring colorful floral designs with various flowers and leaves arranged symmetrically. The borders are dotted with red and orange dots.

I got this artwork at Hobby Lobby, too.

These are actually the same piece of art.

Here’s a simple artwork hack—I took the piece of art and painted it with new colors and new designs to make it into two different pieces.

I’ve actually flipped art upside down and painted it, too, to make it look different.

A cozy room with a wicker daybed featuring blue plaid and patterned pillows. A long oval mirror hangs on a light wall next to a table holding a blue and white vase with flowers. A white curtain and dark wooden floor complete the space.

A bright bedroom with a blue and white gingham bedspread, floral pillows, and a white side table with a lamp and flowers. Two wicker baskets are at the foot of the bed. Wall art and a patterned blue rug complement the decor.

A red box of "Jane Austen Playing Cards" is on a white table. The box features a vintage illustration of a couple in period clothing surrounded by colorful flowers. Part of a blue and white patterned vase with pink flowers is visible at the top.

// Jane Austen playing cards //

And look at this.

The cutest playing cards EVER.

I got them for my birthday and each of the cards has its own Jane Austen character—from Mr. Darcy to Emma they are all there.

You can see the Jane Austen playing cards here.

Woman smiling while holding a colorful floral pillow in a bright bedroom with gingham bedding, wicker baskets, and a window.

This room has been here for so many of the events in our lives.

And now it’s changed up and decorated up and ready for the next chapter.

You know.

The one where that tiny little preemie?

Graduates from college and comes home for the summer. 🙂

A bed with a checkered blue and white sheet, floral pillows in blue and multicolored designs, and white pillows. Text above reads "decor tips: Spring Bedroom Makeover." Website at the bottom: thistlewoodfarms.com.

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Posted On: February 24, 2025

Written By: KariAnne Wood

Comments

  1. Image for Bootsie Bootsie

    I love how Whitney's room turned out... The rug and baskets are perfect and the pops of red are perfect.....you did an amazing job...

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  4. Image for Kim Kim

    How is it even possible that those girls are graduating from college?! Gorgeous room and am coveting that rug! Love the bedding, accessories, all of it, including those cha-cha navy shoes with tassels!

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  5. Image for Jodena Beale Jodena Beale

    KariAnne, it just looks beautiful and it is totally you. So cheerful, so bright and so put together. Love the rug in there. Great choices.

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  9. Image for Vicki Vicki

    The room turned out amazing! Love all the colors -- what a great idea to paint the art from Hobby Lobby to change it up. Love Hobby Lobby, too! Whitney will love the room -- can't believe she is graduating. Thank for sharing!

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  11. Image for Sue Sims Sue Sims

    What are the dimensions of your Safavieh baskets with casters? You know your team of groupies is going to go on a mad hunt trying to find something very similar for you to post! 🤣😂

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  12. Image for Diana Diana

    Whitney is so lucky to come home to such a cheerful room. I love it and I am sure she will too. All the pops of color make me happy , how could you not be.

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  14. Image for Rizae Rizae

    Wow! Time flies... I remember when the girls were starting their own business from their dorm rooms! Seems so long ago. The room is gorgeous and you did a wonderful job. Welcome home soon girls 😊 Big Hugs

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  15. Image for Michele M. Michele M.

    The room looks AWESOME, KA!!!!! That surely was the best rug choice. And I wasn't sure how I felt about the springtime lumbar till I saw it together. Yes, yes yes what a fun pop of color - but what makes it work SO perfectly? Your use of the round artwork to the left tying it all in together. Add those moss rabbits as the bridge. WELL done! I have to say the VERY clever way you changed that round artwork was genius. (And I just love knowing that full circle story. It is just so neat and special.)

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  16. Image for MARY-ANN (FROM CANADA) MARY-ANN (FROM CANADA)

    Such a gorgeous room you put together for your precious Whitney! So nice to see pictures of it all finished. Just love all the special little touches you added -- little blue and white bunny, the Mackenzie-Childs vase, those lovely pink flowers in the milkglass vase, the lovely art, the bedding and that beautiful carpet. KariAnne, you have, once again, done such a fabulous job. Your Whitney will just love it! Have a great day!

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  17. Image for Debbie Debbie

    Such a SWEEEEEET room!! I love the rug, the baskets with pillows, the gingham, Hobby Lobby wall art and those precious green bunnies!! 💖

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  18. Image for Teresa Gonzales Teresa Gonzales

    Stunning! It looks like spring sunshine☀️! BTW Rifle Paper Co has classic books (at least they did before Christmas). They would go perfectly with this beautiful room. Book covers look similar to the cards!♥️

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  19. Image for Joy A. Joy A.

    Great job! love the pattern mixing! Might have to get that wildflower pillow.... definitely in my wildflower era. Just bought a journal with wildflowers on front and back covers for bullet journaling.

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  22. Image for Jessica Jessica

    Wow! I normally look but don't comment. I have to comment--can't hold it in...this room is a delight! I just added your style to my own style--the pom pom shams...I have sham inserts and now know what I want to do with them.

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