CONDO UPDATE: BEDROOM

*all photos by myself for the casual classic

If you have been following my blog for a while, you probably know that I promised to post finished pictures of the condo when I did my first post on "the beginning stages". When I did so, I didn't think it would take me literally 7 months to follow through on my promise. It took a while, but I finally got my bedroom decor to the point where I was ready to take some photos! That and the fact that my damn bed was back ordered for almost 6 months - talk about a long wait!

My bedroom is a room that I like to be very cozy, peaceful and bright. My condo has windows that face the East, meaning I get all the morning sunlight, which I absolutely love. As you probably know, I'm a big neutral person, which is why my color palette consists of grays, tans, and shades of white. I can't help it! These colors are just so calming and peaceful, they make me so happy!

I've tried to list where I found everything in the photos below, but let me know if there is something you are looking for, and I'll do my best to find it!

- Horse Print: Art.com

- Raleigh Nailhead Upholstered Bed: Pottery Barn

- Cotton Pintuck Duvet Cover & Shams: West Elm

- Faux Fur Throw: Restoration Hardware

- Bedside Table: Ikea

- Vintage Velvet Drapery: Restoration Hardware

- Door Knob Curtain Draw Back: Urban Outfitters

- Bedside Lamp: Vintage

- Faux Flowers: Joann Fabrics

- Vase: Joann Fabrics

- Bunny Ring Holder: Bed, Bath & Beyond

- Gold Letter "D": DIY Project

-Jewelry Tree Earring Holder: Bed, Bath & Beyond

- Tiered Black Velvet Bracelet Holder: Bed, Bath & Beyond

- Dressers: Ikea

- Black Square Picture Frames: Ikea

- Small Dress Form: Found at a second-hand furniture store

- White Crystal: Grandview Mercantile

- Wood Jewelry Chest: My Mother's (old)

- Slippers: Restoration Hardware

The Gallery Wall

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Gallery walls are an art. They are not an easy thing to create, but the end result is usually worth it. I love how they look, whether they're very linear and neat, or whether they're just a neatly crafted mess of frames and colors. I went with the neat linear version in my own home because it matched my overly organized, neat-freak, type A personality (plus I thought it was a bit easier), but I'd love someday to be able to pull off the type of gallery wall that is full of funky different frames of all shapes, colors and sizes. If you're looking to really get into a DIY project this weekend, check out these helpful gallery wall tutorials and links here, here and here. You can also find some cool gallery wall arrangements here and here.

Have a great weekend!

xx

Dana

Western Chic

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I'm usually one who sticks to simple, slightly modern, but comfortable decor for my home, with the occasional gold or bright colored accent. I love black and white, anything that is fuzzy and cozy, and anything of the brown, beige, cream, or grey shade. I know, sounds a little boring, but I swear it's not! My annual ski trip out West though, usually leaves me longing for a second home, preferably decorated with the perfect ski chalet/western chic interior (if only, right!?). Maybe someday that will come true. Everything about a ski vacation is incredibly appealing to me. Skiing, hot tubs in the snow, hot chocolate, apres ski cocktails, ski towns, western shopping, fires all day long, western bars, apres ski chic outfits, cozy blankets... My list could go on forever. I'd pick this type of vacation over the beach ANY day. 

This year's trip to Jackson Hole had me almost bringing home antler lamps, chandeliers, wine bottle holders.. you name it really. Luckily, I didn't splurge on any of those pieces this time. For now, I'll stick to the more feminine painted antlers you can find a Etsy or ZGallerie for my little city condo so it doesn't look completely out of place. I will always love the typical cowhide rug, antler anything, leather couches, Navajo blankets and sheepskin that Western homes usually have filling their interiors. Someday, maybe my dream will come true and I'll get my perfect second home out West. Until then, below are a few of my favorite "chalet chic" picks:

xx

Dana