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Master Bedroom :: Relaxing Retreat

I know I know….. I disappeared for awhile! I’ve recently been able to drop to part time hours at work. I have more time for my cute boys and blogging. Hooray! I have been busy working on a new entrepreneur business with my husband though (details to come soon).  All in all I’m finally able to start blogging a little more again!

So, I believe I left off working on my headboard and just finishing my faux brick wall. I’ve finally created the Relaxing Master Bedroom Retreat that I’ve been day dreaming about! I still need artwork, window treatments, and little pieces of decor but it’s finally presentable.  I could give you all of the details on how I changed the paint color a zillion times and the bedding I couldn’t decide on but I think I’ll just share the pretty pictures with you instead!

Master Bedroom :: Relaxing Retreat

Master Bedroom :: Relaxing Retreat

Master Bedroom :: Relaxing Retreat

Master Bedroom :: Relaxing Retreat

Master Bedroom :: Relaxing Retreat

Master Bedroom :: Relaxing Retreat

Here are a few pictures that show a the evolution of my bedroom

Master Bedroom :: Relaxing Retreat

This lovely beauty was our very first bedroom set! It wasn’t long before we upgraded to the four post bed.

Master Bedroom :: Relaxing Retreat

I was in love with this bed! Unfortunately it was so big that we couldn’t shut the bedroom door. Yep that’s a problem!

Master Bedroom :: Relaxing Retreat

I sold the four post bed and began the complete renovation of our bedroom. This was the blank slate I started with!

Master Bedroom :: Relaxing Retreat

I am so happy with my finished Master Bedroom and it totally offers the relaxing retreat I was after. I enjoy every aspect of it every day!

Headboard: I recovered and tucked myself. Info to come soon

White Side Table

Gold Wall Sconce this doesn’t look like it’s the exact same one though

Striped Duvet Cover

Chevron Pillow Shams

Paint: Sherwin Williams 7050 Useful Gray

Everything else was purchased over the years from thrift stores and several other places. I hope you’ve enjoyed!

Faux Brick Wall

It’s finally finished and I’m in LOVE! It took me a little longer than anticipated but that’s usually how my projects pan out! Here is the nitty gritty….

Brooke’s inspiration picture, and the faux brick wall that she created from it, were my inspiration. The messy brick look instantly captured my heart and became the missing piece for my room. I was determined to achieve this look!

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 I purchased the faux brick panels from Lowes and attached them to the wall using liquid nails and a nail gun.

 To give the wall a textured look I used joint compound in place of paint (Brooke used a white paint to cover the black grout and to create the “smeared” areas). To add extra depth and texture I used my finger to apply the compound to the grouted areas.  I had to remind myself that I was after an imperfect look. The faster and thicker you layer it on the better it looks! After the grout was filled in I used a mud spatula to smear the compound in random areas. Again, aim for imperfection!

Next up on the list is reupholstering my headboard! Slowly but surely my room is coming together.  Here is a little peak at what the room looks like with the bed against the wall. The missing piece was filled and my room finally has character!

Oh and just in case you were wondering…….this is what it looked like before! The wall looks SO much smaller and sad… really its screaming “add something marvelous to me please please please” ha!

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DIY Home Projects

Oh gosh! I’m so sorry I’ve been MIA lately! I’ve been busy with every day life events and haven’t found much time for projects or blogging. So sorry! I’m still slaving away in my bedroom. I have a little sneak peak of my faux brick wall for you! Its a little teeny portion of the wall… I don’t want to spoil the reveal ;) I promise to share my tips and tricks with you as soon as its finished! I was inspired by Brooke’s faux brick wall and I’m using her tips, just adding a little as a I go.

I was out and about shopping the other day and I found these awesome moss balls at Rod Works, love them! They add a perfect splash of green to my media center.