The Bungalow, Part IV.

First things first...We are truly blessed to have the means to set a pretty table and invite our friends to join us for good food and fellowship.  As the harvest season approaches I am mindful that many are not so fortunate.  My daughter has a passion for the work of the Food Bank.  As a singer-songwriter, she has written and recorded a song that is the anthem for the world wide Crop Hunger Walk project.  Her song, "Raise Your Voice" is featured in their video.  I've included a link in the side margin of my blog.  I hope that it will encourage you to support projects in your community that contribute to the effort to overcome hunger. 

We've completed our tour of the public areas in KC and David's tiny bungalow, and this week I want to give you a peek at the Master Bedroom.  Small houses are far too often bereft of adequate storage. Even so, this compact Master bedroom presented KC with a little jewel in the form of an attached sitting room/office.

Because KC and David are both professional musicians, they have a plethora of musical and recording equipment.  KC immediately had a vision for how she wanted to transform this blessed, tiny extra space.

A soothing blue on the walls makes this a calm sanctuary for KC and David at the end of the day.  The Persian carpet came from KC's great-grandmother, Nana.  The vanity was also Nana's.  It used to live at our house; I gave it to KC when they moved into this little house.  KC gets ready here each day.  The European Pine armoire was in KC's room as a child.  Because it is a vertical piece, it gives her lots of storage and takes up a minimum of floor space.  Through the double entry, you can see the hub of David and KC's music business.

The French writing table came from her grandmother's childhood room.  KC has used this desk since she was a little girl, too.  The chair is one of the four that I painted for her when she lived in Nashville, Tennessee.  You'll notice the tote storage boxes from Michael's.  To either side of the door way and across the top of the entry, KC constructed wood shelves for storage.  They are filled with these precious tote containers, and they keep her office supplies and craft materials organized.  They are also out of sight when someone enters the room, making a crowded room appear a bit less crowded.  Tip:  When planning storage in a small space, always think vertically.  When floor space is inadequate, go up, up, up!  In the top right hand corner of the photo, you can catch a glimpse of another one of the light fixtures that KC carries with her whenever they move.  It is a wonderful fabric covered ceiling hugger that she found at The Lime Leopard in Oklahoma City.

Around the corner and to the right in the little office, you'll discover this comfy spot.  You'll often find KC curled up here writing music, reading, or napping while David works at the desk.  The minute KC spied this valuable little spot of real estate, she knew that she could use it to good effect.  She bought her wood, got busy with the power saw, and built this herself!  It is just the right size to hold a twin mattress.  I donated the matelasse European shams from a bed in one of our guest rooms, and the quilt was one of KC's Christmas gifts some years ago.  The silky peach comforter at the end of the daybed belonged to Nana.  It was made in the 1920's.  The floor lamp was also Nana's.  

The lace panels below were yet another find in that old box of Nana's things that KC's daddy gave her.  They are held in place using clip-on rings over extension rods.  The height of the bed was carefully determined for a very specific reason....

Because KC and David are full-time musicians, they have a multitude of guitars, mandolins, dulcimers, and other equipment.  It can become overwhelming if these instruments have to sit around in the house.  Those cases do a great job of keeping the instruments safe, but they don't have a great deal of decorative value.  KC built her daybed with enough space to accommodate all their instruments...such a great idea!  Out of sight, out of mind.

KC will always be a talented singer/songwriter, but I think that she might also have a second career as a custom furniture designer.  The girl is fearless!  I am in awe of the projects that she tackles.

The crewel duvet and bedding were purchased at Pottery Barn.  KC uses this ensemble to dress their bed for Fall and Winter.  The small secretary and chair in the corner are more of Nana's things that have found a home with KC and David. 

     KC and David bought the two framed posters on their honeymoon.  They are "Organic Geometry I" and "Organic Geometry II" by Aleah Koury.  I think that young couples who choose to use their vacation 'spending money' on art for their homes make an extremely wise choice.

KC and David have worked so hard to make their home what they want it to be.  I am thrilled for them.  Next week I want to give you a quick look at the results of KC's decorating efforts in the bathroom.  You're going to be amazed at the changes.  Hope you'll come back and visit again.

You can check out KC's music at www.kcclifford.com, on iTunes, and on YouTube.  I hope that you'll take a few minutes and give her a listen.  You'll also enjoy reading back through her blog on this site.  The girl can really write!  Her latest CD is called "Orchid."

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