My recent project: Redecorating our bedroom on a budget

 

After

We have a tiny bedroom and it's like a master closet. We moved here almost a year ago and I've been trying to get organized for what seems like forever. Moving sooner than we thought got us out of California. However, we realized this house is cozy but too small so we're hoping to find a new place in a few months. Ohhh all I want is to settle down – but it's time to pack again!

Before

 As you can see, our room was boring and had no life. But we're on a tight budget and can't splurge on decorating so I found great things that were hardly used at the thrift stores like wall sconces, wall art, picture frames, accent lighting and curtains. The only thing we bought new was the quilt! We spent $200 total on the makeover. I went everywhere to find deals and I'm happier with the ambiance. After all, a bedroom should be a place of tranquility.       

Excuse our mess but this is the only closet in the house. I share it with my husband and I try to keep our linens here too. I barely have room for shoes and accessories. The closet didn't have a door but I'm not fond of closet doors anyway.

Ahhh now that's better… easy solution and inexpensive. The curtain set up was $5. I got rid of A LOT of clothes and other stuff, I'm giving them away to declutter and minimize the mess. By the way, that's my husband's photography of Juneau, Alaska on the wall.

 A closer look at Bryan's photograph.

A little romance with a candle in the sand. I miss the beach…

Adding some color with artificial floral arrangement. This works for our room and I like to keep things simple. 

I'm excited when I can start my garden again! As of now everything is about inside our home like cooking, cleaning like crazy and getting organized. What are you up to while waiting for spring?

I'm back, I miss you!

I know, I know… I've been gone for a long time but that doesn't mean I stopped thinking about writing. We've been very busy since we moved to Idaho – I keep saying I'll get around to blogging and catching up on reading my favorite blogs but you know how it is, just not enough time in a day. 

By the way, my husband and I might be moving again in the spring when our one year lease is over. We simply need a bigger house to rent, the closet is enough for one person (we store our linens there too), I long for more kitchen counter space because I love to cook and I REALLY need a dishwasher. Oh I'm so looking forward to packing up the boxes again, NOT!  

All I have in my garden are some herbs that are sheltered from possible rain or snow in the backyard patio. It's chilly in Boise, tonight is 25 degrees but our first winter seems to be mild from what I heard – warmer than usual. I'm not quite sure I'll be doing a vegetable garden this year since we're thinking about moving… but something inside of me want to get the seeds started. However, I don't want to go through the stress of moving tons of seedlings again like we did before from California to here. I'll keep you updated. 

What did you do for Christmas 2011? We spent 10 days in Southern California with our family and hung out with friends. It took two days of driving to our destination and back. It was exhausting. Hubby and I got sick on the way home. I had the worst sinus flu and traveling sucks when you're feeling miserable. Christmas was fantastic and it has been 7 months since we've seen our family. We had a quiet but lovely New Year in Idaho. I didn't get to say this but I wish you all the best in 2012!  

 With my dad, sisters Olivia and Cecilia and my 1-year-old nephew Colin.

          With my 7-year-old niece Kaitlyn. 

The goodies I baked from scratch, 20 loaves of chocolate banana nut bread and a little over 10 dozen cookies wrapped up in cute packaging. They were Christmas presents to everyone!

Our first fresh Christmas tree. We decorated our home before visiting family. We came back and the tree was in great shape, it lasted until the second week of January.    

How was your holidays? Are you getting ready to garden this year? I'd love to hear from you and have a wonderful week!