Bedroom Makeover | The Paint

After moving back to Connecticut from Newport, I have finally repainted my childhood bedroom.

It's a night and day difference between Behr's Blueberry Shake and Sherwin Williams' Interactive Cream. I originally picked out Croissant, which was only one shade cooler than the neutral, but the Social Media Addict in me convinced the Francophile to have faith. 

It's so much nicer seeing the crisp, white down quilt and luxe fleece throw blanket against the Interactive Cream. The traces of blue in the curtains, desk chair, silk pillow and desk lamp are playful pops of color instead of the 50 Shades of Overkill that were there before.

Although I'm really happy with the way it turned out, I don't think I'll ever paint a room again.

It didn't help that I bought the wrong foam roller at first (the nap was too thick), bought the wrong size paint tray (too small for the width of the roller), bought the right size tray liner instead of the right size tray (ugh), then I didn't put on the blue painter's tape as expertly as I should have...

I'll stick to painting furniture, that's for sure. 

Office Desk Inspiration

As I'm settling into my full-time job, I have to figure out how to make my desk as beautiful as possible. It is a cubicle, but it's one of four large cubicles in the historic mansion-turned-office-building. Naturally, I'm turning to Pinterest for inspiration.

I like white and pop of color, as well as the use of the tray. 

(Inside This PR Maven's Stylish Office, POPSUGAR) 

I love this tray and the inspirational quote in the back

(Essentials for a Home Office, The EveryGirl)

It's apparent that fresh flowers are a must.

(Working from Home, Luella & June)

Stackables and labels, with a vase of flowers

(Pinterest)

The muted blue and grey tones are classic, as well as the focus on steel details

(Pinterest)

I already have desk accessories, but the golden and clear touches are adorable

(Danielle's Charming, Classic Walk Up, Apartment Therapy)

My office is coming along--I have already brought some books and binders from home. I don't know if I could keep up with fresh flowers at the office, but I love the organization ideas using different boxes, bins and trays.