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Young House Love » Our Second House » Pillow Progress

| By John Petersik | January 27, 2011 | 140 Comments

Pillow Progress

We promised a post about the project that kept us busy yesterday, so we’ll be sharing that as soon as we can get the pics uploaded and sized (we had to wait until this morning to shoot afters in the daylight). Until then, here’s another pillow post (notice a theme lately?) that we’ve owed you for the past week.

We mentioned during our failed shower curtain attempt that our trip to HomeGoods wasn’t entirely fruitless. But we just realized we never elaborated about the, er, fruit. So here we go: we found this bold pair of greeny-gold pillows that practically screamed “I want to date your duvet.” So we introduced them:

Pillows Straight On

They were just $24 for the pair (12 bucks a pop), and we thought they’d complement our bedding perfectly – especially with that subtle lattice pattern and the shiny fabric to add some texture and interest. And we like the idea of a white pillow in front of them for contrast, so we’re thinking we’ll try to hunt down something similar to the ruffled pillow in the West Elm picture below on the cheap from TJ Maxx or World Market instead. Or maybe we’ll just go crazy and pick up a bright randomly colored pillow (eggplant? navy?) and work it in with art and other accessories that’ll be introduced to the room as we go. For now our white Paris pillow above works as a placeholder of sorts. No rush.

West Elm Bedding1

We’re enjoying the extra dose of color among our formerly-all-white pillow collection on the new bed. And that “we” includes Clara (who likes to play hide and seek behind them)…

BedPillows Clara Face

…and her big brother (who likes to go crazy in general, on and around them). Watch his antics below or over here on YouTube:

Ah dogs and pillows. Gotta love them.

Beefier post to come when we’re done uploading and sizing pics!

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Comments

  1. Avatar for annaanna says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:09 am

    I LOVE Clara & Burger!

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  2. Avatar for annabelvitaannabelvita says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:13 am

    Love the colour, texture and the baby!

    Talking of uploading photos, the eye-fi card my boyfriend bought me for christmas finally arrived yesterday (long story) and I love it. It’s so magical and almost spooky the way the pictures turn up on your screen! And I’d never have known about if it wasn’t for you guys, so thank you.

    Reply
    • Avatar for LeslieLeslie says

      January 27, 2011 at 9:26 am

      Agreed! Thanks for the heads up! I love my eye-fi card:)

  3. Avatar for Andrea SurreyAndrea Surrey says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:13 am

    Love the color of the pillows. Clara seems to like them too.

    Reply
  4. Avatar for Cait @ Hernando HouseCait @ Hernando House says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:22 am

    Love the texture of those pillows and it’s awesome they matched the green-gold in your duvet!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for MaggieMaggie says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Our dog acts just like Burger! (except Harlow has about 40 lbs on him…!)

    Reply
  6. Avatar for SherriSherri says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:26 am

    I have a FAB idea for the white pillow! How about this: http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2008/09/petal-pillow-tutorial.html

    And if you don’t sew, you could always enlist a fab Etsy shop to do it for you? (wink wink, nudge nudge) ;-)

    Reply
  7. Avatar for RebekahRebekah says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:26 am

    I do not like the goldy yellow pillows at all! Way too poop colored for me. :(
    But I can’t wait to see how the whole rooms comes together, because right now it looks like so many different, strange colors.
    You guys do have the cutest little girl though — great photo!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for MelindaMelinda says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:26 am

    Perfect match with those pillows! I think I have the same ones in a more aqua color (got them at HomeGoods). The white ruffles are definitely cool, but I’m digging your gut feeling on the eggplant! You have that dark purple in your overall house color scheme too.

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  9. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:27 am

    Clara is just the cutest thing ever! :-)

    Reply
  10. Avatar for KimKim says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:27 am

    I realize that you guys are probably playing around with ideas for a new and larger media console and aren’t yet committed to any certain one, but do you have any suggestions for specific pieces or sites to check for not-so-bulky and more vertical pieces? I have been checking Overstock, JCPenney, Macy’s, C&B, West Elm, Ikea, etc. and it is hard to find anything that isn’t a) pretty expensive or b) pretty cheapy looking. We would love to have something that doesn’t scream, “HEY, LOOK AT THE TV!” and instead incorporates shelves for pictures, books, plants, etc. (so the TV “blends” in a bit more). Have you seen anything cool lately? Thanks for your thoughts!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      January 27, 2011 at 10:16 am

      Hey Kim,

      Yes, we’re definitely planning to upgrade but we haven’t specifically started hunting. We definitely love looking on craigslist and in secondhand stores to see if there’s something we can rescue and refresh. There are also cool building plans for them over on ana-white.com.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for PhotojenicPhotojenic says

      January 27, 2011 at 11:38 am

      I hope you can see this picture. This person
      has their flatscreen on a dresser against a
      blank wall. Then they have framed photos arranged
      on the wall around the tv in such a way that
      the tv itself actually becomes part of the
      display. It really eliminates the LOOK AT ME
      feel that usually happens with entertainment
      centers. Hope this helps!
      http://cdn.thenester.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMG_0115.jpg

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      January 27, 2011 at 11:45 am

      Very very very charming. Love it!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Ana SilvaAna Silva says

      January 27, 2011 at 8:32 pm

      Photojenic, I love that picture!

  11. Avatar for VondaVonda says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:28 am

    SO, you all have been doing a lot of shopping lately. How do you do it? Do you gather a list and go out once in a while, or do you take little trips daily just to not feel too housebound?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      January 27, 2011 at 10:35 am

      Hey Vonda,

      We actually swung through HomeGoods in search of a mirror for above the sink a few weeks ago and didn’t find one that we liked but that’s when we picked up the shower curtain that we linked to in this post. When that didn’t work we just went back to return it and that’s when we came across these pillows! And as for the Target pillows, we were just there doing some regular shopping (for laundry detergent and toothpaste) when we waltzed through the pillow section and those babies caught our eye. So I guess it’s safe to say that we’re “open to things” and we do our fair share of browsing while we’re in a store for another purpose, but we don’t specifically go out shopping for pillows, at least in those two scenarios. We have just learned that if we come across something that we like we should probably buy it (assuming we can afford it and have a need and a spot for it, etc) since we don’t want to kick ourselves if it’s gone later when we come back for it. We definitely try to get out of the house every day for a walk and run errands every few days or so, just so we don’t feel housebound. But to save gas and feel efficient we definitely don’t drop in on different stores every day or anything like that. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  12. Avatar for HollieHollie says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:32 am

    I HAVE to know where you found the Paris pillow!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      January 27, 2011 at 10:32 am

      Hey Hollie,

      That was from SaSea Boutique on etsy. Here ya go: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaSeaBoutique

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for marilynmarilyn says

      January 27, 2011 at 11:30 am

      Thanks! I was wondering that too! I love it.

  13. Avatar for Becca C,Becca C, says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:34 am

    I love those pillows! I have the same duvet and have also been looking around for some good accent pillows – it’s amazing that you found some that match the gold/green tone perfectly. And thank you for using Clara for scale – they’re bigger than I first thought!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for Alisa D.Alisa D. says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:35 am

    Clara is so darn cute (and Burger, too)! The pillows are looking good.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for karen @ our slo housekaren @ our slo house says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:37 am

    rubbing my hands together with anticipation…

    Am thinking you made your curtains??!

    p.s. The bed pillows look great — I thought you were going to say you made them! : )

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  16. Avatar for the artistthe artist says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:38 am

    I have great predictions that those pillows and that duvet will produce lovely miniature pillows and possibly throw blankets of the fleecy variety. Here’s to their new-found courtship. Perhaps they have a coral/salmon shaded relative you could introduce to my comforter…

    Reply
  17. Avatar for Kate @ Twenty-Six To LifeKate @ Twenty-Six To Life says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:38 am

    Ha! Crazy Burger! Love it! The pillows are great too :)

    Reply
  18. Avatar for MichaMicha says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:39 am

    So cute :o) I love how it’s all slowly coming together. Thank you for allowing us the peek into your home life!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for Snickrsnack KatieSnickrsnack Katie says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:39 am

    LOL Burger is a nut.

    Reply
  20. Avatar for Brittany McCannaBrittany McCanna says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:40 am

    I have a duvet like this from Crate & Barrel and can not seem to keep it from wrinkling! Any tips on that? All the pictures you see from their sites show a perfectly non-wrinkled duvet.. sigh…

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      January 27, 2011 at 10:13 am

      We just embrace the wrinkles! I bet you could steam or iron it, but we just think it looks well loved!

      xo,
      s

  21. Avatar for Blog is the New BlackBlog is the New Black says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Love the pillows- and Clara!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for JJ'Anns says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Clara looks so cute peaking out behind them lol.

    http://jannsboutique.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  23. Avatar for The OrchardThe Orchard says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:42 am

    The pillows match perfectly! Your dog is hilarious!

    Reply
  24. Avatar for Bethany @RTHBethany @RTH says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:43 am

    Love the pillows. And congrats on your Homies nomination. I’ll be sure to vote for you!

    Reply
  25. Avatar for skyeskye says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:43 am

    Clara and Burger are so cute! :) I love those pillows – great buy. Can’t wait to see the project you guys have been working on!!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for Kristen @ That Hoosier GirlKristen @ That Hoosier Girl says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:44 am

    Your duvet and the pillows make the perfect couple! I’m so glad they decided to date :)

    Reply
  27. Avatar for Meghan, UKMeghan, UK says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Oooh so cute! And grown-up at the same time. *loves*

    Reply
  28. Avatar for KateKate says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Love the texture and color of the pillows!

    Reply
  29. Avatar for Rachael@Lovely Crafty Home[email protected] Crafty Home says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Hilarious! Our dog does the same thing, we call it “getting crazed”- except she’s almost 60 lbs lol. Love the new pillows :)

    Reply
  30. Avatar for sarah (sarah learns)sarah (sarah learns) says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:48 am

    awww, clara peeking out from behind those pillows is too cute!! and what a crazy big brother burger is. too fun! oh yeah, the pillows look great too. ;)

    Reply
  31. Avatar for LindseyLindsey says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I wish we could have a dog at our apartment :0( One of our dogs…at my parents house…used to tuck his tail under and go SPASTIC around the house in circles like Burger in the video, but he’s too old now :0( I love your bed!!

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  32. Avatar for MaggieMaggie says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:50 am

    Oh. My. Gosh. Just too awesome (the pillows), too adorable (Clara) and fun (Burger) for words. I don’t care what anybody else says; I LOVE your “soap opera.” ; )

    Reply
  33. Avatar for KristenKristen says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:51 am

    Clara is beyond adorable! I love, love, love the pillows – they’re a perfect match!

    Reply
  34. Avatar for LesleyLesley says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:56 am

    great pillows!! Burger was crackin me up!!!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for MaryMary says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Hey Youngsters, you might want to check out this Kissing Pleat Bolster from Target, similar look to the West Elm pillow at $24.99. Loving the progress!

    http://www.target.com/Home-Kissing-Pleat-Bolster-Pillow/dp/B003V6G8CE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&searchView=list&keywords=kissing%20pleat&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-7&qid=1296140109&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Home%20Kissing%20Pleat%20Bolster%20Pillow&node=1038576|1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0

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    • Avatar for jenjen says

      January 27, 2011 at 1:58 pm

      I was also going to suggest a target pillow I saw today. The fieldcrest bedding stuff was 75% off and I bought some brown textured ones and they also had white ones for 8 bucks and change. Love the bedroom and the picture of Clara is too cute!

  36. Avatar for jamiejamie says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:57 am

    your kids are so cute ;)

    i LOVE the eggplant idea!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for ashley cashley c says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Love the pillows and Clara looks so cute playing hide n seek with them.

    Reply
  38. Avatar for SusanSusan says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:59 am

    Burger is so cute…but Clara has him beat! She is precious! Love the new pillows…they look great with your new comforter.
    Susan

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  39. Avatar for AbbyAbby says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:00 am

    I adore Burger! I think he and my Bogart are brothers from another mother :)

    Reply
  40. Avatar for ChristinChristin says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:01 am

    I seriously heart your bed. The bed, the duvet, the whole sha-bang. Sooooo great. And I love the Paris pillow!! I know it’s not one you plan on keeping there, but I think it’s great. :)

    Reply
  41. Avatar for BethanyBethany says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:02 am

    She looks so tiny behind that pillow! What a cutie!

    Reply
  42. Avatar for MayaMaya says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:03 am

    Great pillows!

    Personally, I hope you bring in that inky blue-green color from the built-ins into this room somehow… love it. Hehe… I actually think of that color whenever I run in the evening… the sky over my neighborhood is exactly that color, and I always think about how good it looks with the lit-up green palm trees, which are kind of the greeny-gold color you have going here. :)

    Also, my cat totally watched the Burger video.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      January 27, 2011 at 10:08 am

      Love that idea. And love that you think about paint when you run. A girl after my own heart!!!

      xo,
      s

  43. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Sure that puppy isn’t sneaking a few cans of Red Bull in the morning when you’re not looking?

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  44. Avatar for DawnDawn says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:07 am

    LURVE them! And Clara is adorable!

    Reply
  45. Avatar for careecaree says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:11 am

    hey guys! maybe i’ve missed it, but have you said where you got the Paris pillow? Me likey!

    Also, I MUST say that Clara is the ~happiest~ and most ~alert~ looking baby I’ve ever seen! Cuteness!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      January 27, 2011 at 10:31 am

      That pillow was actually an etsy find from here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaSeaBoutique

      xo,
      s

  46. Avatar for SophieSophie says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Love the Paris pillow! Where’d you guys get it?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      January 27, 2011 at 10:31 am

      Hey Sophie,

      That was an etsy find: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaSeaBoutique

      xo,
      s

  47. Avatar for Amanda @ Our Humble A{Bowe}dAmanda @ Our Humble A{Bowe}d says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:14 am

    the new pillows are perfect on your bed. I found a pillow similar to the white WE one at Home Goods:

    http://ourhumbleabowed.wordpress.com/2010/12/29/when-blog-friends-and-shopping-collide/

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  48. Avatar for ValVal says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Pier 1 has lots of ruffly pillows in good colors, also.

    Reply
  49. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:16 am

    That white pillow you are looking to get a similar one of? I just bought one like it at HomeGoods last week. White, ribbed in a really awesome way – the ribs/pleats run vertically rather than on a slant though – it’s about 12″ high and 20″ long. It’s fantastic, and the cover zips off. The pillow is really full and perfect. I think it was $16. I’m planning to dye it to match some other pillows I’m making.
    Might be worth another gander at HomeGoods! I found it squished on a back endcap, not in the aisles with other decorative pillows.

    Reply
  50. Avatar for LizzyLizzy says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:18 am

    I have to laugh because my mom had those EXACT pillows, but in an aqua color, that went with the avacado and aqua couch and aqua shag carpet in our living room in… ’74.

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