I wanted to do a quick tour of one of my favorite places in
the world, my bedroom! I come from a long line of creative genes and decorating
is one of my many hobbies. I am blessed to live right on the water. I’m not
gonna lie, I have one of the best views in the house! The main inspiration for
my bedroom was the lake. I wanted everything to feel light, airy and relaxing
but still look chic. I took this inspiration and made it come to life with a
lot of creativity and only a little bit of money!
Let me start by saying decorating a room is not a one shot
deal. You might not find the perfect piece right away, and more importantly you
might not find a good deal right way. I am a firm believer in never paying full
price for anything. For example, my picture frames are from Walmart. I want to
say they were about $8 each. I love how clean and simple they are, and I love
how they are odd sizes. I bought the Andy Warhol poster of Marilyn off of eBay
for super cheap, and ripped the other photos out of magazines. (The bottom left
is a picture of my boyfriend and me!) My
little wall gallery probably cost no more than $50 and it really added
character to a huge and previously empty wall.
Speaking of the Marilyn poster, how awesome is that jewelry
box?! When decorating your bedroom, it’s essential to buy pieces that are
practical and extra storage is always a must. Think of what you really have a
lot. I don’t know about you, but I’m a beauty product junkie. I love makeup and
getting all dressed up. With this being said, I needed plenty of storage for
countless eye shadows, hairsprays, serums and styling tools! I made sure to
choose a vanity that had plenty of drawers. For the extra stuff, I picked up
this sweet basket-thing at Marshalls for only $12! It holds all of my brushes
and hair stuff. A clean, clutter free space = a clean & clutter free
brain!
If you don’t have a creative mind, it can be hard to find
inspiration for a room. Something that I always do is look at catalogues for
ideas. Pottery Barn & PB Teen are some of my favorites. The prices are
outrageous – but I try to find similar pieces elsewhere. Did I mention that I
LOVE going to thrift stores and tag sales?! Vintage items can really add
character to any space and won’t break the bank.
Your bedroom should be your oasis. It’s where you get your
rest and where your sanity is renewed each and every night. It is the first
thing that you see every morning. I can honestly say that my oasis cost less
than $500 to create. I promise, you do not need to be rich to create a
beautiful space.
Be inspired! Xoxoxo
Item Specifics:
Bedroom Set: Bob’s Discount Furniture, Danbury CT
Vanity: Bed Bath & Beyond
Black and White Ottoman: Home Goods
Bedding: Home Goods
Black and White Mannequin: TJMaxx
Black Picture Frames: Walmart
Hanging Jewelry Box: JCPenny
Room Darkening Shades: JCPenny
Lamp + Shade: Family Dollar
All Other Accessories: Tag Sales & my grandpa’s house!
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