The Blue Bedroom
Living in an old house involves a lot of guess work as to the previous uses of rooms and areas.
The blue bedroom is 4 steps below the main second floor, and was originally a larger room, with two other rooms opening directly off it (now bathrooms). We suspect that this was a nursery or at least children’s dormitory, and I didn’t realise how much that had rubbed off on my subconscious until standing back after decorating the room.
The twin iron beds were found in New Norfolk and were from an old hospital, and the colour choices, combined with the skillion roof and small print curtains and cushions combine to provide a nursery feel. Again things seemed to fall into place, with a long neglected framed copy of Desiderata done by Mark’s sister, Angela, a talented calligraphist, echoing exactly the colours and pattern of the already chosen curtain fabric.
Further, a small tapestry with similar colouring was brought to Stanton by friends from Brisbane last year, with a small tag on the back of the work, identifying it as the work of Joe’s great-great-great-grandmother, that it had been worked in approximately 1850, and that Stanton was to be its new home.
18 Sep 2007 admin
I have stayed in the Blue Bedroom once or twice.
When you look out the window you can see a stunning view of the mountains and surrounding area.
The words I use to describe the Blue Bedroom are:
peaceful
perfect
incredibly well maintained
welcoming
These words also describe the owner.
I highly recommend Stanton as a place to relax, enjoy life, and let your worries float away.