A few months ago I took the mirrors off the dresser in our master bedroom. They were so dated-looking and I wanted a simpler look.
I placed a family portrait above the dresser, but it looked lonely and was
positioned too high up on the wall. Plus, I do not love that out-of-control-looking vase of eucalyptus there. Nor the green runner. I left it like that for far too long. So, last week I moved the portrait down a
touch and hung some sconces next to it.
Earth shattering, I know.
Earth shattering, I know.
Hello cute little thrift store quail!
It's hard to get a good pic in here with my limited photography skillz. And one day, I vow we will replace all the glass in the framed portraits with non-glare glass.
Side story about the sconces: Years ago (21), I bought these Home Interiors sconces from a co-worker who was having a HI party. I have replaced the glass votives a couple of times due to mishaps, but the original ones were so beautiful, and I really loved the ivy theme. For some unknown reason, I got rid of one of them. {WHY, Gina?} Sometimes even I wonder how my mind works...Anyhoo,
The set of two was meant to be, because while I was out thrift shopping last week, I found one! I paid $1.50 for it. The original set was probably around $25. (In fact, someone is selling a set of them on Ebay for $22) I went right over to Hobby Lobby and bought two new crackled glass votive cups and re-hung them on either side of the portrait.
While I was in Hob Lob, I also bought some refresher oil for the unreasonable amount of potpourri I have in the bedroom and bathroom. Potpourri forever!
My dresser is like something out of a little old lady's bedroom, and it makes me smile. Our bedroom is clean, smells nice, and it feels cozy. I love the family pics in here, the quilt on the bed, the pretty things. A welcome place to relax at the end of my day. Your bedroom doesn't have to be design-trendy, just a reflection of you.
This week will be a bugger: I have volunteered for ice rags again, Bubbie has band pics and Trojan Charge (kinda like Back to School but you get books and ID card), I drive for the Flamingo fundraiser on Friday, and hopefully get to attend the wine partay at Wimberley Valley Winery on Sunday. It's hot as blazes here and I feel ready for summer to wane...what does your week look like?
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