new place, new bedroom?

About a year ago I was over the moon when I received my new bed frame. There was even a post titled “My Bed is Here, My Bed is Here.” That was before I realized my jerk cat was going to love it as much as I did and would feel the need to walk across the top and sharpen his claws.  I’ve tried everything that one does to get their animal to stop using a piece of furniture as a scratching post (double sided tape, cayenne pepper, no-no scratch spray, a squirt bottle, etc, etc).  At least now when I pick up the bottle he hops off it but he just goes back on it when he thinks I’m not paying attention.  This has been happening for a year and I have given up and my headboard looks like crap.

my new bed before The Mayor destroyed it...

Once the move happens I will have a new space and will probably want it to feel different. The other week I found a Craigslist score for a brass headboard and couldn’t pass it up.  I’m not sure which is going to stay in my room and which is going to go into the guest room. 

$30 bed frame!!!

But I’ve been pining over the bright, simple, more farm house bedroom feels that have been going on in the Pinterest world lately, maybe one dark navy wall that the head board will be against?  It is such a harsh contrast to the more modern look I originally was going for but new space, new feels? Right?  I had recently purchased a solid blue duvet cover but The Mayor being a tabby leaves his light and dark hairs on everything… so I think I need to move toward a pattern. I’m looking at adopting a dog so soon there will be even more hair to try and hide.

bedroom 2 by blackbeigebrown featuring

Two weeks and I will know how I feel about the actual space and which room is going to get what!

Here are a couple pictures that have been crushing on and hoping to use as inspiration for my new spaces.

thinking about a dark accent wall - jade green, navy, or charcoal gray

keep the bed gold? or paint it?

So many decisions to be made!

chairs, chairs, chairs

I've been eyeing a chair for a while for my sewing station.  When I first moved into my apartment I bought a couple of cute teal stools from Ikea.  However I think these stools were made for children. The legs kind of buckle and the seats bend (and I swear I'm not that heavy!).  I haven been waiting for quite sometime to purchase a more permanent chair.  I had been looking at the stylish clear acrylic chair everyone has but after Virginia over at LiveLove DIY said that it was the most uncomfortable chair I decided maybe it wasn't for me.  I finally bit the bullet and ordered a chair last week! It's pretty darn cute and sturdy!  I just need to get a little pillow for it and it will be a lot mroe comfortable.  The chairs below all gave me a little inspiration... if only I could afford any chair below.

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Office Inspiration

I love my apartment in capitol hill but as rents rise in Seattle I think logically this will be my last full year in my first adult apartment. Although I'm super bummed about this I'll be moving into a house that is owned by my family and will give me tons of space to play with.  I still have another 10 months before I move but my mind has been going crazy with the space and freedom I will have! I can't wait for all the projects :)  The new (to me) house will have 2 extra rooms... I'm thinking of turning one into a wardrobe room and the other a guest/office.  There is tons of inspiration for feminine, glamorous office on the internet these days.  I don't want to wish away the rest of my time in the city but I can't wait!

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Reading Nook Inspiration

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I've currently been craving a little cozy spot to curl up and read and I have the perfect empty corner for it.  I've been putting together a look board on Polyvore. Now its time to start plotting how to make this happen on a small budget.  I picked up a velvet wing backed chair for $15 on craigslist. 

I've been reading lots of reviews on this product. And have ordered some cans of Navy.  Stay tuned to see how my DIY reading chair turns out!

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Bachelorette Weekend

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This weekend I'm off to a beach cabin to attend a bachelorette party for one of my sorority sisters.  In preparation I have been looking at all the fun gift ideas.  I've found some really great Kate Spade ones.  Do you have a go to bachelorette present for people?  We are headed to the beach and will hopefully be making s'mores with the cute Godiva heart chocolate biscuits and drinking Sofie Champagne out of  little pink cans.  My mind was blown this past week when I was introduced to these. It is the most brilliant idea and are definitely marketed with the right people in mind. Now I just need to pick out which Mrs. gift is perfect!

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Bedroom Inspiration

I'm in the market for a new bed frame and bed.  I can't wait to upgrade from what I currently have.  This talc colored tufted bed is sitting in my "shopping cart" waiting for me to hit the purchase button.  I wish I could afford these Jonathan Adler wall art but that is a little out of my budget at the moment.  Maybe it will be a DIY afternoon project. 

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Currently my bedroom is pretty neutral but has more pink, red, orange accents.  I think the blues, green, and yellow will feel better in my bright apartment.  The red colors just feel harsh because of all the sun light.  Now to just wait for the bed delivery.... and find all these items in a bargain basement sale since I can't afford any of this.. Polyvore gets me every time!

Carry On Must Haves

I'm off to India on Tuesday for two weeks and it very quickly crept up on me, meaning that I need to pack stat.  I was thinking about what I could not live without while abroad and came up with very basic items that I make sure are in my carry on.

1. Hand Sanitizer - I'm not a huge germ phob but lets be serious public areas in general are gross

2. Dry Shampoo - this stuff saves my life on a daily basis.  Sometimes you just don't have time to wash, dry, and style your hair.  Dry shampoo and a couple of bobby pins and I'm set.

3. IPod - I know, I know your phone has everything!  But if you actually use your ipod your phone battery will last way longer which is sometimes more important than looking dated carrying two apple products at once.

4. Packing Cubes - These things make living out of a back pack for two weeks less messy and stressful.  Best Christmas present ever, Thanks Mom!

5. Liquid Eye Liner Pen - Stays on better than pencil, no need to pack a sharpener, and stays on longer!

6. Camera - I know my phone takes pictures... blah blah blah... but this takes BETTER pictures.

7. Bronzer/Powder - I don't wear a whole lot of make daily but this is always on my face

8. Eos Chapstick Ball - obsessed.

9.Facial Mist - Flying dries me out and makes me oh so tired.  A little spritz of this and I feel 1000x better

10. Hand & Face Wipes - Since I'm headed to India these are going to be in my bag every where we go.  The bathrooms aren't all westernized and I'd rather be safe (clean) than sorry.

What are your carry on must haves?

Is It Summer Yet

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How does everyone feel about high-waist swim suits?  I've been longing for one for about 3 years now and think this will be the year I finally cave. I've never felt completely comfortable in a bikini and think I will be more likely to go out and have fun if I feel comfortable.  A cute one piece never seemed to make sense to me.  I grew up on a competitive swim team from the age of 5-18 which meant one pieces were made for racing and no one wanted a race suit tan line.   If only I felt it was appropriate to spend $200 on a swimsuit, that neon Mara Hoffman laser cut would be waiting for sunshine.  

Waiting for 70 degrees (in Seattle that is tanning temp)... 

M

Give Me That

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