These bright days, they are so good for my soul. On my best days, I get up, go on a walk with the pups, make myself some eggs, and spend time reading the Bible and praying. It's about 9AM and my day is already starting off with sunlight and grace. Sunlight and grace. These are the two words that help me overcome my fears, my anxiety, and my failings.
So, it makes sense that my office is in the brightest room in the house, filled with large windows. Give me all of the white walls and windows.
We were dirt poor when we got married. We were 19 years old, starting our second year of college, living in a roach and mold infested duplex, and living off of my parent's meat they gave us from the farm! It was hard, and looking back, I don't know how we even survived. I look back on those hard years when I am faced with scary things now. When I face my fears and anxieties with facts and truths, they seem a little less scary (and overcomeable!)! We are capable of handling so much more than our present state of mind can comprehend.
Since we were poor, it wasn't until recently have I been able to decorate a guest bed. When we moved into our new home a year ago, this was the first room that was completely decorated. It is so bright, colorful, and me.
The walls are still my least favorite color brown. But, with those high ceilings, I am going to have to hire someone to paint it. And, that means moneyyyyyys. So, it stays brown. I also noticed while taking these photos that I need curtains in here!
The bed frame is a metal frame that was painted red. I have the foot board in my attic, but I don't have a way to fasten it to the existing frame. I bought this from my friend Sharon. The hats are from random thrift stores along with most of the pillows. The three back pillows are from Target! My go-to bedding is always a white quilt or bedspread. I am always changing out the quilts and pillows, but the neutral white is timeless! Also, most quilts won't cover a normal size bed, so this way I can use any size quilt as an accent!
The wood pieces of furniture are from local antique stores. They are my dream pieces, and I am currently on the look out for a wooden bed. But, friends, they are so pricey!!
I am obsessed with the bright colors that fill this room. I am leaning more towards neutrals right now, but this space brings me so much joy. Bright colors can add so much life to a space.
Lastly, this wicker piece is from my grandmother. I sat in this room a couple of days ago while some kids played with the toys. I stared at this special piece. I remember playing on this wicker bookcase when I was a child. I treated it like a house with different stories. Oh the adventures this piece has seen. When my grandmother was getting rid of it years ago, I had to have it. So, as I sat watching those kids play, I day dreamed about the day when my kids would use this piece as their doll house!
This is my little entry way when you enter my home. You are greeted with quilts, maps, and old things. It's quirky, and I love it. But it's also a tight space to get a photo of the entire space! Also, I love this little sign I snagged from Jelly Bird Signs !! Annnnd no editing out cords or light switches because... real life.