We’ve officially been in the new apartment for a month and I have to say, I am THRILLED to have all of the boxes unpacked. I can’t claim that was all me, as David is the ultra-organized one in our household and quite literally will not rest until things are unpacked. I’m beyond thankful though, because it’s allowed us to settle into life here quickly.

It also means I can focus my energies on all the fun stuff, like room makeovers. First up, our bedroom! I’m breaking the makeover into two phases. The first will include painting, swapping light fixtures, and window treatments.

Here’s a reminder of what it looked like when we moved in…

We weren’t sure which of the two bedrooms we wanted to make into our bedroom, but I decided that it would be dreamy to have a fireplace in the bedroom, so that sealed the deal. Plus, turns out it’s the only room where the ceilings are high enough for our pier mirror and I really wanted it in our bedroom this time around. It fits like a glove, right?!

Fast forward to now, and here’s how the bedroom has shaped up over the last month…

I decided, on a whim, to strip the paint from the mantel when I found out there was marble underneath. YES, someone painted over marble! It’s hard to fathom, but at least it was removable. I would still love to find a black summer surround for it or at least give the hearth a deep cleaning, but we’re so happy with how it’s looking so far.

Okay, now on to the bedroom plans + mood board...

When I imagine the bedroom I want here, the above feel comes to mind. Minimal and serene, but still injected with soft color and architectural interest. The cozy, treehouse feel of the room makes me want to (perhaps) experiment with limewash or roman clay paint, but we shall see.

Other updates happening in here very soon include installing these relaxed roman shades and swapping the fan for our antique chandelier. One of our window AC units is installed in the bedroom and since it’s a small room, a fan really isn’t necessary.

First things first though, choosing the paint color! Let me know which color I should choose here!

Phase two of the bedroom updates will bring a few fun IKEA hacks, including a wardrobe hack, so stayed tuned!

Is anyone else excited to welcome the dropping temperatures and changing seasons? While I don’t love the cold, I do love the coziness that cooler weather can bring. I tend to swap bedding, decorate with warmer hues and generally focus on nesting for the winter. It’s probably no coincidence that my sleep health tends to take a higher spot on my priority list during this transition too. Good sleep hygiene is my favorite form of self-care, y’all.

You might remember that this summer I got some cute bedding I found at Walmart Home ( you can find that post here) and this fall, I’ve partnered with Walmart Home to create a bedroom environment that’s ideal for our sleep wellness. I finally got some Euro pillows and velvet shams, something I've been wanting for years now! You can’t see it, but I also purchased a mattress topper since I like a softer mattress situation. Perhaps most importantly though, I upgraded the sound machine I use. As someone with tinnitus (ringing in my ears), a sound machine is an absolute necessity for a good night’s rest. What’s incredible about this one though, is that it includes sounds that help you meditate and relax before bed. Something all of us could benefit from!

I’ve linked all of the new items below as well as some decor finds from Walmart Home that are not to be missed!

SHOP THIS POST

I have to admit that after spending so many of the first few months here working on the bedroom (including changing the paint color numerous times), I have pretty much ignored the room since. However, this week I did some shopping at Walmart Home and scooped up a few fun bedroom items, including bedding, velvet + linen throw pillows, a small orb lamp, and a stunning gold picture frame for our wedding photos.

All this to say, don’t sleep on Walmart when it comes to home decor and furniture! They recently added a Wow And Now section in (select) stores and online that is FULL of fun decor finds at amazing prices. It changes often, so things stay fresh which I always appreciate!

p.s — Frankie is a huge fan of the new coverlet and has hardly left the bed since I added it, as you can see below!

one of the velvet throw cushions in a fun citrusy color!

S H O P T H I S P O S T

This post is sponsored by Walmart Home

Our bedroom at the new spot isn’t quite finished yet, but since I’m generally a very impatient person, I wanted to go ahead and share where it’s at currently! You can find that post here.

I’ll add these over to the shop our home page in the future, but for now, here are the shoppable sources for the room. Some things, especially on the built-in shelves, are vintage, but I’ve linked where you can find similar.

We wanted this bedroom to have an overall calming feeling. Calm, collected, but still us. I hope you like it as much as we do! I think we can all agree that it’s come far from the ~ gold room ~