It's mimi time!

Sister and I grew up in a Mexican-American family in South Texas. For some reason unbeknownst to me, bed time was always referred to as “making mimis”. My grandparents were over quite a lot when we were smaller and I remember the ritual of Grandma taking us upstairs to bathe and get ready for mimis. I say this to my little guy now still without really knowing where the heck that came from (some things just stick!). Whatever the case, can you tell where I’m going with this?

via Pinterest
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Aside from eating, sleep is probably the second most important thing a person can do. Otherwise you will end up feeling like I did a few weeks back when my body decided it couldn’t take this on-the-go lifestyle I have anymore, sticking me with the longest, worst flu I have ever had in my life. But I digress…

One’s bedroom is their own little haven. There is no better feeling than snuggling under a warm down comforter in a pillow soft bed (hard if your back prefers it that way), or being nestled amongst tons of pillows, in your pajamas, surfing the boob tube. Naturally it then makes sense that when you consider decorating your bedroom palace, it is wise to find décor that is aesthetically soothing, yet comfortable. Colors should also be cool to promote a restful feeling. Most importantly, you better pick out designs that you love so that every extra minute spent in your bedroom makes you feel like one mighty peppy person.

Sister was fortunate enough to pick out really great furniture bedroom furniture pieces years back she and Brother-in-law got married. That said, my focus is here is on the bedding and wall decor essentially. I must admit as well that when it comes to bedding I have a general affinity for all things Pottery Barn. The quality is usually extremely great and enduring (I have had some simple PB shams for years now and they look fantastic). Now, Sister isn't usually into very floral prints or maybe just not prints in general which is the hang up here, but I have taken the liberty of finding something still a little busy but in taste that I think she will really like (I don't know how you can go wrong with Paisley like this).

 (Monreale Paisley Duvet Cover & Sham by Pottery Barn)

I would love to see this paired with two shams (only one shown in the picture) and maybe a red quilt and another couple shams like these ones below (also from Pottery Barn).

(Olivia Silk Nesting Quilt & Sham)

Some people are really good at putting a ton of pillows on beds, couches, etc., but I happen to also know that men find it ridiculous and throw most of the pillows on the ground. I think six pillows/shams plus one maybe periwinkle blue accent pillow will pull the job off here nicely. Just thinking about all the fluffiness makes me want to crawl into bed now!
 

What I also noticed from the picture I originally posted back in March of Sister’s bedroom is they have a pretty large TV on the dresser. I am all about aesthetics here, and would like to recommend upgrading that TV to a flat screen or doing away with it all together. I have two ideas here that I am going to bounce off and can’t wait to see what Sister thinks of either.

 

(Solano Floor Mirror by Potter Barn)

 

First off I think a frame like this one above would look amazing above the dresser they have. We could set it up on the wall hanging vertically like it’s displayed in this picture. This could be centered above the dresser and accented with a tall vase of some sort with white silk flowers (fresh would be nice, but again maintaining that can just be downright tedious). This would also allow ample space on the dresser for large frames (perhaps wedding pictures and future baby pictures). I would say no more than three should be displayed and all varied in size. 

My second suggestion here (and one that I really want to try at least for my own house) is what you will see below in this picture I found on Pinterest. 

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I had to click a few times to get to the source of this idea and found the following link:

http://go.tipjunkie.com/dc/1580/www.rona.ca/project/~make-picture-frame-for-flat-screen-tv-61595_renovation

I think it would be amazing to do this for a flat screen TV of moderate size (not quite as huge as the one suggested here) and I know my D-a-d has all the tools readily available. The process truly does not seem very elaborate and I think it just makes TV watching from bed that much more special. Of course the same decorating idea for on top of the dresser could follow minus the mirror and I’m certain any visitors who get to take a peek at this creation would be completely enamored.

The other area of concern to me in the bedroom is above the bed. I've been searching the internet trying to find some canvas DIYs that would be suitable for this area. I think I spent a good hour into this search looking for just the right thing before I gave up and started browsing for wall art. Still no dice. I'm going to have to update on this when I've found exactly what I'm looking for and definitely reverting back to the canvas DIY. I know it isn't rocket science, and I will find something, oh yes, I will!