Master Bedroom Makeover

Hello world!  I'm back?  Maybe?  So I have major blog commitment phobia and I just can't decide what to do about it.  I haven't posted a thing in almost 4 months, and I think about this blog constantly.  Every day I routinely read so many well-written, well-planned blogs, that I feel overwhelmed and annoyed with myself for not being able to produce great content.  One day I'm convinced that I'm finished with this blog and the next, I'm making mental notes about all of the things I want to share.  The ultimate problem is that life just keeps moving forward and I don't always make it a priority to sit down and reflect on those moments.  I don't want to give that up, but I certainly can't keep it up on a daily basis.  So for now, I do think I'm ready to start posting again.  Outfit posts may be far more scarce, admittedly because I have been focusing on my new home rather than my wardrobe.

So enough talk about my lame internal struggles.  Let's get down to business.  I finally finished decorating our master bedroom so I have some great before and after photos to share.  Here is some quick background.  After renting an apartment for several years, my husband and I purchased our first home this past February.  It's a 5 bedroom colonial in the same town in which we've been living (we love it here in Collingswood).  The house was built in 1905, but was fully renovated just before we made the purchase.  And because this house has become my new favorite hobby, I'm planning to share several other projects that I've completed.  But for now, the master bedroom is the first room to be completely finished.

Before:

After:

Choosing to use dressers in place of traditional night stands gave us a lot more storage, which we desperately needed.  The bold lampshades are my favorite part of the room, and add just the perfect amount of color to this very neutral space.  The only aesthetic thing I'd like to change (but won't) is the ceiling fan.  I'd love to have a bold chandelier in this space, but the function of the fan has proven to be more important than its looks.

Furniture: West Elm's Mid Century Bed Set

Lamps and Shades, Accent Pillow: Target

Quilt: Martha Stewart

Curtains: JCP

When Will This Winter End?

Has anyone else let the cold weather sink them into a style rut?  I can't manage to care anymore about what I wear, I'm stuck on soft, warm layers, and nothing more.  My weekly rotation includes the same basics, while a huge portion of my closet remains untouched.

I could say that other aspects of my life have kept me away from blogging, but the truth is, I'm feeling uncreative and bored with my attire.  I consider blogging every day, but feel like I have nothing to share.  And for some reason, I'm not convinced that a shopping spree will fix the problem.

I'm so excited for us to welcome April.  I'm so excited to wear flats and not boots, cropped pants, light jackets, and dresses without tights.  When will this winter end?

Some Happy News

Oooh dear, blogs are hard.  Life just keeps getting in the way of my writing about life!  But I won't give up.  No.. definitely not giving up.

The past few months have resulted in so many ups and downs, it's time to start sharing.  After getting married last August, the fall was filled with many emotional challenges, including some major heartbreak.  My father was diagnosed with some very major medical issues, and we had to mourn the loss of Erik's beautiful aunt as well as our beloved dog.  Our hearts were, and still are, broken.  The end of 2012 was almost a relief, and we were ready for some positive moments in our lives.

So over the past several weeks, we've had some very happy news that is so much easier to share.  We adopted a new puppy and bought a house!  Big, beautiful moments that have brought so much happiness to our lives.

For now, we pack.  And pack and pack.  Our closing date is quickly approaching!  And in between packing, we cuddle and wrestle and walk around town with our baby girl, Emma.  As I continue on with this hectic life, here are a few Instagram-ed moments from the past month.  Hope everyone had a beautiful Valentine's Day, yesterday!