When Matt and I first moved to Dallas, we packed everything we owned in our two cars and made the drive from Atlanta. As in, we didn’t own one piece of furniture (except a mattress that was shipped, and which we subsequently slept on the floor on for more than two years). Little by litte, we saved up our money and starting purchasing furniture, in the hopes that, in the end, we’d have what resembled a home. First a sofa, then a TV stand. Some office furniture for me, a bookshelf, nightstands… slowly but surely, we began creating a space just for us. And then we moved to D.C., where we continued adding pieces here and there, in a space much better suited for us (read: we actually had room for a dining room table, and a whole room dedicated to just my office!)
This week, we finally finished (more or less) our bedroom. And it’s so pretty I could cry. I think what I love most about it is the fact that it’s all ours. We paid for everything ourselves, in full. We didn’t rush anything, we took our time and saved our money, and chose pieces we really loved (having a very talented interior designer for a mother helps… thanks, Mama!). I feel like a grown up. And it feels very satisfying.

{Our blank slate of a bedroom}

{With a new coat of paint: Sherwin-Williams Ryegrass}

{After}
Let me break it down for you:

When we first moved in, our bed sat on the floor. No bed frame, no headboard… just a boxspring and mattress. {Donna Karan Serenity Bedding, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams accent pillows, Ikea Hemnes Nightstands}

Now we have a gorgeous new bed {Bernhardt’s Cooper Wing Bed}, complete with lamps {made from Target bases and Anthropologie shades}, all under pretty botanical prints {Etsy: pixiepixels} in IKEA Ribba Frames.

We finally got a dresser {West Elm Stria}, but had a bit too many cords for our liking.


But with a bit of crafty maneuvering under the carpet, and some rearranging, we were able to create a much more peaceful space. I’m still shopping for some vases and other knick-knacks, but this is a great start. {Bradburn lamp (on large dresser… found on MAJOR sale), Home Goods lamp (on smaller dresser), West Elm frames, Crate & Barrel votives, West Elm Curtains, Target Curtain Rod}
And one more shot for good measure:

This may be my new favorite room in the house. What’s yours?
Stay tuned… living room and office projects to come.
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