When living in a house that is being remodeled slowly room by room, it’s necessary to live with things as they are for awhile. Such is the case with our master bedroom. I’ve hung up a few odds and ends in the bedroom but it’s just not “done” or cozy. Even though the room isn’t how I would like, that’s not going to stop me from making it cozy in the in between. 

Here is the boring before.

The goal is to cozy things up using items found around the house. While it would be “internet worthy” to remove the alarm clock and coaster and make the entire area cute, that’s not reality. This is my husband’s side of the bed and he insists on an old fashioned alarm clock over his cell phone and his drink glass by the bedside at all times. Those items must stay.

And now the “after”.

This is the result of adding items that serve three purposes:

• things that aid sleep: diffuser, essential oils, water carafe, sleep spray
• things that make me happy: family and pet photos, diffuser, pretty art
• things that fit the season: it’s the start of summer so I added greenery stems, a straw hat, a swimsuit coverup and a few purses

While this is my husband’s side of the bed, it’s the main wall in the bedroom and my stuff is cuter to display than his. :0)

I used a tray to gather small items. It also makes it easier to remove the entire tray instead of having to pick up each individual item when dusting.

Now when I walk by and catch a glimpse of this space, it feels more full, cozy and finished. Overall, it makes me happier and that’s what your home is supposed to do. It’s not brand new or perfect but it’s just fine for us in the in between.

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