Enchanting, romantic bedrooms

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been enchanted with canopied beds. Back then it was little rosebud prints against a white background that really did it for me. Mine was ruffled and printed with blue roses. Naturally, my style has grown up along with me. These days I prefer simple lengths of gauzy mosquito netting or sheer voile in the palest of shades. They seem to float above the bed, giving the illusion that the bed might just drift off on a passing cloud or sail on the breeze to far-off lands and distant times. In my dreams, the bed always has a veil draped over it.

There is a hint of mystery associated with a canopy, along with a sense of safe enclosure from the outside world. All one's cares are left at the bedroom's threshhold. With swaths of fabric to engulf the sleeper, the bed becomes a world unto itself.

Come with me and let your imagination soar. These images from Marie Claire Maison will leave you spellbound.

Notice how sweetly the light is filtered here.

This bed becomes completely enclosed by its canopy. Letting down the flap would be a pleasurable part of my bedtime ritual.

I could imagine waking gently in this room to the streaming sunlight and a creamy cocoon around me.

I like that the ornate bed in this opulent room is quite simply dressed.

The minimalist approach can still be cozy and friendly, as seen here.

As I retire for the night, I will keep these bedrooms in my mind's eye, ensuring myself the sweetest of dreams. Wishing you a blissful night.

Until next time...

Anne