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Hi, I’m Mel.

I’m sharing little ways that I find comfort and balance with a fast-paced, digital career. In a more, more, more society I hope you find retreat and inspiration to strike the balance, too.

Master Bedroom Makeover

Master Bedroom Makeover

A cozy, safe haven for resetting. Here’s the story on my slow but mindful master bedroom makeover.

Whenever I start adding or refreshing a new room, I always choose a few words to focus on so that I can ensure each item entering the room fits the “theme”. In this case, I had a Pinterest board with a few ideas and some old items that could work their way in with the goal of keeping it all cozy, calm and soft. With a blank slate and plenty of natural lighting, I slowly started piecing together this space to be a relaxing getaway to find rest - free from distractions. It’s the first bedroom I’ve had without a TV, which is difficult but is an important part of keeping the space relaxing (turns out, I actually love it now). Every time I refresh a room, I always take my time. It took about six months to find everything that would finish this space, but I would always rather move slow and gather items at a natural pace vs. one trip to Homegoods to force items that don’t feel 100% on board just for the sake of getting it done.

The best thing in this room? Hands down our Casper Mattress. We bought it almost 2 years ago at this point, and I truly miss it when we travel. It’s the best.

The end result is the most relaxing space I have ever called home. It’s a retreat that lulls me to sleep at night and gently wakes me up in the morning - an ease in and out of my busy and over-stimulating days. My favorite part of our master is a stroke up luck that wasn’t planned at all - the magical beam of moonlight that I’m lucky enough to have shining through my window (the one on the right side) sometimes. 100% good vibes.

Take a tour:

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Some fresh greenery and crystal travel treasures from Sedona

Some fresh greenery and crystal travel treasures from Sedona

Simple IKEA dresser with minimal goodies on top

Simple IKEA dresser with minimal goodies on top

Find the items: // Blinds Galore top down/bottom up shades // custom wall mural by Sweet Dreams Murals // white brick wallpaper from Amazon // custom made large pillow covers Magic Linen // Ikea Hemnes nightstands // Ikea Hemnes dresser // round Target mirror // World Market planter

Dedicated Slow Days: A Resolution I'm Keeping

Dedicated Slow Days: A Resolution I'm Keeping

Smoky Mountains Getaway

Smoky Mountains Getaway