Today, I’ve got a little photo tour of Maude’s bedroom to share with you. It’s one of the funnest rooms at La Cressonnière. When we’re not living here, it belongs to the owner’s daughter. She happens to be the same age as Maude (which is a fun coincidence!) — and if I was guessing, I would say she likes animals.
The centerpiece of the room is a beautiful bed, upholstered in colorful monkey-filled fabric.
Near the foot of the bed, there is a small desk and delicate chair. The desk drawers have little ribbon pulls instead of knobs. Mimi keeps her friendship bracelet supplies in the drawers.
Behind the desk is a bookshelf with pretty painted details.
Next to the bookshelf, there is a tall window and on the other side of the window is a grand armoire, where Mimi keeps her clothing.
Artwork hangs next to the armoire. I really like the little camel.
On the other side of the camel drawing, is a non-working fireplace and a mantel. The fireplace is concealed with a charming trompe-l’oeil painting.
And then we’re back to the bed again, because it sits right next to the fireplace. Above the bed, you’ll find a trio of paintings. Two cats (a Mr. and Mrs.) and a noble rhinocerous.
Just outside the hand-painted door, you’ll find two more animal portraits. Both dogs are dressed so finely, that I’m curious about their history.
This is the first time Maude has ever had her own room and she considers herself very lucky that it happens to be so beautiful.
What do you think of it? Would your tween daughter adore this room as much as Maude?
P.S. — You can find more photos tours from La Cressonnière here.
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Beautiful!
I love those paintings of the dogs all dressed up! How whimsical!
Did the bedding come with? What a puffy comforter!
The rooms looks great.
Lucky is right!!!
Love this house, i’ll remember “Little Womens” with those beds.
Pretty pictures!!!
That bed is quite the showpiece! I’d love that fabric for my daughter’s room (she’s a monkey in the chinese horoscope). What I also love is all the whimsical artwork scattered around. Lucky Maude!
the most beautiful bedroom i’ve seen for a looong time. lucky girl <3
Yes! What a fresh feeling. I can only imagine the daydreams that go on in this room. My Savvy would definitely go for it. Thanks for sharing, and please thank Maude too!
love that her desk drawer has a key :-) girls secrets and treasures :-)
xo,
Ana
unbelievable. they are never going to have trouble renting that place out ever again.
I’m 27 and I want that room…
So darling!
I am 51 years old, and I wish this was my room!
Aw so nice she’s enjoying having her own space :) It’s lovely
You know what I keep thinking every time I see a post about La Cressoniere? About how this will stick with the kids and in 20, 30, 40 years they’ll create something, whether they write or paint or whatever it is they’ll do, that’s directly inspired by this experience. I am convinced Maude will write a story about a little girl who talks to the well dressed dogs in the portraits.
I love this room, I adore how it’s girly without being pink. So many classic timeless details make this room beautiful and fun.
Oh, an eiderdown on the bed! One thing I really miss from growing up in Europe. Aren’t they wonderful? And forget being a teenager, I wouldn’t mind having that lovely room myself (and I am many decades past a teenager).
Oh my goodness! What a heavenly bedroom for a tween. My Cici would go nuts over it–she’s an animal lover too.
I am SO enjoying reading about your adventures in France, and my favorite part is seeing the sweet little details in all of the rooms. They’re just so charming. Thanks for sharing!
Just when I think that place can’t get any better it DOES! There are so many wonderful details and knick-knacks around. The owners must have a great eye for finding real treasures and also such a wonderful sense of whimsy. I love the house and I turn a tiny bit green (with envy, not nausea) everytime you post about it. Mostly I’m happy for you though : )
It seems you are the perfect family to be staying there. I hope you’ll eventually give us a tour of the entire place.
Love the room.
Im so curious, and I don’t think you have mentioned it – where is the family that owns the house? Are they off on a grand adventure for a year as well?
That dog’s outfit looks a lot like Joseph Ducreux’s…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Ducreux
i just realized your logo font is Archer (hi. I’m Abby and I’m addicted to fonts…) which was TOTALLY my font personality as well in the font quiz…
you’re awesome. sorry i realized that sooooo extra late. the logo! not your awesomeness cuz i totally already knew that.
now i can read this blog entry… cuz i got really excited about the font and had to comment.
Fun take on the two-century long fascination with exoticism in the decorative arts! Love the trompe l’oeil. Nice room to let your imagination go. Lucky Maude!
That bed is so beautiful. I’m really taken with the comforter/quilt – what is it made of? Its got such a gorgeous sheen to it…
I love the room. The bed’s farbic is my favorite.
Such a lovely place to sleep and such a happy place to wake up in!
Eager to follow you during your spring break!
What a lucky ducky your girl is! That bedroom is beautiful. That bed is stunning. Why don’t we decorate like this in the midwest?!?
We should…I shall!
P.S. Thanks for sharing your pretty world!
I haven’t posted any comment the first time I’ve seen this room (it’s a lovely room and you don’t need me to tell you!), but I’ve just seen a shop on etsy that sells monkey bowls, and they look very similar to the ones on this bed: http://www.etsy.com/shop/paulmunrodesigns at the end of the first page and on the second page. So maybe someone who loved the monkeys can have some of them at home!
Like one of your commenters above, I’m dying to know more about the owners of the house. Each room you share is better than the last. That bed is spectacular, and I’m thrilled to see the matryoshkas on the book shelf! (we have an entire collection chez Smirnov, which given my husband’s origins, should not come as a surprise.)
superbes photos!
maintenant que tu parles français je pourrai de donner des commentaires dans ma langue maternelle!
J’adore ton blog et je le suis tous les jours….
Merci beaucoup!
Julie
What a perfectly gorgeous and unique first bedroom (all to herself!) How special!
Hi, I know this post is old, but I saw the fabric and had to tell you that I found a few sample pieces of that same fabric at a thrift store in Mississippi (where I live) about 6 months ago. I was instantly in love with it. The pieces I have are only about 3′x2′ but I have the swatch in 4 colors. It’s just so pretty. I am going to have to use it now. Maybe in a cushion?
Your blog is so pretty.