I’m not a fan of a thousand throw pillows on my bed; one is enough. I made this pillow with a couple of fabric sample swatches I had been hoarding for just this purpose. It’s a simple square cover with an invisible zipper on the bottom. I made it to fit a down pillow insert […]
Turning a negative space into a design feature
This was bothering me. This weird triangle of negative space between the curtains, exposing the wall, the trim and the top of the blinds above our bed. I know this is not the type of thing that normal people worry about, but it was shouting out to me every time I saw it. It’s the […]
Final reveal: Bedroom mini-makeover
Wanna see my bedroom? The mini-makeover in our master bedroom is done! What we had before was fine. Boring. There was nothing special about it. But I took most of what was already there (the furniture, the curtains, the colors) and just layered on top of it. It was missing all those finishing touches that […]
Vintage industrial: Updated bedroom light fixture
Look up! We got a new ceiling light in the bedroom! The old light left a lot to be desired. Not only was it one of those basic, boring dome (a.k.a. “boob”) lights, but at 12″ wide, it also didn’t feel like the right scale for the space. I wanted something just a little larger […]
Bedroom family photo gallery wall
For whatever reason, we don’t have a ton of personal photos displayed around the house. I guess I’d just rather decorate with art and other things. But for a long time, I’ve wanted to turn this wall in our bedroom into a family gallery wall. There were already a few photos there, and in my […]