Welcome to… my bedroom!
I’ve been so excited to show you my new bedroom that I’m just beside myself right now! I cannot for the life of me figure out why I think you’re going to care, but I think it’s just one of those girl things, you know? It’s not like I really having anything new in it (other than the curtains) — but somehow, the room just feels new to me. It’s my very first “adult” bedroom, even if I’m still rocking a twin bed (if you’re wondering why a girl in her mid-twenties is sleeping in a twin-sized bed, it’s because I gave up my bedroom suite last year — read the back story here).
Okay, are you ready?!? Here’s the before shot…
And here’s my bedroom now!
Now, for the tour! When you first walk through the door, you’ll see a row of three pictures. Each picture in my bedroom represents someone (or something) I’m praying for. On this wall, you’ll see friends Kelly, Katie and Kimberly (on the other side of the wall are pictures of Marisa, Cate and Ashley, but you’ve seen those pictures and heard why I used them before, remember?).
As you continue walking in, you’ll find my dresser to your right. The picture on it is of a close friend who is deployed right now (and who is due back any day now!). You’ll also see my favorite perfume, Romance by Ralph Lauren.
The little clipboard of paper happens to be one of my favorite things in my bedroom, especially when I wake up in the night and need to write down something I’m afraid I’ll forget the next morning.
My jewelry case sits tucked away in the corner of the room with a vase of flowers you might recognize currently sitting on top. I love my jewelry case!
I opened those doors to show you some of my necklaces and, the next thing you know, I was taking pictures of my jewelry for you. Silly, right? But, since I took them, let’s take a peek inside!
The top of the case opens to reveal a place for rings, earrings, etc. A few rows of my favorites:
The case also has seven drawers for various things; I use one drawer to hold different necklace pendants. My favorite is a bit hard to see, but if you look in the upper right hand corner, you’ll see a silver lowercase “a” that can be attached to a necklace (you can click on any of the pictures in this post to view a larger version of them!).
For the record, I don’t wear the pink bunny necklace at any time other than Easter. And I only wear it then when there’s small children around who might enjoy the darling little thing.
There’s a drawer for bracelets, too. My favorite is the blue, gold and clear beaded one in the center of this picture:
I actually have two vases full of flowers in my bedroom right now, but my favorite of the two is this rectangle vase. I love square or rectangle vases because I think they make flower stems look gorgeous.
My bed is in the center of the room, something rather daring when you think about how often I tend to fall out of beds. I decided to stick with my current bedding for now; as much as I loved the other sheet set, I feel like this one is a bit more “me” right now. Eventually I hope to get the matching queen bed that goes with my other furniture and move this twin bed to the second bedroom for when MacKenzie comes to stay with me. You better believe it’ll have those other darling bedsheets on it then, though!
On the other side of my bed is a large bureau that currently has my iPod dock, a black iron figure of the Effiel Tower and another vase of flowers. Directly beside it is a picture of a man and woman near a bridge in London (this picture is the one I use to remind me to pray for my future husband). And, just ’cause it’s driving me crazy, I have to tell you that isn’t dust you’re seeing in this picture — that’s just where the sun is hitting it. Can’t be having you think I don’t know how to dust before taking pictures!
In the other corner of my room, right beside the closet (a whole post about the closet coming your way soon simply because I love to talk about closet organization because I’m odd like that), sits my favorite chair with it’s little ottoman (don’t you just love the darling little pillow on it?!?). A lot of times this is exactly where I’m sitting when I’m writing to you!
And there you have it — my bedroom! I’ll be showing you the other rooms of the house as soon as I can get them set-up… there’s still a few boxes waiting to be unpacked, but I’m hoping to have them done in the next week or two.
Especially if Snuggles y Cuddles somehow magically learn the art of hanging pictures on the wall.
your room is BEAUTIFUL! makes me want to de-clutter, organize and put up more photos in mine!
you did a great job! it looks so cozy! =) but on a very girly note where did you find your jewelry case? i love it and need to get one for my sis-in-law! a fellow jewelry lover!
So pretty, AB. I love it.
Did I just watch HGTV? Your bedroom is beautiful. It looks more grown up than mine. Of course, the stuffed hippo on my bed and the “ride-on” train in my floor doesn’t help. Let’s have lunch soon.
So beautiful and classy! I love little details – like a peak at jewelry and seeing sweet little pillows.
Your room is gorgeous! It looks like a retreat for you to run to at the end of each day, a place you can still be surrounded by your close friends, a place you can dream about the future, and a place you can curl up and read a good book (or blog, whatever the case may be). Love it!
TRIPLE LOVE IT! : )
You have a really cute room! And don’t be embarrassed to have a twin, I still have one myself. Actually prefer it…I’d rather have more walking around space than more bed space!
It is a beautiful room, Amy Beth. Very elegant. I’m glad you shared your jewelry chest…I think that’s what my daughter is getting for Christmas.
So cute! I’d like to see your other rooms when you get a chance to pull them together and settle in. I love home tours, it’s so nice to get decorating ideas by seeing what other’s have done in their homes.
Very calming!! I love it AB!
I know why you want to show us your bedroom…because it is so freaking awesome! LOVE IT! All of it!!!
Your room is gorgeous and now my room is jealous. And I cannot tell you how much I’m anticipating the post on the closet because I am in dire need of closet organization inspiration. It’s one of my summer projects and it is taking me forever.
Love the finished product! You have done a great job. And I’m so flattered to be on the wall now : ) (Thanks for choosing a better picture than the moving day one! haha).
Gorgeous room! My favorite thing about this whole deal is that you have your Macbook propped open on the bed, almost like it’s posed!
Hey girl! I love your room! Your little notepad reminded me to tell you that I’m having a giveaway on my blog today. It’s for some cute, personalized gear. Check it out!
Wow! That room is beautiful. Add Interior Designer to your long list of accomplishments. I love your chair, pillow and reading lamp.
Super cute! I love your lamp.
Your bedroom is so beautiful! Will you come do mine?
Your bedroom is just beautiful. I love everything about it! And I love that ribbon tied around that lamp – so cute!
I stand here today to proclaim that your bedroom is perfect in every way! Great job, girl! Love it!!
a. WHERE did you get your jewelry chest?
b. would you like to come decorate my house?
c. can’t WAIT to see your closet!!!
Love it!!! Awesome floors too! Can’t wait to see the rest!
LOVE the room, Amy Beth! I’m still working on mine…maybe I’ll do a little tour after I do.
I can’t wait to see the closet post. One of my favorite things to do is organize a closet!
PS…I totally stole your idea for the pictures. I LOVE pictures, but I always have so many that it looks cluttered. I am loving the new way of doing them….big and great prayer reminders.
Way too cute! Looks just like I’d imagine your room would look: full of fun and personality. And very original.