Yesterday I had dreams of meticulously cataloging our bedroom with my camera. To that end I hid all the extra pillows required to comfort a huge pregnant belly to sleep. I stuffed the cardboard boxes full of maternity clothes into the bathroom (I patently refuse to integrate that disgusting crap into my actual wardrobe). I made up the bed. And then… I was tired. Exhausted, actually. Apparently I only have about 30 good minutes left in a day before I start getting shaky and weird.
But I am a warrior, so I took a few pictures anyway — just not as many (or as mind bendingly awesome) as I had hoped for. But pictures, nonetheless. Let’s do this.
First of all, THANK YOU SANDERS! for enduring sample harvest 2012, in which I set out to try every Benjamin Moore color ever made. I’m actually really happy with Dior Gray. Sometimes it’s purple, sometimes bluish, sometimes just gray. Always soothing and comforting.
So, this is not the ultimate configuration for our tiny bedroom… the rocker will probably get switched out and I need new lampshades and I did not style the space at all.
But you know what? I don’t like a lot of shit cluttering up my space. It makes me nervous. And while I’ve been in a mad rush to acquire big basic pieces before baby arrives, I do believe in slowly collecting only accessories that you really really love. So it will all get there. Someday.
But let’s talk about that ho-tastic bedding. You know, I don’t buy a lot of brand spanking new stuff. I like vintage, thrift, antiques. But I draw the line at undies and bedding. I mean, if you want to get crabs and bedbugs that’s your decision. Me, I like the delicious feeling of unconquered territory when I lay me down to sleep.
That meant new bedding, because my old linens were looking pretty haggard. I’m not sure how I feel about those crazy coral sheets — I did order a new set in “blush,” hoping they might be a little less HEY STRIPPER!. And then there is the giant faux lynx blankie. Practical? Yes. It will hide a multitude of sins, like leaves and maybe even baby vomit.
But maybe I like it better without?
Or with? I’m on the fence. It’s twin size so I could always use it to cover Ike’s new big boy bed or a sofa.
Anyway, that’s what I have going on so far. I didn’t really buy anything except for paint, Ikea linen curtains and bedding, so it wasn’t an exorbitant makeover. I painted the frame around the Pop Chalee print… I think that’s it. Minimal effort sans the endless repainting.
Ok, so maybe not minimal effort.
In case you’re wondering, all the bedding came from Overstock and it was super cheap. I think I got a bedskirt, sheets, new pillows and the fur blanket for $200. Not bad.
What’s bad is that our bed looked like this for five minutes before Ike came in and tore everything up in a mad frenzy of trampoline inspired gymnastics.
And that’s why I can’t have anything extra nice. So this will have to do.
I’m off to cut mats and other unfun stuff.
Hope you enjoyed the tour!
*** UPDATE ***
I forgot to include a before pic…
My eyes!
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beauty!!! i’m inspired to get ours underway (for there will prob be charcoal grasscloth involved…)
and you like it better WITH the lynx. rawr.
Holy crap. That looks awesome. I LOOOOVE the coral. And I love the paint. And once again, bravo on the post title. Erin FTW!!
Love it all! (except, yes, the lampshades, which looked good from a far but not so much what you are going for close up.) Love the coral sheets. So funny that you think this bed looks stripperish–in context of the room it is not too much, it is just enough.
In my opinion.
It looks divine. The wall color is perfect. Yay Sanders!
And holy crap…did you iron them sheets? Mine never look like that!
perfection.
Jeez, thanks y’all!
Rosie, I don’t iron. Period. I don’t even know where our iron is. I’m liking these $45 sheets a lot — I just put them straight on the bed as soon as they’re dry.
http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Hemstitch-400-Thread-Count-Sateen-Cotton-Sheet-Set/3304448/product.html
I think your room looks crisp and delicious — don’t know what you’re seeing that makes you think it’s an exotic dancer’s space.
I’d put the lynx away until November — I can’t even look at it with the temps in the 90s; it’s just not a summertime accessory, imo.
Love the rocker in there but, yep, the lampshades have gotta go. The bases are beautiful.
A great job, all around! Now, take another nap . . .
I think maybe I’m just unaccustomed to all the bright and shiny newness. Glad you don’t think Magic Mike is about to take the stage in there.
Although…
Kidding. I am way too tired for that.
What kind of lampshades? Off white drum, yes. But tall and skinny or short and wide?
Nevermind the slutty bedding, I’m drooling all over that brass headboard!
Haven’t seen Magic Mike, so let me know if you score a command performance!
Lampshades — short and wide, I think. No more than an inch or two higher than the current ones.
Those bases are really stunning — perfect with that quietly-glam headboard.
AHHHMAZING!! Love the coral and the way the whole bed set up contrasts with the rug and nightstands (which you know I love.) So glad you got a color you like. its fab. And the fur actually really works for me.
Is the coverlet from Overstock too? I was just on there yesterday and didn’t see anything good. Linkage?
I haven’t seen Magic Mike, either. I don’t think my hinky blood pressure could handle it…
Quilt set:
http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Vashon-Ivory-3-piece-Quilt-Set/5148520/product.html
Looks like they only have king size left, but in my mind that would be perfect for a full/queen bed. Really wish it were longer on our bed.
Glad you all like!!!
Love it. Think you did real good. That rug looks awesome. Are those sheets real soft? Why are all sheets sateen now? They ball up to soon…Also, I think that the fur blankets are too trendy now, but they still look good. Damn good. Team Sanders!
They are pretty soft — not as soft as some of my fancy high TC egyptian cotton sheets, but soft.
Overstock has some percale sheets but they’re always white or ivory…
it’s amazing. obvs.
i like it with or without lynx. both ways. sideways…anyways. it’s all amazing. and now i am thinking dior gray for myself.
Somehow my room does not look anywhere near as finished as this, and I thought I HAD finished it. Maybe because your room is cleaner…
Anyway, major props for bringing everything together so beautifully, and for making Ikea curtains look that darn expensive. (I thought they must have been some mega-pricey custom jobbers. Hmm…how did you hang them?)
Thanks for the bedding tip! Is it white or more creamy?
Also just needed to say that the current situation vastly improved that window wall. Wowzers!
I love it!!! It don’t see anything stripper-esque. The coral sheets look great. It’s gorgeous all around and must be a restful place to sleep. Thanks for the before photo — yikes!
I think it looks amazing on the bed! I found your blog about a month ago and now I’m addicted!!! I have a totally different style but I really like the posts you write and the pics of your home. I want the leopard looking rug you have but have no place to put it.
FANtastic! Bravo! Kill the faux fur thing. OR kill the rug, but I think rug + bed – fur blanket will rock the hardest. Yum.
I know what you mean about the shaky. WTF…
it’s all good. all of it.
I think you are awesome and that it doesn’t look like a stripper. It’s wonderful.
I just gave a closer look to your lamps and I think I have a cousin-lamp here. I got it as a birthday present in JANUARY and am awaiting a friend’s kindness in putting in an outlet in my bathroom so I can use it. Any day now… then I’ll take a photo.
LOVE IT!! You better believe I used my “down time” today to check this out instead of sleeping…..SO totally worth it! Hope you’re feeling well!!
By the way, I’m so jealous that you can fit more than a bed in your master! Our teeny one really puts new meaning into “bed”room!!
You’re a pimp. I love the coral, and I generally don’t care for sheets of color (ugh, I am a sheet racist). Go lie down!
But the before was just so so lurvely!
(when is sarcastic font going to be invented?!)
Looks beautiful & a spectacular place to rest from babies, & even um, make more someday.
Love Love the headboard!
Love the coral sheets with the gray walls! Love your style…My opinion on the fur blanket-the room would look amazing with a thinner blanket with a great pattern, maybe something more global with the coral color in it. It would elevate the room to feel even more sophisticated. Good job!
HOW have I not “known” you before Naomi blogged it? I’ve seen your previous, amazeballs nursery all over Pinterest, yet never knew it was yours.
My bad.
Now corrected.
PS – I actually love the snow leopard/whatever animal throw. Nice texture and grrrrr.
hayzoos creesto. This is perfection. I love it with the faux fur and crazy stripper coral sheets and lamps…everything. You’re done here. Please don’t change a thing, I love it.
Love Love Love your new space! Now following thanks to Design Manifest
Looking forward to lots more inspiration.
Your bed looks as pristine as any 5 star hotel. I love the blanket! And I’m digging those sheets. I just decided to incorporate pink curtains or sheets in my room because of this post.
I love the animal & coral, just strong enough to play nicely with the rug. I am in loooooove with the curtains – how did you make them look so darn good???!
I’m so on board with collecting things slowly and only buying things I really love. And if that means going without, then thats fine with me! I also hate clutter and I think your bedroom looks perfect! The wall color is amazing, I’m saving it for future use!
Wow. Just wow. I am way too late to your blog (should have been here much earlier) but glad to have found you via Naomi nonetheless. This bedroom is FABULOUS!! Stuff my dreams are made of.
So excited to have found you. XOXO, Sam
I have coral sheets. I will just say that coral is a very flattering shade and I am happy with my purchase. Really love the gray/coral combo!
Love it! Know how frustrating picking the right gray can be. Your walls turned out lovely. And I think the coral and lynx look great. Not slutty or stripperish. More like one of those high-class hookers who hang out at the ritz (the ones where you’re like, “damn I wish I could pull that off” — great style with an edge to stand apart from all the pearls and powersuits).
Absolutely go with the lynx…ahhh it’s gorgeous. Happy to have another freakishly good design blog to follow!
Perfection. That is all.
i absolutely love the use of colour in your home – it always looks great. particularly in love with the pink in your dining room (breakfast nook?) That Sanders is a genius!
I just came over via Design Manifest. Your stile reminds me a lot of Naomi’s. I love your bedroom so much. Your wall color is kinda sorta similar to mine. Although mine is Dunn Edwards and too changes with the time of day. Now I just need to make it look fabulous. Cheers!
Beautiful!
This bedroom is perfect!! My bedroom furniture is very similar to yours and I was at a loss as to how to add some color (specifically pink). Well after this post I immediately went on to Overstock to buy the coral sheets. They are perfect. Thank you for the inspiration!
I love your nighstands and dresser! Who makes those?! Or are they vintage one-of-a kind pieces?
Erin! I love your bedroom – looks awesome, and the gray is perfect, too! I’m looking for a gray for my living room and I might check out Dior Gray myself.
Like Mary’s comment above, I’m wondering if your nightstands are DIY?
Thanks, and great work! You have terrific style.
Vintage!
Love it!
Babe I think I said this on pinterest, but it looks seriously, SERIOUSLY great!
Would you ask Sanders for a Texas Hill Country palette? I’d love to paint my rooms colors that are reminiscent of the creeks around Austin.
You are hilarious! Love all your rooms.