MASTER BEDROOM UPDATES - DRESSER/TV/GALLERY WALL

It all started back in November when we upgraded our queen size bed for a king size bed.

Then in December we replaced the TV in our family room 

and decided to move the old TV to our bedroom.

The old 32" box TV wasn't quite cutting it. 

The first thing I did was go on the hunt for a long dresser 

to replace the painted armoire that housed the box TV.

I found the perfect one at a funky little resale shop in Cincinnati called Connecting Times Resale. 

I follow them on on Facebook and am often intrigued by the pictures they post. 

I pop in there from time to time.

The day I found this dresser, I had actually stopped in to see a different dresser they had posted.

Turns out I liked this one better.

I love the legs, the wood grain and the vintage hardware.

And it just happened to be the perfect size for this spot.

I sold the armoire.  We moved the dresser in and promptly hooked up the TV.

Next I got out the hammer and few nails and went town 

creating a gallery wall around the TV to disguise it a bit. 

I used things I already had on hang.

Like this Batik I got for Christmas. 

I may have dropped a subtle hint about adding it to my wish list here.

I framed some concert tickets to one of our favorite bands and hung those here too,

along with a thrift store painting. 

A signed concert poster tacked to a back of a wooden frame is front and center on the gallery wall.

Have I mentioned I like red barns?  I grew up on a farm and we had a red barn on our property. 

I have always been drawn to "red barn art".  These came from the thrift store too.

The other Batik, a ginger jar print and more thrift store art rounds out the gallery wall.

While I really enjoy the serene wall color in this room, I was ready for some pops of color.

The plan is to eventually mount the TV on the wall.

However, there is a brick chimney hiding behind this drywall.

No easy feat for us unhandy folks!

I spend a little too much time lounging in my bed nowadays. 

FIXING MISTAKES

Remember when I went on a little thrifting adventure, 

all in the name of research, of course, for my thrifting tips post?

I almost came home empty handed. 

At the last second, I spied a hideous metal shelf in the parking lot.

This hideous metal shelf......

I gave it a good wipe down and then temporarily placed it here....

I knew the scale was off, but I liked how it made the space feel cozy.

I got a little antsy a few weeks ago when it rained for days on end and I fixed this mistake.

First I spray painted the shelves a glossy white.

And then I moved it to the opposite wall.

I added a little plant to the corner.

And dug some art out of the attic to hang over it.

This is my very favorite spot in the house to curl up and relax now 

and I love that I can just reach over and grab a book.

This is where the barn door will eventually go.  Yep, I'm still dragging my feet on that one.

Ahhh, much better.

I have a love/hate relationship with that love seat.  

I love that it is so unbelievably comfortable, but I hate those big awkward arms and those loose pillows.

One of these days, it will mysteriously disappear

(probably when the kids are at school and my husband is out of town).

I know how much they like surprises!

So what kind of decorating mistakes have you fixed lately?

ANTIQUE THERAPY

Last weekend, I took a little trip to Columbus, Ohio with three girlfriends.
We stopped and had BBQ for breakfast, yes, that's right BBQ for breakfast.
After a quick pit top at the Pottery Barn Outlet, we cruised on up the road another hour and hit the Scott's Antique Market in Columbus.  I read about it on-line, but have never been so I wasn't quite sure what to expect.  Since I roped the other three into making the trip with me, I had high hopes.
We were all pleasantly surprised at the size and quality of the show.  

I came home with three treasures.

First up, this eight foot long bench.  Believe it or not, I have been searching for an eight foot long bench for this spot in my kitchen. The fact that it was already painted a blue/gray color was a bonus! 

This little nook has sat empty since we moved in.  

The bench is right at home here. 

My next find was this antique map of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky streets.  

I happened upon it early in the day so I stopped, admired and then kept walking. 

Later in the day, I stopped admired some more and kept walking.  

After dragging all three of my friends over to give an opinion, 

I stopped, opened my wallet and closed the deal.  

It was already framed and I hung it with three prints of landmarks in Germany 

that I picked up at a local antique store a few months ago.   

My last find was this vintage roll down map.

I have always thought these things are so cool and I was ecstatic to find one at a reasonable price. 

My husband and I have differing opinions on what is a reasonable price, but believe me, 

it was a reasonable price!

Of course finding these treasures made my day, but getting to spend time with
three girlfriends that share my passion for antiquing truly was just the kind of therapy I needed.
Can't wait to do it again!

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