he loves me......he loves me not......

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

from george + bessie

y'all make our hearts go pitter-pat......

hope you're spending it with the ones you love!!

spring nursery

All this wintery weather has us here at George and Bessie wishing for some warmer temps. What better inspiration for the nursery than Mother Nature herself.

This nursery could easily work for either a girl or boy with its mixture of creamy whites, muted taupes, and pale turquoises.

A collection of antique botanical prints in painted vintage frames help to unify the space. Leaf patterns have been stenciled on the walls giving it the look of vintage wallpaper.

A design of curvy flower stems is punched through a panel of white felt allowing light to filter through. It is then tied to a painted branch and a pair of chickadees are added for a little whimsy.

An over-sized rattan tray turns an ordinary dresser into a fully functioning changing table. The tray is fastened to the dresser with screws and a safety strap is then added. In a few years, remove the tray and the dresser can be used to store toddler clothes.

Linen doilies and handkerchiefs have been hand-stitches to the bumper for that special touch. Check out www.georgeandbessie.com to see our one-of-a-kind bumpers and crib bedding.

A nursery with wood floors is easier to keep clean than one with carpeting. Wicker baskets provide easy clean-up as well while still looking stylish.

No need for a rug when there is a pretty wreath of stenciled leaves on the white-painted hardwood. Simple little details like adding a ribbon to a plain lampshade help to personalize the space even more.

The glass doors have been replaced with screening that has been spray painted white with silhouettes of ferns and butterflies. The screening makes the armoire the perfect place to stash a radio for gently lulling baby to sleep during nap time.

Welcome Great Pumpkin

While you're waiting for the Great Pumpkin to arrive, check out our website www.georgeandbessie.com for one-of-a-kind bedding and decorating ideas.

Here's to hoping you don't get any rocks this year!!

George and Bessie wishes you a safe and Happy Halloween!!

fall decorating

Along with cooler temperatures and falling leaves, the arrival of fall also brings a warmer color palette. Just step outside and take a cue from Mother Nature.

The changing leaves.......brown, yellow, orange, and red

The clear blue sky

The colors of nature's bounty.......pumpkins, squash, corn, sweet potatoes

Why not incorporate the colors of fall into your nursery or child's room? Maybe these photos will inspire you.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the muted fall tones

the peg rail is an INGENIOUS idea for keeping the room neat and tidy

sleep tight

a simple linen curtain is used to hide all of babies necessities

vintage wallpaper adds the perfect finishing touch when used to line the bottom of a dresser drawer

mad about feedsack

Here at George and Bessie, we are completely obsessed with vintage feedsacks. We have quite a collection and are just itchin' to pair them with our vintage hand-embroidered coverlets to create that one-of-a-kind bedding for which we're known.

In case you're wondering what feedsacks are, here's a quick tutorial:

FEEDSACK 101

Between 1840 and 1890, manufacturers of grain, seed, and feed began using cotton sacks as containers. It didn't take long before some thrifty women realized these sacks could be used as fabrics for quilts, clothing, and other needs.



Eventually, feed and flour sack manufacturers began to realize how popular these sacks had become with women and in 1925, they began selling the sacks in colorful prints. By the late 1930s, there was intense competition to design the most attractive and desirable prints. Artists were hired specifically for this purpose. This turned out to be a genius marketing tool because women picked out flour, sugar, beans, rice, cornmeal, and even feed and fetilizer for the family farm based on which fabrics they liked.

By the 1950s, feedsacks fell out of favor as companies began to switch to paper bags which were more cost effective. Thankfully, many of these feedsacks still exist for new generations to enjoy!!
Be sure to check out http://www.georgeandbessie.com/ to see what we've done with them.

What's your current obsession?

three cheers for the red, white, and blue

HAPPY 234th BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!!!!!

Here are a few red, white, and blue items for your little patriot.

Take a peek at http://www.georgeandbessie.com/ for more.

(1950s ceramic carousel horse lamp, $115)

(vintage Bates nursery rhyme blanket, $165)

(vintage Humpty Dumpty nursery lamp, $85)

(vintage Scotty dog bookends, $75)


Have a safe and happy 4th!!!!!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

Here's to all you dad's (and soon-to-be dad's) out there.........put down the "honey-do" lists and enjoy a well-deserved break. You've earned it!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!