Today my husband and I went out to run a few errands. We ended up visiting West Elm because we wanted to strategize on how we wanted to spend the design dollars we earned when we bought our Tillary sofa.
We’ve pretty much decided on their new “Diamond Tufted Headboard” in the color “otter” (once again gray- the perfect neutral.) I’m going to do all white sheets with it for a pop of brightness. This is what it looks like (I like it better in person but it’s an idea of what it’s like.)
I’ve searched far and wide for a bed on so many furniture store websites, and unfortunately, most stores sell extremely traditional style furniture (which just doesn’t appeal to me) or beds that look like they belong in an Italian castle (or, in Teresa’s house from the Real Housewives of New Jersey.)
I’m excited to get a new bed because right now I don’t love the style of ours and I hate having a foot board (we bought it quickly when we first moved in just to have a bed frame). The foot board blocks our view of the TV and overall just bugs me. I did see some beds I liked from High Fashion Home, but they were also High Fashion prices (like $1,600, eek!)
I will report back when we actually order the bed. I think it will make for a zen-like feel to our room which right now I don’t really like. It’s definitely the most neglected room of the house, decor wise.
During our travels today, I picked up this lovely skirt from Banana Republic (all full-priced items were 25% off.) Then, I got a coupon to use at BR that’s one full priced item for 40% off every Wednesday for the next 4 weeks. Awesome.
Here it is, it all of its loveliness (and by the way, it doesn’t look that horribly wrinkled when it’s on)
The little tie at the front can be pulled back too so the front of the skirt is plain. I don’t own a white skirt (other than my cream lace one from Forever21, so I’m excited about this one for summer!)
I definitely look forward to getting some pieces from BR at 40% off for the next few Wednesdays. What a great deal!
Lastly, I wanted to share with you a recent nail polish combo that I’ve been loving. I love really light pink opaque nails. Lately I’ve been doing two coats of Essie’s “Marshmallow”
or OPI’s “Funny Bunny”
and then putting two coats of Essie’s “Minimalistic” 
or OPI’s “Sweetheart”
or “Bubble Bath
” on top (and of course a coat of Seche Vite Topcoat
.)
or OPI’s “Funny Bunny” and then putting two coats of Essie’s “Minimalistic” or OPI’s “Sweetheart” or “Bubble Bath” on top (and of course a coat of Seche Vite Topcoat.)Here’s what it looks like (this is with “funny bunny” and “minimalistic”)
I like the way it elongates fingers and just looks really neutral. Plus, you can’t tell as much if you get a chip in your polish.
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
xoxo,
Veronika.
I love OPI's bubble bath. I do two coats of that and then Essie's Room with a View as the 'top coat'. I'm such a fan on nutrual, polished looking nails.
I'm normally more adventurous with my toes. Currently I'm loving Mod Squad by Essie!
Great skirt! I was in Banana today and everything is so great for summer. I am definitely eyeing their linen pants.
You just inspired me to polish my nails for the week!
🙂 Marcie
Marcie-I too am loving BR's selections right now. Usually I am not really impressed with anything there, but they have a few items I've got my eye on right now (and with my 40% off coupons, I'll be able to get those items!!!)
The skirt is awesome. Very cute 🙂
First off, that skirt is so pretty. I love BR.
And second, your ring is stunning!
This is an overshare, but careful with the tufted headboard if you're a rough sexer. We had one and it didn't last long at all. You might just have to commit to keeping sexy time to the other end of the bed or file your nails super short and smooooth.
Just a thought, half joking, totally serious.
Ooh I love that head board! Hmmm that was an interesting comment above.
Kristen- I am LOL'ing so hard at your comment right now! thanks for the tip 🙂
I love that bed– I almost bought it, too! I wanted an upholstered one, but we found such a great deal on the one we bought, I had to give up my dream, haha. Waahhh! 🙂
Love that headboard! We want something very similar. Kristin is always hilarious.
I love neutral polish on nails too, my new fave is OPIs Let Them Eat Rice Cake.
PS-your new header looks fab! You look like Natalie Portman in that pic!
Natalie with a bit of Cheryl Cole and Olivia Palermo thrown in!
andi- I wish! You are so sweet 🙂 I am about to have the entire blog redone so stay tuned!
I also love OPI's "let them eat rice cakes" such a good color 🙂
I have the BR skirt in "stone" love it! i wore it to my bridal shower and got lots of compliments!
as for the nail polish – i'm so glad you posted. i've been buying every single pinkish-nude color i can find and cant find anything i like for my wedding – well i like them but my mom says it looks like i don't have any finger nails. I'll have to try this combo! 🙂
LOVE the headboard! I've been on the hunt for one for months and months and I *think* we'll e getting WE's 'Overlapping Squares' headboard, but haven't felt certain enough to make the purchase yet.
A word of warning though: I know you like to use self-tanners, in which case white sheets might not be the best idea. I've ruined many-a-sets over the years because the self-tanner rubs off on the sheets (even if you put it on DAYS ago and have showered several times since) and never completely washes out.
You very quickly end up with dingy, discolored sheets.
michele- great point! I think we might do dark sheets and a white duvet cover (so that the look of the bed still has white, but underneath the sheets will be dark 🙂 what do you think?
GREAT idea. I just LOVE the look of a big, fluffy white bed in the center of a room painted a bold color or a dark neutral like yours.
I also totally love fun sheets that add a pop of color or pattern beneath that big, fluffy white bed!
I love the headboard, I agree with you, too many furniture places have traditional styles that don't appeal to me either. I think if you add may a fun pop of color somehow, maybe to your comforter, it will look really good!
Kinsey- that's the plan 🙂 maybe yellow or more purple…I really just love crisp white too 🙂
I can already picture the otter headboard with crisp white bedding, how chic! I think purple (a nice lavender perhaps) would be the perfect color to make things "pop".
Here are a couple inspiration boards you might like…
https://whatthevita.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/master-bedroom.jpg
https://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmJPU0ZCT2NYM2hHTGVFbnpCcVpvSVEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg
youre really going to spend that much money on a piece of wood covered with batting and fabric?
dear anon: this headboard is one of the least expensive ones I've found with that look to it. I saw another one I loved for $1600, so I consider this a deal.
Also, a bed is something you sleep in EVERY SINGLE night, so I hardly think of it as a poor investment.
Everyone has different priorities of how they spend their money. I like our home to look nice, so that is where I invest money. Furniture can last for decades and longer.
re: Anon
Hey leave our Veronika alone! If you actually read this blog you would know that she is very thrifty. Besides the headboard isn't even THAT expensive. She's making an investment in a quality piece of furniture that will last for years. It's not like it's a silly purse or something, it's functional!
Ha, we were posting at the same time:) Don't worry Veronika we got your back!
thanks anon 🙂 usually comments like that are just annoying people who have nothing better to do with their time then to critique the way others spend their money! I wish I had that kind of time!
Veronika,
You may already know this, but West Elm is offering 15% off all bedroom furniture including headboards. So at least you can get a discount off a piece of wood with batting and fabric.
couture- I did know about the 15% which is why we are buying a pice of crap wood with fabric on it now so we can save at least a little money on such a piece of crap piece of furniture 😉 hehe xoxo
Shame on you for spending sooo much money on bedroom furniture! Don't you know you can get a GREAT brass headboard at "Bedz R' Us" for only $49.95!
Take a look at this beauty!;)
https://www.rossauction.com/topics/071013/albums/furniture/full/brass_headboard.jpg
Julie- dammit! how could I have missed that deal!? LOL 🙂 thanks for posting!