Sweet and Simple

A couple of weeks ago I picked up new bedding at Big Lots’ going out of business sale. I questioned the wisdom of a white comforter, due to Emma’s constant shedding, but so far it is working out OK. I also added a teddy bear. I haven’t had one in years and years, but this little guy went 90 per cent off after Christmas and I couldn’t resist his sweet face! He’s been on a shelf in my closet ever since. A senior girl, Emma has pretty much outgrown the chewing stage, but every now and then she goes after my decorative pillows, so I didn’t know how Teddy would fare. I came home from work the day after finally putting him out and found Emma snuggled up with him against the pillows. I guess a girl is never too old for a teddy bear!

A few days after I bought the bedding I picked up this cute nightstand from a friend of a friend. The room is very small, and I had been using a plant stand. It wasn’t really big enough to hold everything, but it was all that would fit in the space. I love the “antiquey” vibe of the nightstand and it even has plugs built in for my lamp and clock, plus two USB ports for my Kindle and phone!

Did I mention my house is small? The bedroom also doubles as my office. My writing desk and a  small computer desk are in the only places they fit, but I did rearrange my gallery of my granddaughters’ pictures. Tile Pics are wonderful for renters. They have adhesive backs so no nails are required, and you can move them around with no damage to the paint. And I was able to use the plant stand for my Christmas cactus, bringing some greenery into the space!

So that is the extent of my little bedroom face lift. Small things can go a long ways to freshen up a space. My bedroom, like the rest of my house, has room only for what I need and what I love. I have found such beauty in living a simple life, such freedom in not wanting for more than I already have.