Master Bedroom Design: Advice Wanted!

Whenever you get a new piece of furniture, it's typically not the only thing in the room that changes. You might want to get new pillows...lamps...the list goes on and on. Such is the life of a homeowner and my constant desire to switch things up (sorry, husband!)

 {our bed is from here}

Not too long ago, I shared our new tufted wingback bed (still so happy about it) we got for our master bedroom and now I'm trying to decide between two different nightstand situations, so I thought I would turn to all of you to help me decide! 

Right now, our dresser and nightstand are an antique cream color (we moved our old set into one of our guest bedrooms) similar to this one from Pottery Barn. We only have one nightstand right now  and I want to get one for my side of the bed....which means this: mismatched nightstands. I've seen this look all over Pinterest and decided that if I were to do this that I need to get two identical lamps for both of the nightstands to tie it all in together.

 

 lamps similar to these...

My situation is this....do I go with a mirrored nightstand (like this one or even a small one like this) for my side and get ceramic colored lamps for both of them (because our room definitely needs more color), OR do I just buy two colored matching nightstands (and just get white or clear lamps for both)?!

 

 

When I see pictures of rooms with mismatched nightstands like the ones above, I really like the look (especially the first one) and think it would be OK, but I'm still torn.
 
Do you think our room can pull off the mismatched look with a mirrored one or should I just get two new nightstands in a pretty blue/teal color similar to this?

Help a sister out, would you?

And if anyone wants to just come on over and make our room look like one of the pictures above, I'm all for it. ;)

Happy "Friday is ALMOST here", everyone!

Spring To-Do List

 +clean out my closet (and donate items I barely wore last year!)
this is a must for me...no more trying to fit clothes into our guest bedrooms. sigh.

+take Rocky to the dog parks in our area/walk him at the park as much as we can
we actually took him this past weekend and he was so happy. We let him go in with the big dogs (since he thinks he is one..) and we could tell he really enjoyed it.

+go to the Pint Room with Billy
lately, we have been really good about trying new restaurants/places in Columbus. I want to continue doing this and the pint room is on our list!

+grill out / eat dinner outside on our deck

{deck makeover post: here}

+start going to the farmers market
 my favorite part of summer-but I want to go at least once in the spring.

+organize my Pinterest boards
random but it's gotta happen...

+eat outside at our favorite brunch place (or any restaurant), Sweet Clove Sunshine Cafe.
sweet clove is our favorite weekend treat and they have a cute patio on the front that I want to sit at from this point forward...no more eating inside, like we did this past Saturday. I want to get out and enjoy the weather.

+try a couple new vegetarian recipes

+keep inexpensive flowers, like tullips, in our mason jar holder in our kitchen
tullips just make me happy and brighten up any space!

+run outside when I can vs. at the gym

+organize our storage area in the back of our basement 
this makes me cringe somewhat. It needs to be done.

+try to keep schedule open for summer weekends at the lake!

Normally, I'd add 'put together manly Easter basket for Billy', but we will actually be out of town for Easter so we aren't exchanging baskets this year, like we did last year. I did want to still share the post from last year with the basket I made Billy because it is my top viewed post ever (so funny, right?) and just in case you want to make your boyfriend/spouse a fun Easter basket! I never thought this would be the post with the most page views!

 

{full post: here}

(refusing to acknowledge the white flakes currently residing on our roads and ground today means that it is leaving ASAP and not coming back until next December. It is spring. It is spring...)

What would you like to accomplish this spring?

...still loving this lovely signature of mine from the lovely Sarah.

 
 

Inspired By... {Spring}



Anything and everything *spring* related...

Blueberry mint Lemonade, anyone?

mmm...

The high here today is 66, so I can't help but want spring to be here already.
No more of this 35 one day, and 60 the next.
I can't wait to hit the pavement outside tonight for my run!

What is inspiring you lately?

Feeling Inspired



We've made it to the weekend!

This weekend we are traveling to Cleveland to visit with Billy's family and go to a chili cookoff party on Saturday. I found an amazing chili recipe that I practiced this week and am hoping all of our friends enjoy the recipe. Being that I'm a vegetarian, I decided to make a vegetarian chili because I figured everyone else will have meat in theirs. It may be a good change. Some other plans include cheering on my Buckeyes to a win and some shopping.

This week I was feeling extra inspired.

Here are five things that are catching my eye as of lately...

the lovely Emily from cupcakes and cashmere

I just bought a pair of grey high waisted trousers from H&M that look almost identical to this pair. They are perfect for work and are so slimming.

practicing the recipe for the chili cookoff and putting in a pretty colored Anthropology bowl, leaves our house smelling wonderful.

loving the simplicity of this navy and white room

mixing patterns

switching out our halloween decorations and preparing for Christmas. It only comes once a year, so why not start a little early?


Oooh, if you have ever questioned my love for Ohio State football or how I get my friends to become die hard Buckeye fans, pah-lease watch this video. It is from last weeks CRAZY game against Wisconsin.

Chills is all I've gots to say, ladies.
This is our team & I'm proud of it.

thank you Kelsey for sharing with me.

 

What is inspiring you lately?

...are the red cups at Starbucks making you happy this week like they are for me?

Any fun plans for the weekend?!
Do tell!


I also want to wish Kristin a very happy wedding day...
She asked me to be in her wedding party, but sadly I had to decline. ;)
I can't wait to see pictures, my love!

The Pinning Addiction



Happy Wednesday!

How has the week treated you so far?

It's gone by pretty fast for me, so I can't complain. I've gone a little cah-razy this week pinning anything & everything that catches my eye on Pinterest. There is just SO much to love....where's the harm in that? :)

I'm linking up with Michelle for Oh, How Pinteresting Weds.

&

lovely Jamie for WILW!

Here are my favorite pins this week, if you must make me narrow them down...

-by category-

for the Home

chalkboard mug.

creative way to write little love notes :)

this farm sink is fabulous.

a new office chair option?

easy peasy but gorg decor.

I'm in love with this room.

gimme.

gimme.

gimme.

fall fashion

sigh. if I could wear this exact outfit everyday..

I would.

blazer + stripes + high waisted denim

love.

super cute casual look & love the shoes.

Yummy Eats

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie!

Humor

...you have no idea how much this applies to me.

DIY

Use an old spice rack + some wallpaper to display your nail polish!

What's your favorite?!

you can follow me on pinterest here.

I can't wait to see what you all pinned this week & are loving!!

Have a great day ya'll.

 {happy, Steph?}



Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesdays



Today I'm switchin' the gears a bit.

Since I've recently given up almost all of my free time and social interaction (slight exaggeration) by clicking the "Pin it!" button, I figure I might as well link up for Oh How Pinteresting Wednesdays with Michelle from the Vintage Apple!

What a wonderful idea for all of us Pinterest obsessed, eh?

No, I'm not Canadian.

Follow me on Pinterest!

If you need an invite, leave me a comment & I'll send you one!

Here are my favorite pins of the week...

First up, this amazing DIY mirror: made out of paper towels & poster board.

This is one of my favorite pinnies (...I dig it) so far.

DIY Chevon Rug

I heart these nails. I want to try this!

outfits like these for fall..long sleeve shirts with skirts/shorts & boots. :)

I am in no way wanting to speed up the summer, but I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the fall.

...except for the fact that winter comes after. boo.

Because who doesn't want to look better naked?

Perfection in my book.

LC + Lace..yup, PINNED immediately.

For my love & desire to go to South Africa.

Insert: TWILIGHT & HARRY POTTER.

Who's going to see Harry Potter this weekend?

The inner dork in me wants to go to the midnight showing on Thursday..just sayin'.

Please, babe? he he :)

...I die...

SWOOOOOOON. Gimme gimme gimme {all of this}.

What do you think of my favorite pins?!

Go link up with Michelle and tell us what you've found Pinteresting this week!

xo.