bedroom, closing in on completion

Here's a post I did back in July on the progress in our bedroom.

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It’s been a while since I’ve done much around my house worth posting about. Last update, I showed a picture of my new dresser and mirror above it. Well, I’ve been shopping again! I went to Ikea to get Myra a dresser and came across some artwork. By the way, I’ve never really paid too much attention to the art section there, so I didn’t realize that a lot of their prints come in sets. For example, I found a set of 5 small art cards (5″ x 7″) for just $5.00 for the set. Back to last week though…I came across this set of three canvases with wither cherry blossoms or dogwood in a sepia print for only $49.99. It works perfectly above my dresser.

Too bad I had crazy sunlight coming in, but you get the idea. Also I would have taken before pictures, but it would basically look like a blank blue wall since we only just bought the dresser on Mother’s Day. Maybe one day I’ll go crazy and pull up the house photos from before we even moved in! Imagine a white abyss..

Here’s another shot for you. As for the accessories, they’re brand new, too! The art set this decorating thing back in motion. Sometimes I even think it’s like I sense where to shop. Someone at my job told me the other day that I’m clairvoyant. That’s right, I have a decorating sixth sense…

Anyway, my decorating sixth sense told me to go to Marshall’s and I found that great orchid plant for $16.99.

And a couple nights ago my daughter and I headed over to our neighborhood Good Will and I found that gorgeous lotus candle holder for only $7.99 (which I recognized from Target and retails for $14.99…click here). I’d actually already wanted to get this, but thought I’d wait until it went on sale since it one of their newer collections. I can’t imagine why anyone would buy it and give it away so soon… Not bad for saving seven bucks!

Note: I hate that I can see dust in these pictures. Stupid sunlight gave me away. Now I have to dust…

I also found some cute lotus shaped bowls at Good Will. The set of five was $4.99, so after debating for a minute (I’d already gotten new bowls a few posts ago) I decided to splurge.

It wasn’t until I got home, and was desperately trying to remove the gummy tape residue, that I noticed the bottom said Pier 1. So of course I was curious and looked them up. Brand new, these bowls were $5 a piece! So I saved roughly $20. I say “roughly” because it turned out one of the bowls was slightly different (and unlabeled).

The one on the left is slightly more scalloped than the Pier 1 one on the right. It’s also a little shorter and thinner material. I really didn’t want it to not match the others and since I still had four of the Pier 1 bowls, I decided to put the spare to use in my bedroom.

Now I have a great place for all of my small, random junk. Oh, and see that lamp? I found that on a Good Will trip a few weeks back with my friend Sarah. It was only $4.99 but didn’t come with a lamp shade. I’m planning on buying something white and modern that I can add fabric too or something. We’ll see.

So there you go… That’s our bedroom so far. We still have quite a list:

Master Bedroom:

-Second dresser-Paint mirror over dresser-Springy bedding with toss pillows-Possibly new drapes (scratched this idea)-Oversized Accessories-Artwork over dresser-Framed pictures throughout room
-Side table for Jason’s side
-Laminate Flooring
-Lampshade for new lamp—diy by painting damask on shade
-Wall sconces or something on either side of the curtains
-Something over the bed
-Lamp for Jason’s side

goodbye lazy home, hello old friend

It's been a few months.

Scratch that. Other than a couple check-ins, it's been nearly a year. Admitting that is quite embarrassing. Let's see... I could come up with many excuses, so I won't.

In case you're wondering, I didn't completely give up blogging. If you're interested in reading what I've been doing, you can skip on over to my "retired" site, Lazy Home. I'll admit, I really enjoyed the turn I took with that blog. Basically this blog was dedicated to tracking my decorating improvements. Then it hit me: I had a good blog already. So I closed up shop over there and returned home. And it feels nice. :)

I get this post basically says nothing but "hi again." I guess I'll repost some of my favorites from over there.

Okay, it's super late and I have a case of the ramblings. Good night!

UPDATE: I just realized that this is probably the first post I've ever made with no pictures.

shopping for pretend

Here are a few items from y favorites that I forgot about.

1. prettypennydesigns

2. CheersToJuly

3. norajane

4. YellowBugBoutique

shopping for pretend

Alright, I know I've been out of touch for a LONG time. Life just got crazy. I haven't even been selling jewelry. Shocking, I know. But I'm going to try super hard to get back into blogging. It's sad that you can get so busy that you have to remind yourself to stop and do things (like blogging) that you love. I have lots to share when I have more time, but for now, let's get back to the thing I love best: pretend shopping!

1. cute & sexy maxi dress by madoosika $45.00

2. nautical charm bracelet by OliviaClare $32.00

3. qt canvas tote in orange by Kinies $42.00

ghost stories, anyone?

First off, I'm completely crushed! I haven't been blogging recently because we loaded Windows 7 on our computer (which, by the way, is so much easier on the eyes), but when I went to upload Photoshop again, uh oh! The disc is no where to be found. What a mystery! Depressing, yes, but a mystery all the same. So share your ghost stories. It's that time of year when places seem a little creepier, homes a little more haunted. Did something strange happen to you? Email me and I may just post your story on a future post on my blog. madeline@maddyanne.com

ghost cake pops by Sweet Shenanigans $15.00

accessories only

I considered dressing up like Katy Perry in "California Gurls" for Halloween JUST to be able to walk around like a candy covered princess. However, I'm not sure if a cupcake bra is appropriate for taking the kiddos trick or treating. Here is a collection of some yummy and totally femme accessories that would have gone great for this costume.

1. green bow ring by QUID $12.00

2. rainbow birthday cake earrings by mousemarket $22.00

3. ice cream cone iphone cozy by yummypockets $20.00

4. pink cupcake ring by chouettes $7.00

5. rainbow lollipops earrings by PetitePlat $17.00

6. cupcake bobby pins by TooCuteKawaii $8.50

a modern wedding - for free!

Yourfairytale wedding is having the giveaway of every bride's dream: a free wedding dress. And who wouldn't want one of these elegant gowns? Click here for a complete list of the rules. Good luck everyone!