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Bedroom Dreams

Book/Shop matte black bookcase

An unexpected visit to the ER on Friday (my kidney is swollen again) resulted in me spending a lot of time in bed the last few days. It’s given me a chance to think more about what makes a room relaxing–a place where I can feel calm even when circumstances are less than ideal.

Right now our room has a lot going on–it’s large and packed with furniture, patterns, and color. Here are some smartly designed things I’m coveting in my imaginary bedroom overhaul. They’d be perfect coupled with our white bed frame and the linen duvet cover I plan to get. We have so much art, pottery, and books–things that are incredibly diverse and pack a big punch when collected–so it’s nice to keep furniture more pared down to balance it out. I’m looking forward to moving some of the furniture in our room now to a different part of the house when the renovation is done this summer. Our bedroom will be smaller so I want to limit it to just a few things. Less is definitely more when it comes to decorating the bedroom. I want our space to be free of visual clutter but still cozy. Add a few plants and this just about does it.

Good Bones | Bedroom Dreams

 rocking chair | wood block | chair cover | book case | clay wall hanging | woven wall hanging

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  • These lilac pillow slips were my last purchase of 2019 before starting 6 months (at least) of no spending (wardrobe + household decor). I hope to better understand my spending patterns/triggers and find healthier, less expensive ways to manage negative emotions. Committing to it wasn’t easy which makes me all the more glad I did. Thank you to @insearchofcozy_ for being my inspiration and giving me the push I needed to start!
  • Last weekend I popped into a couple of my favorite Cincinnati shops, including @fernshopcincinnati where some of my original collages are for sale amongst stunning plants and the best ceramics. If you’re in the area, stop by and see Megan’s gorgeous shop for yourself! She’s been a supporter of my work for years and I’m so grateful. Also grateful that my little sister moved to Cincinnati for college almost 14 years ago and never left so I get to keep visiting 🤗🤎✨
  • Had a slow, ordinary, wonderful, much needed vacation where I barely took any photos. Missing family but happy to be home ✨
  • A few days after Apollo died, I opened a package from @charlotteswans and inside was a portrait she had drawn of him. Immediately I began sobbing, missing my sweet boy, but also so grateful to see his face which she captured perfectly and beautifully. My husband and I got it framed as our Christmas present to ourselves. It’s a gift we will always cherish. Thank you, my dear Charlotte.
  • Yesterday I posted this photo in stories but deleted it shortly after because I was embarrassed. I look angry but in truth this is my face at rest, albeit tired. Most days I look at my post-menopausal face and body and don’t recognize them, but in this moment the anger, sadness, and loathing I normally experience (which is a complicated topic) was more subdued. I liked the picture so I’m not sure I know how to articulate why posting it felt so unacceptable. Here it is again, acting as a reminder to just post the damn thing. Lately the need to be more open about menopause, something I’ve shared with very, very few people, is one I’ve felt strongly. I don’t know exactly what that looks like in such a public space, but I think it’s worth exploring.

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