Defenseload

Anyway, for our bedroom, I finally selected and ordered a headboard. 

I REALLY HOPE its the color I think it is. Its microfiber, which is honestly kind of repulsive. Im pretending its velvet and calling it a day. It was the only one that was in a shape/color/brass nailhead style that I liked. I have been searching and searching and reviewing and reviewing for a few weeks now, and finally made myself decide. I am happy with the decision, though, and I think the fabric is going to be comfy and dare I say, maybe even a nice texture for the room (think: velvet). Initially, I wanted a headboard that was straight across the back - more modern and streamlined. But, after checking everything out a million times, this is what I decided to go with. I do think its going to be pretty in there, and I like the color. 

Heres what the bedroom is looking like now:

The duvet from Kip and Co came in, and I really love it. Its exactly the rust color that I was hoping it would be, and I think the color/pattern is so unexpected that its awesome. 

The two screws from the headboard I made are still in the wall... I have been lazy while I Was deciding what my next headboard move would be, and havent removed them. Im hoping the new headboard will be a similar color to the lampshades here. A soft off-white/oatmealy color. 

I got those coral embroidered Gobi Serena & Lily sheets at Marshalls over the weekend. I was super-pumped when I found them! I only paid 79.99 ,but they retail for 260.00. What a score, right?! I have been stalking out their sheet section ever since I found a couple of pillowcases in this exact same style, in navy. Id been hoping for more S&L stuff, and I found it! For those of you that have kids - they had lots of baby sheets that were awesome. 

(excuse the wrinkles. no ironing happened before this photo shoot)

I was wanting a hint of coral in the room, because I thought it would be cool with the peach walls + rust colored bedspread, and I was stoked to find these.

So, the headboard will go obviously behind the pillows, and now I have to decide on what to do about a bedskirt situation. I might just do the whole put-a-sheet-over-the-boxsprings for a cleaner look? I know - I bought the Anthropologie bedskirt, and now Im not using it. I might sell it. If you are interested in it, email me (kristen.fountain@gmail.com)

I bought it before I really had a clear vision of what I wanted to do in here, and now it doesnt go with anything. Bummer!

that little pillow on the bed wont stay- its just there for the moment until I figure out the pillow situation. 

I am thinking about getting two big black velvet pillows in Euro size. I dont know. Something darker is needed I think. 

I put my two black and white ikea pillows on the sofa in here, and i think it really adds SUCH a nice graphic punch. 

last but not least, i spray painted the bamboo shelf GOLD, baby. 

I love it. I threw a bunch of accessories on it after we moved it upstairs, but I doubt it will stay like that. It needs more books.  Its okay for now, though.

my plants have to stay UP on the top shelf, away from these little animals that live with us. They both enjoy eating plants. Naughty kids.

oh, and my faux taxidermied antelope is still probably my favorite addition:

isnt he perfect there?

Anyway,  I have a few more plans for this room up my sleeve, like a bench that Im going to make (!!!), and night stand change up. Im thinking the night stands would  be cool in a darker wood? Something earthy, bohemian and maybe a little chunkier (and taller)? Well see!

PROGRESS!!

happy tuesday.