I have always had a room of mismatched furniture.
A room that is pretty much a storage space with a bed.
There always seemed to be something else to hold my attention and to be honest, I don’t spend that much time in there anyway.
But then again, I dream of going away.
Staying in fancy hotels.
With fancy sheets (that don’t have stains from someone wiping their arse on the bedding or feel like sandpaper)
And art on the walls.
A week or so ago I went fuck it.
Fuck it.
I want to live the hotel dream every motherfucking day.
So we moved from our bedroom with the ensuite with a curtain for a door to Moo’s old room.
We picked up some tables for the bedside from Kmart. Replacing the hand me downs from MOTY-my Auntie-her motherinlaw.
And a furry pillow.
And block out blinds for FIFTEEN BUCKS ARE YOU MOTHERFUCKING KIDDING ME????
1000 count doona cover from Target (30% off for those adding up my purchases… $89 for Egyptian cotton doona cover and 2 pillow cases motherfucking HUZZAH!)
Hung a tiny Malificent mirror in the corner that I found in the Op Shop.
A new TV. Full price.
A cabinet for the TV from the discount section at Officeworks…
And while we were there I got my favourite quote made into a 6ft poster which we then framed.
And now I have a beautiful bedroom that I adore going into.
Smile when I walk past.
And most importantly, makes me happy when I wake up.
Sure, there are still things I would love to do.
Painting would be one…
Black lampshades.
A new mattress.
Sure the room is small.
But for now, this room is my bliss.
For the first time ever.
Before I go to bed and as I wake up this is what I see
And the voice in my head need to hear that shit.
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Look out! Moo is going to start hovering around making noises about moving back in there!
I love the serenity!
and to be honest, she can move back any old time.
I miss that lazy arsed biatch 🙁
That is a beautiful room. You have inspired me to do the same. Sleeping is such a vulnerable time, we need to do it in a gorgeous, safe and soothing space. Sweet dreams.
ooooh if you do please share! I love peeking into other peoples houses.
Oooh I love it! I LOVE that quote so much too. This is what I’ve wanted to do for so long too – you know, to make my room hotel-worthy (or better) – to make a blissful space to wake up to. And why not? Life is short. I love your attitude, Kelley.
thanks sweetness. I have had that quote in mind for just a little frame next to my bed and then was all GO BIG OR GO HOME!
And I totally love it.
Beautiful, just what you need. Love the smile as you walk past. What an awesome idea and congrats for just doing it, enjoy!
Oh hells. Now I need to get that quote made into a big ass poster too. It is full of awesome.
Officeworks baby. Forty bucks and it is yours.
Absolutely love it.So happy you are happy.
I am going to write that wonderful quote up and put it on the back of my loo door so Everyone has to read it.
Thankyou for sharing and inspiring.xx
and in my head I am reciting: Finish each poo and be done with it…
Because I am a four year old.
The room is beautiful. So warm and restful.
Oooooooooooooo, fabulous, Kel!
A wonderfully restful place to lay your head and get some real sleep 🙂
Our room.
just sayin’
WhatEVer….
*mwha*
MY room. You are just an invited guest. YOUR room is where I tell you it is.
I love that you gave yourself this. Actually made me a little teary.
nawwwww… you are too cute x
What a great quote, and what an even greater idea to get it turned into a massive poster so you can’t help but read it and take it on board. Bedrooms need to be a haven and a space you want to be in.
exactly. Why do so many of us turn them into a dumping ground? The best part is there is NOTHING under my bed. NOTHING.
It looks lovely! I’m particularly jealous of that mirror!
it was such an awesome find. It was gold but I painted it black and then had to hide it cause Moo wanted to steal it. I think it is perfect there. totally random and totally useless but a bit of silly which is awesome. x
I LOVE your room.
Our room is just a storage place at the moment too because me moved from a house with a garage to a unit with nothing so we have a garage full of tools in our room.
Countdown is on, 3 weeks and we have a house again!
HUZZAH!
Wow, your new boudoir is incredible – what a beautiful space to go to sleep and wake up in. Our bedroom is next on my hit list so thank you for some divine inspiration. 1000 count bedlinen ftw!
xx
especially when it was like 80 bucks at Target! Gotta love discounted bedlinen. Let me know when you do yours.
How have I never heard that quote before?
It’s awesome. Just like your new room. Just like you
xo
I love ya guts.
Love it. Well done.
Love it. Good on you for doing something that makes YOU happy! 🙂
It is kinda awesome. You know, after you get over the whole guilt thing.
LOOOOOOOOVE! And I totally agree that while we all hardly spend any time in our bedrooms, it IS the place we wake up and go to sleep each day an it is nice to do that with a smile on your face 🙂
Exactly!
Love it! You deserve it. My room is a floordrobe with a bed in the way.
clothes on the floor freak me the fuck out cause WHITE TAIL SPIDERS!!!!!
It truly is the small things! And you have fab taste x
Duh.
x
Beautiful. Jealous. Me. Hugs. 🙂
I also have a floordrobe. I’m loving this room. And where do you get block out blinds for $15 motherfucking dollars? I totally need that shiz?
Kmart. HUZZAH!
I LOVE that Emerson quote, it looks like a nice peaceful space and Egyptian cotton, lush!!!
Finally! ‘Bout time you did something for you. Oh, and him, lol.
he only gets it as a default. He can sleep on the floor.
Or in a stairwell.
True story.
Excellent quote.
Your new room looks very serene and restful. Sweet dreams coming your way for sure in there. You did very well with your shopping.
I co-ordinated my mismatched stuff by painting it, because it was only the colours that didn’t go together. I’m the only one who likes it, but I don’t care.
worked out that it was going to cost the same to paint the hand-me-down x3 bedsides that I hated as to buy the cubes!
OMG! YES!! I absolutely LOVE it! I am sooooo happy for you!
Oh I love it. Your new hotel room is stunning. Enjoy, you deserve it.
Great room. I think a bedroom that you love is important. My 3.5 yo and I share a room because we have to. For a long time it was like sleeping in a nursery. We have recently complete changed it up and we both love it! Ned is now in his own space below my loft bed (no, it is not a bunk!). Like your new room, it is small but cosy. Cosy is good.
Sometimes necessity breeds invention.
The poster is cause I had a long purple wall that needed covering. And now I love it! I imagine the same is for you.
I LOVE it!
I’m so pleased for you both. 🙂 May the room and the change bring you both much joy.
xxx
Also, *love* the quote!
Oooh I likey… now can I be inspired to do our room? Hmmm 🙂
love it, simple and effective. my room is a bit of a dumping ground.
Hey I would love to feature “your brand new bedroom” on my blog and do an interview with you.. Would you be keen?
Joey
sure… email me babe. blog name at gmail.
x
SNAAAAAAAP!!!!!!! Wow. I didn’t know you did this, and I fucking love it hard. XXXXXX
You deserve it! Looks amazing! You go girl!
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