Growing up and Changing Spaces!

I have two daughters fourteen years apart, and it was time to update both girls’ rooms. My youngest daughter recently turned three, so we changed her room from nursery to little girl’s room by taking down her crib and putting up a twin bed. My seventeen year old wanted to update her room up by creating a more sophisticated space. My goal for both rooms was wanted to keep the current color schemes so we did have to repaint and buy everything new.

Below is a photo of Annalise’s nursery before we made changes. When we put up her big girl bed, I knew exactly the bedding I wanted for her. Enter Beddy’s once again! I chose Beddy’s in Vintage Blush because it works wonderfully with the existing color scheme in her room! (And you can use code NISSALYNN for 15% off your order!)

Before!

After!

The white iron bed has a special place in my heart as we bought it for my first daughter 15 years ago and stored it in the attic hoping we would have another little girl again some day. When I found out I was having Annalise after three boys - I was over the moon! I was excited to put this bed frame again!

Love the blush poke-a-dot inside of Beddy’s!

So excited when my Beddy’s blankets arrived!

I used both the Gray Dot and Blush Beddy’s blankets and layered them to make the bed look extra “fluffy.” These blankets are so soft and comfy, I frequently curl up with them when watching TV. (And you can use code NISSALYNN for 15% off your order!)

Our oldest daughter, Kay-Lynn, turned 17 she wanted a little more sleek and stylish look for her bedroom. I wanted a way for her to keep her room more tidy! So I thought Beddy’s would be great idea for my teenage daughter too. Plus Beddy’s would help her make her bed faster before her friends come over!

Here is a photo of my seventeen daughters room before the room improvements. My daughter has her own style and she knew what she wanted to change. She chose the Modern Gray Bedddy’s in all cotton for her bedding. We also changed out the darker gray rug, for a lighter one, and removed the decorative pom poms in the corner. She picked out the hanging plant holders and the faux succulent plants all on her own. She kept the rustic wood signs (from Hobby Lobby), above her bed, but added lights around them to make them more fun. We kept the yellow and gray comforter that resting at the bottom of her bed. You can find a similar on here. We also added a small white desk, lamp, and chair so she has a place to do homework.

It’s amazing how changing out the bedding and a few accessories can make such a huge difference!

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After!

Love the strong zipper on Beddy’s.

Redoing our Bedroom on a Budget

It has been years since I updated our master bedroom, and it was definitely time for a change! My goal was to make the room feel fresh, calm, and classy - all without breaking the bank! To keep costs down, replacing the furniture and curtains were not options. So how do you easily give your master bedroom a makeover and stay in a tight budget? I’ve discovered there are four easy steps!

1. Plan

First put together a full plan of what you want the room to look like. Ask yourself what styles you like best and what colors make you calm and happy. Once you've decided which direction to go, start searching the web and Pinterest for photos of rooms that you are drawn to. Look closely at the photos you like to see what paint colors they used. Also, what color is the bedding? And what kind of accessories did they style the room with? Pick out what you like and pin, bookmark or write it down. Then decided which ideas you will implement in your room. I decided I wanted to go a modern farmhouse look with a lot of white in the room.

2. New Bedding

New bedding is a game changer! It’s the main focus of the room. It really sets the tone for the entire space. I kept the majority of my bedding white because I still wanted the room to feel light and airy like it did before. I did add new bedding with fringe lace on it - to add texture. I also wanted to add some pops of color, so I used some blue, white and gray floral shams. Then I added a white rose chiffon throw pillow to finish the look.

My super soft gray sheets from Linens and Hutch were the perfect way to add a bit of color and yet still keep the neutral color pallet. They are my go-to because they go with every style. And their premium sheets are my favorite!

3. Paint

One of the cheapest room transformations can be done with paint! Once you know the color scheme you want and have selected any new furniture or bedding - it’s time to pick out paint. After looking at paint cards, narrow your choices down to a few colors and then buy samples of each color. A sample jar is about $3.00 at Lowe’s. Go home and paint a fairly large (12” x 12”) swatch directly on the wall. I’d suggest painting a few of these on different walls so that you can see how the paint looks in the light and shadows. Too many people only paint a little square. This can be misleading as the new color can be influenced by the old paint color. When you paint a larger sample, you can see more of the new color. For our room I wanted a fresh look with more of a farmhouse shabby chic vibe. So we painted it a light grey called Agreeable Gray from Sherwin Williams.

4. Accessories

I kept the same glass ball lamps - I still love them because they add sparkle and I love the round shapes. I added the mirrors above the night stands to help make the room look larger, and to bring in a touch of glam. Then I swapped out the florals and added the clock and books. I kept the white window treatments, as white goes with almost everything, and then added a gray vintage patterned rug to finish off the look of the room.

I loved how the room turned out! It feels fresh, and it feels good every time I walk into it.

So next time you're ready to update a bedroom on a budget, follow these four easy steps and you’ll be good to go!

XO,

Nissa-Lynn

A Texas Style Teen Bedroom

My daughter is a true Texas teen- she loves cowboy boots, country music, saying y'all, and rustic decor! So it was only natural that she wanted her bedroom to have a some southern flair!

The biggest challenge was keeping to a strict budget! I only had a few hundred dollars to transfer this gal's room! So, believe it or not we took a stab at Goodwill for a dresser- and we found the perfect black one complete with mirror - and for only $75.00! It needed a little TLC -so we touched it up with some paint. Then we went to Hobby Lobby for all the rustic decor. They had everything we needed - the wall signs, the letter K, the tray and boxes. We also got the puffs from there and used fishing line to hang them from he ceiling. The black Parson chair and gray throw I already had, and we bought the ya'll pillow at Hobby Lobby as well. 

I wanted bedding to fit the style of the room, yet easy on the budget. We found all the pieces at At Home. In my opinion it's not worth spending at ton of money on a teenagers bedding-espically a girl. Because what I have found over time is the bedding easily gets stained with make up, writing utensils or food. I did add layers of types of bedding (comforter, and two quilts) to make the bed look fuller. 

My daughter's favorite part of the room is the silk sunflowers we got at Michaels. She says she wants sunflowers at her wedding someday. 

She loves the room and I love it too! And the best part we stayed in budget!